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[Color=gold][b]Time:[/b][/color] Sunset
[Color=gold][b]Location:[/b][/color] Art Exhibition, Ember Grove University
[Color=gold][b]Interaction with:[/b][/color] [@Tae] Maeve, [@Andreyich] Valentin (mentioned), [@masterducky] Remy (mentioned)

Alexander was presenting some more works to the gentleman interested in the purchase of his portrait of Shay Knight when he was interrupted by one of his men. 

"Mr. Drake." The vampire addressing Alexander was met by a cold face, absent of emotion. It was as if whatever the bodyguard uttered next would decide Alexander's mood. Like stroking a paintbrush across a blank canvas. "One of your paintings was vandalized by a child with a black marker. A woman re-" He was interrupted by a raised index finger. Alexander shut his eyes for a few seconds as he attempted to bury his frustration in silence. The guest beside him just stared at the interaction, positive the gentleman who had been so articulate just a minute ago would explode into primitive rage.

Alexander opened his eyes with a scowl.


[Color=gold]"Vandalized? Which portrait? And where is this child?"[/color] Alexander demanded. The bodyguard led Alexander to the portrait, the one he had smirked at moments ago with the mother clenching her babe close in a raging inferno. 

"She exited on a skateboard. We didn't want to cause too much of a scene. And with only two of us, we remained her. She did speak to a fellow that Demetrius should be speaking with about the situation now." 

Alexander listened in silence as he stared at the joke a child had made of his work. A part of him blamed himself for not expecting this from these creatures. Even in a setting that would attract the best of them, there still remained savages. His hands clenched into fists. 

Meanwhile, Alexander's other bodyguard Demetri aimed to approach Valentin with the impression that Remy was his responsibility, perhaps even his child after witnessing their brief interaction, but the man was already making his exit once he greeted another man. Demetri figured the large man may have just been scolding the child for her actions. For now, it was out of his hands. Despite his feelings about the portrait, the show had to continue. He took the painting from its place, turned it around, and propped it against the wall.

Alexander stepped out into the main area where most guests were gathered with furrowed eyebrows while adjusting his jacket. His eyes darted about as he searched for anyone who appeared to be younger than a college student. He noticed that more guests had gathered, and one, in particular, caught his eye. 

[Color=gold]"Ms. Brannigan… A pleasure. Come chat with me when you're free."[/color] Alexander said with a slight smile as he passed one of the few witches he did not mind holding a conversation with. As he headed towards Demetri, the other bodyguard, Charles, called to file a report to the campus security who assured they would send someone over to assist them if the situation persisted. For now, Charles would stand by the entrance where his sole job was to make sure the vandal did not return. 

Sure, Alexander could deal with this problem in an easier and much more violent manner, but that was not the kind of man he was. He didn't want to cause a scene that would leave him unable to show his face in town ever again. 

"I was thinking of discussing prices for-" The guest from earlier was rudely cut off by Alexander. 

[Color=gold]"Demetri, sell the man the painting he wishes to purchase. I need a moment to myself."[/color] Alexander's patience with the lesser was running rather thin. He pulled a flask from one of the inner pockets of his jacket and took a quick swig of the contents inside before returning it. He seemed to calm some. 

[Color=gold][i]Be as useful as you can Charles and Demetri… As after tonight, you won't be any longer.[/i][/color]