Vlad rolled his eyes in response, wondering what Daniel would think if he told him about just how deep in he really was. Helena had told Ella about their connection, after all; so it wasn't as if he would be breaking any sort of rules by doing the same. For now, however, he decided against it. "I am so glad you have not lost your optimism, Daniel." It was rather hypocritical, coming from him, but he pushed that aside.
"In any case, I would like you to finally meet her in person." He doubted that Daniel would end up disliking Helena as much as he disliked Ella, but his opinion did matter and if he and Helena could get along - well, it would make things at least a bit easier.