[Kirk allows Jayce to touch him on the shoulder. Kirk isn't a particularly physically affectionate man but for now he trusts Jayce. He seems well-intended.

As for his own survival, Kirk used to vacillate often on if creating the serum was worth it. He had exchanged Lymphoma for vampirism. A deadly disease in exchange for a bestial hunger for blood. How many have died now so that he can keep extending his own life?

These days, part of what keeps Kirk going is how he tries to turn his curse into something for good. He target the worst of humanity to protect innocents. It must make a difference somehow. It helps that he also has Hernan and Bekka for support. He's not painfully alone anymore.

But he would not wish what he has on anyone]

There's a saying in my world. "A physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient."

The condition I have now is serious. I have ways to keep the symptoms at bay but they're not the same as a cure. Every second I walk on a tightrope to keep my sanity together. It's why I'm still working on permanent solution.

If we truly want to go through with this, we all have to understand that there might be severe consequences.