Five hundred dollars? Cupid held back a scoff. These two had nothing, they knew nothing. Still, they could amount to something in the future. [color=ed145b]"I need a show of trust. Something to prove that you will not betray me, so intent on keeping peace between vampires and humans as you are. Look me in the eyes and tell me that if I help you here, you two will not hinder me elsewhere. That is all I need. Then I will pledge myself to your cause, so long as your interest do not conflict with mine. Do you not trust me? Liam, in the second drawer on the right is a loaded handgun. You may use it to kill or incapacitate me at your leisure while I am dealing with our darling Kate here." [/color] And how could they refuse that offer? Guaranteed insurance when dealing with one of New York's most powerful vampires? Only a fool would pass up such a chance. [color=ed145b]"Kate, what do you say? I have placed my life in your hands, can you place yours in mine?"[/color]