Hank finished his story to find Mithias with a pained expression. The vampire was unexpectedly moved. Mithias also stood up, and stepped closer as if to try to comfort Hank by embracing him, but stopped as he realized the gesture was not welcomed. Dropping his arm, Mithias lowered his head and nodded as he turned away and put his hands on the table, leaning on them. He shook his head to deny the tears. "Family." He said softly. 

"Now I understand your pain, Hank. I am so sorry. I once too had a family, a human family, but neither I nor they had ever suffered as you have. I was able to protect them, and for many generations I watched over them, keeping them safe. I killed many vampires as I felt necessary to do so." Mithias turned around, still saddened, but looked Hank directly in the eyes. "But they never would have lived if I hadn't been given the power I have now. Humans too can be cruel and insane." The last part was a reference to the first Inquisition, but Mithias wasn't going to elaborate. The vampire seemed to drift off for a moment into memory.

"I will not ask you to join anyone, my child. As your sire, I give you complete freedom, as I was given. You must do what you believe is right. Your vengeance against the vampire that killed your family is justified. I will help you, if you wish, as I don't believe such a monster who turns young children to feed upon their brothers is worthy of life. But as far a nuclear codes..." Mithias looked very serious. "What are you talking about?"