[i]"Teach you?"[/i]

Azrael scoffed.

[i]"Do you think that you can just demand that I teach you? Do you know how many people seek out Vampires just to ask to be a Vampire? If we permitted their request, we would have many, shall we say, undesirables, within our society. It is our highest rule that only those who are worthy, or show potential greatness, be accepted into our ranks. Only those who 'fit the mould', and I am afraid that so far I have not seen many of these qualities within you. And this spoilt princess act will get you nowhere with me. Many Vampires would openly mock you if they saw you like this."[/i]

Azrael turned to look into Evangelines eyes as he spoke, his stick almost burnt down to his fingers.

[i]"Vampires work for what they want. They push themselves to their limits and then exceed those limits, and when they are strong enough, they take what they want. No one would say a bad word against a Vampire who failed for using their own hands to attempt to achieve their goals. Even if that goal were something as malicious as going against the Vampire Order."[/i]

He threw the remnants of his stick into the fire and watched it burn to ash. He listened to the princess as she shuffled around behind him with the cloak. He turned around on his haunches and saw her lying on the ground. He walked over to her and placed a hand on her head affectionately.

[i]"You are no burden to me. And it is not like I am saying that you will never be a Vampire, one day, maybe. Because whether you like it or not, you are apart of our world now. More so than any human would ever even imagine being. But there is more to being a Vampire, than being a Vampire. We have many hardships and 'rules' to undertake and learn. Being a Vampire is not just about not being human, it is a whole new way of life. No one enjoys drinking blood the first time."[/i]

He smiled.

[i]"Most people are not turned for a long time while they learn. And I mean a long time. You are hardly even an adult yet, and we do not blood children unless under the most rare circumstances. All I ask is that you live this new life of yours for a while before you take on the task of trying to be a Vampire. Stay with me and I will make sure you do not get dragged back to the Capital, if that is what you wish. And the longer you stay with me, the more you will learn about Vampires, it will help you make a more informed decision."[/i]

He ruffled her hair slightly and stood up, turning his back on her. 

[i]"Your wounds will heal, but we will keep your bandages clean. As for being angry..."[/i]

He paused.

[i]"..I do not remember the last time I felt like that, but in the past it has turned out to be a very violent event. So you will have to try a bit harder than just being a brat. Heh."[/i]

He turned his head to the side, it was covered in shadow, his white teeth barely showing in the absence of light.

[i]"Oh. Please, do not wish for death. It is not always as pleasant as it sounds."[/i]

He said referring to the un-death that allowed Vampires to exist.