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Still waiting for the next boxset to be released so I can continue this with more references to the later half of the anime. Well I have written this issue with whatever I know from eps 1 to 12. Sorry if I misrepresent anyone.

The Trinity Times

Issue 2

Vatican Bureau of Inquisitions (VBI)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All citizens of God are to be on the alert for any suspicious characters lurking in your neighbourhood after recent reports place a vampire terrorist group in major cities. These vampires aim to destroy our lives and cause widespread pain and suffering. The terrorist group is believed to be named Fleur du Mal, a splinter group of the highly dangerous Rosenkruz terrorist group with followers all over the known world.

Recent raids by the VBI have decimated their numbers but a good number are believed to be still in hiding. Said terrorists are believed to be holed up in dark cellars and abandoned buildings during daylight. If you have reason to believe the empty house on your street is being inhabited by these creatures of the night, please contact the nearest Vatican authority immediately. Do not attempt to capture or approach them.

Predawn Raid on Terrorist Nest

Hostage Rescued

Two weeks ago, a highly trained team of specialists launched a successful raid on a safe house of the notorious Fleur du Mal terrorists and rescued a young hostage who was held by the vampires. The details of this raid were just released today after the completion of preliminary investigations. The raid took place late at night on an abandoned chapel in Florence, Italy. This is one of many raids carried out by the VBI to root out this terrorist menace. The unnamed hostage was unharmed. All the terrorists were killed in a shootout during the raid.

Tug of Love over Child

Courts rule in favour of convent

The Vatican courts have ruled that a young girl, to be known only as E to the public, will remain in the care of a small Florentine convent. The girl was the centre of a custody tussle between the convent and another unnamed institution of the Holy Church. Little E was rescued from the clutches what was believed to be a terrorist group. She had been entrusted to the convent by Cardinal Sforza. The cardinal's decision was challenged by an unnamed church officer as inappropriate for the child's well-being on the grounds of the child's special hereditary medical condition.

However, the courts found that the child's condition has in no way affected her life or the convent in any adverse way. "She's a veritable angel," Sister Louise, one of E's caregivers, stated. "She's an absolutely charming child and contrary to what they say, she has not caused us any trouble at all. She gets along perfectly with the others and our cats of course."

"I like the convent. Everyone's really nice. They have really friendly cats in there," the little girl chirped when asked over the telephone as the reporters were denied contact with her. E cheerfully declared that she wants to grow up to help stray cats. Till then, she wishes to live with the Sisters. She also sends her love to Father Abel and Brother Tres, the good guys who saved her from the bad people.

Shock over Death of Istvan Abbess

Abbess Laura Vitez of the St Matthias of Istvan was found dead on the steps of the grand Istvan cathedral early on Sunday morning by a passing jogger. It was understood that she was last seen alive the night before praying before the altar. From initial appearances, she broke her neck after slipping on the front steps. Police have not released the exact details of her death. Istvan police chief Colonel Radcon ruled the death a misadventure despite its many discrepancies.

The nun who assisted her in the day-to-day running of the cathedral was too distraught to be interviewed. However, rumours in the flock have pointed that the abbess had a recent run-in with the mayor, Lord Gyula, over the use of church land beside the cathedral. Tensions are high between the humans and vampires of Istvan where both races have maintained a somewhat peaceful coexistence for decades.

Editorial: Why can't we get along?

By Father A. Nightroad, Travelling Priest

Methuselah or Terran, vampire or human, we are all the same in most aspects. As a travelling priest, my work takes me into contact with folks from all walks of life. What I have learnt is this: we are all capable of feelings. Grief when we lose a loved one. We can feel anger when we are wronged, joy and love when we are with those dear to our hearts, like that delicious cheesecake in the window (la-la-la)… WHAT? Four dinas. I'm down to 4 dinas for this week….(whine) Er, as I was saying, we are all humans. There may be slight differences, but we are all the same inside.

(A. Nightroad: Catherina-san, will I get a pay-raise if I do a column?

Catherina: No. Here's your next assignment.)

Advice Column

Hi ya all, our advice column is OPEN! And it is Ask Leon! Not that much is going on where I am holed up... For certain matters of the heart, my gunslinger colleague HC-double I X will be willing to lend a couple of nuts (and bolts)! For the ladies, if you have certain matters not proper to ask a gentleman, Sister N will be willing to aid you.

Dear Vatican Agony Aunt

I need some advice concerning some moral issues. Someone close to me has died and I strongly believe that her death is no accident. But the police force here is in the pay of the one I suspect is responsible. What should I do? I do have some ideas, but I am afraid they are morally wrong…

- Troubled in Istvan

Dear Troubled

That sounds a bummer! I suggest a session at the local firing range to clear your head, then party at the pub (works for me). Your loved one wouldn't want you moping about the rest of your life. And it's Ask Leon!

- Leon

Please ignore my colleague's poor taste in advice about guns and pubs. Find someone you can trust to confide in. You will feel loads better after that.

Yours in prayer,

- Sister N

Dear Agony Aunt

My hubby is a charming gentleman of noble birth but he refuses to come out in the daytime. He is so particular about the sun he had all the windows of our home tinted if not boarded up. He then spends the whole night out. He does (ahem) make love to me but his pointy teeth leave some nasty love-bites. I am finding it increasingly difficult to live with him. I think our 4 month marriage is heading down a dead end.

- Married to a Weirdo

Dear Married

According to my computations, all parameters point to your spouse as being a Methuselah, Centerian or more commonly known as vampire. I suggest re-checking your specs for compatibility.

-HC- IIX

Personal Ad

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WANTED:

Personal hairdresser. Preferably female and human. Must be able to get hair immaculately curled and set at short notice. Must be able to deal with tangled curls and split ends incurred by stressful run-ins with pompous high-level Vatican officials. Interested parties to send their resumes to Milan Courts.

Author's Notes:

Someone's still not responding to the ads. Thank you for all the reviews so far.

The advice column 'Ask Leon' is open. Leon sorta reminds me of a cowboy for some reason. It's that devil-may-care attitude. Sister N and Gunslinger will keep his advice from getting too wild. I think we all know who's troubled in Istvan. Maria Kadar definitely did not write the other letter. I was thinking a memorial for her, but it is unlikely Lord Gyula will use a Vatican paper for that.