Xavier couldn't help but be impressed with what should have by all accounts been a clean kill shot.  As pathetic as it was, the plan had worked, or so it seemed.  The site of the once beautiful creature extricating the arrow from her brain box as if it were nothing more than an annoyance nearly broke Xavier's spirit.  Only the feeling of others joining him on the stairs and above helped him to keep on his feet, at least he wouldn't die alone he thought.  But then just as he braced for whatever damage he could do to such an unnatural creature she thought better of her odds and faded away as mysteriously as she had appeared.  It was enough to make Xavier wonder why they bothered with a locked door when she could simply come and go as she pleased.  He was struck by the thought that these people were like sheep in a pen, the vampires feeding on their fear as much as their blood, letting them live like cattle until they needed to feed.<br/><br/>As the crisis faded, Xavier's legs nearly buckled.  Little more than adrenaline had kept him on his feet at this point and now even that seemed to leave him.  He placed a hand on Bucren's good shoulder as if to say without words what a fine job he had done.<br/><br/>His mind nearly turned towards sleep when Ishmark, apparently finding some element of sobriety by recent events began making plans.  While he felt reluctant to leave the safety of the inn, clearly it wasn't all that safe.  He was too tired to think but simply turned to Esperanza as if willing to leave the decision to stay or go with her.  His smile was warm, almost fatherly, he was proud of her for coming and for once didn't chastise her for taking the risk.  "I will of course go where you go."  He told her sincerely.<br/><br/>As if it were a great effort he took another step upwards, using his abused sword almost as a cane.  Seeing Teo again in a new light, he had a better appreciation for her exotic beauty.  Apparently the female gypsies were braver than their male counterparts, he thought to himself.  Despite his fatigue he gave her a deep bow.  "I hope you can find the grace to accept my apology dear girl."  He said to her, ashamed of himself for treating her so poorly in the heat of the moment.  Finally sheathing his sword as he recovered from his bow.