“Mmm, Sarah...” He said, as if savoring the sound of her name, “...means, Princess, in an ancient tongue.”  He smiled before continuing, “My name is Victor,” he said, revealing a slight accent at the pronunciation of his name. “And you have nothing to fear from me; I have never burned anyone...the fire on the other hand...”  Victor trailed off, the sound of his voice just sinister enough to cause doubt that he was joking.<br/><br/>He caressed Sarah’s fingers briefly before turning his hand so that her palm rested on the back of his hand. Victor’s hand, guiding Sarah’s with it, began a slow waving motion directed towards the fire.  “This is Lucius, Sarah, say ‘hello’.”