There is only a slight pinprick of sensation from the needle, but beyond that there is no pain. And when the needle is withdrawn, the wound heals.

"I have never seen a doctor in my lifetime. Never had doctors in Qua-Toth. And no real reason to see a medical profession since coming to the regular world. The only healer I trusted was James. And he is special..."

"I don't think I have ever seen vampire blood in a scientific manner."