Charles shrugged, "We have an . . . understanding with the Lupines.  A long term one."<br/><br/>He smiled a little at the suggestion of the mages and investigating.  If possible, he leaned back even further in his chair.  "The Mages are involved as well.  They are gathering their own investigators.  You will be working with them.  Extra muscle, I suppose, if you wish to look at it that way," du Lac explained, "And we fully expect it is a Kindred . . . just what kind, and how old, we are not exactly certain."