"Also, since we're talking about that", Amalia reluctantly gets out of bed, "it probably shouldn't came as a surprise to you that I am... well, putting it in simple terms, a vampire. Ad before you start panicking, no, I don't drink human blood. Or, rather, I do, but very infrequently, and only from willing partners... and I would still like to take a look at the rooming table, just to make sure. Of course, it can wait until at least lunchtime... meanwhile, though, I suppose we should start getting ready for the classes - I wonder... should I ask any of you to help me change, or should I stick to the fashion of middle-sixteen-century Rutenian royal court?"