Every few minutes, she checked his pocketwatch, wishing that they could go faster. Surely she would live to see the day when faster ground transportation was constructed. Faster than even the fastest team of horses, now that would be a delightfull invention, she thought to herself and looked out the window at the Dutchess Phera's residence.<br/>And what a residence it was, bigger than even her parents home in Washington. Of course, the Dutchess had had a century or more to make her fortune. With a long life came more chances to make ones fortune bigger.<br/><br/>She was glad for the coachman's aid, and thanked him as he helped her companion out of the couch, then offered his hand to her to aid her in exiting. Taking his hand, she thanked him and stepped out to support Ruthlar. While she took in the scene before her, she wasnt sure what to do now.<br/><br/>She had never been here, nor had she met any of the female Kindred who were socialising at the Dutchesses manor. They were talking softly, too softly for the coach driver to hear, but she wasnt human, and could clearly hear every word that they were saying.<br/><br/>She tried not to feel low and out of place as they talked about her like they were. They were all elder vampires, but surely Emily had some rights and standing as a Kindred. She swore that if she lived long enough to become an Elder,she would treat younger kindred with more care and respect.<br/><br/>"Dutchess Phera, I have need of your aid", she asked her as the Coachman got back on the drivers seat of the coach and guided his team of fast horses away from the manor.<br/><br/>"What ails Lord Ruthar isnt drink, but something else, some curse or sickness. I know not what it is, but, he pleaded for my aid to bring him here. Please, will you see me. I beg forgiveness for not sending word ahead, but, it seemed urgent", she said, vowing that if Ruthar was toying with her,  he would be very sorry.<br/><br/>Her first thought upon seeing the Dutchesses face was that she was very beautiful, and shapely in her gown. She felt nervous and self conscious around her, but she stood her ground, not giving in to the fear that urged her to go.