[Seras' mind is reeling, trying to understand this sudden revelation. The idea that vampire blood could make a human strong is completely alien to her.]

A year... and from who? No wait -- [There's only one vampire that she knows has left the city recently and that Shikamaru had connections with.] Eric Northman? He was giving you his blood? [Her hand goes up and clutches at her hair for a moment.]

I can't give you my blood, I can't! Not for that -- it'd kill you! I'm shocked it hasn't already!