#// love mentioning Valya's lil sired family unit da scrungles

[sanctified-sanctuary]

A breathy laugh leaves Valentine, their eyes closing and head tilting down at the hidden compliment. 〝I think I've had my fill of this crowd for the night, I would hate to injure all of the entertaining competition in one go. Though all the same- I can only hold back for so long, wouldn't do any of us any good to cause that kind of scene.〞

They take a deep, unnecessary breath as they learn about the territory Evangeline and Valya have chosen to take reprieve in while their own region is under temporary supervision of another they've sired. 〝You've a brother? In this walk of life family born of the sun don't tend to last- ah unless he's more the blood of the covenant type. Family is what keeps you sane though I suppose,〞 receiving a knowing look from Eve as they speak- not betraying the nature of their bond simply their close proximity throughout the ages.

Putting that line of questioning aside, if Salvatore's brother is of genetic relation as well as blood affliction is something they can delve into at a later time, Valya considers his warning with no small amount of caution.

〝I do appreciate your candor about the inhabitants of the dark here. While what I get up to in these derelict spaces may lead you to conclude that of my daily persona, I guarantee it is anything but. Simply put my intention here is to hopefully find an ally, not in arms but in thought, my craft is expanding back East and with it the expectations of my clientele.〞 Valentine is offering up much as an olive branch in the hopes that this intoxicating stranger will stick around after tonight- else they need to hunt down information on Sal by their own means.

. . . interesting . he's not sure he's ever been described as interesting before , but salvatore had been a walking identity crisis ever since he'd been turned ; and had avoided most if not all unnecessary . . . attachments . his smile wavers for a moment , doubt blossoming in his chest — because what does he do but sulk and better his medical understanding ? his twin was clearly far more interesting but — — but now wasn't the time to have another internal crisis . ( he just wonders what exactly it is he can offer , but he's sure he'll . . . figure it out . )

❝ i think i can certainly slot you into my schedule , ❞ salvatore agrees . showing them around wouldn't be so terrible , and there came certain perks when treating patients most doctors wouldn't . ( he supposes that must be what's useful ; and relief floods over the doubt instead . ) ❝ given you are both busy for the rest of the evening , and undoubtably myself too , if you are to continue dominating over the ring . ❞ though that last part is said playfully , with a mischievious smile tugging upon usually stern features .

❝ i will tell you now though , ❞ upon hearing valya's comment about territory ; a polite warning ( though not for his own benefit , for theirs , really , ) ❝ this territory is , ah , shared . for the most part , neither my brother or i will mind what happens here , but do take care not to stray too far — there is a woman whose wrath i believe would not be . . . wise to cross . that is really all i ask of you , conditions wise . i think it beneficial for all parties involved if her attentions are kept . . . elsewhere . ❞

he looks perturbed for a moment , before shrugging . ❝ though i suppose that is up to you . ❞