Meetings with Birds (Bella) - Dragon's Lair

"They are each likely unable to give it pause, if it is to pass as you have seen it." He shook his head once, almost in disappointment.

"I wish I knew what to look for.." She muttered, "What could actually be useful information.."

"The sight," he notably didn't say 'Madness.' "Of Malkav and his line has been well known since Saulot and his soothed what came with it. Whatever the source of such vision, it invariably knows that it will effect something in profound ways."

She gave another nod, silently appreciating his delicateness with the phrase. "I know you're right.. for good or bad, I suppose."

He thought a moment. "What do you know of Sadhanna, Harpy? Do you believe in Karma?"

She shook her head, "I'm afraid I don't know anything about Sadhana, nothing about what I should or shouldn't believe."

A nod.

"Sadhanna is the practice of the examination of past and future lives of individuals, most often performed by those in the India-Pakistan region of the world. It is theorized that those who master these abilities are capable of dictation of preordainment of what an individual's next life will hold for them, including passing to become Kuei'jin or a Wraith upon their death."

He paused a moment, letting the prospect of a limited control over the future sink into the Malkavian.

"This is something that could be arranged for you to be taught, in exchange for specific, lasting agreements. Is this something you may be interested in?"

An amused smirk crosses Bella's lips, a brow quirking with curiosity. "And what sort of specifications are we looking at here?"

One hand rose from the table as he began to count off things. "First. I would expect that myself and the King remain absent from so-called scandal caused by upstart neonates the likes of Ethan," one finger rose. "Second, this sight will not be directed at he or I. This is for your own safety," a second finger rose at that. "Third, should you have question of activities within a domain, they will be provided as appropriate so long as it is not abused," a third finger rose from there. "Fourth, tutelage will be provided of the Path of Karma of Sadhanna practitioners with accompanying rituals," a fourth finger rose as he finished. "Finally, your position will be supported insomuch as I am capable, short of mental Domination of position holders of the Court," the last finger -- the thumb -- extended. "Do you find these terms acceptable, Harpy?"

"Absolutely." Answered the young Malkavian, smoothly.

A nod of acceptance. "Good. Materials and a teacher will be made available, and the guards will know to accept your entrance for such once your separation from Mister Covington has concluded."

"Yessir." Bella nodded once more, bowing her head respectfully.

"You do not have issues with those of Tzimisce blood who are not members of the Sabbat, do you?"

She shook her head, "No, I think anyone who judges someone else on their blood is just.. ignorant."

He smirked. "Often, those who would be judged by such find it in themselves to earn such judgement. Regardless, I will make the necessary arrangements and he will contact you once first part of the agreement is completed. I suspect there is much he could and would teach you."

"Wonderful, thank you.."