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Vera nodded. Vela nodded. Auri nodded too, already understanding that nothing about Lily's watch changed.
Bat Bat, however, narrowed her eyes at him in suspicion.
The lesser vampire also followed him.
Good. Immediate response is still strong.
Sekhmet gestured for him.
"You come with me."
The red-eyed man obeyed without hesitation.
Auri's eyes moved briefly to him, then back to Sekhmet. "You are taking him out."
"Yes."
"Will he return?"
"If he follows orders."
The lesser vampire bowed his head at once. "I will, Master."
Sekhmet turned, opened the Void Land, and stepped through with the lesser vampire at his back.
Bat Bat darted after them before the opening could close.
Of course she did.
