Katelina limped through the dark underground tunnels behind Jorick. He held the captured vampiress in front of him, both a shield and guide. As they moved, he sent her a stream of silent instructions.
"Stay behind me. Should anything occur, let me deal with it. Despite her words, I will use her as a shield if need be. They may strike her, but it will delay them a few moments. Keep your knife ready just in case and make no sound. The younger a vampire, the less keen their vision and hearing. This one isn't very old or she'd have spotted you immediately. Remember, the younger ones are also weaker. If you must fight, go for one that looks fresher and more human than the others.
"Once a vampire has been immobilized they'll begin to heal, but the process is slow. Deeper wounds require rest
