The vampire gives a small 'heh', but also feels comforted by his sire's vow of protection...even if it went against what he had personally planned. Even so, he was not about to argue, and instead finished covering himself with dirt in the hole. Son enough, some people come by with empty boxes to make the storage room look full. 

Astra nods slowly, "contractless summoning...." she takes a deep breath, "I see...and did you notice a change recently? It seems to me her magic has stabilized."

Peter looks up and smiles slightly as he hears the other small group come out into the hallway. "My lady, our guests wish to ask you a question."

"Hm?" Astra look up and begins to stand, as Chi brings said group closer until the two combine into one group again.