nothing distinguishing them from the rest of the human race.

Two days now, and he sure was much stronger. Not totally healed, but strong enough. The leader had told him a couple of things he felt someone like him would want to know, which certainly involved the reason for his niece's behavior.

The man had been listening to their conversation and apologized on her behalf for the tone and manner she had spoken to him. She was only protecting her family's legacy and that was something no one would want to toy with.

They had their traditions, after all; indeed, he should understand how important that usually is to families.

Caelum did understand now, but he had to say within him that he had more questions. The older man he had come to know as Kelvin Helsinger told him that, for his sake, he was more prepared to give answers to every question he might have in his heart of hearts. He did not know where to begin from and what parts might sound offending to the man or his family.

The very first question on his mind was one he felt would be likely o