Eve padded down the hallways, seeking to escape the sight of the blood suckers. She chanced upon another maid, judging by her uniform, who was not part of the royal household's servants and by the speed she paced, she too was idle. Eve walked forward, keeping a small pocket watch into her waist pocket after glancing at the time. It quickly became clear that the other maid had no intention of banging into her as she had moved aside. Eve ploughed straight ahead, and slowed down just after she passed the other lady. "Miss, do you have a moment? I wish to talk."<br/><br/>******<br/><br/>Kelvyn stepped out, following the trace of tobacco and found Kerry. He reported quietly, "Father wants you to know that he believes that if he is to secure a hold on the throne, it can no longer be by diplomatic means."<br/><br/>"I know that. The royals didn't seem to be too happy with the way he addressed them." A wisp of bluish-smoke escaped Kiritsugu's lips as he whispered, "But it would be preferable if we handled things with finesse and still attempt diplomatic strategies. If it were to be a war, it would be better to be the majority of us against our target."