Etrasus considered what seemed to perhaps be a new catch. In truth, he was looking to do something... more. Much more than he had done before. Something along the lines of not just being one of the strongest of his kind, but more like making himself one of the strongest... period. Of course, to do that, he would need some sacrifices. Big ones.

The description of a 'peculiar" earring and the fact that Alana was looking meant no doubt that there was indeed a newly discovered witch. Alana, regardless of her willingness, was an experienced and quite capable scout. He would be expecting her to report on it.

He used a low voice; even though he would easily detect eavesdroppers and the library was empty besides them, the subject of conversation was still one not to be said at a voice that may project.

"You will no doubt play a role in bringing him over. For now, I am sure Alana is at least beginning the process. For now, perhaps... make friends, show a little, although no excessive, attention to him. Bringing them in on their own free will tends to work out better than them kicking and screaming, no?"

Although, he did remember the good old days when that was the norm. He rather enjoyed it. It would be one of the things that he would eventually change...