midnight train going anywhere

The younger male seemed to preen at the idea of rumors being passed around about his family's exploits. Gwen had the fleeting thought that he reminded her of a saner, more charismatic Isardis. She wondered if that albino conqueror would have been even more successful if he'd had this young man's more attractive qualities. He told her he'd be happy to speak of any rumors, and she smiled. "I appreciate you taking the time," she said to him, then seemed to give it a moment of time to order her thoughts. Straight to the point, no reason to start with a softball, was there? "I suppose the best place to start is the biggest rumor - the story behind how your family acquired its first pack here. I have heard less than savory versions of it and frankly I am curious as to your side of it."