She feels very much alone most of the time, but it wouldn't be helpful at all to say it out loud. It's probably why she and Rupert are such good friends: the American understands her loneliness, and she understands his grief at the loss of his wife.

Mina closes her eyes at the temptation he places before her. "It takes... a while to work through the treatments," she offers. The taste of blood, too, has the same effect, only stronger and faster. "I wouldn't want to hurt you."