Vlad would have to leave Kane alone entirely, locked in a room or something, or even casually bring something up about his past. He would have to get Kane thinking about his past to up set him. When he is among people it gives him something to focus on and distract himself with.

Also

[quote=Saarebas]
Oh quick about Desdemona's mental power. Is it like she is actually speaking in the person's head or is it more like empathy, she is sending a feeling to the person?
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I would like to know before I post so I can react accordingly