[A part of him withers at that tone in her voice, but another is glad. It means she fully understands the gravity of the situation, even if she doesn't realise the plain facts of it yet.]

No real ill effects in an ideal environment, maybe - but either way it's moot. I'd have lost control as soon as I smelled it, never mind drank. Trust me when I say I know how this goes.

[Wearily, but without real impatience or frustration. It's an old struggle, even if he doesn't normally lose it so badly.]

And for that matter, plenty of people would have cared if I'd hurt you or Rhys.