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Vicentius Caelum [36] The Vampire Prince
Athanasios Croix [36] The Council's Dog
Selene le Valnosia [35] The Endless Witch
The Town of Sanctuary [35] [ The People of Sanctuary ]
Aila Ryuzaki [32] "There are different meanings to flowers. It just depends on what you want to convey."
The Council [1] [ Members of the Vampire Council ]
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Vicentius made his way to the clinic which will be both his front and a temporary site where he can dabble on the veracity of samples if he should acquire any. That is only possible if the lead in this area is true. It would certainly make this trip worthwhile until then, he would be checking if all the things he had ordered are present and functioning. That reminded him about the scent of blood he briefly picked up during his first day in this town. He had tried to find out the cause of it by walking around and doing the shopping which he reasoned out to be him just getting familiar with Sanctuary. There were some curious spots but it did not yield much. He could still be missing something but that is but a sidenote. His mission is to confirm the appearance of the Ancestor. That is his priority especially with the hounding of the Council. They require him to check-in every five days.
Ancestor... His eyes narrowed ever so slightly. The purest strain... That thought made him instinctively sneer. It is a concept that he had been hearing since he was born to this world. His clan the Caelum had prided themselves of being a lineage of nothing else but purebloods. He actually found it odd as well that throughout the generations they never been given a human descendant when that is more prevalent. That is why... He didn't continue that train of thought. It was not worth it at the moment. It would be interesting though to meet that Ancestor who everyone wants to be connected to. Ridiculous really... He released a sigh at that. He did not share the same admiration towards the guy though. He set such thoughts aside for now and continued checking the equipment. He eventually finished it up and then left the clinic after securing it.
The Council won't put him as a guard if he can't handle it. That reminds him of the day that he was told about having the watchdog under his guidance. He was also soon assigned to supervise over the known traitor, Endless Witch. It was then his Coven was established. There was really no reason for him to refuse the orders of the Council. It has been a whirlwind since then... He soon arrived at the police station. It was time for him to put his act together once more. "Good day, I am Vincent Calloway. I would like to see Sheriff Jones if possible." He greeted the person at the reception.
Ancestor... His eyes narrowed ever so slightly. The purest strain... That thought made him instinctively sneer. It is a concept that he had been hearing since he was born to this world. His clan the Caelum had prided themselves of being a lineage of nothing else but purebloods. He actually found it odd as well that throughout the generations they never been given a human descendant when that is more prevalent. That is why... He didn't continue that train of thought. It was not worth it at the moment. It would be interesting though to meet that Ancestor who everyone wants to be connected to. Ridiculous really... He released a sigh at that. He did not share the same admiration towards the guy though. He set such thoughts aside for now and continued checking the equipment. He eventually finished it up and then left the clinic after securing it.
The Council won't put him as a guard if he can't handle it. That reminds him of the day that he was told about having the watchdog under his guidance. He was also soon assigned to supervise over the known traitor, Endless Witch. It was then his Coven was established. There was really no reason for him to refuse the orders of the Council. It has been a whirlwind since then... He soon arrived at the police station. It was time for him to put his act together once more. "Good day, I am Vincent Calloway. I would like to see Sheriff Jones if possible." He greeted the person at the reception.
There is a concern about Selene behaving badly but Athanasios decided not to worry about that. It is already a given when it comes to her. He assumed the reason why the Council placed him as her guard was due to the fact he does not show many reactions about anything. He was always apathetic or more specifically too lazy to care. She was the type that tends to enjoy herself the more she disturbs other people so he was the perfect shield in a sense. He would not be distracted from his work.
That is why it should not be a problem if Athanasios let Selene wander around town with him. Vicentius had already left it to him to take point on this matter.
"7:00 PM." Selene answered still in a shy voice as she cowered behind Athanasios. "We... always... have dinner at that time..." She then looked at her fiancé as if asking that she was right on the time. "That's right." She smiled at him which he responded by patting her head. She then holds onto his arm. "Let's go, we have to buy!" He nodded at that and looked back at the spider lilies. "I will be taking these now." He took out the money left to him by Vicentius to pay for expenses. "Here is the payment." While the whole paying process is being done, he had to ask. "That is right. Do you have any favorite food or allergies?"
The woman at the desk glanced up at Vicentius and blinked slowly. “Just one second, Mr. Calloway," she stated as she glanced at the computer screen. She typed something into it, but Ezekiel knew she was just passing time until he came around the corner. He sighed to himself, though. He didn't need the doctor poking around too much. Oh, he could smell the good doctor's intentions. It wasn't every day that vampires arrived in Sanctuary, after all. He knew what the good doctor and his family were, but he didn't know why they were here.
He thought the last of the vampire vermin had been exterminated, but he supposed he'd find out what they were doing in Sanctuary. First thing was first, though—he needed to get the doctor away from the station. He knew exactly why the man was here—Aila had always been easy to read. Her emotions were as clear as day. The doctor was here to check up on Ezekiel, but he couldn't have that. Instead, he cleared his throat, and walked into the doctor's view. He purposefully stayed behind the counter, though. Doctor or not, he wasn't allowed to go behind the counter.
“Doctor Calloway," he stated, offering the doctor a feigned smile. “What can I do for you?" he asked, keeping the smile in place. The phone nearest to him began to ring, and Adelaide, the woman at the desk, answered. It was strange, though, considering that the phone that rang was the one used for emergencies.
“Ma'am, please calm down. Where are you?" she spoke in a calm, trained voice. Ezekiel raised a brow as Adelaide scribbled something down on a piece of paper. “Alright, the Sheriff is on his way," she spoke, hanging up the phone and glancing up towards Ezekiel. “An animal attack," she stated, handing Ezekiel the piece of paper with the address on it. “She claims it wasn't a dog, though. It was a creature with no hair, elongated arms and legs, and sharp fangs," she continued. Ezekiel would have rolled his eyes, but he had a certain air to display.
“Sorry Calloway," he stated, leaning back to grab his jacket, “perhaps another time?" He didn't leave much room for a response before leaving out the front door.
Aila smiled at the response and nodded her head. “We will be there," she replied, watching as Adrien nodded his head as well. She was excited about getting to know this family. She wanted to know where they were from, what they liked. Learning about new people was always interesting to her, and she supposed it had to do with the fact that she hadn't really left Sanctuary. Something kept her here, some invisible line that pulled on her mind if the thought even crossed her.
“I do not," Adrien replied to Arthur's question. For as long as she'd known him, Adrien ate almost everything she put in front of him. If he had allergies, she would have known about them one way or another. She shook her head in way of response, as well.
“Not that I am aware of," and she hoped she didn't. Food was delicious, and she loved to eat. It would be devastating to her if she couldn't eat certain foods, but she knew some people did have allergies. She felt bad for them, but at least there were alternatives to it. Before Adrien could lead the way to the grocery, the phone went off, however; Aila pursed her lips together. It wasn't the shop phone, nor her cellphone. From the look on Adrien's face, it wasn't his, either. Both of them turned towards Arthur and Celeste. Perhaps it was one of theirs?
He thought the last of the vampire vermin had been exterminated, but he supposed he'd find out what they were doing in Sanctuary. First thing was first, though—he needed to get the doctor away from the station. He knew exactly why the man was here—Aila had always been easy to read. Her emotions were as clear as day. The doctor was here to check up on Ezekiel, but he couldn't have that. Instead, he cleared his throat, and walked into the doctor's view. He purposefully stayed behind the counter, though. Doctor or not, he wasn't allowed to go behind the counter.
“Doctor Calloway," he stated, offering the doctor a feigned smile. “What can I do for you?" he asked, keeping the smile in place. The phone nearest to him began to ring, and Adelaide, the woman at the desk, answered. It was strange, though, considering that the phone that rang was the one used for emergencies.
“Ma'am, please calm down. Where are you?" she spoke in a calm, trained voice. Ezekiel raised a brow as Adelaide scribbled something down on a piece of paper. “Alright, the Sheriff is on his way," she spoke, hanging up the phone and glancing up towards Ezekiel. “An animal attack," she stated, handing Ezekiel the piece of paper with the address on it. “She claims it wasn't a dog, though. It was a creature with no hair, elongated arms and legs, and sharp fangs," she continued. Ezekiel would have rolled his eyes, but he had a certain air to display.
“Sorry Calloway," he stated, leaning back to grab his jacket, “perhaps another time?" He didn't leave much room for a response before leaving out the front door.
Aila smiled at the response and nodded her head. “We will be there," she replied, watching as Adrien nodded his head as well. She was excited about getting to know this family. She wanted to know where they were from, what they liked. Learning about new people was always interesting to her, and she supposed it had to do with the fact that she hadn't really left Sanctuary. Something kept her here, some invisible line that pulled on her mind if the thought even crossed her.
“I do not," Adrien replied to Arthur's question. For as long as she'd known him, Adrien ate almost everything she put in front of him. If he had allergies, she would have known about them one way or another. She shook her head in way of response, as well.
“Not that I am aware of," and she hoped she didn't. Food was delicious, and she loved to eat. It would be devastating to her if she couldn't eat certain foods, but she knew some people did have allergies. She felt bad for them, but at least there were alternatives to it. Before Adrien could lead the way to the grocery, the phone went off, however; Aila pursed her lips together. It wasn't the shop phone, nor her cellphone. From the look on Adrien's face, it wasn't his, either. Both of them turned towards Arthur and Celeste. Perhaps it was one of theirs?
"Thank you." Vicentius' expression did not change even though he is aware of what the woman was doing. He remained patient. There was no need for him to make much of a fuss since his purpose was already present. It was amusing really since he is reminded that he is playing a game. The demeanor of the Sheriff intrigued him. The first time they met at the flower shop made his senses pick up on something. The establishment of rapport with local enforcement and Aila's request were not the only reasons he came to the police station in a rather abrupt manner. He did take advantage of the white-haired girl's concern but he was not really the kind of person that cares about people's health in any way or form. There is always another meaning behind the actions he does no matter how innocent it looks like. He has never been the kind who shows his cards in any given situation.
"Sheriff Jones. My apologies. It might seem abrupt my visit here." He started but was not able to continue when the phone nearest to them rang. It was rather annoying that he was tempted to crush it but nothing negative came through his mask. His annoyance ended quite quickly though when he heard the women speak about an animal attack. It should not be something that he should care about. Those types of scenarios are possible in this small mountainous town. The description of the animal, however, was something he is very familiar with. His expression did not show his interest though but only that of concern. He is the resident doctor of this town and such attacks would be under his jurisdiction in regards to injuries or dead bodies.
That is why he was about to say that he would be coming along. It is imperative to treat the victim especially if they are on the verge of death and all. The sheriff though did not wait for any input from him as he left in a hurry. That was normal but he has a feeling that there was something else in that action. "Excuse me." He looked at the receptionist again. "I did not mean to eavesdrop on the conversation but I am the replacement for Dr. Brixton. I would like to know where the incident happened. It is best that I go there to asses the situation of the victim. Animal attacks, after all, can cause gruesome injuries." His eyes of gold reflected seriousness to fulfill his duty as a doctor and also a concern befitting of his profession. "I would like to prevent the situation from getting worse." There is a semblance of truth behind that and whether the receptionist gave it or not, he left the police station.
The blood he smelled before now has a good cause. It's quite the coincidence to find that animal here while looking for the Ancestor. It solidifies the fact that Sanctuary has a secret that is worthy of unearthing. He kept his phone and decided to go where that attack happened. The scent tells him where it is and without rain, it's better. It would be interesting to see that Sheriff's reaction about this. He is curious about the scene he would be seeing once he arrives there but of course as a very nice doctor.
"Sheriff Jones. My apologies. It might seem abrupt my visit here." He started but was not able to continue when the phone nearest to them rang. It was rather annoying that he was tempted to crush it but nothing negative came through his mask. His annoyance ended quite quickly though when he heard the women speak about an animal attack. It should not be something that he should care about. Those types of scenarios are possible in this small mountainous town. The description of the animal, however, was something he is very familiar with. His expression did not show his interest though but only that of concern. He is the resident doctor of this town and such attacks would be under his jurisdiction in regards to injuries or dead bodies.
That is why he was about to say that he would be coming along. It is imperative to treat the victim especially if they are on the verge of death and all. The sheriff though did not wait for any input from him as he left in a hurry. That was normal but he has a feeling that there was something else in that action. "Excuse me." He looked at the receptionist again. "I did not mean to eavesdrop on the conversation but I am the replacement for Dr. Brixton. I would like to know where the incident happened. It is best that I go there to asses the situation of the victim. Animal attacks, after all, can cause gruesome injuries." His eyes of gold reflected seriousness to fulfill his duty as a doctor and also a concern befitting of his profession. "I would like to prevent the situation from getting worse." There is a semblance of truth behind that and whether the receptionist gave it or not, he left the police station.
The blood he smelled before now has a good cause. It's quite the coincidence to find that animal here while looking for the Ancestor. It solidifies the fact that Sanctuary has a secret that is worthy of unearthing. He kept his phone and decided to go where that attack happened. The scent tells him where it is and without rain, it's better. It would be interesting to see that Sheriff's reaction about this. He is curious about the scene he would be seeing once he arrives there but of course as a very nice doctor.
"Hello." It was Vicentius which Athanasios already knew since it was the only guy who knew his number. He was not fond of technology really. So, he usually likes doing things manually. He would admit that it made physical labor easier but he never liked doing such things in the first place. That is why it has not much of an effect on him. "Okay." The call ended and one cannot guess if the call was a good one or not. He has never been expressive after all.
"The dinner is cancelled." Athanasios said like it was just another boring weather report.
Athanasios looked at Selene. "He is fine." He answered then looked back at Aila and Adrien. "We will reschedule." He took Selene's hand. "We will be going now." She looked back at Adrien and Aila and waved her hand to bid them goodbye as Athanasios lead her out of the shop. Once, they were far, she asked her watchdog about the details. "What happened?" He didn't have to answer that but they are sent here as a coven. He has a guess that they would be ordered by the Council since they are here now. "Termites." That should be enough. "Good. I am hungry." She said with a very sweet smile on her face.
Aila looked confused when Arthur spoke. She looked like she was about to ask why, however; Arthur left with his fiancée in tow. She glanced in Adrien's direction with her lips pursed together. “Do you think everything is alright?" she asked him, moving around the corner so that she could go to the front door. She glanced in the direction they had left, before her attention returned to Adrien.
“I'm sure everything is fine, Aila. Perhaps something came up, and they had to cancel? I'm sure you can ask them about it at a later time, but you have a store that needs your attention," he spoke to her, smiling in her direction to reassure her that everything would be fine. From what he caught on the other side, they had termites. It would be a poor host to have a dinner with an infested house, however; they seemed to be getting an exterminator to deal with it.
“If you say so," she responded, smiling slightly as she turned her attention back to the list she had been working on. She picked up the pen she'd been using, and tapped it lightly against her bottom lip. “What do you think we should use this year? We have a few aster and lilies," she stated. He knew she was referring to the booth setup for the Camilia festival.
“Anemone, Daisy, and Geranium," he listed off a few flowers that would be easier to maintain, and looked aesthetically pleasing when put together. “Oh, and Gardenia," he added. Aila shook her head, but smiled, writing down the flowers he'd listed. At least that was what he assumed she was doing.
“You're fine, Miss Vitali--it's just a scratch," Ezekiel spoke as he placed a hand on Sienna's shoulder. The woman was pale, as if she'd seen a ghost, however; Zeke stated that it was due to shock. Sienna had never been attacked before, and she was clearly in some state of panic. Amaryllis didn't know much about that, but she was still learning how to read certain conditions. She had arrived just after Zeke had, having been told over the radio about the situation. She knew he could handle it alone, but Sienna was the bakery owner, and a dear friend of Aila's and Amaryllis'. She wanted to make sure she was okay.
“Can you describe what the animal looked like, Sienna?" she asked, pulling out a notepad to jot down whatever she could. Sienna rubbed her forearm, just above the wound, and nodded slowly.
“It was like a hairless dog, but... it wasn't a dog. It was far too big to be one. The legs... they were... long-limbed, and the snout...," she paused to take a breath, and Amaryllis waited for her to continue. “The snout was long, and its canines... they shouldn't have been that long, and those eyes," it was at this point that Amaryllis motioned for Sienna to stop. It was obvious that whatever the animal was, it had scared Sienna.
“Perhaps we should take you to the clinic, Sienna? Have the doc look at your arm to make sure it's not infected," she spoke softly. Sienna didn't immediately answer, though, and Amaryllis glanced at Zeke, who just shook his head.
“I'm sure everything is fine, Aila. Perhaps something came up, and they had to cancel? I'm sure you can ask them about it at a later time, but you have a store that needs your attention," he spoke to her, smiling in her direction to reassure her that everything would be fine. From what he caught on the other side, they had termites. It would be a poor host to have a dinner with an infested house, however; they seemed to be getting an exterminator to deal with it.
“If you say so," she responded, smiling slightly as she turned her attention back to the list she had been working on. She picked up the pen she'd been using, and tapped it lightly against her bottom lip. “What do you think we should use this year? We have a few aster and lilies," she stated. He knew she was referring to the booth setup for the Camilia festival.
“Anemone, Daisy, and Geranium," he listed off a few flowers that would be easier to maintain, and looked aesthetically pleasing when put together. “Oh, and Gardenia," he added. Aila shook her head, but smiled, writing down the flowers he'd listed. At least that was what he assumed she was doing.
“You're fine, Miss Vitali--it's just a scratch," Ezekiel spoke as he placed a hand on Sienna's shoulder. The woman was pale, as if she'd seen a ghost, however; Zeke stated that it was due to shock. Sienna had never been attacked before, and she was clearly in some state of panic. Amaryllis didn't know much about that, but she was still learning how to read certain conditions. She had arrived just after Zeke had, having been told over the radio about the situation. She knew he could handle it alone, but Sienna was the bakery owner, and a dear friend of Aila's and Amaryllis'. She wanted to make sure she was okay.
“Can you describe what the animal looked like, Sienna?" she asked, pulling out a notepad to jot down whatever she could. Sienna rubbed her forearm, just above the wound, and nodded slowly.
“It was like a hairless dog, but... it wasn't a dog. It was far too big to be one. The legs... they were... long-limbed, and the snout...," she paused to take a breath, and Amaryllis waited for her to continue. “The snout was long, and its canines... they shouldn't have been that long, and those eyes," it was at this point that Amaryllis motioned for Sienna to stop. It was obvious that whatever the animal was, it had scared Sienna.
“Perhaps we should take you to the clinic, Sienna? Have the doc look at your arm to make sure it's not infected," she spoke softly. Sienna didn't immediately answer, though, and Amaryllis glanced at Zeke, who just shook his head.
I see... Vicentius had arrived at the site where the said animal attack happened. The scent both familiar and annoying led him to the place. He took his time though to look around without alerting others. He has been told to assess the situation and to see if there is more of these ghouls present at Sanctuary. It would appear that there was only one and has gotten away. This could be troublesome. They are already here and to send another coven just for clean up would not be efficient. It would also impede their investigation since new faces would be arriving in this town for that scenario. It would definitely raise a lot of suspicions. That is why it would be most likely assigned to his coven to eliminate the ghoul and its friends if there are. This would be another chore. The witch would love it though. He would be reporting to the Council after taking a look at the victim. That is when he finally decided to enter the scene.
He kindly smiled at Sienna. "I will look at it now, Ms. Sienna, okay?" He slowly reached out to her as he held the arm that was injured. He inspected it and whether it was serious or not, there was nothing in his expression that gave it away. He was simply calm about it. "It doesn't require any stitching." He took out a small medical kit. "This will sting a bit." He dabbed her wound with antiseptic and made sure to clean the blood off. "You will be fine, Ms. Sienna." He then placed some anti-bacterial cream before wrapping it up with sterile gauze. His movements were precise and gentle. There was nothing to doubt that he knows what he is doing. "There you go. I would still like it if you come by the clinic tomorrow."
He cleaned up his things. "After that, I would like to hear your advice on what type of dessert is best served at dinner." He said with a smile and then looked back at the Sheriff. "I would like to see you at the clinic tomorrow as well Sheriff." He looked back at Sienna. "There is something I wanted to discuss with you and I think, Ms. Sienna would feel safer if you accompany her." He then looked at Amaryllis. "Ah yes, Ms. Amaryllis. I would like to inform you that dinner for tonight is canceled. I had a bit of problem at the Manor. So, I would have to reschedule it. My apologies."
He kindly smiled at Sienna. "I will look at it now, Ms. Sienna, okay?" He slowly reached out to her as he held the arm that was injured. He inspected it and whether it was serious or not, there was nothing in his expression that gave it away. He was simply calm about it. "It doesn't require any stitching." He took out a small medical kit. "This will sting a bit." He dabbed her wound with antiseptic and made sure to clean the blood off. "You will be fine, Ms. Sienna." He then placed some anti-bacterial cream before wrapping it up with sterile gauze. His movements were precise and gentle. There was nothing to doubt that he knows what he is doing. "There you go. I would still like it if you come by the clinic tomorrow."
He cleaned up his things. "After that, I would like to hear your advice on what type of dessert is best served at dinner." He said with a smile and then looked back at the Sheriff. "I would like to see you at the clinic tomorrow as well Sheriff." He looked back at Sienna. "There is something I wanted to discuss with you and I think, Ms. Sienna would feel safer if you accompany her." He then looked at Amaryllis. "Ah yes, Ms. Amaryllis. I would like to inform you that dinner for tonight is canceled. I had a bit of problem at the Manor. So, I would have to reschedule it. My apologies."
"Still no calls?" Selene's voice flittered through the office that had been assigned to Athanasios. It was evident in her tone that she is getting a bit impatient. He did not answer though because there was no need to answer really in his opinion. He instead looked at the papers that had been piled on his desk. They were about the repairs of the manor and the renovation of the garden. He is mainly assigned to such administrative work. "Why can't we just hunt them now?" She pouted as she released an irritated sigh.
Athanasios continued with his paperwork while Selene grumbled on her own before thinking of something.
"I just want to sleep." Athanasios answered in his usual bored tone. Whatever happened in the past. It was not a concern that he cares for really. As for meeting that person, he really didn't care. Ancestor or the Plague designed for Vampires do not concern him at all. After all, it has no effect on him or is he bothered by the possibility of dying. Everyone dies at some point. All he wants is just a nice place to sleep. That is all. "You must be the origin of that story, Sleeping Beauty." She chuckled lightly at that and continued with her reading. He shrugged at that and continued with his paperwork. "You will eat them soon enough." He then pointed at the bottle of pills. "For now, take that." She did not look at the bottle of pills and just groaned.
Amaryllis sighed softly, but nodded her head understandingly at the doctor. “It's fine--I understand, Doctor Calloway," she replied before turning her attention towards Sienna. “Do you want the sheriff to escort you to the clinic?" she asked in a soft tone, placing a hand on the woman's shoulder as if to comfort her. Ezekiel managed to offer a sympathetic smile in her direction, however; he knew that she was just in shock. The bite wouldn't cause a Change. He'd made sure of that, himself, when he examined her. Sienna, however, merely shook her head.
“It's fine, Zeke," she replied, taking in a long breath. “I'd feel better if Amaryllis took me," she replied, which was a wise decision. He'd have to finish what the ghoul started, if she did want him to escort her. Ezekiel turned towards Calloway, though, resisting the urge to narrow his eyes, and gave him a smile.
“I'll visit your clinic another time, Doctor, but for now, I have an incident report to file," he stated, turning his attention towards Amaryllis who was sitting beside Sienna. “Plus I have to notify Wildlife services of a potential loose rabid wolf in the area. The sooner the better, but these things take some time. Hope you'll understand," he stated towards the doctor. That, and he didn't really want to be in the same vicinity as the vampire.
The next day saw Aila early in her shop. She'd heard about Sienna being attacked by an animal, and wanted to take her a bouquet. It had taken almost an hour to get everything the right way, but in the end, she was satisfied. The lilies had a pleasant smell to them, and she'd added some fern to give them volume. Baby's breadth would be going too far, so she opted to leave those out. Once she had it settled in a vase, she packed it carefully and made her way outside her building, taking care to flip the OPEN sign over.
The clinic wasn't too far from her shop, and Aila decided a walk was in order. As she made her way to the clinic, she bumped into Zeke, smiling at him as he passed her by. “Good morning, Zeke," she greeted as he waved at her.
“Aila," was his response. “Headed towards the clinic?" he asked, earning a short nod from her. His lips quirked lightly and he shook his head. “I take it those are for Sienna, then? Will you notify me when she's out? I'd like to check up on her when she's finished at Calloway's" he stated. Aila tilted her head in confusion.
“Why not join me? I'm sure she'd like to see you, and Vincent said he wanted to do a check-up on you," she spoke, almost simultaneous with Zeke's cough. She pursed her lips in his direction and furrowed her brows. “It doesn't sound like it's getting better, Zeke," she continued, earning a light chuckle from him.
“I'm fine, Ai. It's just a light cold," was his only response before he laid a hand on her shoulder, patting it a few times. “You worry too much," and she knew he was right about that. He waved to her before leaving, causing Aila to shake her head. He could be stubborn when he wanted to, but she supposed he had that right. If he wanted to see the doctor, he would. She wasn't going to force the issue any longer. Instead, she continued her way until she finally reached the clinic, smiling to herself as she entered.
“Good morning," she greeted the first person she came across.
“It's fine, Zeke," she replied, taking in a long breath. “I'd feel better if Amaryllis took me," she replied, which was a wise decision. He'd have to finish what the ghoul started, if she did want him to escort her. Ezekiel turned towards Calloway, though, resisting the urge to narrow his eyes, and gave him a smile.
“I'll visit your clinic another time, Doctor, but for now, I have an incident report to file," he stated, turning his attention towards Amaryllis who was sitting beside Sienna. “Plus I have to notify Wildlife services of a potential loose rabid wolf in the area. The sooner the better, but these things take some time. Hope you'll understand," he stated towards the doctor. That, and he didn't really want to be in the same vicinity as the vampire.
The next day saw Aila early in her shop. She'd heard about Sienna being attacked by an animal, and wanted to take her a bouquet. It had taken almost an hour to get everything the right way, but in the end, she was satisfied. The lilies had a pleasant smell to them, and she'd added some fern to give them volume. Baby's breadth would be going too far, so she opted to leave those out. Once she had it settled in a vase, she packed it carefully and made her way outside her building, taking care to flip the OPEN sign over.
The clinic wasn't too far from her shop, and Aila decided a walk was in order. As she made her way to the clinic, she bumped into Zeke, smiling at him as he passed her by. “Good morning, Zeke," she greeted as he waved at her.
“Aila," was his response. “Headed towards the clinic?" he asked, earning a short nod from her. His lips quirked lightly and he shook his head. “I take it those are for Sienna, then? Will you notify me when she's out? I'd like to check up on her when she's finished at Calloway's" he stated. Aila tilted her head in confusion.
“Why not join me? I'm sure she'd like to see you, and Vincent said he wanted to do a check-up on you," she spoke, almost simultaneous with Zeke's cough. She pursed her lips in his direction and furrowed her brows. “It doesn't sound like it's getting better, Zeke," she continued, earning a light chuckle from him.
“I'm fine, Ai. It's just a light cold," was his only response before he laid a hand on her shoulder, patting it a few times. “You worry too much," and she knew he was right about that. He waved to her before leaving, causing Aila to shake her head. He could be stubborn when he wanted to, but she supposed he had that right. If he wanted to see the doctor, he would. She wasn't going to force the issue any longer. Instead, she continued her way until she finally reached the clinic, smiling to herself as she entered.
“Good morning," she greeted the first person she came across.
Very interesting... Vicentius noted to himself without revealing it to those before him. "Of course. Incidents like these should never be taken lightly after all." He returned the sheriff's smile with his own before looking back at Sienna and then at Amaryllis. "Well then, I would be expecting you two tomorrow at the clinic." He placed a comforting hand on Sienna's shoulder. "You're safe now. I will be leaving you in their care. See you tomorrow, Ms. Sienna." His eyes then returned to Amaryllis. "I will make it up to you for the cancellation, Ms. Amaryllis. Till next time." His eyes carried a bit of disappointment because of canceling the dinner plans. His smile also carried a hint of awkwardness. It seemed he felt bad about it. "Then, if you will excuse me. I will go on ahead of you all."
He made his exit while many things were already being assessed in his head. It is quite remarkable as it does not show on his appearance but that is how he is. He only shows what is required to make the situation flow smoothly. That is the best to grab the fox by its tail. I should call now. He only did so when he was certain to be on his own and would be safe from anyone eavesdropping as he continued his trek towards the Aegis Manor. "Yes, I am here to update you on the current status of the infestation." There was a momentary pause but a smile was present on his lips. Those who will see it would interpret it as a kindly smile and nothing else. "Of course. There is no doubt." He will be taking another set of steps from this point on.
His eyes carried a warm glow. He actually looked a bit different. He was wearing glasses and donned a white coat like how a doctor should look like. This was the first time for anyone to see him in such an outfit for the town of Sanctuary. "Ms. Sienna would be happy to see you. She is fine of course. She only sustained a minor injury. It would heal and I would make sure it would not even leave a mark." He led the way inside where the others were, whether he held the flowers or not, but before that he looked at Selene who was the official receptionist of the clinic. "Celly, I will leave the records to you, okay?" His tone gentler and only then did he continue inside. "My apologies for leaving a moment. I hope Arthur was good company. But, look at what I found for Ms. Sienna."
He made his exit while many things were already being assessed in his head. It is quite remarkable as it does not show on his appearance but that is how he is. He only shows what is required to make the situation flow smoothly. That is the best to grab the fox by its tail. I should call now. He only did so when he was certain to be on his own and would be safe from anyone eavesdropping as he continued his trek towards the Aegis Manor. "Yes, I am here to update you on the current status of the infestation." There was a momentary pause but a smile was present on his lips. Those who will see it would interpret it as a kindly smile and nothing else. "Of course. There is no doubt." He will be taking another set of steps from this point on.
His eyes carried a warm glow. He actually looked a bit different. He was wearing glasses and donned a white coat like how a doctor should look like. This was the first time for anyone to see him in such an outfit for the town of Sanctuary. "Ms. Sienna would be happy to see you. She is fine of course. She only sustained a minor injury. It would heal and I would make sure it would not even leave a mark." He led the way inside where the others were, whether he held the flowers or not, but before that he looked at Selene who was the official receptionist of the clinic. "Celly, I will leave the records to you, okay?" His tone gentler and only then did he continue inside. "My apologies for leaving a moment. I hope Arthur was good company. But, look at what I found for Ms. Sienna."
"Boring..." Selene found herself instead manning the reception of the clinic. She was looking forward to being left alone at the Manor. But, that wasn't on the checklist apparently. They say they can't trust her on her own. Well, she won't refute that. She was planning to slip out and look for that ghoul. She did like feeding on those waste of space.
"Everything is. Now, compile this." Vicentius handed her some files. There patient records there from the doctor he replaced and the one who got attacked by the ghoul last night. "This looks fun."
Selene noted as she perused the records handed to her. "Do they know? They do don't they?" There was no response at that point because a visitor has entered. Their conversation had been interrupted by that flower store owner. Vicentius seemed very interested in her. She was quite sure it was not out of personal interest. The guy is not known for that at all. For the most part, she remained quiet and let the two talk. She only responded when her so-called brother addressed her. "I'll take care of it, Vic." She said proudly with a smile.
Sienna's bloodwork looks fine so, there is no risk of turning. If that was the case, she would have been quarantined by them and that usually does not go diplomatically. He then looked at Sienna's companion who was Amaryllis. "It seemed these animal attacks are becoming frequent." The records they found indicated that. It was not a concern at first since this place is a remote and located in a backwater place, so it is understandable at a glance. But, the presence of a ghoul puts it in a different light. The conversation halted because Vicentius had finally returned and in tow another visitor. As for the comment of being good company, "Never."
When the doctor returned, Amaryllis smiled at Aila before her eyes wondered to the flowers in Calloway's hands. Aila must have handed the flowers over before she came in. Amaryllis could see the worry in Ai's eyes as clear as day, and she did her best not to chuckle at it. Ai worried about everyone; there was no changing that fact. Instead, Ama cleared the seat next to her--it had been filled with some of the magazines she'd been reading to pass the time.
“I'm sure that's not true, Arthur," Aila spoke, perhaps referring to his statement of not being good company. Amaryllis snorted softly at the comment. Arthur had been rather quiet at first, and if anything, he looked bored. Ama didn't blame him, really. She was sure he'd rather be doing something else, but most people usually did. Instead, she glanced towards Aila and smiled.
“You can take a seat here, Ai," she motioned for Aila who nodded. Once she took a seat, Amaryllis could see a bit of the worry ease out of her shoulders, but she was still a bit tense. “It was just a scratch, Ai, it's not infected," she tried to reassure her, but Ai's lips pursed into a fine line.
“Still, it looked pretty bad," she replied, turning her attention towards Sienna. “Are you sure you're alright?" she asked. Sienna slowly nodded her head.
“I'm fine, Aila. I think the initial shock has worn off, but I should be fine," she replied. Aila seemed to take that as a good thing, but still pursed her lips together. Ama couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
“Thank you, Vincent, for taking care of Sienna. Even if it was a small scratch, it still means a lot that you're willing to help," Aila spoke, causing Amaryllis to snort softly. Of course he'd help; he was a doctor. It'd be strange if he didn't. Doctors were under obligation to help when the situation called for it. What was strange, however, was that Adrien wasn't glued to her side.
“Where's your other half, Ai?" she asked, watching as the referrence flew over Aila's head as she furrowed her brows.
“Adrien is at the shop, cleaning it up. There was..." she paused for a second and glanced away from Amaryllis. She bit her bottom lip before glancing back towards her, and spoke, “There was a bit of an accident and he said he'd take care of it. He'll check on Sienna when he's finished," she replied. Amaryllis didn't like the sound of that. She knew Aila was lying--she was a terrible liar--but she wouldn't press the issue.
“Is there anything else you'd like to keep Sienna for, or am I free to escort her home?" she decided to ask as she turned her attention towards Calloway.
“I'm sure that's not true, Arthur," Aila spoke, perhaps referring to his statement of not being good company. Amaryllis snorted softly at the comment. Arthur had been rather quiet at first, and if anything, he looked bored. Ama didn't blame him, really. She was sure he'd rather be doing something else, but most people usually did. Instead, she glanced towards Aila and smiled.
“You can take a seat here, Ai," she motioned for Aila who nodded. Once she took a seat, Amaryllis could see a bit of the worry ease out of her shoulders, but she was still a bit tense. “It was just a scratch, Ai, it's not infected," she tried to reassure her, but Ai's lips pursed into a fine line.
“Still, it looked pretty bad," she replied, turning her attention towards Sienna. “Are you sure you're alright?" she asked. Sienna slowly nodded her head.
“I'm fine, Aila. I think the initial shock has worn off, but I should be fine," she replied. Aila seemed to take that as a good thing, but still pursed her lips together. Ama couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
“Thank you, Vincent, for taking care of Sienna. Even if it was a small scratch, it still means a lot that you're willing to help," Aila spoke, causing Amaryllis to snort softly. Of course he'd help; he was a doctor. It'd be strange if he didn't. Doctors were under obligation to help when the situation called for it. What was strange, however, was that Adrien wasn't glued to her side.
“Where's your other half, Ai?" she asked, watching as the referrence flew over Aila's head as she furrowed her brows.
“Adrien is at the shop, cleaning it up. There was..." she paused for a second and glanced away from Amaryllis. She bit her bottom lip before glancing back towards her, and spoke, “There was a bit of an accident and he said he'd take care of it. He'll check on Sienna when he's finished," she replied. Amaryllis didn't like the sound of that. She knew Aila was lying--she was a terrible liar--but she wouldn't press the issue.
“Is there anything else you'd like to keep Sienna for, or am I free to escort her home?" she decided to ask as she turned her attention towards Calloway.
"I agree with Ms. Aila, Arthur. You're not that bad of a company." Vicentius followed up as he went towards Sienna and handed her the flowers. "This is a gift from Ms. Aila to you, Ms. Sienna." He then inspected the bandage Arthur made after the flowers were taken from his hold. There is nothing wrong about it at all. "Arthur, why don't you accompany Celly? I'm sure she wants you to be there." That statement would be considered normal since the two are considered a couple with their declaration of being engaged along with their display of intimate affections. Athanasios knew though that it was the subtle way of saying that he should secure Selene. It was only right knowing the personality of the one known to be a traitor.
He then entered his office where he answered his phone. "It has been a while." He took a seat. The look in his eyes held a certain cold glint that has been unseen by the residents of Sanctuary. "I told you not to call me while I work." He picked a document and read it. "That is not my problem to deal with." He then ended the call while he looked at the document that he read. "There are interesting things happening here at the moment." His eyes held a distinct twisted interest and his lips held a smirk.
He then entered his office where he answered his phone. "It has been a while." He took a seat. The look in his eyes held a certain cold glint that has been unseen by the residents of Sanctuary. "I told you not to call me while I work." He picked a document and read it. "That is not my problem to deal with." He then ended the call while he looked at the document that he read. "There are interesting things happening here at the moment." His eyes held a distinct twisted interest and his lips held a smirk.
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