"Very well, I respect your loyalty" Even if it is a little rigid, given that there is no one to be loyal to anymore "A hunt it is, then" Because really, Thomas isn't going to just drop it. First thing to figure out is if it's more expeditious to search the entire sewer system or master Auspex and just roam about in astral form.
"That's a shame" In more ways than one. On the one hand, Thomas genuinely felt bad for people who don't have anyone to talk to and unload (must be the Man's influence, to care like that). On the other - when a Savage Prince is a bundle of unresolved issues and emotions, it's... well, like they've seen. Shit isn't healthy "I hope you find someone like that. In the meantime, I will be my bold self and offer myself as a candidate. I've been told I'm a good listener" In the rare occasions he isn't talking, that is "Oh, and since you are probably wondering: yes, I'd get something out of it, too. One, an interesting conversational partner. Two, I won't scoff at having some worth to the local... what'd be the appropriate expression? Capa di tutti capi?" Pretending to be a charity where there is none to be found, and to an Invictus member at that, would be a wasted effort. Making the terms of a deal clear - for it was a deal, even if it felt like something else - produces a lot more mileage. Or at least, that's the plan.
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Thomas didn't speak Italian at all, but the beauty of general knowledge is that you can conjure fun bits like that to make the conversation that much more pleasurable. And show you're making an effort.
"It is. Research into Kindred history, practice of magic, mundane science and humanities... that is my way of achieving that goal, the goal of Golconda. And I intend to get there, even if it takes eternity" Beats castrating yourself like the Order does, or genuflecting before an uncaring tyrant, like the Judges are wont to do. In fact, in the long run, it beats all other ways of spending your Requiem, at least as far as Thomas is concerned.
He listens to Alessandra's explanation about staying and leaving "I am simply a curious person that seeks to understand the history of my current home better. Besides, Kindred - especially powerful Kindred - fascinate me. Each has a story to tell, and stories are something I chase with remarkable tenacity, if you allow the small bit of boasting" Well, it's already done. Can't put the words back in his mouth.
"I thank you for the offered help, truly, but this is something the Circle must deal with on its own, if only to prove it is worthy of the property in the first place" The issue is as much philosophical, as it is practical. After all, it wouldn't do to be indebted like that.
Thomas doesn't attempt to hide his motives or feelings. Even cursory scrutiny will reveal he's been - up to this point - forthcoming with Alessandra.