The thousand year old fox spirit froze in her tracks, completely dumbfounded by the boy in front of her. Was she supposed to know him? Why did he know her? Was he really expecting an embrace from Lilith? She continued to stare, unblinking, as he shifted his focus to the fey girl.

Seriously, who was this clown?

The atmosphere grew awkward as both humans directed their attention to Lilith, who had yet to respond. Masha decided to break the silence first, “W-well actually, she was helping me find Tanya. But I can look for her myself.” The young woman began to pull away and make her way around Viktor, finally pulling Lilith from her stupor. This fool didn't matter, Masha couldn't be left to find the bodies. The kumiho lay a not-so-gentle hand on Viktor’s outstretched arm to push it out of the way in an unintentional, but very clear, rebuke. The charming host was no longer smiling.

“Awfully bold of a whore to ignore her new master.” Sharp eyed collided and a low growl slipped from Lilith's ruby lips.

“Oh, didn't you know? The whole reason you're here is to be my bitch.” Viktor grabbed Lilith’s chin and pulled her face closer, “so be a good little slut and greet me properly in front of my guest.” Masha stopped, clearly afraid. She had hoped to slip away and not be a part of this confrontation but Viktor’s words made it clear she was not meant to walk away. Biting her lip, she hoped the mysterious woman would obey before things got worse for everyone involved.

Lilith, however, was not prone to indulging the wishes of humans. A more refined part of her mind probably knew how one was supposed to act at this moment but the fox spirit was not known for humility or submission. Her hubris would never allow someone to speak to her in such a manner; grabbing her was completely crossing the line. Having been hunting for hours, Lilith's bloodlust and baser instincts overrode almost all rational thought. She knew the bodyguard was watching, and that was the only reason Viktor was still alive in this moment. Even a novice predator knows not to hunt in front of others, it's the surest way to lose your kill.

Golden orbs flashed in a sudden release of magic and the mohawked host began to relax his posture. It was generally easier to hypnotize women and it was always easier to seduce someone who wasn't angry with you but Lilith had years of practice. Pulling his hand from her face, the kumiho leaned in closer to murmur words only he could hear, “Don't worry, boy, I'm going to give you everything you deserve. Now, let's go upstairs and have a little privacy.”

Masha was once again confused by the dynamic change but still found herself wanting to distance herself as much as possible from the pair. Not waiting for permission, she began running up the steps.

“Tch. Looks like the little one is insisting on being first. Very well, let's go, my esteemed host.” Lilith let out a soft chuckle and began to saunter up the steps, fingering over her shoulder for Vikor to follow. Sluggishly, he obliged.

Once upstairs, the same routine began. Lilith guided them into a darkened room but this time, Masha wouldn't enter.

“There's no way Tanya is in there… what is going on?” Rolling her eyes, Lilith was over this charade.

“She's dead, little one. Just like you.” Before the pixie haired girl could respond, the kumiho was on her. Pinned to the floor in the hallway, she let out a short scream before Lilith but down on her throat, the sound suddenly tapering off to a gurgle. There was no need to finish her off so the kumiho stood and turned to her next victim but the trance had been broken and Viktor was already at the top of the staircase.