[ Matt nods swiftly, of course. It didn't cross his mind until now that the change might be anything but consensual. There's always a lurid headline where he comes from about brutal turnings, vampire gangs conducting bloody initiations, but in Matt's experience, the transformation is typically a quieter and soberer affair. One with a lot of discussion beforehand. Hell, even Vincent said he'd drain him, not turn him.

Matt's own expression is a touch fretful, as he wonders how to broadcast being cool without saying something cringe-inducing like I approve of your choices (not that you need me to) or some of my favorite hookups have been vampires. It's not until "blood stuff/sex stuff" that he's surprised into a smile. ]

Ah ... yeah, I've heard that. [ A point of commonality between vampires where he comes from and where Daniel does. Matt shakes his head, making no attempt to draw back. ] It's okay if you're still adjusting. I mean--it's okay with me. I think I can handle it.

[ After a moment, the only real question occurs to him: ] How are you feeling?