Malakai Antonov.

[It won't take much for Mello to become accustomed to the alias. His entire life has been nothing but a series of aliases. Mihael, M, Mello, L (in some cases): what do they matter? He won't offer a pleasantry: it's just not in his nature.]

[But this person knows someone associated with his past. So he'll pry, because that's what he does.]

I've yet to learn the politics of this place. I only know that I'm not supposed to be here.

[True enough.]

And I've had enough people offer to show me around; don't feel obligated to do the same.

You said our Bonded practices other methods. I'm curious. Divination isn't my first choice, but it seems the most logical. [To have power over others, but of course, he isn't going to say that.]

[And then there's the heat in his veins. He knows nothing of this individual, however — ]

I feel as though I'm meant for something else, though. Your Bonded: what do they practice? I'm always out for a competent mentor.

[And oh, that statement holds more weight than either of them can possibly know.]