Jack smiles as Mithias makes his statements. Jack had seen many people like him. Even if his view of emotions was limited that did not mean that he was incapable of recognizing those emotions in others, and this man was a lost soul, seeking a purpose. It was practically written on his face. "You ask me what I seek? Now isn't that an interesting question. I could lie to you, and pretend to be a loyal follower of the United States of Vampire Land, but unfortunately, this is not the case. My interest lies with the mysteries of the universe, the unanswered question. Some pursue science in order to cure cancer, to build machines. Some do it for riches, fame, or glory of some sort, even to convince themself that they're worth something. I simply wish to answer the questions I ask, to find the solution, to unravel even the greatest mystery." He holds out his hands, as if gesturing to emphasize the magnitude of these mysterie, and his voice rings with a sincerity it previously lacked, for the first time rising from the smug, snide monotone that it had previously occupied, instead filled with passion.
Jack chuckles, his arms returning to his food. He had already taken the liberty of taking several bites of richly marinaded and spiced chicken breast, it's juices practcally dripping off of it's skin. Next to it are a group of crunchy potatos liberally slathered with gravy, the smell of which would be intoxicating even to a vampire. It was a simply meal, prepared by Jack's cooks, who were humans that had chosen to stick with him after his switch of allegiance. As they were under his protection, no vampire had dared suggest turning them. "Of course, I have some more clear vested interests as well, such as my own well-being and life. Terebithia serves as both protection and lab, and, to some extent, perhaps as a daughter."