He pulls himself to his feet and staggers, grabbing at the girl's shoulders to maintain his balance.

"I need a drink," he mutters.

He feels dry and hot. His head hurts and the wound on his arm itches. Vampires who are bitten by a werewolf suffer intense pain and hallucinations. They are also overcome by blood lust, and may kill indiscriminately before the fever overtakes them and they finally expire.

Elijah doesn't feel that bad, but he's just now realizing that the girl in front of him is human. He really could do with a drink.