Rome, Italy -

This was my conversation with Carl yesterday:

Carl: So, how'd it go?
VH: *shrug* Killed her.
Carl: How did you kill her?
VH: I used that weapon you gave me.
Carl: Oh. So, it worked?
VH: *gives Carl a look*
Carl: Oh. Right. *looks uncomfortable* So, what's next? Shapeshifting scientists? Werewolves? Vampires?
VH: *grateful for the change in subject* Jinette says there's a colony of vampires in a small town in southern France.
Carl: How nice. You won't really be needing my help, then. *turns to bubbling liquid in a beaker*
VH: Probably not, but I will need more bolts for my crossbow. And the Tojo blades need oiling.
Carl: Fine. Fine. Give 'em here. *putters off with weapons*


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So, weaponry all in order, all I need now is to tack my horse and be on my way. Should probably get going, it's a long way to France from here.