Small mercies. Good. I was afraid that... well. Something ridiculous. [He's a little embarrassed by that appalling ignorance, still. It takes him a moment to parse John's question.]

Angel did - I should have expected as much. [A bit of exasperation. They're very much alike in this, Angel and him.] The thirst is more intense, yes. If anything, I suspect it's to do with me feeling overall better, otherwise. This isn't the first I've had to deal with it. I'll need a few days to find my balance again, that's all.