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❝Make them hate the fake, that way they won't see the real you.❞
【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#0C94CC ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #CC0C2E】
|| Azalea|| Nano.ripe ||
【ɗιαƖσgυє cσƖσя:#0C94CC ♙ тнσυgнт cσƖσя #CC0C2E】
|| Azalea|| Nano.ripe ||
"Like hell I'm going to the press conference!" Elise snapped, shaking her head angrily. Claude and Gordon were having a final meeting before they both headed over to attend the press conference. Claude would serve as Gordon's assistant for the duration of the event of course. They invited Elise to join in but she didn't want to. "But I heard you and Winter became friends." Gordon gave her a smile, no doubt he liked the idea of his idol and the princess in her government tower getting along. "Friends? I only need my privacy!" She waited for Claude and Gordon to head out to where the press meeting would be, they both had plenty of plans to turn the crowd to their favor. Some of their best trump cards were waiting for them.
Once the coast was clear, Elise knew what she needed to do. "Vincent, take me to the south end of town." Vincent hesitated, but then nodded. "Yes, milady. If I may make a request, may I remain at your side for this excursion?" She nodded. It would be better that way. Today was her one chance to get with the Slithers and silence them somehow. It would have to be through some sort of deal, but that is what money is for, isn't it? Vincent would be her insurance should anything go wrong, as Elise wasn't exactly able to protect herself at all. "Yes. That would be wisest." Vincent's mustache twitched as he smiled and lead her to the car. "You're heading out again?" Cynthia asked from the doorway as the tow made their way towards the car. "All will be fine, I will make sure milady returns safe, madam." Vincent did a courteous bow and Cynthia nodded. "I have no doubt about that, but... well, I just hope everything goes well." Cynthia knew a little about what was going on, but Claude and Elise agreed to keep her out of it if possible. Cynthia wasn't like them, she wasn't naturally sneaky or deceptive. If anything, Cynthia was far too honest about everything.
They made their way towards the south end of town, listening to the holo radio as the press conference began. There were a lot of angry questions, but there were some questions trying to help Winter's case as well. Honestly, Elise would say that it was around a 50/50 right now. Hopefully it would help, or at least, hopefully people would get bored sooner or later. "May I ask what it is you've been doing, milady?" Vincent queried as he drove through the drizzling rain. "Nothing as grandiose as Winter." Elise muttered scornfully. "I'm just looking after myself." She wasn't like Claude, who had a big heart. She wasn't like Mercedes and Serenity, desperate to do the right thing. She just wanted to protect her own interests.
The Blind Spot was here, waiting for them. As usual it was the one place to be safe from the Chrysanthemum's watchful eye. Here, they could do as they pleased without fear of surveillance. Elise exited the vehicle and Vincent followed after her, weapons concealed carefully to protect if it became necessary. He was an expert in violence despite being a retired hitman, he knew how to handle himself in a fight. The people leered at her as she entered. Of course they would, she was dressed in the natural Hresvelg finery. "My name is Elise von Hresvelg." She said with fake fearlessness as she reached the bar's front counter. "I believe I'm wanted by someone around here. Now is our chance to speak."
As expected, someone stood up, pulling his white hood off, revealing a head of dark hair. He looked to be in his thirties, and smiled as he saw her. "Why, Miss Hresvelg, we tried to retrieve you some time ago, but a meddling dog from the Chrysanthemum didn't seem to agree." He extended his hand. "Come with me, and perhaps we can come to an understanding." He was apprehensive of Vincent however. "The Black hand of the Eagle, how nice of you to show yourself. Vincent bowed stiffly. "I will remain at milady's side." This was dangerous, but as long as Elise had Vincent, she would be safe from all dangers.