Mirena
(as Vlad cuts the tent open and his skin burns)
What is happening to you? No! Stop it! (as she pulls him into the shadows) May God strike down whoever did this to you!
Vlad
(pained)
I chose this!
Mirena
This is the strength you sought? But why?
Vlad
Because I sent corpses back to Mehmed, instead of our son.
Mirena
(in tears)
You did this for us?
Vlad
In two days, I'll be restored... I just have to resist.
Mirena
Resist what? (Vlad says nothing) Resist what, Vlad? Tell me!
Vlad
The thirst... for blood.
