[color=PaleVioletRed][i]Well, shi[/i][/color]- no. It was rude to curse, even in one's own thoughts. The world would have to settle for her disgruntled groan as she watched all her catalogued minions run frantically about amidst the chaos. Though; even she ditched her sect of bottom feeders without hesitation when it became clear that the internal structure of the Abyss had failed, and anarchy was springing to life before her eyes. There was no way she would be able to find anyone in this hell hole now; but there was at least a means of possible escape. It wouldn't take the vampire long to gather her things. A bit dusty over the years; but she had saved a few supplies she had stashed away long ago upon her arrival. No weapons, but her inventory would once again fill with familiar equipment. Too familiar, in the case of her umbrella. Slight hesitation as she touched the last gift from her lover for the first time, longer than she cared to admit. Its vibrant color of pink and white still fresh only infuriating her; that she had failed to do the one thing she had come to in the first place. She could smell just how close those blind lapdogs were, waiting for any who went too far. A disgusting breed to be sure, but not one she could easily stroll past. Even if she could escape into her shadow form; being assigned to guard against a place such as this and in such numbers probably meant that they would be well prepared for more than anything they even had a small glimmer of encountering. Or she could get lucky; but it wouldn't be anything but a slaughter for her if she ended up having to face those numbers alone. But it seemed she wasn't alone, was she. Creeping through the tunnels she had discovered the presence of another. A man; at least, one not screaming around uselessly like her collection of peasants she ruled before today. That, at least, showed promise in him; of maybe getting past the dogs ahead. Or should worse come, a new chew toy for them as she'd make her escape. Hiding away her trinkets as she watched the man settle off to the side. Clearly as stumped as she was; which was a good sign towards working together. Making her way though The Lagoon, she'd start with her best foot forward. He looked human enough, hoping her Blood Calling Charm would at least put things into her favor without too much effort. Though; what a true human would be doing down here and not on the other side of those mutts was beyond her. [color=PaleVioletRed]"I don't suppose you have an easy way past those dogs, do you."[/color] Raula halted just out of she estimated to be the man's reach; staring him down mercilessly. Though, was other wise in a somewhat of a friendly tone. [color=PaleVioletRed]"Neither do I, but perhaps we both stand a chance- Or perhaps I'm wrong and you're just waiting to lie down in front of them while they stuff you with treats? Leashing you back in your cage."[/color] She had to admit; that even if the man would agree to join her, they probably still wouldn't have enough of anything on their side. But down here she learned she'd have to take what she could get, and if that meant it was just the two of them; well, she could only hope he could fend them off alone better than he appeared to be able to. For his sake. [hr][center]Azrael - [@ZAVAZggg][/center]