I think you're somewhere in between choices
He's in between and life and death.
But I can guide you on your way
He was just kicked out of the DT and needs guidance, and wants to kill Kri, a mare, which is something Drake would love to do
Mm-mmm, aren't you delicious
A lot of his coloring is like blood, which Mandrake would find delicious. Also he is described as wine colored, and wine is delicious to some.