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</div></div><br/><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Luca took in a sharp breath as Aries rushed past him and took the vampire to the ground. Slowly, he lowered his blades and watched in partial shock and awe as Aries dispatched the vampire without a second thought. Worry crept into his chest. <i>Something is wrong,</i> he thought as he watched Aries. Slowly, he moved forward as the vampire beneath Aries turned to dust. "Hey," he called softly. "Are you alright? Can you make it to the hotel down the street?"<br/>
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Luca bent down and gathered what he'd dropped -his vest, shirt, and the book. With that gathered, he went to Aries' and knelt next to him. He put a hand on the vampire's shoulder and squeezed lightly. "We're almost there. Then we'll be safe. Both of us. You can sleep next to me, okay?" Luca kept his voice soft. He also wanted to let Aries take blood from him again, he was already bleeding on his shoulder. He hoped Aries would agree, it would help him heal and he would feel better afterward. Luca looked up to where the hotel was and stood. He offered his hand to Aries.<br/>
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"Just a little further," he urged. Once they were there, he was sure it would be safe. At least for the night. They'd have to find different transport to the next city, but Luca had done that before many times. There were still people who didn't mind giving a ride for others, especially hunters. And Luca was still a hunter, even if others were doubting him. Aries was different, and Luca would hold onto him no matter what.</span>