Du Lac leaned back, apparently completely at ease.  He smiled faintly before speaking, "You know who I am, I just told you.  As to what I am, I'm sure you can figure that out easily enough.  I know about you . . . because it is my job to know things.  And the 'threat' . . . you wouldn't work for us otherwise, I'm sure."<br/><br/>He nodded to his associates, who all gathered near the door.  They remained silent and unobtrusive.<br/><br/>"As to what I require . . . have you been following the news lately?  Perhaps you have noticed several disturbing murders?  All the victims drained completely of blood," du Lac asked, "Not a normal procedure for Kindred, I assure you.  In fact, all of the victims have been Kindred . . . vampires . . . or mages.  We find this unsettling.  And we find that we require someone who can move around by daylight to investigate.  You have been chosen."