What We Do In The Shadows: "Jen..."

Summary: There are unexpected consequences when Laszlo seeks a new human familiar…

Part XLIII…

The old residence, the "fancy" room…

"Nice bedside manner, that vampire slayer doc…" Colin smiles thinly at the group, collectively rather nervous, he notes to himself with considerable pleasure, raking in the psychic energy at mild rate.

Nothing like getting the best of everything…And the better of everyone…

"He did seem very pleasant…" Laszlo agrees, eager to calm the very anxious Nadja.

"Of course he probably always acts that way just before giving the dying patient or pitiful evil-possessed wretch vampire that fatal sip or stake." Colin beams.

"Mr. Robinson?!" Ginny, Jen… "Herr Robinson!" Erika, annoyed.

Who's that…? Jacqueline asks Nadja quietly. "Do I gotta kiss his ass, too, Mistress?"

"Most certainly not…" Nadja hisses back. "Enough, Colin Robinson…And stop draining us. You should go to your room."

"Sure…Not like I'm on the hit/stake list…" grin. Colin rising and leaving…

Nice that Van Helsing's compassionate about it, really…Revenge is actually a dish best served warm and fuzzy with a lot of time to contemplate it.

Coming into Mexico City…

"I'm sorry I can't tell you all about what I'm trying to do but Dr. Acura isn't out to harm Master Nandor or the others. He's just giving me info about some things, though he is a friend of my auntie's." he eyes Susan's worried but open and loving face…

"I don't understand how a friend of your family's…Were you all minions of vampires? Is that a family tradition?"

"It's a tradition of ours for some of us to be associated with them, yeah." Guillermo nods. "Sue, you'll just have to trust me on this. And believe that I want the best for the guys and you."

"I do, Gui. Just keep me informed as best you can. I want to help." She sighs. "And I don't want you hurt, so try not to be a hero, unless it's to save them. And if you do, I want in."

"Sure. I doubt any of them would see me a hero…" he nods.

"Stop that." She frowns. "It should be enough that I think you are." Stern look.

"Though you underestimate how our Overlords think about you. It's just their nature not to dish out the praises, mostly. They love you, Gui. I know they do. You know they do."

"I suppose I do…" he notes, wistfully.

"Then no more down on yourself…Ok? Even if they didn't feel that way, I do and that's enough. Besides, in some ways I prefer you thinking it's just me on team Gui." Smile.

"And let me keep an eye on this doctor guy. I know there's more to him than human." She insists.

"If you like, but don't press him too hard, Sue. I can say he really is trying to help here."

"Ok…I'll leave that call to you, but I still want to watch him." Nod then clasping his left hand in her right. "So, what are the ground rules here? Can I meet the family? Can I say we're seein' each other? You know, I bet they have nice rings in the airport shops here." Smile…

"What…Rings?" Guillermo blinks.

"Just sayin…" grin.

The residence, living (more or less) room…Nandor feeling the "fancy" room be best preserved for truly crucial events such as that which had just transpired.

"I can't believe Dr. Van Helsing possessed me…" Jen sighs. "You're sure I didn't say anything wrong?"

"No, he was quite the gentleman…Though I think he likes you." Laszlo smiles, patting her hand. "By his lights, I think he was trying to be kind about things."

"Yes. He offers it as a mercy killing. Wonderful." Nadja glares. "What do we do now? A Vampire Slayer is on her or his way even now…She could be the Cicely, on our trail."

"Seems strange he'd warn us…You." Ginny pondered. "Why let us know?"

"Self-righteous flummery, no doubt." Laszlo shrugs. "Give the pitiful wretches fair warning and a chance to repent, that sort of thing…"

"I think he was sincere, Laszlo Cravensworth…" Nandor shakes head. "A very gentlemanly fellow…Though lovely as always, Miss Jennifer."

"Thank you, Master Nandor. I'm sorry I couldn't kill him or drive him out…" Jen sighs.

"Yeah…Ya shoulda." Jacqueline glares. "Ya probably…" she yawns deeply… "Workin' with the feds and him…Gotta wire." She fumes a bit then calms, head nodding…Yawning again.

"I think Miss Jacqueline needs a ride home and a chance to sleep." Laszlo notes. "Could you take her home, Erika? I'd also like Virginia to take Jennifer home, in a bit. I'm a bit concerned the experience exhausted her as well."

"And Suzette is waiting for you…" Nadja adds, nodding.

"Thank you, Master…Mistress." Jen beams. "I would like to tuck Suzy in but I feel ok, really. Maybe just a bit tired if Ginny doesn't mind taking me."

Ginny nodding… "Glad to, sir."

"Of course, mein Master." Erika bows head. "Jackie? Time to go. Come…" she offers hand. Jackie frowning…

I'm read' ta…Die…Mighty yawn…For ma mistres'.

"Go, Jacqueline. Now." Nadja commands.

"Yes, Mistress." Jackie rose immediately, attempting to smooth suit.

"And drink water and get some rest when you get home…" Laszlo adds. "You too, Erika. You can return at dawn. We'll be fine till then."

"I will and I will remind her, Master." Erika notes. "A fine goodnight to all."

"Yes, a very fine evening, ladies…" Laszlo, bowing to the departing ladies. "Good night, girls." Nadja nods. Nandor bowing to them.

"Ok, thanks…He's cute the Mistress' guy. Is that ok to say?" Jacqueline asks Erika as they head out.

"Did I say anything useful, Master?" Jen, earnestly to Laszlo.

"It was all rather vague…But the essential point, as the lady wife noted, was that someone is coming to kill/free, depends on your pov…If you're a religious fanatic or not, I mean…Us. And soon."

"Then it could be the gentleman who came here this morning, checking us out defensively." Jen, thoughtfully. "We need to get his full description from Sue."

"It could…" nod.

"We should build up our defenses…" Ginny notes, anxiously. "And you should take the rest of us and maybe a few strong guys. He'll probably attack in the daylight. We should be ready. Master Nandor, you're a general…What should we do?"

"It's likely…" Laszlo agrees. "But lets not panic and take half of Staten Island just yet."

"Laszlo is right…Though your suggestions are not without merit, Miss Virginia." Nandor nods regally…Or Generally.

Once again Nandor the Relentless takes the field…He thinks, rather contentedly.

"We must evaluate this threat. This gentleman may not be unaided. I wish Susan were here so we could question her further as to this fellow." Nandor, pensively.

"I'll call and have her come home at once!" Ginny, urgently.

"Well, that perhaps should wait…A phone call would suffice for now." Nandor suggests.

"After you take Jennifer home…" Nadja chimes in.

"I can call on the way…" Jen notes.

"Fine but she and Guillermo are probably still airborne…" Laszlo notes.

"I'll call all night till I reach them…" Ginny insists.

"Yes, that's fine…But not you, Jennifer." Nadja commands. "Tend to Suzette and David and let Ginny get the information from Susan. You need to do some family time and rest, right Laszlo?"

"Oh, yes…Certainly. Do so, Jen." He nods.

"Yes, Master. Thank you, Mistress." Jen bows head.

"Lets go…Sooner we get you home sooner I can get the scoop from Sue." Ginny notes. "Mistress? I'll report as soon as I learn anything! And I'll be back before dawn to help guard."

"That's fine, Virginia. But don't forget to eat something. And don't stay up all night calling, it can wait till the morning if you haven't reached her by midnight." Nadja insists. "She'd be in bed, by then, I trust. Now that is my direct command, Virginia."

"Yes, Mistress." Sigh. "Goodnight. Goodnight Master Nandor, Master Laszlo. Come on, Jen."

"Ok. Good night, everyone." Jen nods. "If I have another visitation I'll call immediately."

"That's fine, good night dear." Laszlo smiles to her as the two leave.

"Ladies." Nandor bows again as they pass.

"Well…What now?" Nadja sighs to the others.

"I shall remain on guard duty for the night." Nandor insists. "You two rest a bit and can take over near dawn. Erika and Ginny will in by then to assist."

"I suppose that's wise…" Laszlo nods. "But can you handle a Vampire Slayer?"

"Laszlo Cravensworth…" Nandor, annoyed. "I am Nandor the Relentless. So long as I know she or he is coming, I can defeat any opponent."

"I feel safer already." Nadja, drily.

"Maybe you should get Colin to stay up with you. He could deceive and drain even a Slayer…And he'd no doubt enjoy it." Laszlo suggests.

"A fine idea…I will propose it to Colin Robinson."

"Just remind him…He may not be his or her target now, but she or he is bound to realize what he is. Plus, we dust…He gets no pool." Nadja, grimly.

….

Benito Juarez Mexico City International Airport…

"Well, my dears…" Dr. Acura had joined Susan and Guillermo during the walk to baggage claim. "I'm headed for my hotel…Can I drop you anywhere? Are you staying with your aunt, Guillermo?"

"I'm staying at a hotel so as not to impose, maybe we could ride together?" Susan suggests, hastily. "I booked at the Gran Ciudad…"

"Indeed? As did I." the doctor beams. "I should be happy to take you, my dear. Guillermo? You could ride with us and continue to your aunt's if you like?"

"I think maybe I'll stay with Susan tonight…If they have an extra bed for the room. I don't want to bother auntie or my cousins so late, it's after ten now."

"Yeah…That's a great idea." Susan beams. "I'm sure they can give us a rollout, but after all…We're engaged."

Guillermo, blinking…

"Indeed? Why, congratulations, my boy…Both of you…How wonderful." Dr. Acura smiles. "This is joyous news. How pleased your aunt will be to hear. I'm sure it will lift her spirits considerably."

"Excuse me…" Susan, noting her buzzing phone. "It's Ginny from work, Gui. Let me just take this while you fellas get the bags?"

"Certainly, my dear. Shall we, Guillermo?" Guillermo still recovering from Susan's announcement of their betrothal…

Susan on phone, speaking rapidly…

"Seems your fiancée is suspicious of me…" Dracula notes with smile to Guillermo. "She's in conference with one of the other ladies regards me."

"You can hear them?" Guillermo eyes him.

"To some extent…Extra sensitive hearing is one of my unique gifts. But lets leave the lady to her business, I understand her concern is with your friends. And it's always wise in Mexico City to keep your baggage under your control." Smile.

"She's not really…It's just thrall…" Guillermo struggles to explain as they head for their flight's baggage carousel…

"I think you might be surprised, my boy." Dracula, kindly.