(Sorry I've been gone so long. Finally have some time to work my muse back to health in some specific areas :P)<br/><br/>It was fairly obvious by the expression on his face that he wasn't enjoying, or at the very least wasn't used to, being addressed so casually and nearly disrespectfully by a mage not of his rank. Still, he knew better than to try forcing respect on those who would have nothing of it; their attitude would punish itself, after all, as he was a worthy ally to those who he felt deserved it.<br/><br/>"And what<em>authorities</em>have you spoken to? I have not heard from the other Archmages who are quick to inform me of new arrivals; I pretty much archive them myself", he says with a slightly conceited smirk<br/><br/>"Regardless of your shifted aura....do be careful, my 'fallen' friend, as even the most skilled gathering of mages will be seen through by the more powerful vampires. Auras stack in an exponential manner, as I'm<em>certain</em>you must know, being such an expert", he says with a slight hint of his own disdain, despite his grin continuing.<br/><br/>As she continues, he raises a brow, "And what ways are these? I am well-known for my tolerance, but you seem intent on stuffy archmages such as myself not accepting them. Care to enlighten me, dear?", he asks, stepping slightly closer to her, and at that distance the entropy surrounding the two of them seemed to drain the temperature from the air nearby, as the molecules of air themselves were brought to a near standstill.<br/><br/>"And what would you like to know?", he asks as she mentions becoming more acquainted.