The neonate bowed his head despite himself in respectful dignity as he recovered from the tense fear that wrung his nerves like a wet towel. "Mister Charles Black," repeated Chase in an even tone, "It's a pleasure to address another cousin of the Prince's Domain. The evening finds me well enough, though I find myself occupied with a burning curiosity. It is perhaps fortunate I find you are of the First Estate. You are involved in the Invictus hierarchy then, correct?"
It was indeed fortunate, Chase considers. Their numbers must be far more than any other in the Domain. He should have investigated this sooner, though there had hardly been a chance for it. Still, it would be rude of him to plague this kindred with his questions without allowing him a chance to answer so he held his tongue for the moment, despite appearing anxious as he was.