Fresh Blood Part One – Chapter I: Morning Episode

Part 2: Kat

10:30 A.M.

Gandor Bros. Brewing Co. Headquarters, New York City

June 1984

A familiar man with glasses on his face walks into Luck Gandor's office along with a small boy and a scarlet-haired woman in her mid-twenties. The boy is Czelaw Mayer, one of the original immortals from the Advenna Avis; however, the woman's identity is unknown to the youngest Gandor brother. Her red hair and face are partially hidden inside the hood of her over-sized sweatshirt, and, on her sleeve, a Walkman is connected to a pair of large headphones that she is wearing around her neck. She is also holding what appears to be a sword inside of a long, thin cloth bag. The large man at the door motions for it when he hears his brother's voice.

Luck: Don't bother, Berga, it's not as if she can harm any of us with it. I apologize; my older brother can be a bit overprotective at times. So I see you've acquired quite an entourage, Maiza.

Maiza: Yeah, Firo and Ennis went on a vacation, so I'm watching Czes for a week.

Luck: And this one? (Indicates to the woman with the sword) I don't understand why you of all people would need a bodyguard.

Maiza: This is Kat; she has been travelling with me for a while now. She's actually more of an apprentice than a bodyguard.

Luck: I see…Where are my manners? Have a seat. (Shouts to his older brother who is outside the doorway) Berga, bring Keith and come in.

Berga: Big bro's taking a smoke break.

Luck: Still? He must have smoked the entire pack by now.

Berga: You know how he likes to be alone.

Luck: I see. I guess he can just watch Czes when he gets back. (Turns head toward woman who, unlike her associates, remains standing) You may take a seat now.

Disregarding the seemingly young businessman's request, the woman walks to the corner of the room, sits on the floor with her covered sword draping across her chest, and puts her headphones on her head while holding her Walkman in her hand. Luck, perplexed, turns to Maiza.

Luck: Interesting protege you've got here, Maiza

The bag holding the sword opens slightly to reveal the hilt of the sword.

Luck: Very interesting indeed.