Lost in thought, Jace barely noticed the passage of time until a soft knock on the door pulled him back to the present. It was Jacin, checking in on him.
"How are you feeling?" she asked, entering the room.
"I'm feeling... different," Jace replied, his voice thoughtful. "Stronger, more aware. But also more responsible. These powers aren't just gifts; they're responsibilities."
Jacin sat down beside him. "What do you mean? What's been going on with you lately?"
Jace took a deep breath. "I haven't told you everything yet. There's more to my transformation than just becoming a vampire. I'm a Nephilim hybrid, and I have a system that guides me through my abilities."
Jacin's eyes widened in surprise. "A Nephilim hybrid? And a system? What does that even mean?"