( Lamorak is fortunate Norton's understanding enough - really, in terms of Makers, he could've done much worse. Vampires are as they are, and not always are they decent to humans.

He brightens when Norton comes to his conclusion, and his hand comes up and around in a theatrical gesture for a quick and light shake. )

A good choice. ( Red, he means. Black's got power, but Red's got technique. ) I look forward to seeing where our bet leads - besides with players needing a Silver touch... Hopefully, none of them are Novices.

( Novices only have so much vampiric resilience to go around until they drink a little more blood, he means - Lamorak wouldn't risk it himself. Regardless, he won't be terribly disappointed, whoever wins or loses - there are stakes enough, and that satisfies him. )