And then came the relief, and the redhead smiled slightly; it was such a comforting emotion, and she was pleased whenever she was the cause. It wasn't often that she could take away someone's fear with her words; usually, she simply increased it. After all, fright was one of the two great motivators in the world--the other was pain, but she preferred emotional and psychological motivations to physical ones.

"First of all, I am a vegetarian. So if you ever bring food here, be sure that it is either fruits or vegetables." Something like a grin flicked over her mouth, and her elongated incisors were visible for a split-second. "I do not drink blood, nor will I ever. Second," and her voice became more serious, her smile fading to a neutral expression, "you will not call me by any name except 'Sensei' or 'Master.' Inside these walls I am your teacher, and nothing else."