1400 CE

"Hmmmmm. I find that if I am hurt I can choose to heal myself though it causes my hunger to grow. I have found that on a few occasions I have been able to command regular people to do things like stop what they are doing or lay down. Other times I have made the area around myself quiet. Unnaturally so such that no sound can escape the area. And sometimes I simply know things I should have no reasonable way of knowing. Insights come to me at times unbidden at times. I can also draw the attention of those around me though i do not think I require any special gift to so so."
Isaac smiles at all those who have gravitated towards him in the room and joined the conversation surrounding him.
"In regards to my hunger for blood. I do not think desire alone describes it. It is a deep, strong need. At times I have had to struggle to keep it under control. It worries me."

"Well at the very least you have explored your capabilities, quite the varied set they appear to be. Isaac that desire is something to take note of, it is the part of us from where we draw our power but at the same time it wishes to be unleashed it is the price we pay, whether or not by choice, for what we are now. It is good to see that you have kept faith and it was wise to avoid the church as not all whom worship the Lord are accepting, but there are those who are. Isaac you are welcome to the Oude Kerk if you wish to pray, while I am not ordained I am a member of the Church and will gladly help you with your spiritual needs."

" I am surprised you are a member of the church. Is such a thing truly possible for one such as us? If you are not ordained are you perhaps a lay preacher? I would be very interested in speaking with you about how you reconcile our situation with the tenants of the church as I must admit this troubles me. I do not feel that I am damned by my condition alone but I am not particularly learned in such things. "

A warm smile spreads across Duccio's face, "The love of the Lord is all encompassing and there are more than enough members of the Church who believe that even with our darker inclinations we too are of the Lords Children. I am not a lay preacher I work in the Church here as a Deacon in the process of getting ordained, but I am mostly charged with the keeping of the library. As for reconciling our situation, you said it yourself you do not feel innately damned by our condition as we are of sin no more than any other due to the nature of Adam's and that if we live our lives through that of the Saviors salvation awaits."

"A fair point Kristophe!There are many more things I have perhaps more immediate questions about than the condition of my immortal soul. For example perhaps you all could fill me in about the role of a Prince along with anything you may know about our gracious host?Also you mentioned noone being condemned yet. Is there any particular code of conduct I should be aware of or just general good manners? Do we Cainites have our own laws to govern our society?"

Isaac quickly stands up and quickly walks towards the newcomer.
"Good evening Grandmother! Come join us!You can have my seat and rest for a while."

"Please, excuse me M'lady." Wasi all but jolted up right, crossing the room at an, almost, supernatural pace.
"Finn Volkova was it? Abdul Wasi, Banu Haqim. A rare pleasure to see one of your blood. Anything you require, please do not hesitate. We do not forget our friends."

"Thank you for the tea Mevrouw Volkova! It has been some time since I have been able to enjoy such simple pleasures. The road has little in the way of comforts especially for our kind."

Isaac takes the tea and cautiously sips it.

" I am afraid I do not have much in the way of interesting stories to share. I am however an apt scholar and apparently something of an occultist as well as quite the people person so who knows what adventures I will have! Perhaps in the near future I will have stories to thrill and entertain you!"
Isaac smiles warmly and continues to sip his tea. He seems to take comfort from that mortal ritual thought lost to him.

"I'm sure your skills will come to light soon good sir. I fancy myself a bit of an occultist myself, I would love to hear your take on things some time. A fresh western perceptive is nice from time to time."