Danny was back in the library, curled up in the same chair that Helen had found her in, flicking through the same book without actually reading the pages. She was feeling uncomfortable and was trying to stay calm. The visitor to the Sanctuary unnerved her but she didn't know why and for some reason she also felt like she could trust him. That was terrifying to her.

"May I join you"?

The voice at the doorway made her jump. She glanced up to find the visitor, Nikola Tesla standing a short distance from her. Normally she would have felt the man approach but she had been so caught up in her thoughts. At first she wasn't sure if she should say yes but decided that this man was a friend of Helen's so instead of a shake she nodded, watching the man intently as he sat across from her in the same seat Helen had sat in less than an hour ago. For a moment they just sat, not so subtly watching each other.

"So…you really are that Nikola Tesla? For real"?

Nikola smiled as he gave a seated bow.

"Yes, my dear. That one".

For another moment they just sat quietly again before Danny broke the silence.

"So that's why you feel so old? You're like Helen".

"So Helen has told you about her"?

Danny shook her head and Nikola smiled.

"Well, well, your gifts are pretty good. I am a bit older than Helen".

"How can you be so old? Are you both abnormals"?

Nikola paused for a moment, making Danny nervous. The man seemed uncertain, something Danny was sure wasn't normal for him.

"We are, yes. In a manner but if you're wondering, it wasn't exactly natural".

Danny was confused.

"How can abnormalcy not be natural? You'd have to have some sort of genetic abnormality".

Nikola nodded.

"We did but we kind of helped it along a bit".

"How"?

Nikola sighed. The girl was nothing if not curious. This was probably not the way Helen wanted this conversation to go so quickly but here they were. There was no point in trying to avoid it and maybe Helen was right. If the girl knew, she might relax some. Might.

"We found an untainted sample of Vampire blood, Helen created a serum, we injected ourselves and voila…here we are".

Slowly Danny put the book down, her eyes nervous. Nikola knew what she was thinking. He didn't need telempathic ability to know that. He put his hands up and tried to smile.

"I promise young one…you won't be harmed. Let me explain. I am a vampire. Helen is not. The blood affected us differently. Helen received essentially everlasting youth and stunning physique. I…became a vampire".

Nikola watched the girl shift herself farther away from him, as far as the chair would allow her to. She did however stay put instead of running. The look in her eyes was a mix of fear and curiosity. Nikola stood carefully and slowly, his arms in front of him.

"How about I show you".

"Maybe that isn't wise Nikola".

Helen had been listening to the exchange but when her old friend made that suggestion, she figured it was time to step in.

"Give her time, remember".

Her eyes flicked between the two. She was worried Danny would freak out but thankfully all the girl did was move to stand, probably so she could get away easier. The girl was like a terrified rabbit, poised to run in an instant. She watched Nikola put his hands in his pocket, the suave smile crossing his face.

"You are right, my dear Helen. As always".

Nikola turned to Danny, smiling.

"Another time perhaps".

Helen watched as Danny shook her head almost instantly.

"Show me".

Helen glanced at Nikola who seemed just as surprised and his face showed it.

"Danny, you don't have to", she began, moving to stand next to the girl. "There is no reason to rush it. I'm sure Nikola will be visiting again".

Again Danny shook her head.

"You've told me now show me".

"Are you sure, young one? It can be…terrifying"?

After a moment, Danny nodded and waited. Nikola glanced at Helen. She took a deep breath before nodding, knowing she looked worried, so much so that she moved a little closer to the girl. Both of them watched Nikola straighten his suit, close his eyes then an instant later, his eyes were black, and his face had morphed with his teeth sharpened and lengthened black claws on both hands. Danny cried out and jumped backwards, her face a picture of terror. Helen stepped between Nikola and the girl, holding her hands out to try and calm her young friend.

"Whoa it's ok Danny. He won't hurt you. I promise you".

Helen waited as Danny's eyes flicked between her and Nikola, her breathing slowing slightly but still poised to run.

"So…that's what a vampire looks like? That's not exactly Dracula".

Helen smiled before putting her hand on Danny's arm. As hard as it seemed to be for the kid, she was trying to stay calm and understand what was in front of her.

"Not exactly. Nikola, I think that will do".

Nikola nodded and an instant later, he was back to normal, straightening his suit again. as soon as he was back to his usual appearance, Helen saw Danny visibly relax. A thoughtful look crossed her face.

"When you were…like that…you felt…familiar. Why"?

Helen glanced at Nikola and gave her friend the slightest shake of her head and luckily no one had the chance to continue as Henry walked in, as usual with a tablet in his hands.

"Hey doc. Vlad's delivery is here. You should see it. It's insane looking".

Helen smiled. A very good interruption.

"Thank you Henry. Have it processed and sent to the lab. I'll get started as soon as you're done".

Henry gave her quick Henry salute and jogged from the room.

"He is such a…excitable boy", Nikola murmured as they watched Henry go. "Very strange".

Helen smiled. She turned back to Danny and was surprised to find her staring at Nikola with a small smile on her face.

"Now I know why he calls you Vlad".