Matthieu watched the growing intensity between the two students. With a wave of his hand and a brief commanding tone in his voice he instructed them to keep quiet if they did not have any worthwhile contributions to make. He then took several steps forward, stopping in between the two desks which seated Amarie and Adarius.
He crouched down until he was at their eye level, and spoke in a quieter voice, but one which was still audible at the far reaches of the room.
"As a matter of fact," he began, glancing from one student to the other as he spoke, "Many of the vampires of that wretched clan were left alive, and, presuming they have behaved themselves, still exist to this day. I assure you, both of you, that you are quite safe with me. Over my years, I have learned to control my temper, having seen the disastrous consequences it can bring. Perhaps this is something the two of you might do well to learn." Durant gave a smirk before straightening. He turned and stepped back towards the front of the room.
"This was not for want of trying however. I did attempt to launch a further attack on the accompanying members of the clan. They had been in hiding throughout, surrounding me in secret, but now, their most powerful master defeated, they revealed themselves in a confused panic.
However, my strength could not last much longer, and the pain within me was too great. I collapsed to the ground, and when I awoke some time later, they had scattered and disappeared, leaving only the bodies of my wife, my son, and my nemesis before me. I suppose I was quite fortunate; I could not help but remember." He paused, his eyes fixed on the far wall, as if lost in concentration, transporting him back to the scene as he described it. "Staring into their faces one final time, my memories of that night remained very much intact." Coming back to the room, he broke his concentration, and smiled once more. "Pardonnez-moi, mes étudiants" he said, politely, almost in a whisper, before resuming his normal speaking voice. "Now, unless anyone has any further questions, I wonder if we had best bring this lesson to a close."
