Mohowauuck, the druidic vampiress, legendary to the native American peoples, was the first to speak initially, confessing to being a part of the attack on Kilo Point airport. She would possibly be able to confirm who else had been present for the council. Only a powerful mind-reader would be able to penetrate the foggy barrier of an oldblood's will to get the full story, and who knew if such a being was present?
As if on que, one known for such a loathsome ability walked in. Walking was more of an exaggeration however, as the lord of nightmares, the first, the trickster, the gambler of souls, etc. swayed unsteadily. Slurring insults with reckless abandon, Gabriel was putting on an exceptionally good show. Certainly most thought he was up to his usual games and rolled their eyes in disgust at his childish display. He even carried in hand a wine bottle.
Even Mithias was initially shocked by his sire's choice of entrance, granted he knew the first image was only an illusion. The weight of the small cross against his chest sapped his resistance slightly, but he knew his father well. He knew he'd come. Still, Mithias perplexed for a moment over what game Gabriel was playing. As far he knew, vampires weren't able to enjoy the intoxication of alcohol. This was either an elaborate insult to the entire council or something was wrong.
Wanton honesty was not unusual. Gabriel undoubtedly believed he was powerful enough and old enough to have no need for lies, as he could ironically trick his way out of danger. Mithias blinked anxiously as Tikkeh humbly tripped and fell. Oh God his father was getting himself in deep shit. But even the Gabriel he knew was not THIS cocky. Comedy or embarrasment, Mithais grew increasingly concerned with the wavering stance, and flickering red eyes. He felt he needed to get to his side somehow, but Mithias couldn't yet tell where the real Gabriel was hiding.
Ilusia and Gabriel had caused quite a disturbance on the proceedings. Murmuring voices and psychic messages escalated until cut off by Bedivere's commanding voice. As director, Bedivere rightly moved to regain control of the meeting. Without hesitation, he informed Ilusia why she had not been invited. That she was a lone vampire, an elder, but not a leader or representative of any bloodline. She would have to be given special permission by vote with someone else vouching for her. Such deliberation began in the backround, and it seemed to be in her favor.
Mithias overheard the report of a human on the grounds and raised an eyebrow slightly. That poor soul was either incredibly brave or stupid, but nonetheless could be of little consequence once captured. Mithias sighed as Bedivere was heartless to his thralls.
Just as things seemed to calm, yet another oldblood arrived. Mithias moved back to his seat but didn't take it. He watched the young looking vampire with the freckled face. He seemed peaceful and softspoken, mentioning a broken lute? Mithias inwardly approved of the medieval style garb, which seemed reminiscent to him of simpler days. Mithias had no idea who that vampire was, but his presence thankfully had a calming affect on the room.
"Well isn't this just PEACHY?"
Mithias shot a look at where Gabriel really was. God he was fucked up. His mischievous twinkle at the fair skinned, young boy vampire made Mithias' skin crawl, and he looked away, wondering things he really wished he wasn't then wondering about his father and young boys. Gabriel had lived a very long time and had undoubtedly experienced every fetish imaginable. Mithias counted himself lucky to have been spared... as far as he knew... wait. Mithias pressed a few fingers hard into his forehead as he furrowed his brow, and then ran his hand through his hair as he tried not to reveal what had crossed his mind. Thank God his thoughts could not be read.
Right! More important matters.
Magnus spoke up. He must have just arrived, or revealed ihmself, at any rate. He bantered with Gabriel, amused by his insults. The two smiled at one another. Then, Magnus basically admitted that it was he who had attacked Kilo Point and encountered Void there "crashing his wargame." Mithias doubted any of that was by chance, but it confirmed Void and Magnus were both rebels and acting on their own volition. Lady Mo was also included. They would all be labeled as instigators. Now the council would have to decide to either join them in all-out attempt at world domination... or punish them and continue to survive in secrecy in a human-dominated world.
Mo insulted Gabriel. Ilusia bristled but ultimately backed down from Bedivere and began speaking to Lady Mo. A single human lingered in the shadows as quietly as his heart cold pump hot fresh blood.
Mithias took his hat and made his way toward his sire to stand to his right. Inhuman golden eyes met Martin's from not-far-enough away as he passed, a cold draft following him. Although he couldn't likely be tricked into flipping onto his nose, Mithias knew better than to say or do anything with Gabriel in this uninhibited, half-drunk state. he didn't want his maker ingloriously swaggering into a gutter or spontaneously causing a fit of mass hysteria in his anger. Mithias eyed the bottle and leaned over to Bedivere whispering, "Lord Bedivere. What, the living Hell, was in that wine?"
Gabriel was speaking again. Clearly, he was against a world-war with humans. This was fortunate and commensurate with Gabriel's agenda to stay alive. The ancient ones surely had the wisdom to advise, and they supposedly were all here. Mithias would listen, but even still he too had doubts. He looked up and around the room to see a few... here and there... empty chairs. Some elders, powerful vampires, were gone. Perhaps a few fell to Kami no Kage, perhaps something else. Mithias looked directly at Natasha, blood of Dracula, who had also been killed by a human hunter. Vampires were dwindling. Oldbloods were the backbone of the species, and they were slowly being lost. Without them, we'd eventually be wiped out. A sadness and a fear filled Mithias' heart. Regret poked him like a hot needle. He would do anything to prevent the extinction of his kind.