If the Hounds had been able to affect their surroundings, Valdis might have felt more concern as they bounded across the shell toward the vampire. As it was, She walked after them, unwilling to let them out of her sight, Hila by her side.

There is much tension in the air, the wolf commented.

"I've noticed." Valdis replied dryly.

The comments from the ghosts trailing after Devin floated to her on the breeze, barely audible, but less concerning than the aforementioned tension.

"Devin?"

The two Hounds circled back, turning to lurk behind her, silently watching.