The house was clean and put back to order, little niceties the vampires didn't mind happening for Elizabeth. Fiona at times felt it was quite ridiculous, but Ciaran felt it was a small precaution to help her along.
Charles strolled down the stairs a girl on each arm, it was a little after eight in the evening when he joined the two older vampires sitting in the parlor. Mary was dressed in a lilac dress more suited to daytime hours, it was covered in cream lace. Her dark hair twisted into an elaborate twist with curls framing her pale face, she looked innocent and child-like in the long dress.
Charles was dressed messily as always, he had at least taken the time to tie his hair back and out of his face. His boots needed a good polishing and his waistcoat was half unbuttoned under his
