I don't particularly care to give handouts. [This is also a bit of a lie, because he would give Kaveh everything he needs and could want for nothing. But Kaveh will never want for it.

His expression scrunches a little.] You want me to trade a guarantee for a possibility.

What about this... I'll ensure that you get through this haunted house, but as soon as the city has ceased this affair we'll attempt giving my blood once. You can decide from there if you find the arrangement satisfactory or want nothing to do with it.