"There are pockets of that eternal religion all over the world," he confessed almost sheepishly, "I... dislike violence or excessive cruelty." Though making weak-willed kine and Kindred worship him like a god might still be cruel in the eyes of some. And he didn't even want to get into other Toreadors doing that. He focused and practiced so much, just to preserve his own memory in a way.
"But I am glad that it could not affect you in that form," Ash offered though when he continued, his tone was almost fearful, "It never goes away. Even the less intense versions." Part of him wondered why Rook was here. Was it just an accident? Had Rook found him on purpose? "Are you ready to stand yet?"