[d]Deals made in the dark[/b]<br/><br/>The dark haired man sat in his usual position for receiving ‘guests’. His brow remained furrowed as he looked through various documents and papers, he was more than aware that his position at present though still strong was beginning to weaken and soon he may have to used many of the favours that he had gathered over the years, and perhaps cash in a few of his own.<br/><br/>However he hoped that this situation would be resolved without too many ripples within the City. For those ripples if strong and far reaching enough would affect the mortals and who knows what might happen then. Yes the Prince knew that he had to try to keep the status quo to keep<em>his</em>territory safe.<br/><br/>There was a knock at the door then and a rather non descript man entered and introduced a tall dark gentleman with Mephistopheles style moustache and beard.<br/><br/>The man bowed and then sat once a chair was offered. He paused then before speaking. “My Prince I will keep this brief, for I know you have much to attend too.”<br/><br/>“Indeed Lucius I do, I am sure you have kept abreast of events, and I also expect that your paramour has filled you in as well.”<br/><br/>The dark man nodded, “It is dangerous for her here but she was insistent…”<br/><br/>“Yes I realise there are many that must not know, however you did not come to discuss her did you?”<br/><br/>“No I came to … well ask for a small matter…I have seen someone…”<br/><br/>“You are not the first.”<br/><br/>The Prince nodded and the two continued to talk.<br/>