Mina's interest was also peeked at the mention of 'dimensional gates.' Seemed like a handy trick to have when one was, oh, say, trapped in some inter-dimensional science experience with a lot of idiots. But she supposed, surely, he must have already tried to use his abilities to get out of this hellhole. She would, if she had the opportunity.

"Yes," she said. "Well. If a human drinks vitae, their natural healing is accelerated. They'll also spend a month being stronger and more durable than before. And they'll stop aging for that month. The downside is that they become addicted to vampire blood and the vampire that supplies it. We call that person a 'ghoul.' Much easier to make a ghoul than to perform a ritual. Less time-consuming too."