As Ben waited for a reply in the now quiet room, he looked at Zach and Chris. It would have been easier for any vampire hunter as experienced as him to just barge in and start using violence... Many would. And for the three people who became orphans thanks to these creatures, it should have been his first instinct. But he wasn't going to kill for no reason. Like any justice system, he wasn't going to judge, or accuse the innocent, or punish cruelly.

Then Vilas started talking, and as he did, Ben nodded, chuckling a bit. "You're right on a couple of things, friend. I won't be able to catch up with you, but I know a few vampire volunteers who would be more than willing to bring your pale ass back to the station. And lets not bring up the time I saved you from a little dispute outside the town. And you're right about the two other people, but we are weapon less. The only way to find that out is if you let us in, and trust this old sheriff. Im not here to cause any trouble. I'm just here because of broken town property, and disturbing the other customers' peace."

The vampires who knew Ben that he was deadly, clever, but mostly diplomatic. He had no intention of arresting any of them, or hurting them. Vilas has had enough time in the cells as it was. 

He could feel Zach starting to get frustrated with Valis clearly, he was about to assure him until the door opened. The pale beauty looked up at him, smiling. Although she was trying to use seduction, Ben could tell in her eyes that she was trouble. Nothing really bad, but she will be mischievous. He returned the smile to her, hoping Zach will keep his cool under the circumstances. Then there was Valis , with his smug grin. He has had some disputes with the protectors for quite some time, but it was never something horrible. Ben was the most lenient on his actions. Then there was the other vampire, obviously scared, another beauty... But now was not the time to stare. He has a job to do. 

"Hello, Miss Adeline. Benjamin Ford." He said taking off his hat. His rough features showed a still attractive man, but also the face of a man who has seen a lot of trouble hard work in his life. "Oh I know it was Valis, which he'll be paying.... Although I was here to make sure everything is okay, I would also like to welcome you to our small town. Brooksfield is known for it's vampires, and if you plan on staying, there are a few things id like to inform you on."

"Vampires aren't necessarily welcome in the town. Of course with you being new, I'm not going to do anything to make you mad at me, or rationally. Vampires have agreed to staying in the forest and not cross the boundaries, and the citizens here are not allowed in the forest... Although if you would like to show that you are in control of your abilities and would like to cooperate with the town, you are more than welcome to register. It's not a tracker, or a parole, just something to make sure we know who is who and liability..." Ben was calm and friendly as he could while talking, although the vampires might not be so happy to hear these things. 

"If you do not become ID'd, and wish to live in the forest, let me be very clear. I don't mind people like Valis walking in here. He's harmless, sure a smartass, but harmless. If I find out, though that you cause any harm or death in this town, and I get very upset." His voice grew cold at the end, it would even make a stone shake in uneasiness. "The Protectors are here to protect both sides. If you listen to the rules set up long before I was born, we will be fine..." Ben said, his voice back to normal.