“Ah. I see. Well that is a matter we will have to see if we can convince you on. But don't let me press you now. What do you say to joining us for a while Carlisle? If you are not otherwise inclined?” he said in the same calm, friendly tone.

“ Very well” I said “But I should say that I am set in my ways and wouldn't want to bother you with my habits” I said, slightly annoyed at his assumption that my way of eating wouldn't last. I felt at home here more than I ever had since that fateful night, so I could not refuse the offer of companionship.

“Splendid!” he said with a terrific grin. I didn't understand his enthusiasm, the others were like zombies compared to him. Even though they were polite enough as I was toured around the city. Aro, Marcus, and Caius were also patrons of the arts, so I studied along with them. The days and nights started blending together, they knew so much, and had such a magnificent library of their own. I learned about music, theater, and art. I would have been perfectly contented if not for their constant insisting on me 'joining them for lunch' each day. Among the arts they helped me learn to be discreet among humans, how not to be under suspicion. They told me more about our kind too, Aro showed me first hand how some of us can be gifted with talents in this life, by simply touching my hand he could relate to me any thought I had ever heard! This intrigued me most. I wondered if I had brought anything from the old life into the new life? My work ethic? Compassion? The information was astounding and the company was like living with royalty! I laughed at the thought. How strange this world was turning out to be. There never seemed to be a boring moment. It must have been at least a year before I even began to think about moving on. The issue of my eating habits was getting me down, I was losing my steam. I thought maybe I should give in? Everyone else, even these civilized people seemed to think it was right. I didn't like the doubt in my mind so I began to think maybe, just maybe I had fulfilled my time here. Philosophy before all.

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