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after a good days rest William wake up

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William: hey duke are you there?

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Duke: meep!
*he was in William jacket pocket the whole time *

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William: ah good to know your there

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William: now what to do tonight?

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william then walks around the hotel, checking on the kitchen, talking with guest or bellboy about how the hotel has being doing in their absence

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||we love you bellboy!!!ā¤ļø||

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William: Zack!!! Still alive?

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Zack: yes…

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William: good… how’s the…

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Zack:good now can we change subject

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William: ill take that as still sensitive

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William: so what did you do while we were gone?

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Zack; not much, the hotel pretty much runs by itself.

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William: ….. so that means you were lazy.

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Zack: hey I swear I tried finding something to do.

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William: doubt

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Zack: I swear, I went around every room to check the beds , the trash can, went to the kitchen to see if they needed me to order more food, to the bar to see how much we needed to order to be told that it was already taken care of

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William: i knew it… I just wanted you to say it

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Zack: wait how did you know if you weren’t there. I thought magic wasn’t your thing

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William: you seem to forget the amount of eyes I have here. As in every employee here

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Zack: ah…

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William: yeah… wanna go to the dungeon with me?

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Zack: do I have a choice?

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William: i mean yeah. I have nothing to do. You told me you had nothing to do so…

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Zack: sure

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they go down to the dungeons

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Zack: so what is it we do here?

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William: we hunt for ingredients. Either alchemical or magical. It cuts cost for me and zero experiment

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Zack: smart

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during the descent into the dungeon they encounter a myriad of low levels monsters

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from the small kobold yo the living mushroom and more

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the pair spend at least 2h down in the dungeon killing and collecting ingredients from dead monsters

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*Zack ties up the last bag they had brought to carry ingredients which are now full of parts, herbs and other *

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William: we could turn back now. Bags are full

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William: unless you wanna go deeper to indulge in a bit more violence

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Zack; nah I’m good. The bag is heavy enough as is

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they then ascend stopping at William alchemist station

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William: help me unpack and separate what I can use and what’s going to zero

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Zack: ok

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*they then unpack the bags of Ingredients *

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William: thanks for thƩ help. Now go deliver the other one to zero pls

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Zack: I’m not sure that a good idea!

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William: stay out of her room knock a few time leave the bag at the entrance you should be alright

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Zack: should?

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William: yeah you should be alright

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Zack: …
zack leaves

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William: hmmmmmm guess I’ll mess around a bit with my alchemy kit

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William: a bit of this, a drop of that…

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William: let’s get this one to boiling temp

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William: and done
*he puts the result in a few flask nothing the ingredients and process if it proves useful *

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William: let’s make another one. This and this, mix well… a bit more… boil and

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||hey it’s hard finding good potions gift||

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William: that makes 2 … one last and then I’ll take a break

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William: let’s test a few of what me and Zack brought back. This , and this and that?

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William: mix , add black powder. Boil and….?

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the potions bubble violently for a few seconds then calms down

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William : and a third… now to test these In the dungeon. Or leave them in the to be tested chest

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William: I’ll leave them for now. I’d have to go down for too long to test these.

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he carefully places the remaining vial of potions he made in a chest marked FRAGILE

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William: what to do now?

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Duke : meep

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William: yes i can play with you!!!

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Duke excited meep

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William then spends a dozen or so minutes Combing Duke mustache

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After that he decide to go chat with bellboy for a few minutes

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William: so how thƩ work?

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Bellboy: quite calm to be fair with you sir, only 3 guest have came through our door recently. And not the most distinguished might I add

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William: we’d be needing publicity is what you mean

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Bellboy: In essence , yes

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William: guess I’ll ask Zack to do it.
Thanks for your work bellboy

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William: now where is he?

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William: ZA-
Zack: right here .

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William: sometime I wonder if you haven’t switched place with my shadow

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Zack: I mean-
William: rhetorical question

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Zack: anyway what can I do?

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William: I’d like you to find a way to make more people come to the hotel. Bellboy mentioned a lack of customers

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Zack: ok and how do you want me to do that?

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William: any way really. An event, poster on the pub wall, pay the street screamer to announce the hotel.

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Zack: got it

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zack then leaves mumbling about publicity

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William: now that’s another thing fixed

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a very well dressed man comes up with an open notebook. Looking around a taking notes

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William turns to the stranger
William: welcome to our humble hotel Mr?

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??? : i am Eugene burnwood, servant to thƩ Duke of this area of land. He wishes to stay at an hotel for a while. But none were up to his standards

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William: well I’m certain we’ll be able to accommodate the Duke. Please ask any questions you might have

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Eugene: do you have a suite? If so id like to see it

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William: of course we do ! follow me

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*they then walk a bit through the hall of the hotel before arriving in front of a lonely and ornate double door *

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william looks for a key in his ring before taking one with a crown emblem on the handle. He unlocks the doors and opens them

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inside is a giant bed ,a big bath , and a royal living room. All with ornate decorations proclaiming: I’m fit for a king

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Eugene: hmmm this should do

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Eugene: now food wise. What can you offer our Duke?

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William: lemme comme show you our kitchen. I’ll explain during the walk

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William: just to name a few of our more refined meal. We have beef Wellington, salmon tartare, halibut. With of course a divine cellar fit for someone like the Duke

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Duke:meep?

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William (whispers) : not now

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Eugene: what was that?

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William: nothing let’s keep up , the kitchen is close

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they then arrive at the kitchen.

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*clean floors, spotless oven, fresh ingredients in the freezer, a chefs dream workplace *

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william can see from the corner of Eugene mouth what look like the beginning of a smile

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Eugene: this hotel will do… also the Duke was quite clear he doesn’t want to be with the poorer class. So he wants to rent the entire hotel for him and his entourage

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william: of course

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*focus on Williams eyes *

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William: so when will thƩ duke come and visit us?

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Eugene: tommorow evening. I’ll have to go back to him then announce the good news and the travel back with the coaches

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William: good. We are excited to receive you. Now excuse me there is much to do

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*william then goes to the kitchen *

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William: CHEF!!

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Chef: yes boss?

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William: listen to me and listen well, I need a status on the wine in the cellar quantity and quality. And what food you have and I needed them yesterday!

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William: join me in the living room when you have the info we need. In the meantime I’ll go deal with guest

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there were only 3 guest in the hotel at the moment, luckily all on the same floor

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Knock knock
Guest1: who is it?

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William: Im thƩ hotel manager. Might I have a few words. Promise itl be quick

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door opens

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Guest1 (insomniac): yawn sure what is it?

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William: we found a problem with the your room. Which make it unsafe for you to reside in. So we will be refunding the remaining money for the night you would have stayed in our hotel plus a bit more for the inconvenience

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Guest1 ; well that’s a shame. Thank you very much I’ll pack up my things

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Door close
William: one down to go

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Knock knock
Guest2(unhygienic): what do you want?!

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William: there was a problem with three plumbing with the room next door. I wanted to check if something leaked in your room and move you elsewhere if necessary

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Guest 2: urgh.. come in

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door opens

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William goes to check behind a dresser. Splashing a bit of water before the client can see it

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William: yep Thats what I expected. We’re gonna need to move you so-
Guest 2: I don’t want to move for some water problems. I’ll finish my stay then leave

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william then gets behind him and tranquilizer him with a seringue full of drugs ||dexter style ||

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he then gets out and hangs the to be DEEP cleaned sign. As sign for the hotel employee that there is a unconscious blood provider in there

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William: only one left

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Knock knock
Guest 3 (stingy): yes , what is it?

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William: hi Im thĆ© hotel manager. Due to a plumbing problem in the room above we’re going to have to ask you to leave the hotel. For the inconvenience all the time you stayed here will be free. Sorry again for the inconvenience

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Guest 3; Linda! Pick up your stuff now!!

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William: thank you for your understanding

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william then goes in the living room after informing the cleaning staff if the ā€˜ā€™mess’’ that needs cleaning

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Chef: boss, we have enough stocks to sustain a few family’s in food and wine

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William: that’s good but I want to know how stocked are we on the premium stuff. Filet mignon, truffle and the like.

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Chef: ah were stocked on those too. For at least 10 guest for a week 3 meals a day

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William: good. Because tommorow we are having a Duke visit us. So everyone on their best behaviour

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Chef: understood

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William: good. I’ll go ask the cleaners to go over every suite we have. That also means you have to clean the silverware before tomorrow evening

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Chef: yes boss on it

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william thinks he should warn zero as for her not to… be herself near the duke

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Knock knock
Zero: kinda busy at the moment what is it?

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William: Tommorow evening we are receiving a Duke so… heads up

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Zero: ok!

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*william then walks back to the chef to ask a question *

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William: do you have THE bottle still?

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Chef: THƉ bottle sir? You are bringing out the ace in the hole if your asking me this. I’ll go check

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*chef goes to check and comes back a few minutes later *

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Chef: yes boss we got one that’s full.

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William: fantastic. When the guest arrive tomorrow. Put it on ice

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Chef: yes boss

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william spends the last hours of the night making sure everything is ready before going to coffin

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after he wake up he goes to talk to bellboy

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William: hey bellboy. A lot of important guest are coming soon. I trust you’ll do an amazing job as always

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||i dont think we gave the bellboy a name… I’ll stay with bellboy||

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Bellboy: yes boss!!

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William: good, they should arrive any minute now

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as if particularly well time by yours truly, the Duke enters

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the Duke is a 30 ish looking man dressed in purple and gold clothing, behind him are servants holding his possessions for the trip

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William: ah good evening mr duke! May I show you your room?You must be exhausted after your trip

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Duke: quite so. You must be the manager of this establishment?

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William: yes, your lordship

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they then arrive to the suite

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Duke: yes this shall do nicely

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William: our bellboy will direct your servants to this room so they may unload. How about a meal?

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Duke: yes !

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William: then follow me to the dining room

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they go to the dining room

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William: I leave you in the hand of our more than capable chef

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*the Duke sits down with his entourage and begin to eat their meal *

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*william then goes to the employees room and make a clear message to all. When the Duke is here. No one gets kidnapped *

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they all nod in agreement . But William assure he’ll have the head of whoever disobey that order

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*they all nod a bit harder this time and William leaves satisfied *

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William: now hopefully no problem from Sam and zero

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william goes back to the dining area where the Duke is always through his meal

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william Motion to thƩ chef to bring out THE bottle

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*the chef brings out the bottle *
Chef: may I propose for our esteemed guest a stoker 1897

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*the guest whispers amongs themselves *
Guest1: those bottles are near impossible to find intact!
Guest 2 : much less with wine still in them

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Duke: you certainly know how to treat your guest!

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William: i kept that bottle for someone such as yourself who could truly enjoy it

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the Duke smile happily and finishes his meal before retiring to his room not without praising the chefs work

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after the Duke and his friends left the dining hall, William goes to see the chef

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William: amazing work!!!

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Chef: thanks boss !

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William: you can seal it again and put it back in the basement

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Chef: yes boss. Would you also like for me to purchase in advance more wine for the Duke, he and the other drink wine at a remarkable pace

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William: of course.
William then whispers: he needs a raise

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in total the Duke stayed 4 days, leaving a substantial tip and happily saying hell recommend us to other royaks

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William: the potion should be ready now. Better warn zero… she’s been awfully quiet for the last days

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he then goes to her room and knocks

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*no answer … *
William: anyone here?

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Zero: yes!!! I’m just busy right now

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William: may I come in?

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Zero: yes… and close the door behind you

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William then enters the room and close the door as instructed

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William: are you ready? The potion is probably ready by now

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Zero: oh the potion… yes let’s go get it.

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William: the quicker we do this, the quicker you can go back to whatever you were doing

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Zero: yeah.

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they then descend to the basement

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William: do you remember where we put the potion… with the Duke I kind of forgot

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Zero: no but I remember we put skeletons minions in front

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William: right you are

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they arrive in front of a door with two dusty skeletons standing guard

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William: you may leave

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the skeletons then leave their post to get back to the container (they are stocked in a container

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William: open the door and claim your prize!

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Zero: yeah yeah

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they open the door of the closet to discover inside … darkness more than outside, denser and darker than usual

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William: guess it worked

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Zero: yeah…

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*she digs out the potion, what once was blurry water more resembles liquid obsidian *

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William: we better prepare before going there. It’s the last move before win this batte

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Zero: yeah let me go get my things and the staff

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they gather their things and meet at the back door of the hotel

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William: let’s go

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They travel for a time until they reach the mountain

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William: you have the book?
Zero: yup
William: what do you need for the ritual?

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*zero looks through the book and her notes *

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she begins drawing syrup after Sygils on the ground in a circle

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Zero: plant the staff in the center

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william does

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Zero: now we need to choose who to bind the staff to…

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William: what do you mean?

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Zero: well the staff was bound to Helios first. Now he lost it. The staff needs a new owner. And I don’t want it…

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William: sure give it to me… I can always not use it

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zero then starts yelling encantation to the sky as William gets in the circle hand on the staff

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then a singular bolt of lightning struck the staff, knocking out Ben and erasing the circle

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Zero: damn it all to hell. Don’t tell me I’ll have to carry him back!

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she picks up the staff and raise it high to hit William with

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he wakes up just in time to catch it

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William: hey you could have waited a bit longer before resorting to violence to wake me up*

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Zero: you know I’m not the patient type

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William: true

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William then picks up the staff.
William: let’s go back home to test this thing

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they then travel back home

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they arrive back into the hotel busy with nobles. Apparently the Duke wasn’t lying about sharing his experiences here

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zero and William look at each other exchange and look and both go towards the dungeon

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inside the dungeon
William: do you have any idea as to how I’m supposed to use this?

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Zero: remember when you used your magic in the cave? Do it but focus on the staff

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William: ok
*he then focused… a ball of darkness manifests itself on top of the staff *

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william then throw the ball onto a kobold

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the kobold skins starts to darken until he just disappear

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William: … thats both terrifying and effective.

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william then creates another ball of darkness and puts it near a torch

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*the fire is immediately put out.
He then drop the ball on the torch to see if it would do something *

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the ball then glue itself onto the torch and seem to absorb the light

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William: uh neat

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Zero: incredible you mean!

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William: how so?

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Zero: imagine if this works with sunlight. You could walk around in the sun without being burned

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William: its been so long since I’ve done that… but I’ll test it before fully committing

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Zero: suit yourself

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*they then ascend from the dungeon, their testing complete *

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William to zero: business is booming since the Duke came!

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Zero: yes… unfortunately.

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William: well higher amount of people means less people notice when someone goes missing means more blood and so on and so forth

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Zero: yeah I know it’s just, I don’t have that ease with people.

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William: and I don’t know magic were great at different things

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Zero: yeah

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they part ways
Zero goes back to her room with Stella
And William goes to see bellboy

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William: hey bellboy

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Bellboy: yes boss?

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william: do you have a guest list i could borrow?

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william: with note of perhaps who should not dissapear

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Bellboy: right here boss

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William: your the best bellboy

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Bellboy: thanks boss

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*william looks at the list of guest in the hotel classes by type

Anxious: 2(same room)
Royal: 1 (can’t be kidnapped)
Unhygienic:1
Insomniac: 3
Snob:2*

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William: hey duke, pick what you want for dinner

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*duke then travels down Williams arm to point at a type of guest: insomniac *

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William: Nice choice

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*william then looks over the list and stops on room 302 , where an anxious guest is currently residing *

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he then heads over there

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its late in the evening
William knocks on 302 door
Knock knock

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Anxious: who’s there?!

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William: i am thƩ hotel manger. Ive heard thƩ room next to you has plumbing issue. Might I come In to check?

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Anxious:… sure but be quick it’s really late

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*william enters the room and immediately grabs the anxious by the neck, covering his mouth
William: don’t worry I’ll be quick *

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he then bites the guest after closing the door behind him drinking him dry

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William: ah that hit the spot

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William: here’s dinner Duke

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*the little spider climbs down Williams legs and start nibbling on the guest *

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William: you’ve got until the cleaning crew arrive enjoy

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Duke: meep

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*william closes the door and hangs the (to be deep cleaned) sign signifying a body to employees *

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William: now what to do?

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Duke: meep!

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William: what?

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Duke: MEEP!!

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William: ok ok I’ll follow you. Don’t have to yell

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*they go back into the anxious guest room *

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William: what is it you want to show me?

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duke then pulls a sheet of paper from the guest body

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william then reads it
William: blah blah blah vampire hunter… expected to report back tommorow or the hotel will be attacked!

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William: you the best duke!

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Duke: proud meep

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William: Anyway let’s inform the others

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*william then goes to zero room knocking before entering as to avoid a magic blast *

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zero: come in

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william: there is gonna be an attack on the hotel!

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Zero: how do you know?

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William: it was written on paper inside the jacket of a Vh I mistook for a guest

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Zero: did it mention a time?

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William: it mentioned tommorow morning if the scout didn’t come back

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Zero: that give us time to prepare

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William: prƩpare how? Pray tell

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Zero: knock out the guest with gas so they won’t be in our way. And thats about it

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William : sure let’s do that

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*they then set up the system to knock out the guest and lock their doors when the time comes *

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William: now that that’s done should we get backup? I mean Sam has been gone for a bit now

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Zero: you… might be right on that one

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Zero: well we have your son

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William: who?!

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Zero: Zack

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William: please don’t ever call him my son again

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Zero: and the skeletons downstairs are gathering dust

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William: yeah forgot about those. But we might need more

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Zero: on such short notice there not much we can do

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William: any traps we could set? Gas or something?

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Zero: well we didn’t throw away the weapons of the old VH we killed last time. They may have something

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William: worth looking into.

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they go to the burner machine. It produce heat for the hotel throught either woods or remains

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William : did we burn them?

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Zero: we wouldn’t burn bomb… hopefully

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*they then search the corpses of the VH In search of anything useful *

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William: ah found something
*he pulls out 3 spherical looking things from a pouch *
William: do these look like bomb? I don’t feel silver on them.

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Zero: whatever it is, it looks like itl blow up

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William: good enough

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they then booby trap a suitcase with a sleeping agent zero made

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William : and now we wait

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*they set the bomb next to the door and wait until the VH enter the following morning *

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*as they enter, the tripwire snaps and the bomb cause 3 out of the 5 VH to lose consciousness *

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VH: what the hell happened?

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*as William appear from behind and knocks him out *
William: this !
whack

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*the Vh falls to the floor unconscious *
VH2: I’ll kill you monster!

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Zero: no you don’t
she picks up the sword using magic and throw it at the vh, with the smoke kinda hiding the blade the Vh gets impaled by the sword and falls to the ground bleeding

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William: I kinda wanted to avoid bloodshed for cleaning purposes but this much should be a problem

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VH2: I’m not dead yet you monsters!

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||this is where I’m hesitant to make zero make her a vampire…||

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|| @chrome rune do you want a vampire helper… I’m kinda running out of things say so a new character would be welcome. But since it’s your character I ask before ya know||

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William: don’t be impatient your turn I’ll come soon enough

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VH2 : until my last breath ill
Zero then stabs her in the heart
Zero: guess she was on a busy schedule. Expedited the appointment with her god

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William: yeah can you call the skeletons we’ll need them for transport and cleaning

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*zero then calls the skeletons with magic *

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*the skeletons begin cleaning the blood and carrying the unconscious Vh to the basement *

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*when they skeletons bring them yo the basement, they strap them to the many pumps available *

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one Vh wake up the one William knocked out

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VH: where am I monster!?!

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William: could you slow down with the monsters thing pls

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William: the monster has a name like anyone else

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the Vh then looks around seeing his comrades and the other peoples strapped to the drainers

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VH : come on you monster, at least let the innocent go!!!

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William: INNOCENT? No no no

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william then pick up a sword tapping on an attached person
William : murder
move to the next
William: conman, adultery and murder, would you like me to continue?

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William: everyone poor sod strapped to this machine is a criminal. And when men like them don’t attack our caravan for a while we drink animal blood.

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William: but let’s move over to you
he walks over to the Vh
William: your kind has been murdering mine for ages… on the simple basis that we drink blood and hide from the daylight

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Vh; welll…

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William: or because someone told you to, which isn’t any better

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Vh: but you do kill people.

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William: yes , the same way butcher and hunters and fisherman do

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Vh: so are you going to kill us?

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William: … I’ll make a deal with you. 3/4 will die. The other gets a job

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VH: what do you mean a job?

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William: you know what I mean

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Vh: gulp

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the other 3 Vh start to wake up

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William: hello good morning, we’re playing a game called don’t piss me off, winner wins their—
VH2: I’ll kill you all

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William: well you lost
he pulls a lever and VH2 falls unconscious being drained of blood

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William : any other taker?

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VH3: what did you do to him you leech!

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William: points for creativity but you still lose

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he then turns this hunters lever

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the hunter passes out
William: only you two left… anyone want to say something?

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Vh: pull my lever and let’s get it over with… I’m tired of fighting all the time

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William: and we have a winner!

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Vh closes his eyes, hears the characteristic crank of the lever and await unconsciousness…

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*that never came, he opens his eyes and look around noticing vh4 unconsciously *

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William: congratulations you get the job

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Vh: is it what I think it is?

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William: Im going to show you a new perspective yes

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William: I’ll untie you first. No funny business

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William: the sun should be setting soon. Follow me

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Vh: why?

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William: I’m going to give you something I’d kill to have

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*the two of them walk to the rooftop of the hotel *

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||yes in this hotel it’s above ground||

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william pick up protective gear before exiting to the roof

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VH: what are we doing here?

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William: you can see one last sunset

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Vh: one last…
he understands and shuts up. Taking it all in

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the suns sets, Vh then gets on his knees
Vh: get it over quick

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William: you want your rebirth to happen on a rooftop? Your pick really?

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Vh: no not here
William: follow me I’ll show you a spot

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they then descend into the basement , into the dungeon and toward a very special room

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The pair enter the room and see this

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VH: nice place!

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William: yup, now you can get on your knees

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vh gets on his knees

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William : now for the unpleasant part

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then William pulls out a knife to open his veins for the Vh to drink

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William: one of two mouthful should do the trick

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Vh; urgh
he made a face swallowing the blood

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William: and now come the worse part

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VH: what urgh!!!

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the VH falls on the ground shaking

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William: now what will you become? Strong as Sam? Daywalker like Zack?we’ll see

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for a brief moment the Vh seems to be enveloped in darkness before resting unconscious on the ground

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William: darkstrider.
he then picks the ex VH up to bring him to the employee only area to put him in a coffin

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he puts him in a coffin and ask an employee to notify him once he comes out

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William: Za—
Zack: here boss

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William: hopefully your new comrade won’t have that annoying habit

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Zack: new comrade what do … you did it again didn’t you?

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William: he’s waiting in a coffin as we speak

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Zack; ahh at least zero won’t be violent to just me then.

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William: I wouldn’t count on it

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Zack: dammit

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William: I’ve asked the employee to come see me when he wakes up

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William: on a side note. I’m fairly certain he doesn’t have you knack for surviving in sunlight

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Zack: understood

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William: you took a day and a half yo turn if he is in the average shouldn’t be too long

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William: btw what is keeping you occupied these days?

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Zack: well the last time we met you asked me to bring more people to the hotel. And so I did

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William: how?

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Zack: posters, a few bribe, word of mouth and tadaa

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Williams : one, you made posters? Second, where did you get the bribe money?

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Zack: paid for the posters, and I had thieves attack me on the way to the town

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William: hmmm good

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William: well keep on doing that.

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Zack: btw don’t make that family of yours too big please

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William: why?

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Zack: because if you keep up it’s gonna cost you. Limited people also mean limited time required to handle them all

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William: just admit you like being a lone child.

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Zack: suit yourself
*he then leaves *

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William: I’m beginning to wonder I’m becoming a vampire is sort of like the 5 stage of grief.

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William: anyway I want to test that staff a bit more. I’ll take a quick trip into the dungeon

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he goes down the dungeon.
William: I wonder how sturdy this staff is… although I probably shouldn’t use it for melee

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William: let’s try this
*he condenses a ball of darkness with all his concentration *

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VH: hey

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William: AAAAH
the ball of darkness pulsates

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William: ok let’s set some boundaries. You ever scare me like that again. I’ll rip your head off

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VH: ok
William: nothing against you it’s just that Zack does that enough

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Vh: Zack?

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William: your kind of brothers. He can walk in sunlight. Which is real rare

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Vh: I never knew vampire could walk in sunlight

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William: neither did I . Until he told me

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William: what’s frustrating is that I have no clue what’s causing this . Magic could be it but he doesn’t know any

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VH : … what do I do now . Boss? Master? Your lordship?

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William: either William or boss. Bootlicking won’t get you anywhere here

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Vh: understood boss

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William: quick learner
Also what would be your name?

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Vh: willi-
William: pick another

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Vh: what?
William: my name is also william, so please pick another as to not confuse anyone

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Vh; uh… Ben?

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William: somehow I think that names already taken.

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Vh: uh…Andrew?

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William:… sure Andrew
Now you are going to have a rapid course on vampiric anatomy/function

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William: all vampire need blood to survive, animal doesn’t give the same bonuses as human blood but to survive its enough

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William: and most of all sunlight is fatal or extremely painful. So keep that in mind if I send you far away for a mission

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Andrew: noted

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William: you’ll come to notice that there are multiple type of vampire . Some stronger than bull and others like you blend in the shadows

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Andrew: they Never taught us that. We always assumed every vampire was capable of doing everything else

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Good job @thorny imp, you just advanced to level 38!
May the broom brooom be with you, and may the demon cow moo guide you towards a better tomorrow.

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William: typical. Well that means we can skip the weaknesses

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Andrew: yup
William: we also have a code in this hotel amongst staff. Like a card on a room that says Deep cleaning required means there’s a body there

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Andrew: interesting.
William: well give you a book to read about it. And the hotel procedure

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William: I also need to say to you that your old colleague will not pity you one bit.

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Andrew : I guess so

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William: you don’t understand. They’ll want to kill your even more. So we will give you a new outfit for you as to make the target on your back disappear

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Andrew: oh… ok

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William: I’ve talked about that, that, and… what’s left. Oh yeah test drive

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William: your ability are centered around stealth and evading being seen. So try it

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Andrew: try what?

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William: vampire are , as you know, stronger than mere humans. As such you might not know how strong you are or the limits of your ability. So try the on this line goblin there

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William: so kill him without him seeing or hearing you

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Andrew: I’ll try
William: have faith in yourself

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he tries to distract the goblin but the creature isn’t that stupid and looks focused on the bush Andrew is hiding in

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William: try again

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andrew then tries to run to the next bush when the goblin isn’t looking. He successfully does so

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*then he sneaks up on the goblin and stabs him in the back and puts his hand on the goblins mouth *

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unfortunately for him the goblin bite his hand and Andrew starts mumbling in pain

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william puts a hand on his forehand and essentially whispers: gotta have to be patient with this one

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*after a few more tries. Andrew can use the darkness around him to become near invisible *

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he also learned how to backstab better

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after a few more hours and a lot more dead goblin
William: so… enough for one day?

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*andrew breathing heavily *
Andrew: yes boss

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*as they are walking back up the dungeon *
William: do you see the difference between now and before?

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Andrew: yeah . I feel stronger. More aware of my surroundings. These shadow powers will probably take a bit to master

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William: probably. With practice you might even be able to become darkness for a bit

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Andrew : that much?

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William: yup. With practice of course.

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William: anyway let’s do a tour of the place. You have people to meet and stuff to learn

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they then go to the employee only area
William: here is where you’ll sleep for the time being.

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William: if you want a private room like me or zero you’ll have to earn it with actions

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Andrew: actions such as?

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William: let’s take for example Zack
He can go outside in the sun and gather intel or make publicity for the hotel.

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William: since you can’t go out during the day. Probably intel gathering and for the rest… get creative . What could benefit the hotel?

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Andrew: ok
William: but remember. For the big plan. Do tell me in advance. I don’t really like surprises

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*they then move to the kitchens *
William: this is the kitchen and the person deep in thought with the funny white hat is our chef. Don’t mess with him or you might loose a few digits. Otherwise pretty pleasant

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when the chef comes out of his thoughts he notice the pair and nods before going back to work

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william and Andrew then go to the attic

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William: now listen well… whatever you might be doing In the hotel. Whatever!! If you hear loud and repetitive mooing that means bessy is angry and you go find me or zero asap

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Andrew: … what?
William: I’m f****ing serious here bud. If bessy is unhappy she could bring the hotel down

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Andrew: I’m not sure I follow.
William: fine. A picture is worth a thousand words
he opens a door and shows Andrew bessy the cow

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Andrew : why do we have a cow in the attic?

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William: as I said. Bessy. She made me a vampire and literally made this hotel. So respect.

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Andrew: damn… but she a cow?

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William:yes what do you not understand.

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Andrew : how can she do this if she only a cow?

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William: demon cow

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Andrew : demon cow?
William: demon cow

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William: so am I clear?
Andrew : yes boss!

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*they then move back to the employee only room *

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William: they must have moved it!
*he turns to an employee resting *
William: where have they moved the pamphlets for recruit?

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*the employee points to the other cabinet *
William: thanks

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william picks up a pamphlet and gives it to andrew
William: this is filled with the code we use in the hotel. Memorize it

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William: the last stop would be showing you where my room or zero room is

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they go there
William: now. Word to the wise, don’t enter zero room uninvited. Knoc wait for an answer and be brief with the problem.

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Andrew: ok
Williams : that’s about it for now. Wouldn’t want to overwhelm you with stuff

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William: so go be useful. And I’ll see you whenever

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Andrew: so intel gathering…

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william then leave Andrew to his own device
William: the family is getting bigger… hopefully zero won’t be too rough with him

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while talking to himself he meets zero going back to her room

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Zero: has your new pets been introduced to the hotel rules yet?

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William: yes. I told him to leave you alone as best he can

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Zero: good!
William: anyway. Do you have anything else to do. A big adventure?

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Zero: I hope not for the foreseeable future

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William: your right… but I guess for a while a bit a calm won’t hurt.

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William: let’s also hope no one from the council or the VH comes for the staff… while we are on that subject. Could You transform the staff into something less eye catching?

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Zero: like what a cane?
William : perhaps

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Zero: hmmm let me try something
*she use her magic to shrink the staff a bit then transform it into a cane with a dark gem on top

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William: lovely. Thank you very much

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William: now the guest won’t look at me weird when I’m walking around . Nice. Well I’ll leave you to whatever it is you were doing

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Zero: yeah
*she leaves *
William: guess it’s back to the business owner lifestyle

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Duke: meep!
William: guess that means more time playing with you also
Duke: happy meep

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he then plays with duke for a bit. Feeding him a few fly

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william then goes to his room where Andrew is waiting for him

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William: already?! I probably should have e specified what type of intel I wanted

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Andrew: one of our guest room 603 is a high ranking manager at the queens bank in the big city

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William: and? I can’t read minds give it to me
Andrew: maybe we could steal from the bank?

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William: we’re vampire not thief. But if you want to rob people find out where thief are and rob them

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Andrew: really . Murder is ok but robbing is off the table?

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William: robbing affects the surrounding habitats. Less money means less guest means less food etc

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Andrew: haven’t thought of it that way

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Williams :well now you know. We want the surrounding to be booming with life.

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William: hey don’t be sad you got half of a good idea. Person of power are good to have info on. May it be hobby , blackmail stuff or any

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Andrew: understood boss
William: well… off you go then

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Andrew: ok see you later then
William: yeah !!!
William:… hopefully I’ve been a bit more precise

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William: anyway let’s go see the chef and bellboy see if they need anything

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*he then goes to the kitchen *
William: need anything chef?

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Chef: not for now. But thanks for asking

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William: let me know if there anything I can do to help

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he then goes to see bellboy
William: hey bellboy, anything interesting happening lately?

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Bellboy: well there a lot more guest since the Duke came… apart from that not much

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William: well anything you need ?

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Bellboy: I’m ok for now boss!

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William: let me know if there anything

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Bellboy: sure thing boss!

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||im really wondering what story i could construct to keep this going…||

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William: what to do what to do…. Zack!!!

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Zack: yes boss
william turns around and grabs Zack by the throat
William: you and I are going on an adventure!

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Zack(choking) : boss?

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William: need I repeat myself for the don’t appear behind me like this

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Zack(still choking): no won’t happen again!

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William: good. As I said you and I are going to do something

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Zack: any reason why?
William: because there is nothing you can do do at the hotel. So you and I are going to town for some evening fun

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William: anything is open late a night?

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Zack: well the tavern is and the library. But for some reason I think we are going to the tavern

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William: right you are. Show me the way

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*the pair then arrive at a busy tavern where people are drinking and talking *

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when Zack and William enter the bar, an uncomfortable silence appears… quickly broken by the musician when he resumed his song

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Zack: a table for 4 please
Barman: the one in the corner there

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*as they go to sit down at the table *
William: why 4 people were only two?

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Zack: make it look like we’re not just two weirdos but like we have friends

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William: you are more resourceful than I gave you credit for

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Zack: is that a compliment I hear. These are rare so I’m not sure

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William: so enjoy it and go fetch some drinks

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*zack comes back with a beer and a glass of whisky for William *

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William: thanks a lot.
Zack: you must be truly bored to come with me here

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William: Indeed… but I’ve also never came to the village after bessy…

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Zack: I can understand why…
William: somehow I doubt that

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Williams : you can still walk in the day. I’m stuck with the memory of what I didn’t know was my last sunset

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Zack: and I’m forced to do anything and everything you ask of me. There up and there down

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William: wonder if alcohol is making you braver or if it’s making me calmer

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Zack: sips guess we’ll never know

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they finish their drinks pay up and leave for the hotel, tipping the musicians as they leave

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Zack: something good about this trip to the bar is that now people saw your face.

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William: what do you mean?

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Zack: now the people know you exist, what you look like etc. You’re not the mysterious owner of the hotel. Your like everyone else

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William: good point. I think you have proven you deserve a room to yourself

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Zack: over you taking me out to drink?

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William: that , because you haven’t asked for your money back yet and also because of what you told me earlier

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William: so your getting a room. Just gotta check if the renovations are done on the east wing

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Zack: I didn’t know we were doing renovations

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William: we are always doing renovations. More room. Traps for Vh etc

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Zack: ah yeah that makes senses

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*they go into the hotel and through corridor Zack is unfamiliar with to end up in an office where a singular vampire is sitting on a chair *

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William: hi. Is the new set of rooms done ?

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Worker: your in luck boss they are. 5 new guest room and 1 personal

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William: where is the one personal?

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Worker: follow me
*he then guides the two a bit further away from william, zero and Sam’s room *

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the worker then enters an empty room appart from a lonely wooden coffin

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Zack: I’m guessing I can add furniture to the room?

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Worker: of course. You can even come see me we’ll buy it and install it in your room for a small fee of course

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Zack: right… do you have a pamphlet or something I can read?

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Worker: sure follow me
William: I’ll leave you with him. Enjoy your room you earned it

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zack and the worker go back leave the room
William: now what?

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William: maybe going back to town… that whisky was real good

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after nightfall, Williams goes back to the tavern alone

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*again he enters the tavern and silence, shorter than last time and without the musician assistance people resumed their conversation *

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William: a glass of whisky please

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Tavern owner: here ya go, now that I think about it, your the guy that came last time, the hotel owner

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William: indeed and you are?
Tavern owner: im the tavern owner

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William: lovely talking to you. sips

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Tavern owner: you don’t come around often?
William: lots to do in the hotel, food, furniture, maintenance etc

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Tavern owner: some people claim you are an old man too busy with his hotel to join us common for a drink

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William: not that old and sometime busy yes. You know how handling a business goes yourself

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Tavern owner: yeah… I’m still happy to finally meet you

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William: likewise.

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Tavern owner: how’s business these days?

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William: good we had a Duke come in last week. Made business

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Tavern owner: you don’t say!

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Tavern owner: i wish a duke would come here…

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William: I could help you with that if you want.
Tavern owner: really?

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William: yes but it’s going to need an investment on your side

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Tavern owner: a commission for you I suppose?

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William: no no to renovate this fine establishment.

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Tavern owner: i dont follow.

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William: this place needs renovation to attract higher end costumers

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William: what I mean by that is that lord , dukes and the like don’t want to mix in with the general population.

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Tavern owner: so what would the solution be?

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William: private room with high end whisky/ wine. Even just luxurious private room would be a good start.

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William: the point being fancy people don’t want to mix in with less fancy people. And luckily for you and I they got the money to make it happen

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Tavern owner: hmmm. I’ll consider it

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William: I’ll do you one better. I’ll put you in relation with the hotel alcohol provider

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Tavern owner: why’d you do that for me?

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William: the more prosperous the town the better business will
Be at the hotel. … I’d also like to lose that old coot who count his coins type of aura

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Tavern owner : well I’ll be damned!!

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William: maybe, but we’ll both be richer

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Tavern owner: tell you what. I’ll send a few letters and talk to a few people.

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Tavern owner: come back in a weeks time and I’ll have some news

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William: I’ll do that,
he pays for his drink

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William: well good day to you. I’ll happily wait for the news.

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william then goes back to the hotel

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*back at the hotel *
William: well duke, that was an evening well spent don’t you think.

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Duke: meep meep

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William: the good part is double in this, make myself know as a businessman in town and make connections.

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Duke: meep

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William: don’t worry I won’t forget about you

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Duke: meep
William: I said don’t worry about it.

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William: anyway there that so what to do now?

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William: Andrew!!

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Andrew: I’m coming boss!

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andrew comes out a door and approach william

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Andrew: what can I do for you tonight?

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William: well have you got any interesting info?

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Andrew: well you went to the tavern and talked business to the owner. Apart from that not much

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William: how do you know that. That just happened?!

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Andrew: where do you think I get my intel? Town tavern are great for gathering info

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William: so you were there when I went?

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Andrew: basically yes

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William:… your good. Anyway what’s the less interesting info you have?

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Andrew: well…

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Andrew: there you business deal with the tavern owner and then there is this new urban legend in town

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William: I don’t care about urban legends, I care about real info

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Andrew: it has become legend because it hasn’t hit for a while but there is record at the police station and the old folk remember it

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William: you infiltrated the police station?!

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Andrew: yeah! Wasn’t that hard they forget to light candles and it’s even easier

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William: you learned quickly how to use your abilities… impressive

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Andrew: yeah, anyway back to what I was saying

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Andrew: apparently there has been a werewolf terrorizing the eastern road out of the city

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William: a f***ing werewolf!?

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Andrew: apparently so
William: what led you to this conclusion?!

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Andrew: monster eating people and horse but not the bread and dried fish in barrels in the back

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Andrew: the reports of multiple near victims and the fact that a more or less viable source of, a monster hunter, called it a werewolf

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William: so … what do you think we should do with that werewolf?

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Andrew: not sure. You mentioned thinking long term on this so lemme think

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Andrew: either we let it go do it’s thing. Taking the heat off of us or we learn who it is and go on from there

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William: I like those ideas

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William: before deciding we should indeed find out who is the werewolf… guess whose job that is?

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Andrew: good thing I already started investigating then!

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Bellboy: Excuse me, did you see my broom? doll

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William: and he’s got initiative! Bellboy! Do make a note that when bob is done making another personal room Andrew might be on the list to get one

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William: last thing I forgot to mention Andrew. Is that when or if bellboy asks for help. Be a friend and help him

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Andrew: sure…

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William: anyway off you go find the werewolf… try not to get bitten also I have no clue what happens if a vampire has lycanthropy

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Andrew: and I don’t want to find out!
he gets out of the hotel

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William: that’s done… now what?

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William: guess I’ll go chitchat with bellboy for a while

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William: well bellboy how’s life?

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Bellboy: both are or have been good. We got clients the better kind

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William: the Duke really came in handy. I might make a commemorative plaque in the entrance… maybe

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Bellboy: if he were to give money for the hotel development perhaps. This prospect might give him urge to open his coin purse

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William: perhaps… I’ll send a message

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Bellboy: don’t! He enjoyed his visit here right?

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William: that he did. Said he was going to recommend us. And from the sudden increase in customer I’d say he did

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Bellboy: well then I’m sure he’ll come back. Then you could throw him the idea. Sending him a letter out of the blue seems a bit desperate

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William:… what would I ever do without you bellhop !

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Bellboy: Bella only knows

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William: anyway thank you for the conversation and the idea

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Bellboy: pleasure boss

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Duke: meep.
William: you know what you are right. It’s been a while since I got some shut eye

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*he then goes to his room to sleep through the rest of the night *

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at the moment he’s about to fall asleep
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

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William: whoever that is must have a good reason or they will regret it

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Andrew: boss not far away from the hotel there are VH disguising themselves!!

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William: did you see what they looked like before they put on their disguise?!

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Andrew: they had light armour and what looked like knives

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William: probably silentios… we should deal with them quietly

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Andrew: what do you mean?
William: if they are putting on disguise that means they come into the hotel as guest!

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Andrew: and?
William: so either we kill em quietly in their room without them fighting or we serve them as any guest and make sure they don’t discover anything here

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Andrew: I’d rather we kill em. We can blame the werewolf.

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William: I’d rather make em disappear in the night. So you could be the sandman for a night

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Andrew: sandman?

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William: kill them in their sleep. I’ll come with you on this one

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Andrew: ah ok. Let’s go!
they go back to the hotel as normally as they can

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as they pass the entrance talking about the hotel and other things, Andrew signals William to the two guest signing in

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after the two leave Williams come to talk to bellboy

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William: what room are they in?

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Bellboy: room 045. There is a vent in there for easy access if this is the type of visit you wish to make

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William: thank you bellboy!

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Bellboy: always a pleasure!

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William: Andrew I want you to wait until they are sleeping and then come tell me

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Andrew: ok will do
he then leaves

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William: now bellboy if they try to leave tell them there a problem with the cash register. Essentially gain time

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Bellboy: understood.
William: good

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william then leaves the lobby to wander the hotel waiting for andrew

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as William walk back in the lobby
Bellboy: boss! We got a letter for you

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William: i dont often get letters?
he take the letter from bellboys hand

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*the letter itself is decorated with gold and comes front the Duke *

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William: didn’t think he’d send a letter. Although he probably didn’t sent this himself

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William: now what does it say?
Andrew: boss!!

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William: guess we’ll open that later.what?
Andrew: both of them have been sleeping for about 30min now

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William: good let’s go in the vents!

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they turn into bags and fly quietly into the vent in the room of the two VH

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William: *whisper, you take a seringe and stick them with it ok. Then we’ll take them back downstairs *

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andrew nods and picks up a seringe

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each one of the takes place on one side of the bed seringe in hand

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*they simultaneously stab the disguised VH. They momentarily wake up confused before falling back down unconscious *

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William: now that’s done. Are you sure it’s them?

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Andrew: certain that mustache is faker then my grandads hearing problem

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William: good. Let’s bring them to the basement

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they bring them to the basement and strap them to the drainer

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William: now come the hard part. Pick one and pull the lever. It’ll kill that person

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Andrew: why? Couldn’t you do it?
William: I need to know all your links to them have been severed. Your only future is us now.

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Andrew:…
william: well be your new family. A disfunctional one but one still

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Andrew: let’s get it over with.
*he then pulls both lever *

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William: didn’t think you’d pull both…

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andrew then starts crying uncontrollably

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William: …. Come here.
he then hugs Andrew both out of understanding his feeling and to break the awkwardness of the moment

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andrew stops crying
William: there there. It’s alright… you’ll be alright

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William: let’s get out of here and get a drink

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Andrew: gin
William: I’m judging you a bit for that

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they then go to the hotel restaurant towards the bar

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William: a glass of whisky and one of gin please

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Barman: right up
*he pours two glass one of gin and one of whisky *

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William: look I have to tell you. There will be more of them. And you’ll have to do it again.

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Andrew: I know…

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William: then enjoy your drink my friend. And welcome to your new life

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they both sip their drink. William leave to go to coffin

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William: finally some sleep. Didn’t know I needed it so bad

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he then sleeps throught the rest of the night and a day

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Duke:meep meep
William:zzz five more minutes pls zzz

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Duke:MEEP!!

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William: ok ok I’ll get up . I’ll get up. What time are we?
Duke:meep

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William: damn I really needed to sleep

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Duke: meep meep
William: oh right the letter. I totally forgot about it

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william then pull out the decorated letter and opens it

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The Duke: dear hotel manager, my last visit was incredibly pleasant and so I’ve decided to come back, with friends in about 3 week.
With regards, the Duke

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William: … even though when he come it’s a monetary blessing I still don’t like the pressure that come with it

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Duke: meep
William: yeah hopefully there are no undercover VH when he comes

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William: then let’s go downstairs see what there is to do

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Duke: meep
*william goes downstairs in the lobby to talk to bellboy *

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William: anything new while I slept?

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Bellboy: well Andrew wanted to see you but I told him you were sleeping.

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William: and where is he now?

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Bellboy: no clue. I told him I didn’t know when you’d wake up and he left

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William: I’ll call him. Andrew!

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*and then open the door of the hotel *
Andrew: yes boss?

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William: you wanted to talk to me?

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Andrew: yes , I know who is the werewolf

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William: damn you are quick

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Andrew: efficient.
William: yes anyway who is it?

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Andrew: the tavern owner
William: what?!?

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William: I’m going to need more info than this

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Andrew: I checked on a place where people would be this full moon. Happened on a Sunday so church day.

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Andrew : made a list of who wasn’t there. Checked next week where they could be or why they weren’t there .

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Andrew: that led me to have a few name to check on if they had suspicious behaviour or were sensitive to silver

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Andrew: and our grand winner is him

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William:…. I’m having trouble believing it

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Andrew: as did I but the evidence doesn’t lie

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William: is it night yet. Show me your proofs

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Andrew: right now he has to be at his tavern. Let’s go to his house and I’ll show you

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William: sure
*they go out of the hotel and after an hour of speed running/ flying they arrive at the tavern owner’s residence *

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William: pretty far away from the village. You’d assume running the local tavern he’d be closer

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Andrew: exactly what I thought. And it’s not the best part

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William: the best part?

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Andrew: follow me
william follows Andrew to a seemingly empty spot of grassy land about 10min away from the house

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Andrew: here we are
William: … in the middle of nowhere?

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Andrew: precisely.
he then gets on his knees and lifts up a fake patch of ground revealing a wooden hatch

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William: I’m not sure I wanna know what under there…

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Andrew: the proof you are looking for
*he lifts the hatch door open and they both descend *

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*inside are numerous heavy chains and lacerated stone walls *

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William: and what links this to the tavern owner appart from it being a bit close to his home?

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Andrew: well there is the fact that I saw him bringing seemingly too heavy for him chains

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William: urgh… give me one solid and irrefutable piece of evidence

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Andrew: well there is the fact I saw him enter here on a full moon grunts and roar emanating from here all night and then come out like nothing ever happened

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William: fine I believe you. But I want the silver test.

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Andrew: fine, he should be a the tavern right now

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William: I feel like I’m going to hate this
they both leave the hidden room, putting everything back in its original state and went to the tavern

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as they enter, the owner spots william

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Tavern owner: hey Mr William! Come here I’ve got great news!

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william and Andrew sit down at the bar , William putting his hands on Andrew’s shoulder as if to tell him yo wait

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William; so what are the news?

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Tavern owner: regarding the fine alcohol I’ve got a provider that could send me a few good bottles and regarding the private room I’ve got a loan from the bank

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William: how big the loan.. if you don’t mind sharing

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Tavern owner: around 10k
William: you can do a whole lot with 10k. When are renovation beginning?

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Tavern owner : in the following two week. I need to receive the material and the builders need to get here first

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William: good good real good…
Tavern owner: but where are my manners take a seat my friend . Another glass of whisky I presume. And what does Your friend want?

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William: could we talk to you in the back it’s a bit personal

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Tavern owner: yeah sure follow me, Micheal you tend the bar for a bit!

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*they go in a back room where a good dozen wooden barrel rest *

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Ben: … ah f*** do it quick Andrew
andrew then pulls out a silver ring
Andrew: hold this

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Tavern owner : what is it?
Andrew: a silver ring
Tavern owner: … Id rather not

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William: either you pick up the ring or this conversation is going to get a lot weirder

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Tavern owner: i cant…
William: say it my friend I won’t judge

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Tavern owner: I’m a werewolf… so are you going to blackmail me or kill me…

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William: and I a vampire. Plus I like this and its owner so no killing today

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Tavern owner: … f***ing what!!?!

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William: you heard me.

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Tavern owner: … I’m having trouble believing it

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William: well I’d rather avoid garlic and sunlight for the same reason you’d avoid silver

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Tavern owner:… so what now?

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William: now nothing changes. If you need help with that problem I can help. And you could… keep your ear to the ground for information. That’s it

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Tavern owner: not going to lie I thought he was a VH that you hired to kill me

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William: I mean he was at one point a VH

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Tavern owner: really?
Andrew: yep , gave me a choice and here I am now

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Tavern owner: well this will have been an eventful night

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William: you tell me. But we certainly could celebrate its conclusion with a toast to a partnership that will last long

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Tavern owner: two whisky and …?
Andrew: gin

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Tavern: ok
he pulls out a few bottles and fills 3 glasses with their corresponding poison of choice

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William: cheers, to a partnership between the hotel and the tavern

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and they cheered and drank their glasses. Afterward William and Andrew left the tavern

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*on the road back to the hotel *
Andrew: to be fair I thought you were going to ask me to kill him

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William: if i had not know him I would have probably done it myself

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Andrew: that cold
William: but it’s a good thing he live. He is a town pillar and a business owner

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William: which is a great source of intel

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Andrew: and you like him as well
William:… perhaps

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they get back to the hotel
William: so he’s starting renovations, wonderfull. I might be able to convince the Duke to come back a third time with this

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Andrew: with thing the tavern owner talked about?

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William: yeah, noble don’t like mixing in with the general public so giving them a luxurious space to come spend their money is win win

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William: plus if it’s good enough for a lord then imagine the publicity from the normal folks.

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Andrew: hmmm

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William: anyway the werewolf crisis has been kind of averted.

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Andrew: averted or pushed back?

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William: averted for now… both

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William: anyway on to new things, problem or adventures

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Andrew: sarcastic yippee

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William: that’s done, werewolf done, Duke in a few weeks yeah that’s to do!

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william leave Andrew in the lobby confused and heads to the kitchen

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William: hey chef! How’s the reserve of fancy food and alcohol looking?

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Chef: looking decent could be better though… why?

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William: because in a few weeks the duke plans to return. So ordering now seems like a good idea

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Chef: same as last time?
William: same QUALITY as last time!

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Chef: understood so it’s going to be a big order and I believe he’s going to want money up front

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*william then hands a coin purse to the chef. The purse is practically ripping at the seems with coins. *

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William: that’s for the expensive stuff . Probable renovation of the kitchen, food and what’s left is a bonhs for you

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Chef: thanks boss. You won’t be disappointed!

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William: you never have. And hopefully you won’t start anytime soon

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chef: yes boss!

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William: i leave you in charge of ordering everything... plus one crate of fine whiskys

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chef:okay boss!

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william then leaves the kitchen to find something else to do

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while andrew is going out the hotel he bumps into zack going back in

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Zack: ah you must be the new guy!

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Andrew: and you the old one.
Zack:…
andrew:… sorry

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Andrew: want to talk a bit?

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Zack: haven’t got anything to do for a bit so sure

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they both go the restaurant and the bar area pick and drink and sit down

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Andrew: so how is it here?… from the point of view of someone who was here longer than me.

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Zack: it’s decent … like a weird family. A dysfunctional one

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Andrew: any do or don’t?

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Zack: if you fck up they’ll tell you… some more forcefully than others

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Andrew: who is the more brutal one?

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Zack: Z or zero i dont remember threw me with her magic when I went to talk to her once… won’t do that again

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Andrew: noted, anything else?

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Zack: well for a while there was my brother here. Big and aggressive fellow!

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Andrew: your brother is a vampire!?

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Zack: unfortunately yup… exacerbated his violent tendency

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Andrew: damn… and William turned you?

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Zack: yeah… i suppose he made you go through his test?

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Andrew: pulling the lever… yeah

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Zack:…
andrew:…. well it could definitely be worse… we could be ferals

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Zack: thanks for the reassuring vision

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Andrew:… sorry….

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Zack: anyway I got to go… see ya later

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Andrew: yeah see ya later

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Andrew: … I dunno if I liked or disliked that conversation…

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Barman: do take into account the boss both did turn you unwillingly. So bonding on that is nearing impossible

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Andrew:… right, should have thought about it

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Barman: itl be all right lad. Just try something else

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Andrew: right, thanks for the advice
Barman: no problem

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andrew then leaves the bar

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back to william
William: perhaps I could go see how the tavern’s renovations are going!

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he then heads out to the tavern relieved to have found something to do

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he arrive to the tavern to find it closed. He knocks on the door

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Worker: the taverns closed for renovations
William: I came precisely to see how they are getting along

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the door gets unlocked by the worker
Worker : just don’t get in the way

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William: don’t worry about that. Is the owner in?

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Worker: in the back!

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William: thanks
he then goes in the back

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*the owner is sat down in front of plans reading letters *

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William: evening!
Tavern owner: oh hey there…

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William: how are the renovations coming along?

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Tavern owner: ah quite well. They should be done in about 2 weeks since everyone came so quickly.

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William: good news. The Duke might be in town at that moment .

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Tavern owner: pardon me… the Duke!!!

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William: yeah he’s coming to the hotel I about 3 weeks.
Tavern owner: ….

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William: feel like I need to add context on that one
Tavern owner: yes and a lot of it

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William: the first time he came was unannounced so we had to ask the other guest to leave because he didn’t like having peasants in view of him

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Tavern owner: ok
William: so we served him quality food and the suite and he liked it. Gave us a lot of publicity

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Tavern owner : and you are saying he’s coming back soon.
William: and I might propose a spot to drink fine alcohol

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Tavern owner: how could I ever repay you?
William: do keep a bottle of whisky once in a while we’ll drink together

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Tavern owner: sure thing!
William: well I leave you to it

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Tavern owner: good night Williams
William: thanks

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william then goes back to the hotel and decide to sleep till night time again

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william awake hearing screaming and loud noises

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William: what is it now?!

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*he gets out of his room down to the dining hall one snob crying hysterically *

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Snob: the walls aren’t the right color!!!

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*william then approaches the guest under the gratefull look of the other employee *

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William: miss Im the manager , what seems to be the problem

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Snob: I’ve told my friend that my eyes can only support green grass on the wall. Yours is forest green

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William: I’ll be taking your friend for a bit of a talk.

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william walks thƩ snob in a spot where no one can see her and hypnotise her

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William: the green of these walls is to your liking! You won’t make a fuss during your stay

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Snob: yes, the color is to my liking and I won’t make a fuss during my stay

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william then brings back the snob guest to her seat in the dinning hall

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*some employee understanding what happened nod towards William as a thanks *

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William to bellboy: what time is it?

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Bellboy: about 3 in the afternoon sir
William:… I’m going back to my coffin

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william goes back to sleep and wake up at midnight to compensate this incident

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William: wonder if the chef got his order

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william then goes to the kitchen
William: hey chef!

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Chef: yes boss?
William: has your order arrived?

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Chef: not in full, but the crate of fancy bottle you orders is here

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William: ah good. I’ll be taking it
william then goes to the tavern with the crate

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knock knock
Tavern owner : who is it?

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William: who do you think It is , open up!

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door opens and William come inside
William: I have come bearing gifts

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Tavern owner: ah you shouldn’t have. What’s inside the crate?

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William: whisky’s and brand of alcohol I know the duke likes.

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Tavern owner: ah thank you my friend!

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William: you are welcome.

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William: the Duke is coming soon, looking around the renovations are nearly done.

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Tavern owner: yeah happened quicker than I thought!

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William: Im happy for you …

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Tavern owner: … since we’re alone I got to ask you something

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William: sure what is it?

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Tavern owner: why am I not dead. And don’t give me the reasons you gave with your hired killer

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William: … guess that’s a bit deserved on my end…

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William: …
Tavern owner: come on spit it out

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William: I was alone… for 300 and some odd year. The hotel is nice but everyone here are employee and not real Friend or at least people I have power over.

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William: I had no link with you, you have enough knowledge to destroy me and so do I. Which puts us on equal footing

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William:zero and Sam are kind of like family but sometime it feels like we’re all rats on the same boat rather than choosing to defend one another

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William: that’s about it… happy?

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Tavern owner:….
William: yeah so I came to give you this I better get back to the hotel now

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*william then leaves abruptly *

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back at the hotel the chef has received his food and alcohol order

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*when William enters the hotel he immediately heads for the dungeon *

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there he spends at least 2 good hours slaughtering everything he could to vent his anger

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after having emptied the dungeon he comes back up calmer than before

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William: Zack!!!
zack then opens a door nearby
Zack: yes boss?

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William: what have you done during my absence?

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Zack: you left for about an hour!

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William: absence meaning since last time

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Zack: ah that explains it.

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Zack: well I think there is a werewolf in the village!

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William: a bit late on that one. I already solved that problem

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Zack: you have? So is it dead?

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William: no. In fact he’s going to be breathing for a while longer if I can help it

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Zack: spit it out. Who is it!

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William: …. ThĆ© tavern owner

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Zack: no way!

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William: had a hard time believing It myself

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William: I confronted him about it and we are now partners

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Zack: what do you mean partners?

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William: he sends big spender my ways and so do I. Plus would I require info, his establishment is a good source of it.

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Zack: did you consider killing him?
William: who?