Awaiting Klaus at Herr Blusen's...

[killer_otis]

*Otis actually arrives a few moments before eight. Although intelligence isn't Otis's strong point, he's certainly cunning and has come armed, wearing thick gloves and keeping a bottle of holy water and a stake concealed in a burlap bag.

Sophie is still back at the hideaway, with more than enough bottled blood to keep her fed...*

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[klaus_helsing]

*arrives at Herr Blusen's, fashionably late as always; says hello to Herr Blusen as well as to several customers before bothering to sit at Otis' booth

[killer_otis]

*gives Klaus a bit of a blank stare; Otis isn't very smart, so all this is taking quite some time to register*

So... are you sayin' you an' Vlad don't want lil Sophie back? I don't claim to know much about his Count-ness, but seems to me he ain't the type to let a fledglin' of his go jes' like that. Way I see it, Sophie'd mean more to him than UV would. Is there somethin' you're not tellin' me here - is what you're sayin' that you want UV for your own? You and the Count?

[klaus_helsing]

*still smiling that weird, quirky smile* I am saying that Sophie is now yours. Your responsibility, your fledgling. The money is to support her. I hear she likes harpsichords. Feel free to buy her one or even two.

You, yourself, said that she was having fun. So you must be good for her. An amiable agreement everywhere, I should think. You have Sophie, she's yours. We have UV. He is ours.

I'm relaying orders. If you choose to think that I'm not speaking them properly, you can always contact Vlad directly. Though he is insanely busy these days and truly hates it when he's bothered. Especially by rogue vampires. He's even more dangerous than I when it comes to these things. And infinitely less patient.

What people mean to us is our own concern. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

[killer_otis]

*considers, or tries to give the impression of deep thought, which is not something he knows all that much about*

That's all mighty generous of you, Mr. Klaus. Sophie is a mighty pretty young lady, but she does lack that certain... something I look for in a fledglin' of mine. She ain't pale enough for my tastes, if you get my drift. She's all right for a lil bit of fun, but I gotta have an albino for anythin' more permanent.

I don't need no money. I kin get plenty if I want it. And if you ain't gonna hand over UV, I might as well give you Sophie back. She's too sweet for me to kill. But you're sayin' you don't want her... what's with that?

[klaus_helsing]

*smile still doesn't waver* We can be generous if it pleases us. I'm sorry she isn't your first choice for a fledgling, but unfortunately, her being with you? Well, it's clear that she was taken either against her will or desired to go with you. Either way, we really can't afford that liability right now. Especially not right now, actually. We're in the midst of moving and, well, you know how it is.

*wink*

I know you don't need the money! You could probably get triple this if you so desired! Think of it as Sophie's dowry, though. It's our way of saying to you, good luck. You'll probably need it. After all, women can be quite the demanding creatures!

*places the suitcase down next to Otis and stands up* You two have a week to leave Luxembourg, remember!

It has been a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Otis. I'm glad we could come to an agreement of sorts without any pesky violence or bloodshed. I hope you have a nice unlife.

*slight salute and heads out of Herr Blusen's, whistling*

[killer_otis]

*stares after Klaus, dumbfounded*

Why of all the...

*looks at the suitcase & chuckles to himself* Well, well. I bet ol' Klausie didn't even ask the Count about Sophie. I'm thinkin' he wants lil white angel boy for himself. Can't blame him. After you've had one of them pale beauties, they're addictive.

Maybe I oughta take Sophie outta town for a while. And think up my next plan. 'Cos if lil UV's as close to Sophie as she claims he is, he might jes' try to track her down...

*gathers up the bag and heads out*