Deathknell Chronicles IC, Chapter 1: Eyes Open

[Thundercracker]

Erica
The young kindred nodded.

"I've got a feeling it's going to be a busy couple of months," she replied, smiling.

Not too much different from school, focus on the main goals, but don't neglect the extra-curricular activities.

"I'll be sure to try and make it to the next one," she said, "do you have any homework for me to do there, or should I just try to make friends?"

Now that she'd had a few moments to reflect, she turned back towards the subject of Chase.

"Also, why is it so admirable to turn down the offer of power," she asked, "I would think those who aren't ambitious would fall behind... or..."

What was Josef saying about feigning weakness to show strength?

"is it the other way around, everyone sees them as non-threats, and so they actually become more powerful because all the ambitious ones are cut off at the knees?"