[The reassurance helps, but Knives still can't falter. He must carry on the show and make others believe it.
He continues to hit Vash for several more lashes. Finally, when he stops he gets down next to Vash and trails a finger through some of the blood on his back.]
This blood is my blood, little brother. We shouldn't waste it. [He licks his finger clean.]
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He continues to hit Vash for several more lashes. Finally, when he stops he gets down next to Vash and trails a finger through some of the blood on his back.]
This blood is my blood, little brother. We shouldn't waste it. [He licks his finger clean.]