Albiorix snapped back into existence a few blocks away from the source of the dark mark. Standing in a dusty looking townhouse that looked to have been empty for nearly a year by the look of the dust on the floor. Albiorix stepped around a few pieces of abandoned furniture as he moved towards a large armoire at the opposite side of the dining room. His wand waving as he heard the lock click before the old doors began to creak open. Within, a set of carefully folded wizarding robes; a deep blue color with silver trimming, and a small hawthorn wood wand resting atop the clothing, all untouched, exactly the way he left it. Albiorix was always careful to plan an escape though these robes were not to help him escape the ministry. Oh no, he had to go back to the crime scene. But he couldn't be Albiorix anymore, he needed to take off his silver mask and place on a very different one. Arthur McClagin.<br/><br/>He gave his wand a quick flick across the air in front of his face, causing his mask the disapparate right back to its secure hiding place far from here. Kneeling down a moment, Albiorix picked up the hawthorn wand. The core of unicorn hair, the wand was very flexible and for now, Albiorix would need it if he were to get into the crime scene. He had won it nearly three years ago, or well, won it isn't quite the right word. More so, Albi killed the wands original owner at the Battle of Hogwarts and ever since the wand has been loyal to him. Though Albiorix rarely ever used it, no, he much preferred his own Laurelwood wand. But Albi had to make an exception, just this once.<br/><br/>Within moments Albiorix was all dressed and just in time too, it seemed, as he heard the first few claps as ministry officials were no doubt apparating into the street. Slowly Albiorix moved to one of the gray curtains along the outside of the house. Looking towards the sky as he saw a few streaks of light zipping up into the air, one after another till the large green clouds began to dissipate, replaced by the shine of the sun once more. Albiorix stood in silence as he waited for a few minutes before approaching the crime scene. His mind trying to tell him how risky it was to approach a group of Aurors and other ministry officials. Especially after his encounter the day before. But despite Albi's actual success in his removing of the Southwick file, once he left the ministry, it was only then that he realized it was missing something. And while he couldn't go back to the ministry to retrieve the info, there was an alternative.<br/><br/>And that is why Albiorix had to approach the ministry once more. With another cloud 'Crack' Albiorix reappeared on the cobblestone street, standing face to face with the working group. Albiorix watched as a few wizards were wiping the memory of the group of muggles that watched him using magic. He didn't pay them much heed as he stepped towards the house, all of the officials seeming too busy with their own work to notice Albi as he stepped inside. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffa64d">Does this mean you owe me a drink?</span>" The words echoed through the clean house as Albiorix stepped through the small foyer towards the stairs. The voice seemed vaguely familiar, though he couldn't place it just yet. Slowly Albiorix climbed the steps and moved towards the front of the house, peeking through the door. His heart giving a bit of a panicked lurch as his eyes spotted a very familiar head. Hawke. Albiorix backed back out of sight the moment he saw him. His heart suddenly pounding in his chest as his mind screamed about it not being worth the risk. But Albiorix couldn't leave yet. No, he just needed a second alone with one of the Auror's. Just a second was enough, then he could apparate out if he truly wanted to run.<br/><br/>Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm his panicked heart as he moved to step back through the door into the room where Albi had just killed the man on the floor less than thirty minutes ago. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#a64dff">Well well well, I didn't think I'd see you again for awhile. Who would have thought we would be assigned to the same case, I don't think I caught your name yesterday.</span>" Albiorix offered the largest and most genuine smile he could muster as he extended his hand towards the Auror.