1402

Duccio enters Elysium at a brisk pace a serious look fixed upon his face and approaches the Keeper, "Torston please take note of my announcement and have it delivered to all of the domains." After that Duccio turns to look and address the rest of the court still in the building.

"Under the Authority of my position as Hound of the Prince, I Leonarduccio Esposito of clan Lasombra call for a hunt upon those filthy mongrels who had the audacity to destroy a member of this court. This act cannot and will not go unanswered, it will be these mongrels first then those demons and fanatics hiding in the shadows next. I make this call to all the court to get up out of your studies and make ones self useful to this city. I have waited long enough to see how many would act on their own accord for this city and now have to ask directly, my eyes are upon you all."

Abdul waited until Duccio finished his announcement before entering fully, dressed for war he had a small smile on his face. "Well spoken Duccio. I pledge all my fighting strength to this hunt," as if on que the Warden's mortal retainers formed into a line behind him swords at there hips, spears and shields in their hands. "I have sent for support from other Banu cities and they should be arriving within the month. If unable to help us with this Mongrel problem then they will do their best to put these demons, and any Infernalists that flock to them, down like the scum they are."

"Now now my friend, then decedents of Arikel have been a powerful force in the past, no sense in berating the entire clan." Abdul smiled weakly as he sat next to Enki,

"No insult meant Mr...?" Abdul left the question hang, waiting for a response.

Isaac enters looking tired.
"Well I am glad I was stopped before I did anything rash like burn down the forest. The wolves in the woods are not those who slew Kristophe. Apparently a different group known as Gnawers are to blame and don't get along with the ones in the woods. So our truce continues and we know who to balance the scales with."
Isaac seems to notice the newcomers for the first time.
"Oh!I haven't seen either of you since the Prince's party. Welcome. Have you suddenly joined us for social reasons or to assist with the wolves? Or the tunnels? Or the hunters?"

"Oh I wasn't trying to judge you for being absent from social gatherings. I was just curious why you are here now and I was suggesting possible reasons. I apologize. I talk to much."

"Tiresian, I would gladly accept any help you provided my predecessor, and more if you are willing to give. And yes, I do plan on leading the efforts against the wolves, unless The Prince herself would like to take personal charge."

Abdul turned to Isaac, "If the Wolves in the forest haven't broken the treaty, would they be willing to help us contain this problem? Or are they just going to stand aside and deal with the aftermath?"

"I...uh....I helped the wolves in the forest unseal their caern. I did it as part of a deal to have their shaman cure Finn but then those closer to her decided that was too risky. Though at least the wolves in town attacking us don't have access to it as they are different than the ones in the forest."

"I am free until such a time as we take the fight to those who slew your clanmate. I assume everyone will want a night or two in order to gather our strength and make preparations. Henry is usually found at his chapel so if you like we can go check there."