The next night, Damien, Constantine, and Kento walked into The Underworld. The club, with its intricate decorations, massive dance floor, and dark VIP section, seemed much different than before. The Nightkin present were more wary, and there were far fewer mages than there used to be—probably a result of Barnett's rhetoric.
As they made their way through the crowd, Kento spotted his old friend Brick, a massive werewolf with a thick beard and a bald head. Like all werewolves, he had yellow eyes that seemed to glow faintly in the dim light. Brick was usually a very friendly guy, but since it was revealed that Kento had lied to both him and Marie about being an Outcast, he had become a bit bitter, especially after Marie quit.
"Kento, go talk to your friend," Damien said, giving him a nudge. "We'll handle things with Elias."
Kento nodded, feeling a mix of apprehension and determination. "Thanks. I'll catch up with you guys later."
