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[Viktor]

"That he is your ghoul is not of issue.

The sixth Courtesy of Aquae Sulis is only applicable to servants of Kindred of the Court if they are registered and recorded. You may wish to ensure that such is done with the new Prince of this Domain or their Seneschal and have it made known. It would afford them further protection."

There is a definite pause.

"I am considering a relaxation of our agreed terms in regards to allowing you to see and spend time with your grand-daughter. Is this something that you would be interested in?"

[Master Vex]

Vex startled. "We have a new Prince? But what of the Consul Maximus?"

He looks to pale, clearly out of sorts with his absence. "I have missed much... But the city required strengthening, and the police departments handling in order to counter much of the madness that befell these last months."

He is completely eclipsed by the next remark.

"I-! Yes. Yes. I would very much like to see my granddaughter again." He stresses each word, impassioned, and searching the Harpy's expression like a lifeline.

[Viktor]

"The Consul Maximus is no longer within the city. Elder Leverson had taken Praxis however has since been removed by consensus of the Primogen Council. Elder de Aquitaine has claimed the throne and is yet to be challenged.

As a result the matter of your Primogen is once again a matter of contention.

Should Madame Darrieux seek to reaffirm her place as of Primogen of the Line of Kings within Aquae Sulis and should you support her in such then we may speak upon the matter of Evelyn further.

If you are able to convince others of your clan to support her should that be the path she wishes to continue upon, then I am certain the results for yourself would likely be more favourable."

[Master Vex]

Surprise - and then anger - and then resignation.

"I see. There are difficult conditions to my seeing Evelyn at all."

Hesitantly, "I am a Neonate in this world, Elder. How would you advise I support Madame Darrieux? How am I able to convince others of her positive repute when I myself know very little of her?"

However, he is clearly considering it.

[Viktor]

"I have often found Mister Vex, both as recipient and provider of, that the gift of Prestation is most regularly welcome. The value of such depends entirely upon the individual to receive the gift and what you are asking of them.

You may of course find that other gifts work just as well depending on those you wish to sway and what they care for. You may find that blackmail and threats may work to coerce them to your way of thinking. Unfortunately these options do not often have the security and sanctity that a Boon registered with the Harpy of the Domain does."

[Master Vex]

Master Vex frowns throughout the explanation, but the cogs are turning behind his intelligent brown eyes.

"I understand. Thank you, Elder. I will strategise how this might be done."

[Viktor]

Viktor nods slightly.

"I would not spend too long thinking upon such, you already find yourself distanced from current goings on.

Good eve Mister Vex."

[Master Vex]

Vex's frown has deepened further; it's clear he disagrees but will not put voice to it at this time.

"Good eve to you, too, Elder Viktor. Thank you for your time. I shall make haste myself."