Nefertiti looked at Milo with a curious expression "I guess someone knows where you live.  Do you think it was Reginald ? she asked as she moved to make sure that the ashes didn't get on her new gown.

This wasn't a good sign and she didn't say anything else but slowly followed behind Milo as he dug a path for them to exit.

Once outside she looked around and wondered if any other buildings were burnt down.  She also looked around to see if there was damaged done to the Strange Fruits that was growing on the other buildings.

 Milo continued to grunt as he dug his way out. Once he was finally above the smoldering ruins, he finally spoke. "It was definitely Reginald. We need to go see Victor immediately and get ahead of this. The streets will run red if the Sabbat is allowed to regain a foothold in New York."

 As he began climbing over the rubble, he approached three burnt out cars in the road in front of the house and he took a deep breath, holding the bridge of his nose. "Looks like we're walking."

Nefertiti looked at the burnt building and now she has to sleep in her own apartment or wait till Sal calls Milo back and having to go stay or somewhere close.

"Do you think Reginald made a move upon Victor, as well? she looked at Milo not showing any concerns of Victor's health.  He made his own bed now it will be nice to see how well his pillows are fluffed.

Letting out a sigh "There is no moving vehicles you can purchase or have someone drive us there. she did wonder if she was able to take someone with her when she Teleported but at the moment she didn't wish to share that ability.

Looking at Milo "Is your sire a member of the Camarilla?

 When asked about Victor, Milo responded. "I doubt it. Victor is the Prince of New York. Unless Reginald had a force ready, he wouldn't risk that kind of maneuver. Remember, a Kindred should only move against another Kindred if they are ready to deal with the retaliation... and the retaliation of a Prince would be terrible indeed.

 As for vehicles, no. Not in the city's current state. I can get a loaner from the Prince when we get there... but that will be its own ordeal."

 Milo's face twitched slightly when she mentioned his father, but his voice remained level. "No. My Father is not part of either of the three main Kindred organizations... he has his own agendas and answers to no one."


 He paused for several minutes as he walked before speaking again. "Come to think of it, there was a visitor to the party Sal hosted many nights back. You were present and speaking to him. He called himself 'Sariel'. What do you know of him?"

She stopped for a moment "Didn't Carmilla threaten Victor to gain access to hunt a non-vampire? Did she have that kind of resources? then she began to follow behind Milo.

This vampire society is full of miscommunications it seems.

"Third, there is another? she sighed again "I have much to learn it seems now that I'm somewhat part of your society.

"Sariel is a friend of Talion and he asked Sal to deliver a package.  I think he said it was a Chess set. she looked at Milo "Do you think he is part of Reginald organization?

 There was a pause from Milo when asked about Carmilla. "Apparently she believed so... but now she is dead. That's how challenging a Prince works. Reginald, on the other hand, is a much more calculating foe."

 WHen asked about the third vampire Faction, Milo nodded. "Yes, there is a third faction. They do not claim membership to the Camarilla but do generally abide by its rules. As such, we are on cordial terms with them... usually. I, personally, deal with the Anarchs in the same manner as I do the Camarilla, so I do have some pull in their circles as well."

 However, Nefertiti's reveal about Sariel provoked a frown. "No, I doubt it. Sariel is a name my Father mentioned once. It was apparently the name of his Sire... though, somehow I doubt that Sariel was Kindred."

Nefertiti was a bit shocked that Milo's father mentioned Sariel but then again he has been around much longer than she has.

Giving a slight smirk at the thought of Carmilla's end but still she didn't cause the final blow.  Letting out a sigh she then continued to follow Milo to Victor's estate.

"Are you not worried about being spotted out in the open?  That is if Reginald is seeking you out.

 Milo nodded. "Very much so. We were being watched from the moment we crawled out of the rubble. Now they are just waiting for an opportune moment to attack."

 With him saying that, she now noticed that he was walking in the middle of the road, never moving too closely to anything that could be used as a hiding place.

Nefertiti didn't think of it but she allowed her Heighten Senses to be active and see what her eyes might see lurking in the shadows that she didn't seem to notice before.

"They.

Would they be the members of this Sabbat you told me about? she softly said as she followed suit with Milo.  She didn't have much fear at the moment but she did wonder if they did make it to Victor's place would Milo be safe still.

He hasn't did anything to provoke her wrath but Victor surely has.  If killing Victor wouldn't cause the city such havoc.  She might lure them there as well and rid one of her problems.

All these thoughts she made sure not to allow them to surface but to remain deep within her own subconscious.  One may never know who might be reading who's thoughts.

"How long do you think it will take us to get there? she asked as if she cared some.  In a blink of an eye, she could place herself there but she didn't have the right spell to take another.  Something she will have to research and create that spell.

 "Possibly, or whatever other minions Reginald has managed to wrangle. The trip is 30 minutes by foot and we've only been walking for 10."

 However, even with her augmented senses active, she was not able to detect anyone following them.

Nefertiti looked around again and she wasn't able to spot anyone or anything lurking in the shadows, but that didn't mean that there wasn't something.  Just more skilled than she was at hiding.

"Maybe we should pick up our pace a bit before something does want to interact with us. she said as she looked at Milo.  She didn't know what skills or Powers he possessed but if there was going to be a encounter, then she would surely watch to see how and what Milo is capable of doing.  Seeing that he is the Childe of this so called famous Dracula.

"Do you wish to spend the day with Victor once we get there or are you going to reach out to Sal again and see if he can accommodate you? she asked "Or you could stay at my place.  That is if all the paperwork is done and its mine.

Then there was a sparkle in her eyes as she remembered about surviving the day what Milo would have for her.  "Will you help me in getting one of those phones? she smiled "We did survive the day. looking around "The night might be a different problem.

 Milo did not pick up his pace, despite Nefertiti's urging. "There will be a time for haste, but not yet. Let us not give ourselves away. We'll worry about phones and apartments once we meet with Victor."

 They continued to walk until they reached a place where the buildings seemed to loom over the streets. The place was abandoned and partially destroyed. Nefertiti had seen it when driving from Victor's place to Milo's.

 It was then that four rough-looking men stepped out from the shadows. Nefertiti recognized one of them from her meeting. It was the man that Reginald had referred to as their "security forces".

 Milo, for his part, remained calm and even seemed almost friendly. "Good evening, Gentlemen. How can I help you?"

 The men circled, chuckling among themselves. "Our associate wants to invite you to come stay a while with him."

 Milo just shook his head. "I'm afraid that I have another appointment this evening. I will be happy to take your associate up on that offer another night."

 The leader just smirked. "And I'm afraid your consent isn't required."

 Milo took a deep breath and then exhaled quickly (as if in irritation). However, his smile only widened. "I'm quite certain that your associate didn't tell you anything about me and I've had a VERY trying evening already. This will not end how you think it will."

 The leader of the four grinned predatorally. "I'm willing to take that bet."

 Each had the grin of an animal and held it for a few seconds before looking confused. Milo continued, unphased. "Wondering why you can't transform?"

 Confusion gave way to surprise and then anger. "You!"

 Milo's smile had turned into a frown of disdain and his eyes had narrowed in anger. "I told you things wouldn't end the way you thought they would. I'm giving you another chance to walk away. The last thing I need tonight are more bodies to deal with."

 The four men blinked, backing away slightly and Milo began walking once more, motioning silently for her to follow.

Nefertiti moved along the street with her adopted Sire and she only hoped that they would make it to Victors without any incidents.  But when they approached a certain area that was abandon she looked at the four figures moving about to intercept them.

She stood there and watched and listened.

It was a surprise that Reginald wanted Milo to come and stay with him for a while.  Not to destroy him.  As Milo continued his calm mannerism she watched him and wanted to see if she was able to sense any Powers being used. Her Arcana may be able to sense it but then again her Blood Magic was her prime power.

When the security forces grinned of an animal and it seemed to remain. The look upon their faces was interesting as it contorted to Anger.  Hearing Milo speak about them not able to transform only gave her a slight idea of what was about to happen.  So they can turn into some animalish being.

Milo's gracious request to allow them to leave without harm was also interesting.

Nefertiti looked at the security forces with pity as they backed away.

Only allowing herself to never use them for protection if Reginald offers them.

"Yes lets continue. she softly said as she followed behind Milo.

 The men didn't retreat but they didn't attack, choosing caution as Milo walked past them. Once they were out of sight, Milo quickened his pace to a brisk walk. "That bought us a few minutes but I doubt it will be enough to dissuade them a second time."

Now that Nefertiti knew they were there she made it an effort to keep track of them in the shadows.  Even if they don't wish to tangle with Milo she also knew that the one didn't really care for her in the first place but Reginald made sure she remained safe while in his care.  Now she only needed to continue on with this journey to meet Victor and to make sure that Milo remains safe but she cared nothing for Victor.

"I'm sure they will not wish to see what other surprises you might hold. she smiled as she moved up to stay at his side.

"What was it you used to stop them from transforming? she asked as they moved onward.  "Is it possible for you to teach me that?

 Milo continued walking at is slightly elevated pace. "I travelled the world for a few centuries and picked up a few esoteric teachings in my time. They deal with both the body and spirit, how to affect and, ultimately, heal the body and soul. I can teach you but these disciplines take years of meditation to master.

 What I did, specifically, was calm their inner spirits, inhibiting their transformation. It won't last long and they'll transform in a few minutes. By then we need to be... anywhere else."
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In one's head.

Nefertiti kept up her pace to stay at his side, never to fall behind him. "Do I not have years now that I'm a Kindred. she smiled.  Doing her best to keep a cheerful feeling about things even thought they are now in a dangerous area.

"Plus there is so much more about this life as one of you . there was no hiding her dislike of being a Kindred for now she can't do the things she loved. Walking in the rays of Ra.

missives

There was a slight moment when she looked irritated but then she resumed her beautiful demeanor.

"You mentioned about your father's Sire.  Why did you mention all this and why don't you think it was the same one?  Your father did have a Sire, Right? she asked as they moved forward.

 "As a Kindred, you now have nothing but time. It all depends on how you wish to utilize it. The paths of blood I have to teach cannot be learned without self reflection and understanding... and that takes many mortal lifetimes.

 With regard to my father, he spoke only once of his Sire, the Devil of Broken Tooth Mountain, Sariel. I was very young when it happened, but I remember he went there in order to halt the Turkish invasion.

 I learned of the name when I sought to heal him of his affliction. I have been trying to learn more about the origin of the curse ever since."

Missives.

Nefertiti looked at Milo and wondered how long ago was this event.  Then something accorded to her mind.

"Milo. she said softly but with a bit of mischievous tone.

"Do you still seek to understand the curse of your Father? she asked now in a more concerning motherly tone.

"What favor would you grant someone who can help you achieve such a answer? it seemed that her mannerism was still calm but her eyes shined of knowledge.

In her own thoughts she knew the truth.  It was the same being, for as she knew Sariel is the God of Transformation.
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Missive.

Nefertiti waited to hear Milo's reply