JC smiled politely at Horatio’s words. Of course, there was power. Of course, Dracula had a mythical embrace. Of course they weren’t affiliated had had no interest in the other covenant. Of course… there were no horrific experiments. He could imagine himself as one of the unfortunate black airmen inflicted with syphilis without their knowledge. No recruiter would ever admit to such things. Rather, he watched Dirt Nap’s reactions more closely. And listened to the things between the nice words. Transcendence, Eastern approach, still debated, his god, self inflicted, as much as one can be.
JC wasn’t sure how much Quilz actually knew but from a political point, there were some conflicts in his words. To mention God at all brought the Crone in conflict. To say covenant secrets held no interest would anger any of the aligned, while be blatantly false. JC knew hardly anything of any secrets and he wanted to know them all. He couldn’t imagine anyone not wanting that. If for nothing else, than to know your enemy. Yet maybe that was the Beast influencing him. Or, if he was being honest, his time dealing with government.
“But where’s the proof?” he asked. Not unkindly, or even with too much suspicion. “The powers of the blood are many. Not needing to feed as you age? That could be faked. I've no idea how old either of you are. Growing hair? A simple shape change from night to night.” Maybe? He couldn't say for sure. He just knew changing forms was possible.
He gave a wry smile “Don’t worry,” he stated “Hard science isn’t my specialty.”
As if changing subjects JC began to move about the space and between the Kindred that surrounded him “I’m more interested in house. What’s it like to live here? How does it feel?” He paused for almost less than a second “You invited me to stay.” It wasn’t a question, though what he said next was and it was again directed at Horatio “How would you feel if I did? He waited for a response. Eyes were still mostly on the head of the dragon. Was the offer genuine? Or if JC resided in the mansion was he just traveling farther into the lizard's gullet.
If I stay