[He takes it as the statement of fact that he's getting used to receiving from the vampire (he has nowhere else to be, so there's nothing to want or compare between), rather than a comment on himself. It has the opposite effect of being charming and interesting anyway, because it's how most people don't react to him.]

It'll go by faster than you think. [The kiss he has for the other man is sweet.] I promise.

If it helps, and it would, I'm happy to lend myself to exhausting you with each rising of the sun. [Unlikely, but the attempt would be diverting.]