Anthony was slightly surprised when the vampiress that he had seen outside came up to Alex and him.  He was also surprised to see that apparently the woman and Alex were acquainted.  Somehow though, he suspected that perhaps he shouldn't have been so taken unawares.  Alex was in a position to be quite helpful to those who sought out wealth; undying vampires required money for decades and centuries.  After all, that was part of the reason Anthony was "dancing" with Alex.<br/><br/>The way the vampiress took up space near to the two of them, however, was the unmistakable move of a predator establishing its claim.  He could feel his own body tense slightly.  This part of his life was slightly troubling to the former art historian.  Vampires, by their nature, were hunters, wolves among a world wide herd of sheep.  Sometimes, they would band together.  Other times, they would fall upon each other, seeking dominance.  How this would play out was unknown.  Anthony would have to be cautious, especially if he did not want to spook Alex too much.<br/><br/>As she turned her cheek towards him, he could feel her mind press against his.  She was not trying to force her way inside, no.  This was more of a probing against his mind, very similar to the way he had slipped into Alex's mind earlier.  Anthony was not defenseless of course, but he could feel her restrained power.  Having only been awake for two weeks, Anthony was not yet at his full faculties.  It would take some time for his blood, body, and mind to fully regain his former abilities.  If she wanted to, he feared she could quite easily burst through his walls.<br/><br/>Anthony bent to the woman and pressed a light kiss against her warm cheek, just as he'd seen Alex do.  He knew it wasn't a mere greeting.  It was more of a challenge, a request for a gesture of obedience.  He could ill afford to offend the woman.  She expected his kiss, so he gave it to her.  He took a step back and stood next to Alex, taking the champagne from him.<br/><br/>"Yes, Alex was quite insistent that we make our way here.  He thought I would find it interesting and perhaps a good way to meet others here in the city.”<br/><br/>Anthony's eyes met the eyes of the woman, Victoria, as he sipped his drink.  He had a slightly amused smile on his face as he continued.<br/><br/>“I am quite sure that I had no idea who I would meet.  But, as it happens, I am glad to make your acquaintance, Victoria.”<br/><br/>He gave her a slight bow of his head, seemingly polite.  It was more then that, of course.  Anthony was on her turf, had taken up with someone that she may have plans for.  He knew he was suddenly playing a very dangerous game.  He would do well to not make an enemy at this early a stage in his reawakening.  Uprooting himself again so soon could be dangerous, true, but not as much as offending one who had age and knowledge on her side.