Her life had gotten even more dangerous, Alice realized, as Blood pulled her off the main street and quickly shot back at their would-be assailant. But it wasn't her they were after this time, it was Blood and Alice knew why. She couldn't exactly condemn his dealings, but...

There were no more gunshots and she was pressed close against Blood, willing her heart to stop pounding. She was safe; Blood would protect her-

"Are you hurt?"

"No, are you?" Alice replied, and exhaled as Blood shook his head.

"But if you want to take care of me anyway..."

She would.