The older vampire smiled, sort of. "I take ever chance I get to spite the council. A long while ago they failed to take action when my territory, my coven and my twin sons where under threat. That and you interest me, in some way. Perhaps some day I will show why I am not like others beyond my eyes." The carriage ride lasts an hour before they arrive at the council meeting place, an old fairly well kept church. Nearby houses that been left during the war serve as lodgings for the members and various speakers. The current head of the local council greets Aleera and Dagger. He bows to Aleera before looking over Dagger. "Lady Aleera. Sireling Dagger. Everything has been made ready for the oath of fidelity. You said in your missive that you would bring your own athame?"  "That is correct. Now if you will show us in, we want to get his business over with as soon as possible." "Indeed, Milady. A room has been prepared for you for the day." With that, the council member turned and head towards the church.<br/><br/>Aleera's athame-http://www.moonslightmagic.com/images/celtic_sword_athame.jpg