"Yes..." A small frown wrinkles the skin between his eyes as he tries to read from her what answer she is really asking for. Then again, it should be obvious.

"Lady de Rolo, I am proud of my age. I am proud that I attained my status as an Elder at such a relatively young age for my kind. I am proud to be a vampire now, even if that was not always so. But, know this, my two treasured lovers are mortal both, as are most of the people I care for in this town. I take their counsel and listen to their advice the same as I would any. I am not above you all by virtue of being Vampire. And, furthermore, I am no longer required to act as if I am."