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[Color=gold][b]Time:[/b][/color] 4 p.m.
[Color=gold][b]Location:[/b][/color] Alexander's Private Quarters, New Paeonia
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Alexander sat comfortably on one of his sofas as he watched Maeve's video message with a grin of amusement. He adored her performance so much so that this was his third time watching it as he sipped on a tall glass of fresh blood. Straight from the farm. Maeve's mention of Vivian was the only unpleasant part of the video. He was sure the witch had eyes on him. It was the nature of her kind. The more knowledge they could gather, the more formidable they became. Vivian was his very vulnerable human teacher. He had thought on how to respond each time the message ended. Killing Maeve came to mind only once among the different actions he thought of taking. 

[Color=gold][i]I shall make amends this time. I've come to enjoy the game of billiards… and Vivian has turned out to be good company despite being a human.[/i][/color] He chose not to risk the life of Vivian while it still held some value.

A sigh escaped him as he had to put thought into how he would apologize to Maeve. Unfortunately, his thinking would be interrupted by Olivia's silent entrance. He did not have to turn to her to know she was unhappy. He could hear it in her shallow breathing and her tightened hands. 

[Color=silver]"Alexander… is it true you walked into the enemy's ambush alone?"[/color] Alexander barely turned his head to look at her with a small grin. He knew she and many in his clan might have been worried. An ambush was what eliminated his siblings after all.

[Color=gold]"Walk would not be the best word to use. I ran."[/color] Alexander stood up from the sofa with his glass still held in his right hand. His expression now neutral. At the same moment, Olivia loosened the grip in her hands as she felt a tinge of intimidation in herself. There were moments when she knew Alexander was capable of anything. His relaxed nature that could hide his intentions made him all the more terrifying. [Color=gold]"I needed to show Trotter that despite my recent activities, I am not an easy target. I understand that you might be worried about my recent antics, but I must get to know the place I plan to conquer."[/color] Alexander made his way over to Olivia and handed her his half-drunk glass of blood. She accepted it but did not drink it until he nodded towards the glass. She would be foolish to refuse. Once she drank the quality beverage he continued.

[Color=gold]"It is exactly how Rokstova established his sanctuary of a bar. Such a disgusting establishment, yet no one would dare break the pact made there by the powerful within the area. He knew the players and he knew what they all wanted. A safe haven from the hunters. All were welcomed as long as there was peace. Breaking that pact resulted in your demise. [I]I[/i] could do that, but a whole settlement… How could I be subtle in that? Hmm?"[/color]

[Color=silver]"I do not know Alexander. Perhaps, opening multiple establishments based on what you know the local population would cling to. It would hide your hand and appear legitimate."[/color] She caused Alexander to smile once more.

[Color=gold]"What a fine idea, but that would never be successful. Keep thinking about it, my dearest warden. Let us move to a topic that has recently piqued my curiosity. The child."[/color] Olivia gulped and gave a swift nod.

[Color=silver]"I will need to show you. I think you will be more than satisfied with what we found after interrogating our newest prisoner."[/color]