"Who called for wine. Here of all places. The once Lord of this Castle did not ever drink... Wine. Bring out the reserve. Let them drink the recourse of the ancients then."

Surely he did not mean, oh but he did, wine so long ago forgotten it would be hardly a wine at all. Rolled from the ancient oak casks, covered in dust from the castle's last inhabitant since Dracula's acquisition. A perfect vintage for the occasion of all the old blood. Who was it that dared to insult Bedivere for wine? Did they dare turn down his offerings of blood? So they found his choice in tastes repulsive did they? Well, then, whoever sips from the same cup as he tonight will be...

"... Ah Lady Mo, and Lord Magnus. Welcome in." Bedivere greeted the last of the vampires bar Void who will most likely come to reclaim his weapon. But with the appearance of the last few vampires, the dozens of seat were finally filled as Bedivere bade the last two to come in and have a seat while he headed towards the podium. It was time for a speech, welcoming remarks by the grim candlelight. 

"Good Evening Dark Lords and Night Ladies, Elderkin of the world, Lieges and sires. The night is young, but daylight comes too swiftly for us to have discourse on topics since the last council meeting in the 1800's. Now then, while I would very much enjoy a warm welcome and reception for this event as it is my honor to be able to accommodate all of us here in this Country of Mine. I do ask that we keep to the usual standards of the Blood Kin Council rules and attempt at least to be civil with each other despite our petty grievances here and there."

A pause as he looked dead at Lady Natasha, and then chuckled to relieve the tension.

"Presently I believe it is an hour past sunset, and we have until Sunrise I believe before the council is to come to an official close if not resolved earlier and all protection clauses are revoked immediately upon sunrise. At which I do hope we can quickly decide and vote without too much discussion on two agenda items...

The first, is the unannounced and unsanctioned attack originating from my Domain to another Lord's domain by one amongst us. I believe Lord Void is the perpetrator here as my agents have picked up. And while I was aware of his presence here in London, it was merely tolerated as he did not make major moves against the cattle to rouse them to arms. This event however is sure to cause international incident at which I open the floor to appropriate remediation of his actions against the global vampire alliance. Should we continue to allow rogue vampires like Void to have free reign and do what he wills without proper communications and preparations to the regional sires? I call Lord Varomere as witness to the action of Lord Void..."

With that He sat down at his seat in the council room, but not before giving Mithias a look which practically said "You're up boy."