Disclaimer: I don't even want it anymore. Twitching
Stella fought to keep her anger down. Her brother knew how important it was to establish ties with the other countries. She and Virgil stood in silence a few minutes before her brother's hologram appeared before them.
"Oh, hello Stella." He noticed Virgil. "And who is this?"
"This is Virgil, current leader of Albion." Stella said icily.
"Ah, hello. I've been hoping to contact you…"
"And you didn't because?" Stella looked at him expectantly.
"Stella, I've been trying to get the entire country under control. The last time I was this tired was when I was on my first mission."
"I'm guessing that you two know each other." Virgil cut in, obviously trying to keep the peace.
Stella pouted. "Yes, Virgil."
Demetry grinned. "I'm her brother, and unfortunately, that gives her kicking my sorry something rights and I very much doubt that I could beat her when I visit next."
"Oh, you have no idea." Stella glared warningly.
Virgil smiled. "Well, nice to know that even with Titans sibling rivalry hasn't entirely died down."
Demetry turned to Stella, raising an eyebrow. "You told?"
Stella shrugged. "He's a Methuselah, it's not like anyone he's going to tell doesn't know already and even if he does tell, people will either think he is crazy or if they come anywhere near us…" Stella flashed a fang at both the men, "we'll take care of them."
Virgil chuckled. "You don't have to worry, we Methuselah's like to keep secrets from humans, it's only fair that you Titans can do the same. Especially in your position. Besides, she didn't even tell me what you guys could do."
"And I doubt very much that you'll learn that for awhile to come." Stella said easily.
"Don't worry, thirty years ago, I met Abel Nightroad and I'm still learning things about him today."
There was a knock at the door. "Miss Stella Iceheart, there has been a complication in the case. Both Father Abel Nightroad and Father Michael Leon request your presence immediately."
Stella rolled her eyes. "When is that android going to get it through his thick head I just want to be called Stella. Virgil, I'll talk to you later. Demetry, next time you're in town, come over for that butt-kicking." With that she turned on her heel and walked out the door.
Demetry smiled at Virgil. "She's a firecracker." He shook his head and chuckled. "Why don't we continue this in my office. Something tells me the next time I see the cardinal, I'll go through the third degree about our powers."
Abel frowned at the pictures that he held in his hands. A few hours ago, the police had found another body. But this one was a Methuselah. Stella marched into the room.
"What's up?" she asked.
Abel handed her the pictures. "Another body turned up, this one was in an alley. The cause of death was all over his body. They were…."
"Puncture holes. Everywhere." Stella said, not looking up from the paper. She pushed her hair away from her face. "I'll go see the body, who can go with me?"
"Er… Tres is doing something for the Cardinal and Leon just left to go see his dad. I guess I'm going."
Stella nodded absent-mindedly. "All right, let's go." She started out of the room.
Abel tried o make conversation. "So was that a successful trip to the Cardinal's?"
"Uhhmm." Stella nodded, not breaking pace. As they stepped outside she said, "I met Virgil and established ties between my brother and him. They seemed to get along pretty well."
"Wow. You went in to make a report and stepped out with the leaders of two nations liking each other."
Stella smirked. "I have a knack for knowing how to act around certain people."
Abel thought about this. It was true. She knew exactly how to mold the way she acted so that anyone around her was comfortable, and yet she was still being herself. He hadn't met anyone as likeable since…
"Father Nightroad?" Stella' worried voice cut off his thoughts. "Are you all right?" Abel looked up and saw that his feet had led him up the steps of the police station.
"Hm? Oh yes!" He said, pulling his best feather-brained priest smile.
Stella still looked worried. "Maybe you should stay outside. I could go in if you want."
"No, no, I assure you, I'm fine." Abel moved past her, but tripped on the doorframe. Typical, my feet can lead me up steps while I'm not paying attention, but the moment I'm conscious, I fall!
"Father Nightroad! Are you all right?" Stella exclaimed, stooping to help him up.
"Er… hehe, yes."
While he was brushing himself off, a policeman walked up. "So you're back are ye?" He seemed to glare at Stella, who ignored him.
"Yes, I've been sent along with my partner to look at the corpse of the Methuselah. I would also like to personally thank you for your complete cooperation and courtesy through this trying case." Stella smiled and put her hand out.
Abel stared at Stella. Good show! Now the police officer has to be kind and shake her hand or risk the good name of not only himself, but also his entire station. She does not only know how to act around people, but she knows how to get a reaction out of people.
A/N: Short chapter, but shows you more about Stella.