It was obvious to the observers around the area, that it was a court traveling through the market place. Their stride was as slow as a parade. On either side of the procession two unusually tall, brawny guards cleared a path. Five paces behind were what appeared to be maids-in-waiting. Four of them, each wearing a different color of the same style dress on. All with the same terrified look behind their eyes. The woman that followed on their heels seemed to float as she moved. The bottom of her dress was too long to catch a glimpse of her unmoving feet. Yet the hem didn't seem to touch the floor at all.<br/><br/>Her slender arm was entwined in a timid young girl's arm. The woman's leer was greedy and possessive. And from the moment Jacinda laid eyes on the fascinating creature, the woman knew she had to have her. "Tomorrow...if you're a good girl, I'll buy you a diamond collar instead of this uncomfortable leather. For right now it's the only thing that I had on hand." She ran a finger down the girls cheek and then turned to see her surroundings. They were walking through the gates of the manor when a tinge of malice surged through Jacinda. "Edward..." She addressed one of the guards. "Prepare my room for a- guest. And the rest of you...do something useful and distract my husband from bothering us...at least until I can find<em>him</em>a fun toy to play with."<br/><br/>The couple had many to choose from. The catacombs below their mansion housed an array of different species. All of whom they deemed odd and interesting enough to probe and seduce. But now a days it seemed as though none of the usual specimens were satisfying Jacinda<em>or</em>her mate for that matter. So the list grew as the days went on. More and more rooms being built underground. Some with chains, some like regular rooms. Depending on how comfortable their collections were to stay. The one Jacinda brought home today was not going to be tainted by anyone as of yet. With a vice grip the woman held on to her pet as if someone were ready to pick pocket her.<br/><br/><br/>