[ He awkwardly reaches as if to give a reassuring pat to his shoulder, but aborts in mid-motion, dropping his hand. His voice is soft, not only due to the emotions he was working through, but also so they weren't overheard as easily. ]

I did die. The assassination attempt worked. But ... I think I told you about someone who had asked me about wanting to learn more about seduction?

Well ... he was a demon. A lust demon, to be specific. And I suppose he apparently took enough of a shine to me that he spoke to one of the Princes to bring me back.

[ He starts fiddling with the glass again once he sits down, eyes narrowing slightly. ]

It was a gamble either way. After all, humans can be tempted into being turned, but there's never been any record of a vampire doing so. [ He licks his lips. ]

But as you can see, it worked. Though apparently because certain parties thought it amusing, I was gifted a cardinal, a particular sin that I technically hold some domain over. It's not the one you think, before you guess.

It's taken a lot of time for me to get used to it, to adjust so I don't hurt anyone I don't mean to. I didn't try getting in contact with you or Young-ho because I was honestly terrified. Of what I could do to either one of you, never mind if I made my presence known enough that the councils would've taken notice. I obviously can't reclaim my title as Lord, I would be executed on the spot.

After that ... I suppose I got too comfortable in my current position. I won't make excuses for it. But at least you understand where I'm coming from.