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"I would like to be present for the Exorcism if that is the route you take...I have hypothesis that need testing. As for the body, if you have no use for it once done I could use it for further examination. No point in letting it going to waste."

"It may be best to try and have the captain appear to leave the city, or let his body be found having died under more... mundane circumstances then. Given that he will not survive the removal of the demon. Unless the goal is to have a mortal aligned to us placed within his newly filled position, but I feel even that is more easily done by influencing his replacement rather that going through the effort or creating a simulacrum."

Enki glances over to Issac and Kristophe "Replacing the man provides a more long term solution and works to our benefit. We have no idea who would replace him or what their motives would be. For all we know the replacement may also have been corrupted by this demon by now, and then we would have shown our hand and be at even a worse disadvantage."

Enki leans back before continuing "Plus having a ghoul in that position provides us with a warning of any possible breaches of the masquerade."

Kristophe nods to Enki as he gives his reasoning. "These are all possibilities to be sure. But only that, possibilities. It could just as easily be that whoever takes up the position next is simply proficient at their job and easily swayed by whoever of us manages to do so. The effort you go through to craft a replica of the current captain may also come to naught, leaving us in just as bad a position should the deception be revealed. Not that I dismiss your talents lightly of course. I merely wish to point out the uselessness of idle posturing. Whichever route you deem most likely to succeed, I am sure the Prince or Sheriff will back the attempt." Kristophe gives a polite smile to Enki.

Turning to Duccio, "I believe you said something about one or more infernalists within the city?"

A raven fly's into Elysium carrying with it a small letter that it delivers to Enki. After reading it Enki quickly gathers his things and departs along with his guards. As he leaves he turns to the group conversing "When you all decide what route to take please inform me, Issac knows how to find me."

Kristophe leaves for a few short minutes, before returning with a woman in tow behind him. She is dangerously beautiful, tall but well muscled, dark hair cascading down in curls around her soft face. She is dressed simply but well, clothes of fine make and modest jewellery, so as not to distract from her natural features. She follows Kristophe silently, keeping close behind him as he approaches the keeper, but watches the others in the room wearily. "I would require a meeting with the Prince, at her leisure, in order to discuss further happenings from our last meeting."

Torston appears out of a nearby shadow carrying with him a large tome. He walks up to the podium and sets it down and begins to write with a quill and ink pot.

"The Court hereby recognizes Ada and Jiangnu of Old Clan Tzimisce as under the accounting of Godfrey Neonate of Old Clan Tzimisce."

The woman looks critically at Gwynne, glancing between her and Kristophe before giving a very slight nod as if deciding upon something. She glances around the room for a moment as if looking for something specific before settling her eyes back upon Gwynne. "I am Ruza, I have been sent here along with Kristophe to speak with your Prince and to act as emissary for my people, at least for the time. Depending on the results I may be around more often in your lovely court."

Ruza let's Gwynne ramble for a moment, her smile growing as she listens. Once Gwynne finishes she laughes, clear and mirthful like birdsong on a spring day. She covers her mouth for a moment to compose herself. "Well if all here are as receptive as you I'm sure I can make myself welcome. I am glad to meet you, Lady Gwynne. Do not be embarrassed, I thank you for the compliment and look forward to speaking more with you."

The doors to Elysium open up to reveal two figures clad in full armor clutching silvered spears, they make way for the arrival of Enki who seems to be carrying his cloak in hand. Enki is in full armor and hanging off his waste are spiked Roman cestus that appear to be fashioned out of silver. Flanked on one side of him is another warrior who leaves their weapons at the door but stands behind Enki scanning the room. On the other side of Enki stands Cybele who seems to be anxiously looking around. Enki stops partway toward his seat and throws his cloak on the ground, it seems to have be torn apart violently and haphazardly. Enki looks stern and his flesh ripples slightly as he speaks letting his face take on a more expressive visage then normal.

"Would someone mind explaining to me why a bloody lupine tried to turn me into ash?" he bellows his voice rising with each word

Enki hisses at Duccios words "Blasted Infernalists makes sense, silver seems to not affect this creature." Enki studies the body on the floor for a moment before continuing "The one that attacked me was very much one in its man-beast form, its claws were capable of causing wounds that did not heal easily"

Enki circles around the body taking in its various details as he speaks in a low tone concealing his anger.

"I handled the creature so it is no longer a threat but I do wonder if more could be out there. Should the beasts have made a pact with the demons to remove their unique weakness to silver we could all be in incredible danger."

*The doors slowly open and the silver mask of Henry enters.*

"If...I caught the roar correctly, that means that all 4 members of the Harpies have been assaulted in this city. Albeit mine and Kristophes attackers were less...demonic. Since my last encounter with the wolves of the city went less than amicably, perhaps it may be worth it for the Warden or their assisstants to invesitgate?"

Finn stands, "Of course Henry, this will be addressed this instant. I will gather all of my soldiers at the garrison and have a patrol start tonight." Finn calls for Sophie and Gary than leaves the abbey to the garrison.

*Exit Finn, Sophie and Gary