Victoria could smell the remnants of blood and meat on both of their breaths, the hint of wine that made Alex’s eyes seem just a bit unfocused, though no one else would notice it tonight, or rather no one who didn’t already belong to her.  She turned her attention back to Alex after returning Anthony’s small nod, satisfaction curling her lips upwards.  Who he was and where he had come from was secondary, and could wait for a more opportune moment.  As long as the newcomer understood his place in her city she was willing to suffer his presence.  For the moment at least.<br/><br/>Who was to say, perhaps he would provide a bit of entertainment for a time.<br/><br/>“I assure you the pleasure is mine, for the moment at least,” she purred as she stepped between the two men, expecting them to move apart as she slid her arm through Alex’s and placed her half empty glass on a tray as one of the servers drifted by.<br/><br/>She reached mentally for Anthony once more, waiting politely for him to turn his attention towards her once more as she slid her other arm through his and casually led them through the exhibit.  She could feel eyes on them, after all every gossip would take note of who she was seen with, and so she made it look good, feeding that hunger as she leaned over to whisper into Alex’s ear, perfectly aware that Anthony could make out each word.  “Where did you pick him up darling, he’s rather stunning in your suit.”<br/><br/>Even as she spoke, ignoring Anthony to all outward appearances her voice slithered through the other vampires mind, proving that her true focus was him for the moment and Alex was only a pleasant distraction.<em>What brings you to my City brother…</em>the last word came out with a sarcastic mental caress that had no purpose but to show her power, ensuring that he knew exactly how outclassed he was.<br/>