"I have great appreciation for art. I feel that it is some way for us to keep the Man alive within us." A term that was passable for upholding the Masquerade. Anyone overhearing would likely assume she meant 'the Man' in power dynamics, and not refer to the Man and the Beast that Kindred wrestle with on a nightly basis.
"I know recent music."
A small smile as she wondered if Marcus, or anyone, knew what music she listened to when she was alive. Would it surprise them? I think that it would. Jennifer thought.
"I do not know what assumptions others have made about me." Jennifer states conversationally. "I was not given a classical fine arts education. All that I know, I negotiated for myself after joining the Yacht club. I have been able to hire instructors, which has been helpful. I have hired an instructor in the way of Fillipino Martial Arts.
I do not know Poetry beyond the basics known in culture in the Western United States. I do have some favorites as well - I like Georgia O'Keefe. That was who was featured in the gallery these last months. I am now changing the paintings. I will look into displaying Hunter S. Thompson. Did you have a favorite piece in his collection?
My godfather's decision made things more difficult. You know how society works, if he had been a member than I would have a certain standing. I had to seek out a mentor and then work to impress the mentors. I was very pleased to have impressed a group who were superb. I worked with a room mate to shore up one another's weaknesses." Room mate was an awkward substitute for coterie mate, yet perhaps it would get across.
"I did make mistakes. I had an opportunity to learn from a teacher who was going to become disabled. I left Sacramento and went to learn from her for a period of months. Returning meant that I had to eat crow for not upholding responsibilities. I find that pursuing my role in the Yacht club to be very important, even if the pursuit causes me issues."
Jennifer looks at Marcus for a moment. That sounded genuine. Could Mr. Roman be trusted?
"I thank you. That is a compliment that I appreciate a great deal. You have noticed what I mean to convey."
"I agree with you on a well armed society. I have some frustration with some members of our community who state thier Family name or natural inclination and decline to learn. I have found that Benny seems to be very sensible. Ah, I wonder if you have heard any rumors of late regarding Benny?"
Jennifer looks Mr. Roman over closely.
"I want to be clear that I do not think that Benny has committed any wrongdoing. However, past events have me wondering if someone is trying to make her life more difficult."