Alyxander smiled to what was said about him teaching Cory. He was eager to fit in with the others. Living in a new home, with new people and really a new life... he had the chance to start over, just forget about his past. As Lyon brought up the fact that he was sensative to sunlight... and that what he was drinking was not tomato juice... the boy began to worry a bit about what the others would think. Would they be frightened like the younger girl whom had come with Kate yesterday evening? Would they attack him?<br/><br/>Alyx's glance darted around to the rest of the table, catching onto the frightened and edgy looks of the people around him. His head then turned towards Kate as she answered.<br/><span style="font-style: italic"><br/>"You speak truth. I did not want to raise suspicions or have any ill will toward Alyxander. He was given to me as a gift from Aunt Malora. He was starved beaten and collared. His full ability has been taken from him for many years. I tell you he could have easily mistrusted me at our first meeting and fed from me. He did not and he has not shown any cause for mistrust. He is a Vampire...he is not evil or malicious. Cast away any myths and get to know him. I studied little about vampires and most of what we know is myth. I have learned much about him. He has a heartbeat and a soul. The only thing you may fear about him is his fighting talents. I caution anyone that challenges him. He has been trained in the pits as our Captain and my father. John you may do well to learn from him. Otherwise he is just as human as the rest of us. Don't shut him out..he need friends now."</span><br/><br/>The boy was relieved when it seemed everyone had calmed and become more at ease with what he was. He knew they would have difficulty forgetting the tales and myths they'd learned for so long, and he wouldn't blame them. He himself knew the lies of society cast upon vampires, and some were actually close to reality, though twisted to make it seem like all vampires were monsters.<br/><br/>Alyxander courteously greeted and thanked each of the people who came over to him. He smiled at Lyons at what he'd said and nodded. "I'm not used to being fussed over, so it won't really bother me." He replied with a gentle chuckle. He glanced towards John, whom was still keeping his distance. Wondering why the boy distanced himself away from Alyx; he wasn't scared, but the boy was sure Kate's brother had his reasons for acting that way. He watched as Johnathan walked over towards him with a cautious, unwilling air to him. He shook his hand friendly, though caught by surprise at the question. But taking no offense to it. "A pet? Well, I guess you could say that. Basically any creature, man, vampire or animal, can be a pet in a way. That just happened to be my upbringing."<br/><br/>Alyxander had a feeling that Johnathan didn't really like the idea of being challenged and beaten at his own game. Still, that didn't change anything. Besides, it seemed he'd have to win the trust and admiration of the slightly older boy; and that, for one, will be no easy task. However, Alyx was always up for a challenge... what was the fun in everything being easy?