User blog comment:SCORNFUL1/Audience With A Vampire: Ask Armata De'Sange/@comment-28358106-20171106221206/@comment-26288702-20171109033906

"Yes we there are, Partha. And there are plenty more if you desire." Imperia gives a small giggle before setting aside her writing pad and other items of note. But most importantly is Partha's gift, which she sets down directly in front of herself, neatly wrapped up in the rabbit pelt.

"Tirush. Let me tell you something that I personally realized many years ago. In my line of work, it does not benefit anyone to be close minded or conceded. While some here may scoff or turn away from you because you do not appear as 'noble', I have learned to see things differently. Though you lack the attire of a noble and are not born Vampire, you still descend from a rich and powerful culture. Why should I look down on you? Because you come from different stock?"

Imperia pours herself some wine before continuing. "A large part of why I am a diplomat, is because of my love for learning about and interacting with other cultures. Then I get to teach others about these cultures I've worked with. Some are more interesting than others but all are unique and inspiring in their own ways. Let those here who stare, continue to stare. In the end, if they choose not to know you or your daughter, than they are foolish. I choose to be hospitable and a generous host. In the end I will have more acquaintances and ultimately, friends."

"Then of course, there's this." She places her hand on Partha's gift. "This is, more than a gift to me. You are always welcome here, all the hospitality I can summon is not enough to repay Partha or you for this. I promise that it will never lose it's flare, as I will tend to it as diligently as Partha has."