Trey's office at Magick School ...
TREY:
… So we're back to discussing my returning to the Elvin realms, huh?
XYLA:
It's time. My sources tell me an underground cavern
has been revealed and there are magical artifacts hidden inside.
Isn't that what you live for - to find anything magical that's been lost?
TREY:
All of a sudden a secret cavern is revealed?
Which one of your relatives caused that to happen?
XYLA:
Trey, you're so suspicious. We Dragons care little for your puny
magical toys. I'm doing this for you and your life purpose.
TREY:
Uh-huh, right. You just don't like my having a
relationship with Es because she's a vampire.
XYLA:
Oh please, when it comes to women, you have the attention span
of a flea. You'll grow bored of her soon enough and move on.
Of course it would be best if the location of Qualina's lost
book on Vampires was found before we left ...
TREY:
I haven't forgotten. That's why I had my daughters move into the house. Harmonia has confirmed it's there. So it's just a matter of time.
XYLA:
The sooner the better. In the wrong hands - that book could prove
very dangerous. However, I can't wait any longer. I'm leaving.
TREY:
Don't you think your abilities are needed here, until it's found?
XYLA:
It was your race who created it and lost it. It's not my responsibility to locate it. The underground cavern once housed dragons. I'm needed there with my kind. You will meet me there within the week, understood?
TREY:
It's always a pleasure to be at your beck and call.
XYLA:
Sarcasm doesn't suit you. Your girls know what the book looks like?
TREY:
Yes, I've told them - a small red journal with a black binding,
with Qualina's initials on the cover, followed by a 'V'.
XYLA:
Excellent. I'll see you soon or I may just pop back to fetch you - but be warned, I'll come in a different form. I will not be forced to play
with Grace a second time.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the house …
First Blood
'…. potion which simulates a newly-made vampire's uncontrollable
need for fresh blood
… potion was once used to manipulate a vampire into bringing
the bearer over to the other side …'