Is this what people meant when they said something "played with its food?" Maybe. He encountered and meant to drain you of your blood, only to find himself entertained by your ferocious attempts to fight back. Your prior wounds oozed blood as he held you firmly in place on his lap and occasionally licked the excess blood from your scabbing injuries. He debated tearing out your throat but eventually convinced himself that you would be more entertaining in the long run, given the chance