Sebastian walked out the doors with Serena and had just taken a deep breath of cool air when Serena's aura, which was brushing his with how closely they were walking, informed him that she was in shock. His eyes narrowed and focused on what was going on around him just as the man calling to her came over, his aura spoke volumes as well. Seb's mood promptly darkened and his stance became wary, his attitude shifted to that of haughty nobility as he looked at the man. He didn't say anything yet though, it wasn't his place... He didn't want to risk making Serena angry by stepping in too soon. Still, when he spoke in Italian it made Sebastian suspicious as to what he was saying... Serena didn't exactly look over joyed.

When the man insisted she leave with him Sebastian's eyes practically flashed, "You're planning to take my Shadow-kissed Guardian from me? I think not.... not unless she tells me she wishes otherwise and that conversation will happen in private."

His tone broached no room for argument, maybe Serena would get mad but this man was making him uncomfortable and he wasn't sure whether it was HIS emotions or hers. Either way, he needed to talk to Serena alone before anything was decided.

When the man suggested that Serena go to her room rage almost blinded him, he wasn't sure why... he couldn't assume such things about Serena's father... could he? Still, every instinct he possessed warned him that he needed to protect her. He smiled charmingly at her father, just a touch of compulsion behind his eyes as he spoke. "Wouldn't it be appropriate for us to get acquainted now that your daughter and I share the Shadow-kissed bond?"

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Anna nodded, "We should catch up... make sure he and Serena are alright."

Anna headed outside and once she stepped out and saw the rigid set of Seb's back and the odd goings on she frowned, "What's going on here..." She moved to Sebastian but directed the question at Serena, "Is everything okay?"