In reply to Nefertiti (msg # 65):

In reply to Sariel (msg # 66):

In reply to Nefertiti (msg # 67):

 Milo stifled a chuckle as he ducked into an alley. "Clever, but negotiations will need to wait."

 A second later, Nefertiti could hear howls behind her. She'd heard those before not long after she'd awakened and the things that had made them had killed one (and nearly killed another) of her companions at the time. "Time to run."

 Milo grabbed Nefertiti around the waist and burst into a dead sprint. Milo was fast when he wanted to be, easily outrunning the cars she'd seen going down the road up until now. Seconds later, she saw four gigantic black wolves bursting through the alley behind them.

 They were much slower than he was and 30 seconds later, Milo was at Victor's building. He didn't even take the time to slow down enough to open the glass door, instead shattering through like hell itself was on his heels, spraying the security guard at the front desk (and Nefertiti) with glass. (soak 1 damage with Stamina)

 The security guard immediately stood and drew his weapon but Milo shouted "Code brown! Code Brown NOW!"

 There were a few more seconds of doubt, in which time Milo had crossed the distance and hit the lockdown button.

 Alarms blared and gun turrets emerged from panels in the walls as steel walls emerged from where the windows once were. He finally put Nefertiti down, grabbed both her and the guard by the wrist and began pushing both toward the stairwell.
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Nefertiti was a but shocked at hearing the howling but then she had to wonder was that those guards that Reginald had.  Were those the corrupted beast that her, Michael and Jay fought.  She thought that they were all killed by that ritual that Noah talked Talion in preforming.  The whole city should of been cleaned of those corrupted beings.

If they were of a normal creature of the wolves then she might of been able to negotiate with them if they were the same ones that she met some time ago and saved her from Carmilla's entrapment.

But all that was gone once Milo grabbed hold of her and they were gone in a flash.

If he could of done this now, why didn't he just do it at the beginning and avoid a lot of headaches. She started removing small shards of glass out of her newly flesh. Then she was pushed again by Milo to go to the stairway.

As some of her blood fell to the ground she was then prepared to invoke a spell that would allow her to watch what all happens in the area.

"As you wish. You would know better in situations like this. she replied as she moved to the stairway and onward.  As she did her hand followed along the wall as her eyes were soon to witness anything entering into that area.

Casting Blood Witness
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 As Nefertiti began running upstairs, Milo turned to face the furry death monsters that were on their trail. As she ran, she could hear the rending of metal and the snarling of beasts from below.

OOC: I believe that Blood Witness robs you of your senses in the present, does it not? So you'll need to find some place safe if you want to use it or risk falling.

OOC: Yes she will loose her sight.

Not sure how the stairway is set or how long they will be in the stairway.  She was going to use moving along the wall to continue upwards if it did go.

OOC: that will slow you down considerably. The stair goes upward in a spiral. You ca do that but you will risk tripping and also will slow down considerably so you'll fall behind if one of the werewolves gets past Milo. Still going to use it on the move?

OOC: She Will move forward and watch the whole fight another way If the stairs would make things difficult
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 Nefertiti slowed considerably once out of Milo's sight, making her way deliberately and with great care up the stairs in order not to fall. It was quite difficult to remain upright while climbing a stairwell without sight.

OOC: Black wolf creatures, I thought but these are not the corrupted ones that can infect someone from their bites?

Or do they look like the wolves that entered into Carmilla's place?

In reply to Nefertiti (msg # 76):

The wolves here look sick and diseased but drawing strength from it. Very unlike the ones at Carmilla's place

Nefertiti was a bit shocked at what she was seeing and once she noticed that Milo was able to handle one so quickly she allowed her sight to return back to normal and start moving up the stairs with the guards.  But she didn't like the fact that they didn't remain down there to help in any way.

It was another issue that she found to show some sort of weakness in the type of people/vampires that work under this Victor.

Keeping her own thoughts well hidden while within these walls were now needed.  And she also allowed her Heighten Senses to listen if any creature started coming up the stairs.  Keeping a spell prepared and ready.

She would have to see how well these creatures like to be set ablaze, with a slight thought she could burn the flesh off most beings.  These creature would surely be a challenge to see if they can resist her fire or to be put into an Enchanting Sleep.  Which spell would she use would only be known if one was to come past Milo.

Surely Victor is well aware of what is happening and she was wondering if she was going to witness what Powers he possess.

 The alarms blared as Nefertiti ran up the stairs but stopped abruptly as she reached the top floor. The security guards were ahead of her, guarding the entrance to his penthouse and the adjoining room.

 However, a few moments after the alarms stopped, Victor emerged from the guarded room, informing the guards that they could return to their posts. He then waved for you to enter, leaving the door open for you to follow.

Nefertiti moved up the stairs and when the alarms stopped she looked back down the stairs to see if Milo was behind them.  Then she heard Victor speaking to his guards seeing him wave for her to come inside.

Taking a few more steps to get up to the door she looked inside and then entered "Is Milo alright? she first asked "Is there anyway to make sure he is. she asked.  There was a concerning tone in her voice but it would be expected of someone who just witnesses what she did.

She watched Victor to see where he was going and what he did next.

 Victor returned to his chair and sat down, motioning for her to close the door behind her. "He is, yes. Cameras should be turning on once we've dealt with the bodies. However, he should be joining us before then."

There was a look of relief upon her face when Victor spoke the words "he is".  Letting out a soft sigh then she looked to Victor as he sat there.

"What kind of foul beings were they?  I have seen a few different types of Lycan but those ones seemed corrupted and diseased. she asked as she shut the door.

 "Black Spiral Dancers. They seemed corrupted because they are. They are one of the few types of werewolf that inhabit the cities. They're a problem even for elders to deal with normally."

 At roughly that point, Milo emerged from the door behind them, smelling awful. Victor nodded at him. "I trust you had no problems dealing with our uninvited guests?"

 Milo sighed. "I had to break a few of my rules, but no. Unfortunately, the leader escaped."

 "Good. I'll have him tailed. We could learn much from this. Good work."

 "My Prince, Reginald has returned."

 "That explains a lot. Where did you come across this information?"

 Milo gestured toward Nefertiti and Victor rubbed his chin. "Well done. You seem to be thriving under Milo's tutelage. Your aid in this matter deserves a reward. Is there anything you had in mind?"

In reply to Manofdusk (msg # 83):

Nefertiti turned around when the door opened and gave a soft smile to Milo seeing that he was alright, but the smell did make her nose turn slightly.  It has been centuries since anything ever foul smelling crossed her senses.

"Were they sent by Reginald as well? she asked.  "Were those the same ones that we meet on our walk here? she asked hoping to make sense out off all this political interaction between the two Factions.  It was a serious and deadly hatred for sure, if they were related problems.

She listened to how Victor spoke so calmly to Milo and in return his mannerism was also calm.

Looking at Victor when spoken to "I'm still learning the ways of your society.  May I speak to you at a later time for the right reward? 

Then she looked to Milo "He hasn't given me a reply to an answer he seeks. then she smiled.

 When asked about the werewolves being sent by Reginald, Victor nodded. "It is almost certain, yes... and yes, they were. There were more, waiting in ambush, but I dealt with them quietly before your arrival."

 When Nefertiti asked if she could wait on her reward, Victor nodded. Though he did not show it on his face, his voice held an approving tone. "That is a good answer... and yes, you may."

 Milo, for his part, closed his eyes and let out a small chuckle. "Yes. She is quite right. I do owe her an answer. That answer is that I have many ties in this city. Many favors are owed to me... and I will trade you one for the answer to my question."

Nefertiti smiled to each for their replies were perfect

“This may seem a bit odd. And I’m not sure how this all may transpire. she said in a softer tone

Missives

Nefertiti looked at the two
"There is a rule that must be in place now and until the end of the conversation that is about to happen.

Neither Your Sire looking at Milo "Name may be spoken or your guest. still looking at Milo "Your guest will be the one that lived in the Broken Tooth Mountain she let that sink into Milo before anything else was said.

 Milo mouthed the words "Broken Tooth" and his eyes widened for a moment. However, his voice was calm. "I promise."

 He looked at Victor, who looked between them too. "No names. That's fair. You have me curious now."