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Raph’s attempt at a witty entrance fell flat as his siblings were quick to point out his obvious tardiness. After all, this was not a social visit – they were gathering in that old apartment to save their missing surrogate father. Time and expediency were of essence.

[color=f7941d]“Well, I don’t wanna wait around any more. Ludwig needs our help. I think we should just go in and wing it. We ain’t helping much, just chit-chatting. We just gotta be careful, that’s all.”[/color] Elizabeth brought the focus back on the mission ahead. She had placed herself beside Enzo and was going to keep the Giovanni boy safe should things get messy. The rest of the gameplan, however, was still up for discussion.

Ever the analytical fighter, Ian suggested Raph to take the vanguard: [color=9e0b0f]"You mind going in first? Use your discipline just in case. I'll go in after and engage our opposition if any.”[/color]

Raph nodded in agreement. He was hardly the stereotypical Deceiver, but “resilience” was practically his middle name, more so thanks to the gift of supernatural Fortitude in the Ravnos blood. Still, he was not at all excited about being the first to walk past that door. God knows what or who was standing on the other side, and getting torn to pieces was hardly on Raph’s plans for the night.

With a subtle hand motion, the Ravnos beckoned Djobi to come to him. Staring her right in her light brown eyes, Raph knelt before the Anatolian Shepherd, running his fingers across the light brown hair in the back of her head while whispering: [color=7bcdc8][i]"Reste derrière moi. Attaque seulement quand je te le dirai."[/i][/color] Djobi obeyed without question and positioned herself behind her regnant.

Raph stood back up and turned to his siblings. He spoke softly, though stealth and discretion seemed useless at this point. [color=7bcdc8]“[i]Alors[/i], just in case shit hits the fan: I go in first. Ian and Djobi will come right behind me and engage if we come under attack. Beth follows in with Enzo. But what about Steele?”[/color] Raph looked towards the Caitiff, unsure of where he might be more useful. [color=7bcdc8]“What says you, [i]mon frère?[/i] I know you’re used to being the frontman, but it might be good to have someone covering our undead hides once we pass through that door.”[/color]