[By the time Heather gets a reply, Ashley is- less freaking out?? She's moved at least, to a bench where she's actually holding the PokéGear herself instead of having Litwick train as a newbie camerawoman. She doesn't look any less upset, but less distraught, if that's a good distinction.

Though... Ashley winces. She really likes that so many people haven't specifically asked about that little slip of the tongue.]

Y- yes... But it wasn't human blood, or from anything living- I mean not living recently? Ohgosh how'd he keep it warm, was it-- No, no no no, it- is fine. It's not blood like people think of- ...blood.

[This train-wreck of an explanation brought to you by: Blackwood Pines at Blackwood Mountain, where your dreams turn into nightmares.]