[He pauses, there's a shuffle and then he speaks up.] Wait. Wait. Did that spook you? I mean it looks like chalk or colored pencil to me. If it was blood it probably wouldn't dry like that and not as smooth. Ever seen how a scab reforms after you pick it.

Not that I've ever done that. I've just heard stuff.

Who would step up and use their own blood for painting. I'm trying to picture the thought process of such a wacko idea and I can't get beyond, I don't have the right color red oh wait.