<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/XJroK22.jpg)</div><strong>Barir bin Yasha</strong>- Appearance 3, Black stain of Diablerie in his aura for those with who succeed on Auspex II roll<br/><br/>"Yes, ma'am," Barir stood up straighter as Sheriff Sofia Reyes spoke. He unconsciously tried to appear more alert--he had been far from slacking off, but Sheriff Reyes always put him on edge. She made him uncomfortable, and it wasn't just the way she teased him sometimes. He knew that with a word to the Prince, she could terminate his employment, safety, and probably his life. He had seen her take down creatures even he would have had trouble with in the blink of an eye, and he respected her. They weren't friends--he didn't know if they could be, he being her subordinate. But between them there was a sort of tension, a charge in the air that tingled on the edge of his senses when they spoke. Or not, it might be entirely his imagination. Regardless, he was here to do a job.<br/><br/>"The surrounding area was clear when I arrived," he spoke softly, lowering both his head and his voice as he informed her. "No sign of any tampering with the location from what I could tell, or its extremities. Hopefully the other men did another walk-around when they arrived as well." He dared not meet her eye, making all attempts to simply convey the information as swiftly as possible with as little time wasted as could be done. A movement past her caught his attention and he turned to gaze beyond. A beat passed--it had been nothing--but now his gaze fell on her. His breath caught in his throat as another awkward moment went by, and he was certain that had he a heartbeat to speak of it would have quickened in panic.<br/><br/>The silence lasted for just another moment, just becoming uncomfortable before he found the words. "If anything happens, just follow protocol." The words came matter-of-factly with barely any discernable emotions as though he were quoting from a book. "Neutralize threats, eschew the use of firearms or loud noises if possible, then lead the guests out in an orderly manner towards the exits." Another pause as though he realized something; "Why, ma'am? You expect something?"