Although she has always been human, Tasha never felt truly uncomfortable in the presence of vampires.  They weren't monsters, simply apex humanoid predators that had evolved to be stronger then that of the human race who believed they ruled the world.  With that logic in her mind, she had grown accustomed to their 'unnatural' presence as other humans would put it.  Even in the presence of what would be considered powerful vampires didn't faze the young assassin anymore.  But the High Council...these creatures were of a different sort altogether.  Tasha had learned to 'feel' the energies of the world around her, to feel the life essence and what some might consider 'soul energy' of those who possessed power.  In this way she could feel subtle changes in her environment, able to better read opponents and at least be able to have a half decent guess at their strength.  It had been that training that allowed her to feel the essence of the council as they appeared within the hotel.  Even from a distance she could feel their overwhelming power, but being right in front of them...it at had been a long time since she had felt true fear.<br/><br/>The desire to flee before these magnificent beings was tempting. But as ever there are those humans who, in the face of danger will indeed feel fear, but also find a twisted sense of magnificent appreciation for whatever could cause that fear.  Tasha felt the latter, and was glad that she had chosen not to sit even as it took a considerable amount of will just to keep standing.  If she had sat down, Tasha had no doubt that she would have gripped the sides of the chair and would have made a rather pathetic scene of herself.  She closed her eyes to compose herself, and when she opened them, her eyes lay on the table of food before her.  So focused on the council she had all but ignored the buffet that had been placed for the guests.  Tashas fear began to disappear as her belly politely reminded her that it had indeed been awhile since she had eaten anything decent in the last few days. Then her eyes found a target that made her fear disappear in an instant right as  Shadya Mubarak gave them the ok to sit and eat.  Tasha slowly walked over the table, her eyes dead set on one simple item.  Her hand reached out slowly and picked up a simple green apple.  She stared at it for a moment before, oddly, sniffing it slightly.  With a grin she took a bite out of it, and her face lit up as to what could only be described as a puppy dog.  It was her favorite type of food and it had been sometime since she had eaten a decent apple.  This one was nothing short of exquisite, and she felt much more comfortable as she ate it quietly, moving away from the table and listening to the Councilor speak.<br/><br/>Even though she was still in the presence of the Council, she felt a lot better about the situation as she happily ate her apple as the introductions were given.  From each of the council members name she recognized all of them by reputation and name alone.  Only the last she did not know, and it was him that made Tasha feel the most uneasy.  In her experience, sometimes the least threatening or remarkable person in a group was often one of the most single dangerous individual.  Tasha couldn't help but feel that this person, this Dominic Carlyle could read her like an open book.  She tried exercising the tricks she had been taught to deflect mind reading, and while might have blocked a lesser vampire, she began to wonder if he was even looking into her soul or weather he was simply sizing her up.  But yet her focus was also on Councilor Mubark.  Of all the High Council, she not only seemed the most human, but in some ways the true leader of the council.  Watching<br/><br/>When Councilor Mubarak finished her speech, Tasha looked around at those who had gathered in the room.  There were humans and vampires alike, which made her feel better that she was not alone in a sense.  When none of the others spoke, she let out a small sigh before turning her attention to the Council.<br/><br/>l<span style="color: Grey">"Honored Council and guests, it is truly an honor to meet all of you."</span>She began by bowing.<span style="color: Grey"> "I am Tashi Varsiani, former servant and agent of Master Mortius.  I only hope that my skills will prove useful to you all in the time to come, and as for questions, well..."</span>She took a deep breath before composing herself.<span style="color: Gray">"One question is if there has yet been any identification on those responsible for the previous High Councilors death, as well as my old master.  And although this may not be the best time to ask but, to whom am I to be reassigned to?"</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>