Renfield's always eager when there's blood involved. [Whereas Norton's bursts of bloodthirstiness are significantly less literal.]

Pagan said something similar to me, about waiting until the wardens are less wary. It's a logical consideration, and you avoid having to take out any uninvolved wardens who are just guarding her. Although Pagan being concerned about consequences now is a novelty.

[Norton lays his hand flat on Rawne's chest and slowly drags it down.]

Just don't leave it too long or else the message will be diluted, or worse, she'll graduate or some nonsense like that.