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</div></div><br/><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Luca watched from the car, every inch of him tense with anticipation. Seth and Aries reached the door shortly after leaving the car. Aries knocked and the wait began. Luca kept one hand on the steering wheel, the other on the gear shift. For a long time, nothing happened, which only made his anxiety worse. <br/>
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When the door opened, it was slow. At first, it cracked open, then it pulled all the way, showing someone about the same height as Aries. From where Luca sat in the car, he couldn't tell if they were a man or a woman. He gripped the gear shift tighter. Seth turned and waved at Luca. Whatever had been said must have been good because Seth wore a smile. Luca let out a long sigh. He turned the car off and got out of the vehicle. <br/>
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Crossing the street, he joined them on the porch of the home. It was then that he noted the small person was a woman. "Welcome," she said softly. <br/>
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"Thanks," Luca replied, the word sounding unsure out of his mouth. He peered into the dark home beyond the door.  "I hope we aren't encroaching on you."<br/>
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"Not at all. Though it is late. This city isn't what it used to be, but I try to welcome anyone who does happen to pass through here. Especially in the middle of the night," she stepped aside and allowed the three to enter her home. <br/>
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"Right..." Luca muttered softly as he stepped inside. "You're one of very few then who would do that here."<br/>
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"Like I said. It's not what it used to be. Can I interest you in anything to eat or drink?"<br/>
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"No-"<br/>
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"Sure." Seth spoke over Luca and the pair looked to one another. Luca frowned and sighed, then nodded. <br/>
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"If it's not too much trouble," Luca said. <br/>
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"Not at all. I'll be just a moment," she said and she walked away. In the gloom of the house, she was easily out of sight in seconds. Luca reached out for Aries, finding his lover next to him and taking the vampire's hand firmly. <br/>
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"Be on guard," Luca said softly as he looked around.</span>