[color=a187be][i][b][center]Annabeth Gulch[/center][/b][/i][/color]

Annabeth went to Underhaven shortly after Colette took the new girl E'nasha to Lucilia. It had been a long day and she wanted to get a drink, something to eat, and fall to sleep. She's been working at Underhaven more-or-less since she arrived to the college and found many amenities. For one, there was an employee lounge that was spacious and comfortable enough to allow workers to rest the night after a long day's work. Annabeth has made use of it many times. But there was also knowledge to be gathered here. The people who come here, ancient vampires and lucid demons, knew things that most mortals would never had thought of. A few of them even gave her pointers about her Psychomancy. A lot had quests and jobs to offer for great riches. Annabeth never took any of them, but she knew if she did she could have riches and powers beyond her wildest imagination. Though Annabeth wasn't always the sharpest tool in the shed, so that comparison was bunk. Still there were many opportunities here. Annabeth just needed to find the determination to catch it.

When Annabeth arrived there was some activity at Underhaven. Mostly just the usual patrons getting their fill for the day, talking about work and recent events. The bouncer greeted Annabeth casually as she strolled in and headed to the bar. [color=a187be]"A Herb Ale please."[/color] The Barkeep nodded his head and served Annabeth a hearty mug of herb ale, made from local herbs around the college. A somewhat cheap drink noted for it's kick of taste and strength. Good if you want to have a buzz but don't want to let it impede your work. Last just long enough to get you through whatever it is you're doing. Annabeth had more then her fair share working at Underhaven, dealing with unruly and touchy customers. Initially she drank it to release her inhibition and put those customers into place, but now she's grown to like the taste. That and it was one of the only drinks she could get for free here; everything else came out from her usual pay. Herb Ale was [i]cheap[/i].

After drinking at least two mugs of the stuff a newcomer arrived. Annabeth didn't pay attention until he reached the bar. He ordered raw meat and guessed that he was a vampire or something. Maybe a new member that Lucilia or one of the other vampires picked up. He tore into his food without using utensils, shredding it with his claws. [color=a187be][i]"He's either hungry or rude."[/i][/color] Annabeth thought as she drank her ale. She was about to head out when she heard the newcomer fall onto his plate. The guy was a mess, and in more ways then one. There was blood everywhere, though little did Annabeth know it came from more then just his food. Sighing, Annabeth stood up and called out to the barkeep. [color=a187be]"I'll be taking him to one of the private rooms. My key please?"[/color]

Normally Underhaven didn't do nap nights tonight. But Annabeth wouldn't feel right leaving the newcomer to fall asleep in the middle of the tavern like he did. The least she could do is lay him out on one of the couches, put a blanket over him, and wait for him to wake up. But he was awfully bloody... And this didn't go unnoticed. Little did Annabeth knew but the person she just helped out was a Rheven-ari, and no vampire in Underhaven had ever tasted their blood before. And to smell it wafting through the air; tempting. Most know to control themselves however and stayed put. A few... Didn't. After Annabeth laid the man to rest, she heard the door close and saw a single vampire woman standing there. 

[color=a187be]"This is a private room I'm afraid."[/color]

"Oh! My apology. It's just that he's a friend of mines you see. I've recently picked him up from Eania, and he's still quite tired from the trip! If you don't mind, I'll just take him back to our room."

The vampire spoke confidently and trained her bluff, but Annabeth could sense her motive easily. It helped that, using a bit of telepathy, Annabeth was able to pick up the vampire's blood lust. She just wanted to feed from the body. She silently cursed herself; all she had was her dagger. Colette still had Annabeth's sword and she left her axe somewhere in the fields where the roc was at. She needed to stall for time. 

[color=a187be]"Oh? What were you doing at Eania?"[/color]