1403

Sophie watches as Aserymus drops the body on the ground. While the Assamites are talking she walks over to the body and tries to life it. Failing, she motions for Gary to come pick the body up for her. She waits until there is a break in the conversation,

"I'll go ahead and get rid of this."

Soph and Gary leave with the body.

Enki stands up and leaves his chair he glances briefly with a puzzled look at Sophie but shakes it off and walks over to the new arrival.

"Greetings I am Enki Koldun of Clan Tzimiscie and Harpy of Amsterdam." He pauses for a moment " As you are Abduls childr there is a few matters that need to be discussed as he left behind certain issues that need to be resolved. Once you have had time to grieve and settle in you can seek me out at this address." Enki hands a card to Assan "Your sire was a friend of mine and died protecting the city and you should remember that." Enki returns to his seat

The Tremere enters the court, seemingly unfazed by whatever happened within the sewers. He looks around the room to see who is here, nodding to Isaac, and watching the others try and move the body that was left. "I see our leader of The Spear has already been by. I would assume he did not give a full report to those here."

"The simple version is we have dispatched of a number more of these demon possessed individuals, including what appears to be a form of commander that lies before you. We also found further tunnels that lead even deeper beneath the earth in what I am told was the space that Finn was being held in. These lead to a labyrinthine space that we did not have enough time to explore well, and will likely take a dedicated study to fully map out. The leader there also carried a missive indicating some controlling force or individual was guiding the actions of these demons."

Tiresian turns to Torsten, "should you or the Prince wish a fully written missive detailing what was found I would of course be happy to supply such for the court."

*Henry exits the hallway, newfound purpose in his limp*

"Greetings Assan, boons owed have already been noted."

*Turning to Isaac*

"Scourge Isaac, the Prince has requested we begin searching for some would be guests to Her court. It appears there are some who believes themselves above tradition"

Enki nods in agreement "These matters are best spoken about in private as certain privileges and responsibility have been entrusted to you. If you would follow me we can go speak in private and I will explain more."

Enki Heads to the door where he meets with his bodyguards and gestures for Assan to follow.

Finn enters the Abbey wearing a common, simple dress. She is usually in her war gear, so this would appear to be a little more formal for the old woman. She does not sit on the Prince's throne, however, she does stand before it and face the room,

"Let it be known that Aserymus the Lion of clan Brujah and Sophie of clan Salubri have been granted Champion status." She smiles and takes a seat next to Gwynne, only just noticing the new arrival,

"Ah yes young man, who do we have here?" She waits for Assan to respond.

Torston seems to unroll a scroll of parchment and reads it over for a moment and then clears his throat to make an announcement. "It seems I have a few announcements to make today."

He walks into the center of the room

"First off Congratulations are in Order for Sophie of Clan Salubri is hereby released from accounting. May you enjoy your new status as a Neonate."

Torston smiles before continuing "Next the following members of our court are hereby given the status of Ancilla as per the Master of Harpies and our most Gracious Prince. Henry of Clan Malkavian, Duccio of Clan Lasombra, Enki of Clan Tzimisce, Finn of Clan Salubri, Tiresian of Clan Tremere, Balthazar of Clan Tremere."

A beautiful and wild woman enters Elysium flanked on each tide by two large grey wolves. Her skin is pale and covered in a variety of markings from tribes long since lost to the ages. She walks with an aura of authority and power, once she reaches the middle of the room she stops suddenly. At this point a rather scared man can be seen behind her carrying a wooden crate with a dozen bottles of bloodwine inside.

The woman scans the room for a moment seeming to examine each member present like a hawk choosing its next meal. She stops her eyes resting on Torston for a moment, a faint smile appears in the corner of her mouth and then a second later fades.

She speaks her words resoundingly through Elysium's halls like thunder over the hills.

"I heard you had some trouble recently and have brought you more wine my dear Prince. Also I have returned from my journey, the matters I had to attend to have been resolved."

Finn nods at Assan, "Welcome dear. I unfortunately did not get to know your sire well. He always seemed to be very respectful and I hope that we can get to know each other better than I did with Abdul. If you are ever in the area, please stop by the Garrison. Perhaps we can put you to work."

Finn famous boisterous laugh rings through the halls as Rionach approaches. She listens to the exchange between Isaac and Rionach and before Rionach has chance to respond to Isaac, Finn jumps to her feet,

"Welcome lady...? I'm sorry dear I did not catch your name." Finn motions for the terrified man to place the wine down, "Sophie will be back soon. She can bring those to the Prince."

As if on cue, Sophie enters with Burek and Gary. Both stop at the door when they see Rionach. Sophie motions for Gary to take the crate and puts her hand firmly on Burek's neck,

"Yes mother, I will take these to the Prince at once."

"Ríonach Ó Nualláini, Elder of Clan Lhiannan I have just returned from tending to various matters and am settling into my domain." She glances over to Issac and seems to study him for a moment before looking disappointed " If you value your hand I would suggest you not, they tend to bite."

She gestures to the scared man shaking behind her who hands the crate to Gary and then seems to skitter near the door awaiting his masters command. She glances at Torston for a brief moment "Good to see some things stay the same...now." She seems to clap her hands together as if to spread joyous news. This ruse is shattered as her voice like that of a tiger rips threw Elysiums halls "Would someone explain what is going on in my forest, Not a bloody animal in sight."