[Devin spots the tears; not such a surprise to see, since the man is also covered in blood. It doesn't look like his, given the splatter pattern.

The vampire studies him for a moment before replying.]

You don't have to pretend you're not a wreck, [Devin tells him. It's neither gentle nor biting: simply a statement of fact.] And your companions are most likely not here. We tend to arrive alone; I've been told time stands still until we return to our place of origin. Some of them may show up eventually, [he assures the stranger. Devin straightens then and moves a little closer.] I'm guessing you were in a fight.