Author's note: this is from Aldus's point of view
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"Can I assume that you didn't expose your abilities?", I asked Serina.
"I didn't."
"Good. We confirmed that we are playing a game with someone from the Council and the less they know about us, the better. As creatures who have a long time to live, no one is in a rush to make a move. This is a game of strategy and patience. If we rush, we might catch a few people, but it's highly likely that we will catch only disposable pawns and miss the big players."
"I understand.", Serina said, but I saw that she was not happy.
"I know that you are thinking how we should make a move against all suspects, but if everyone thinks that way, we will end up in a bloodbath."
"As a vampire, you should approve that.", Serina joked, trying to light up the mood.
"Alright. I know you had a tough day. How can I make it better?"
