The curse of Mara continued to torment Blade, but now he realized that he could no longer control it within himself.

Blade found you. He approached your threshold, a painful struggle was visible in his gaze. He hoped that you could help him resist Mara's death grip. He knocked loudly on the door of your house.

“I heard that you’re a healer. I need your help.” Blade almost growled as soon as you opened the door, his voice filled with desperation that was rare for him. “I can’t hold it in anymore.”