Eric showers as well and by the time Dawn is done, he's dressed in a pair of dark track pants and a black tee shirt. He looks up when Dawn comes in and smiles slightly, but continues issuing orders and making plans. He hangs up the phone and tosses it to the coffee table.

He nods at Dawn's suggestion. "You could move in properly if you like. The house is largely empty during the daytime." Because he's got his basement darkroom that he goes down into to sleep during the day. He keeps one bedroom and bathroom with his clothes in the closet and dresser.

He bites his wrist and holds it out to her. "For your back," he tells her. Yes he could rub blood in the wounds, but there's no reason not to give his blood to Dawn. He's already forged a connection with her and it helps to know where she is at all times and if she's in danger, as they proved tonight.