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Chapter 619 - 95

That's quite a blunt assertion," Adeline says. "I must say I wasn't expecting you to throw Eden under the bus with such enthusiastic glee. In what way do you believe she's trying to 'wipe Kindred from the board,' to borrow your phrasing? You're suggesting that she seeks their destruction?"

Political gamesmanship is hardly unique to your sire; surely you know that. But any Kindred in a position of power within the Camarilla must uphold the Masquerade. In nights past, it was a benefit for us all, but after the rise of the Second Inquisition the Masquerade is absolutely crucial. I appreciate the candid nature of your answers, Agad the Imperishable. This discussion may prove fruitful for both of us at this rate." She picks her way to the back of the room and runs her hand along the length of the one wall still left standing. Picking a spot, she raps her knuckles against it and it returns her greeting with a hollow echo. Satisfied, she turns back to you.

"What other information can you offer me? Surely you've delved deeper into the matters at hand. Judgment is coming soon, Agad the Imperishable, and the greater a help you are to me, the better things will turn out for you. If I suspect you're holding something back…there will be consequences."