Damien held his right hand to Logan's hip and smiled as the other boy seemed calmer, no doubt as a result of his influence. Maybe a bit on edge, but at least the guy wasn't trembling as much. His left hand was rubbing on the back of his neck, to relax him even further. As Damien listened, his hand had dropped down. Hidden from view.. though his fingers were actually trailing up and down the boy's back (under the shirt), as he rested his chin on the shoulder.
He looked at Tom as he stepped forward. Of course, Damien probably saw him better in the dark than most people, which was likely a trait from his mother. Although he would agree, it was good that he saw who he was talking to.
He chuckled, imagining just what sort of words the wizard had used. Magical words, most likely.. painful ones. And from the look of this boy, it probably didn't take much. Damien had ways of persuasion as well, though a bit different, in that it didn't always involve pain. He had a charismatic and powerful personality that drew people to him. The fact that he had a big number of devoted and loyal followers in this country was a testament to that fact.
"Ohh, I can imagine. I bet he wished he hadn't heard you say those words. Wish I had been there." He laughed, then noticed the boy stiffen slightly. He turned his head and whispered into his ear, his lips very close, "Shh.. come on, don't think about it now", and smiled when the boy relaxed again.
He turned to look back at Tom. "So.. you say he was very helpful with what you needed to know. Perhaps he is skilled at getting information, which requires an interest in knowledge.. in learning. Good for him.. since he'll be learning some new things shortly. Mmm.. and he will indeed be willing. And quite useful as well."
He chuckled at that, as he had no doubts of it. There was very little that he wasn't capable of. Gazing out to the street, he said as he continued moving his skilled hand over Logan's back, "So, Mr. Riddle, what did you think of the other individuals tonight? I found them interesting. Tia, Willow, Christy.. strong witches. Bad ones. Narcissa, I believe she's one of yours. I liked what she said tonight as she introduced herself."