Cassius sighed as he looked at the trio who had finally calmed down.
"No matter what happens..." He said softly. "...don't attack. Let whatever happens, happen."
Julie, Skadi, and Aisha exchanged tense glances, but before any of them could question him, Cassius took a step forward, then another.
The vampire woman immediately reacted.
Her claws came out, her red eyes flared with vengeful light, and her lips parted to reveal gleaming fangs.
A faint hiss escaped her throat as she crouched slightly, every inch of her body ready to spring.
Seeing that, Julie instinctively raised her sword, Skadi withdrew her claws, and even Aisha's wand began to glow faintly with prepared magic.
But before any of them could move, Cassius raised a hand towards the vampire.
"Calm down." He said in a reassuring manner like he wanted nothing but peace. "Calm down, don't attack. This is a misunderstanding."
