Altagracia receives a nod from the Prince as she responds and then leaves the line. The Sheriff relaxes when she has gone back to her seat.<br/><br/><strong>"Very well, Mr. Anderson, you have my permission to dwell in the city. Speak with my Seneschal before leaving this evening."</strong>At that, Edward Walker's head turns slightly toward the Prince, then away again, the sour expression on his face growing worse.<br/><br/>The Sheriff looks down at Barir as he gives his introduction to the Prince. When he notices her expression, it is slightly softer than it was during the other Kindreds' speeches and she gives him a silent nod. The Prince responds to Barir matter-of-factly.<strong>"Indeed, Barir bin Yasha, I am familiar with your situation and how you have already served the Camarilla alongside the Sheriff. As long as you continue to do so, you are welcome and free to remain in the city. Your service, as tribute, has already been most valuable to us, and I would like to see you continue that service for many decades to come."</strong><br/><br/>The Prince addresses the audience with a slightly louder voice.<strong>"For those of you who did not know, this Kindred, Barir bin Yasha, and my Sheriff fought and destroyed a pack of Sabbat thugs in Columbia, north of the city, just a few nights ago, keeping this city safer from the war in Baltimore. The Camarilla will continue to hold this city and make it safe for Kindred and kine, as it has done for over two hundred years, thanks to the actions of this Kindred and those like him."</strong><br/><br/>Monica once again begins speaking.<strong>"That concludes the introduction and presentation of new Kindred. Now on to new business. It has come to our attention that protests around the White House over the economy have become heated and are at risk of turning violent. There is also an increased presence of news cameras and security in the area. This has become the perfect storm for a Masquerade breach, should any of you attend the protests and frenzy. Make every effort to avoid them. Let the kine have their protests and be content to watch from afar. Remember, camera phones are everywhere now and the threat to the Masquerade has never been greater. If you fear that you have caused a Masquerade breach, contact either the Prince or myself as soon as possible and we will dispatch a team to minimize the damages."</strong><br/><br/>Several Kindred in the audience grumble, and a few nod at each other. Dr. Edward Walker cuts his eyes toward the Prince and Seneschal, but then goes back to staring off to his left, stage right.<br/><br/>The Seneschal continues speaking, warning against traveling out of town to the north, giving an emergency phone number any Kindred can call if they know of Sabbat movements in the city, warning against getting involved with the Garou that are becoming more active out of town in the forests to the east, and warning against going to Arlington National Cemetery, as there have been strange sightings there recently and it is being closely monitored by virtually everyone with an interest in its security.