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((Mandi, you are more awesome than ever. I love scenes like that in mangas and animes! ))

((also... should I keep waiting to post again, or is this good enough?))

Koji quickly followed suit behind Nari and Charlotte. Mandi was really starting to scare him. They closed the door behind them and Koji followed after their new acquaintance. "I just hope they aren't still yelling when we get back..." Koji said, clearly feeling uncomfortable after having the domestic dispute thrown at him. "Though I do suppose Mandi is in an excellent mood to kill some vampires right now, so I don't think we have security to worry about."

Mandi shot Skotti an icy stare "No, she did not mention that. Like it matters. She did, however, tell me it wasn't a secluded event. In fact, as far as I could tell from her wonderful little visit, you're still giving it to her!"
Unable to keep her anger suppressed, she walked up to Skotti, grabbed him by the collar, and pinned him to the wall.
"You listen to me. You may not have taken our vows seriously, but I sure as Hell did. Drinking is one thing. An affair is another. But I swear to God, Skotti, you lie to me once more and I'm putting one appendage or another through this wall. Do I make myself perfectly clear?"
She released him and took a step back. "Now, I don;t know how you intend to explain this away. I know you'll try, just not sure yet. But in the meantime, 'll be taking leave from Catherine's, leaving Dev in her care, and I'll be watching you like a hawk. From here. Until further notice, consider your office your new sleeping quarters."

Twi had an idea now. he had to be discreet, but it should work. he went to his writing desk and pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill.

I realy need to get with the times... he thought to himself. but he began to scribble his letter.

Luc,

you are in danger. the KGBO is in danger. the Vampires have the files. I will not tell you where they are kept, but they have the files. I've chosen my side, I cannot let the Don continue with his plans. trust me; Don Kuro is insane, Luc! he will destroy all of Gaia if he gets his way.

consider me a traitor to the race if you want; I acknowledge that after the decision I made I must accept it as truth. but I would never hesitate to betray my race if it meant protecting my friends and the innocents of Gaia. I would do it again if given the chance.

be careful. leave the HQ; find a new base of operations. and take out the Don. you would be more fit to lead than Luca anyway.

you know who I am.

he stuffed the letter in an envelope and hid it in his pocket. then he hurried downstairs to the door. time to walk into Durem.

Nodding in agreement with Koji that HQ was safe with Mandi and all her wrath, Nari tapped Charlotte's shoulder and said while smiling a little, "Lead the way. Let's be quick, okay?" She had gotten impatient waiting for the group to move. On top of that, she was a little concerned that if they took too long, a vampire would intercept them on the way. But of course, she would keep these thoughts to herself for the time being.

(Can we get going now? Dx)

As Waffle carried the short poles back to her room, she passed by Johnny and Mandi as if absolutely nothing was amiss. It helped that it looked like they both had something else weighing on their minds.

She got to her room and once inside she shut and locked the door. One heavy pole was placed right in front of the bottom of the door. The other poles were tossed onto the bed and bumped together with a thump or a ping. Waffle glanced at Sabe on the floor one more time before opening the closet. Okay, now how am I gonna pull this off? Digging out some rope, she turned around to look at Sabe again. The lack of activity and especially the bed rest had made him soft and weak.

Sabe was tied up with little trouble. Most of the poles Waffle brought in were used in the bindings in key spots to prevent him from moving around too much, if at all. The thinnest and lightest pole was still left, and she used it to poke his belly as she waited for him to wake up.

Chuckling a bit (though whether it was at Nariana's impatient words or latest member enthusiasm to join it wasn't clear) Charlotte nodded without turning around, "Of course, of course. Speed is the best prescription for all that ails you, darlings."

Walking pass streets where she had lead her merry band of stalkers on a zigzagged, chaotic chase; she strode along at what compared to her pass then was a leisurely walk. In truth, it was rather brisk and if it wasn't for her boots, she could have snapped the heels off of most of her favourites (a terrible thing really). She lead them off familiar streets of Durem to it's outskirts. Where trees grew wild and unchecked by concert, the shady lingered in the shallow alleys that widened and deepened as they travelled further in. In till they left the city completely behind and dangled on the edge of the forest, where the tunnels that lead to the underground safe haven of the Dark Elves and those that led to the heart of Kuro's base.

'If onl-' she cut the thought off, she need her mind clear for this stage and didn't need stray (and rather foolish) thoughts interfering. She paused there for a moment on the edge the lights from distant dwelling casting shadows, she collected herself. Then stepped forward. Instantly she felt compelled to travel west. With sparing a glance back, she said, "Keep your eyes opens and speed up. Right? Then here we go."

She plunged into the forest, sprinting, weaving through the trees. Mid-step she turned towards her right, letting the gem around her neck guide her as it had so many times before. She could heard the heavy tread of the others and the distant crash and crunch of foliage which indicated that they weren't allow.