Durant watched his students with interest as they practiced the introductory technique. He took note of a new student, and he moved slowly across the room before calling out to her.

"Allow me to welcome you, ma féline jeunes. I assume your characteristic reflexes will be well-suited to this endeavour. Adarius, I trust you will make our new recruit feel at ease." He smiled and nodded at the young vampire's initiative, then returned to his slow pacing at the sides of the hall.

"Mademoiselle Nightshade," he smirked, noticing her distraction, "Do not give up so easily." He shook his head upon seeing her wander across the room, giving a quiet sigh of forgiveness as he saw her conversing with Sessa.