[There's a pause before the Count responds. What in the stars has happened to his apprentice?]

I cannot do this for you, Kagami. I have told you before: your passion is your strength. To cut off your emotions would leave you weak, and that is unacceptable.

You must confront the source of your feelings, and gain control of the darkness within you. Don't let the darkness consume you- bend it to your will, and make it serve you. Do this, and you will be unstoppable.