Adrian smiled slightly at Dianne's tone and the faint hint of irritation in her words. He thought it best not to chuckle, for that might have upset her more. "Well, by the sound of the severity of the illness, you might not have long to choose. And there are problems with either choice, though... if you turn her before she passes, you would have to take her somewhere else, and Bella's sudden disapearence would probably lead to a lengthy investigation, but if you wait 'til she passes, there's always the chance that the transformation wouldn't work." Adrian said as he sat. He looked back at Bella and smiled. "Its quite all right, and that's very true."

Bella smiled and bowed her head, her face showing no preference toward either, and actually acted as if she hadn't heard any of this conversation.
Dianne nodded, "I'm aware of the consequences of either choice I make, it's simply a matter of which one I think is worth the risk."

Adrian nodded again and spoke. "I see. Well, with the first of the options, you could always take her out of the country...." He noted. When he saw Bella lowering her head, he smiled slightly and said, "Though... really, I think it would be best for Bella herself to change... it is her body, after all."

Bella smiled, "I appreciate someone recognizing that I do have opinions, but I have already told Dianne that she has my permission to change me into whatever she wants. Vampire or dead, it is up to her."

He smiled and nodded, then turned to Dianne. "Then it is tottaly up to you." He said with a smile. He then looked back at Bella. "How do you feel about the concept of being undead, though, if you don't mind me asking."

Bella smiled, "Dianne seems to get by fine, so it can't be too bad."

Adrian nodded. "And its really isn't. Though, avoiding the sun can be a hassle some times."

Bella nodded, "I understand all this."
Dianne nodded, "She's very well educated."

Adrian nodded. "I can tell. She seems much smarter than her age."
((Hey, if you don't mind me asking, was there any particular reason you named the thread "The Grand Piano"? Thats just been on my mind since I saw it >_< ))

((It sounded cool. And Bella plays piano when she gets nervous. I might involve it later.))
Bella smiled, "Thank you." She blushed a light, rosy pink, then brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Dianne taught me everything I know worth remembering."
Dianne smiled proudly, "I couldn't leave it to your mother. You'd know little more than how to make tea."

((Okay))
Adrian smiled slighty. "Yes... no offense, but your mother does seem quite prim and propper, so to speak." He said.

Bella chuckled, "She's the embodiment of the words."
Dianne laid a finger gently on her lips, a signal to Bella. Bella nodded, straightening her back. Dianne mouthed to Adrian, 'say something'.
This signaled that Bella's mother was approaching.

Adrian nodded to Dianne and began to speak. "Ah, yes, I've heard much of the Strauss fortune. Its even renouned in most parts of Europe. I really and truely believe that you may be one of the most famous families of the world." He said as Bella's mother entered the room.

Bella smiled, nodding, "Thank you, sir, for the complement." she looked over at her mother, "Good evening, Mother."
Dianne stood, "Allow me to introduce you to my friend, Adrian Tepes."

Adrian smiled and nodded at Bella. "You're very welcome, Ms. Bella." He said, standing as the others did. When Dianne introduced him, he bowed low, taking off his hat. "It's truely a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Strauss." He said.