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Klaus and Leo shared a close Father-Son bond while Klaus as a love child from a teenage romance
This chapter was inspired by Manga version of Blood Blockade Battlefront vol 3, chapter 2
:INFO NOTES:
*1. Taliyah's top 5 favorite alcohols
*2. Klaus took upon him self to set Zapp straight about 'bothering' Taliyah during one of their one sided duels
*3. Translated: your son has already volunteered to go undercover, Klaus
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-Chapter Two- Routine -
Our Everyday Life
A whole month had gone by for the returning Libra's agent and her son within the short time they come to Hellsalem's Lot. Besides a meet and greet of old members besides the new being holder of 'All Seeing Eyes of God'. Left Zapp to rub in Riesgraf's face, how he was still Leo's official partner. Bringing up how the teen was still underage to drink alcohol or even smoke any thing with tobacco. Asking in a humorist matter, if Riesgraf knew the actual taste of pink champagne*, or want to try one his cigars. This advantage he took in tormenting the teen right beside Leo when at the office. From blowing smoke rings or clouds toward the teen as a form of amusement some times. To ordering some kind of alcohol drink when ever Leo or his mother treated them to lunch. Not once getting a rise out from the teen like he did as Leo since he always had his headphones on.
Left Zapp to be ignored by Riesgraf as the teen concentrated on finishing his on-line schooling through a certified academy. Meant he was always found with portal tablet with a digital pen in hand. Finishing lessons for that day/hour or class sessions came in video form in his free time. Sometimes he looked to Leo or Chain for help when he had hand type essays forsocial studies or English topics. Sometimes he asked KK and Steven for help for harder subjects such as Math or Science. What caught Klaus' attention, when asked if learning Prosfair counts as a Physical Education requirement. That's when personal lessons on how to play started between Klaus and Riesgraf in the office.
While Riesgraf was sitting and tapping away at a screen when sitting on a sofa's cushion in his father's office or at home. His mother was busy establishing her self and her son within Hellsalem's Lot over these 31 days. Gilbert helped her find specially shops that sold what she couldn't find in grocery stores. Most of what she and what allowed her son to consume was imported or out of state. She only stepped foot into a supermarket for the basic food staples one would use. Chain showed Lady Taliyah those exclusive shops that sell or make custom under garments for woman. Gave her a chance to get a few tailored pieces made before her first dinner date with Klaus {Zapp was in ICU that day and most of the night*}. KK ended up surprising Lady Taliyah one day, upon arriving to Libra's office. Two reconnected on the terms of being mothers and ended up setting a playdate. Riesgraf looking for some help from Anaxagorou in explaining he wasn't 8 any more.
Zapp's form of on-going harassment toward Lady Taliyah has started to ware on her and Anaxagorou. Riesgraf could care less since Klaus was slowly finding out Zapp latest victim he started stalkimg. Something he and Steven chatted over when they played their daily game of chess in early morning hours. Bringing up how Zapp's persists toward Lady Taliyah needed to be stopped…somehow. Left Klaus quite while he tried to come up with a counter move to Steven's prier one. Was interrupted when usual arrivals stepped into the office with their arms full and a conversation was happening.
"Human trafficking of any kind is still illegal." Anaxagorou sounds rather angry. "Don't even try to purchase even one."
"A mixture of Alter-World beings and mortals among…" Riesgraf would have finish, if his mother didn't take the tablet from him.
She replaced a large brown bag full of freshly baked sweets made by her with verity of teas she bought from local shop. In her son's arms insisting he go to Gilbert to sort out contains and set everything up. She brought for everyone from the comfort of whatever rent controlled townhouse she and son were calling home. Off Riesgraf went while Lady Taliyah walked over to Klaus and Steven to how what her son came across. Muffled clicking of her wedged heeled, ebony lace cream, shabby chic, boots that were calf length. Settle sway of her hips as she marched toward Klaus and Steven carrying that tablet.
"Either your take care of this now, or I'll send Anaxagorou in." Lady Taliyah slams the tablet on the chess board. Not caring, if the pieces were knocked over and scattered all over the board as some roll on to the floor. Since upon that screen was a market list of Alter-World beings and mortals ranged from child teen. Red boxes told you what was sold while a grey box held individual's price. "Ihr Sonh hat sich bereit erklart, unerkannt zu bleniben, Klaus.*"
On surface of the chess board, where tablet now sat started to slowly crystallize by slowly forming layers. Forming a base that would hold her son's tablet in place as she withdrew her gloved her hand. Not caring to noticed Steven's rather surprised expression or Klaus' blank face toward her discovery.
"He came across this when surfing the black net for offers on Alter-World goods." Lady Taliyah turned away. "Seems that just popped up."
She ended her lecture by picking up a discarded pawn going on about how he pressed on the link, and was brought to the website. He had been browsing through while Anaxagorou drove them through traffic that morning. Only placing the pawn piece where Klaus would have made his last move against Steven.
"Checkmate." She placed a now crystallized pawn piece down.
She then ended up leaving a trail of crystallized shaped footprints on the floor as she walked away from them. Solid formations of her boots outline upon the carpet show the brimming angry within her. Steven was impressed with that move she pulled off while bringing up his phone's contact list. Sorting through whose who he needed to start 'asking' about this disconcerting discovery. While watching Klaus a raise from his seat and make his way along the trail of crystallize footprints. Taking him to the sitting area where Gilbert and Anaxagorou set up snacks and freshly brewed tea. Where he would find Riesgraf with colored contact lens in one eye and hair styled differently.
"Only opinion we have is to bleach his hair …" Anaxagorou was cut off when a wave of tension silenced him. "I'll going to …check my blood levels..."
Up Anaxagorou went unrolling his sleeves to cover metallic bands that covered most of his wrists. Leaving his seat for Klaus to take so he could aid Steven in whatever was needed to start this investigation. Knowing Klaus would end up asking what this plan Lady Taliyah had in mind in using their son. Didn't get anywhere within the first few minutes since Klaus used term their and son together. Lady Taliyah tilts her head with an amused expression on her face as Riesgraf just stared.
"Did he ...just….." Riesgraf was silenced when his mother reached over to him and pats the arm that was still in the sling. The hint the teen took by getting off the sofa and onto one of the arm chairs in one swift motion. Putting his ear buds in as he messed with the settings of his Ipod before he sat up-side down. Gave Lady Taliyah and Klaus that was needed to nip pick the preparations for this sting. Knowing Steven and other members of the Libra would have to be informed about this. Not that Zapp's opinion about how much Riesgraf would go for and why they didn't think of this sooner. Wouldn't make it past a hit from Klaus when he tried to ambush him, and after his mouth sealed by Lady Taliyah.
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People who ran the illegal Human trafficking website ended up contacting Riesgraf with an invitation. When the email alert to Riesgraf's tablet went off and had him saying he was looking for an Alter-World gemstone. To only be silenced by an assuring hand upon his shoulder from Klaus that settled his nerves. Had him sitting back on the sofa and ended up handing his tablet to Klaus. Who in turned tapped on screen to unlock the device and then slide around to open the message. Zapp tried to look over Klaus' shoulder if Chain wasn't standing on his head waiting for something to happen. Leo sat on the other side of Riesgraf trying to understand as Anaxagorou was near Gilbert. Sonic was to busy eating a few of Lady Taliyah's home made cookies to care.
Lady Taliyah stood behind the sofa reading over Klaus' shoulder before they ended up putting their plan into action. Answering the message in the tone of a teenager was easy part with out Zapp's two sense. Location the message's sender was a less public area and out of the way for anyone. Left left coming up with a way to track Riesgraf after the answer to message was sent. Up he went from his place between Leo and Klaus for a more private place away from their eyes.
"Careful." His mother whispered upon watching him leave.
He stepped into a side room ignoring Zapp's remarks about hiding his arm as he slammed the door shut. Using his free hand to undo the straps of his sling, he could free his other arm. Any signs from being harmed on his first case for Libra upon this arm were long since healed. As a period of adjustment followed by series of needing to flex his wrist was a discomfort he'd never get use to. Popping of bones up that made up his shoulder that no longer carried held their calcium structure, but of crystalline substance. That only went up to his shoulder joints and no further. That made using most of his parents' fighting styles easier to use when in a battle. Since pieces of the jewelry he was relocating to his freed arm had to do with his parents' households. Would be added too, when a silver cross pendent would be attached to his bracelet as a charm.
"Are you ready to go?" Gilbert asked him from outside the room's door.
"Give me a minute." Riesgraf calls out adjusting his gloves.
He ended up tucking his sleeve before making his way to the door he opened in swift motion presenting his ready form. To only walk into a commotion started by Leo trying to convince everyone he was a better choice. Stating someone 3 and half year younger then he, shouldn't be risking their life. Something about Riesgraf had his whole life before him and how he be out there enjoying it. Was silenced when person Leo was trying to defend couldn't help but laugh (as a form of reaction).
"Riesgraf!" Lady Taliyah felt her son was hopeless toward Leo's feelings.
"Leonard, Please don't worry about …my son… "Klaus knew what Leo was trying to do. "He's a very capable person."
Leo was at winked by Riesgraf when the teen was by joined Anaxagorou before entering the elevator's door. Where sight of him and Anaxagorou would disappear from Leo's All Seeing Eyes of God for time being. Had Leo at a cross roads on what to do as he looked back and fourth form elevator to everyone. Only person staring back was Lady Taliyah not even blinking an eye at she tilts her head. Who in turn would walk toward Leo with a tea cup on matching saucer in one hand, and stuffed Sonic in the other. Referring to what was bothering Leo as she took a seat on the arm rest next to him.
"Aren't your worried about your son's safety?" Leo asked watching her move.
"He's a Von Reinherz." She answered handing the tea cup over to Leo. "He was raised to handle himself."
She was never one to speak about the way her son and she lived their lives within the Von Reinherz household. How her son was left to be raised by maid and nannies hand chosen by the Von Reinherz. While she had to repeatedly put up with Klaus' brother attempts at wooing her year after year. Besides putting up with the bitterness that Kluas' own sister gave her for birthing Riesgraf.
"Have faith in him." Klaus' advice would only comforting words for Leo.
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The conditions in which Libra found the Human trafficking ring was sight that left Klaus' blood to boil, and made Lady Taliyah's heart swell. Children no younger then a 5 were locked away in gated pins. Only a single mattress lay within as barely any light was provided by rust covered lamp. Mold that was growing on the walls on the floors of these made shift cells created an unpleasant odor. Older ones had been separated by certain feature such as a hair color or body type. Kept basically clean and were in more roomy area and clothes that hide most of their actual traits. Had tags pinned some where on their person that ranged in color and had writing on them. Red meant they were sold and ready for transport while white ones were being sold. Stage where pictures for the website were made and maintained was a more of IT room set up. Single computer hooked up to a tri-pod and digital camera aimed at a plainly painted wall. Lights were much better since sitting on a chair made of cyan blue crystal that sat beside a crimson cross. Sat a upside down position Riesgraf within his ear buds and rather enjoying himself.
"How much was I?" Riesgraf would ask as his greeting to everyone.
He did a forward roll off his made shift chair and on to the floor without using his hands ad he perfectly lands on his feet. Standing up right with the idea next time they should have gone with Leo. Being that his mixed pedigree of British and German nobility really didn't get him far in price. Didn't mean his red hair and coloring of his eyes caused a bidding war between criminals wanting him. Beside the fact he was the rumored heir to the Von Reinherz didn't help his caused.
"Sorry about the mess." Riesgraf looked at crystallizes pieces that obscured the room. "Got angry when they insulted you guys."
He was then patted on the head by Klaus while told by Lady Taliyah his crystal formations needed work. Promise to be taken out during one his parents' dinner dates by Klaus as a 3rd party member. He would look forward to attending if he didn't call out to his biggest crystal foundation. In a tone of voice that one would use on a frighten child while promising the one with fangs was friendly. Klaus ended up looking puzzled at a giggling Lady Taliyah upon watching Riesgraf address someone. Out from behind his crystal foundation was a little girl hugging a tattered teddy bear. Her crème colored skin to was only thing different features before her red hair, and piercing green eyes.
"LeClaire these are the nice people, I told you about." Riesgraf would end up kneeling down. "Come meet them."
This scared little girl that Riesgraf named LeClaire would walk toward him as this pain staking slow matter. Tears that welled up from her emerald colored eyes with each quickening step struck everyone's heart. Into the teen's arms she would run with full blown tears running down her face. Left Steven to lead the clean up while Gilbert was handed Riesgraf and LeClaire to be taken back to Libra.