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Valerian did enjoy his studies quite a bit. It was a vast change from the life the orphans had endured in the Vampire City. Whilst he knew that both Rai and Eleanor wanted vengeance for what happened to Aya and the other orphans, Valerian knew that that could lead them down a dark path. He didn't bear any sort of grudge towards the vampires, only a disgust for Ferid, but not one that would drive him to hatred. When Guren asked whether he wanted revenge or not, his only answer was that he wanted to protect his remaining family: Rai and Eleanor. Whilst Eleanor had become distant to the point that it was clear she disliked him, Rai had remained the same. They were both family, despite their differences, and that had to be cherished.