(Belikov house)
Early in the morning, Dimitri arrived at his mother's house after leaving Kristina's bed after spending all night giving it to her. He hoped his mother wouldn't notice the disheveled state of his appearance as he walked through the front door. Dimitri quickly straightened his clothes and ran his fingers through his hair, attempting to appear more presentable. He took a deep breath before entering the house, hoping to avoid any awkward questions about his night out.
Yeva was seated in her rocking chair, watching Zoya play with her toys on the floor. Yeva saw that her grandson had come to the front door in the same clothes as yesterday. She gave him a knowing look, but chose not to say anything, understanding that sometimes a night out can be exhausting. Dimitri smiled gratefully at his grandmother and made a mental note to thank her later for her discretion.
Olena greeted Dimitri. "Good morning." "I see that you have been Kristian again." "You know how I feel about that." Dimitri responded, realizing with embarrassment that his mother dislikes Kristian. "I know, Mama," Dimitri remarked. I swear it won't take place once more." "Natasha Ozera called this morning to inform us that she had come to visit in a week and bring her Nephew with her."
Dimitri's heart sank as he realized that Natasha Ozera was coming and bringing her nephew. Kristian and Natasha dislike each other. Dimitri felt a sense of dread at the thought of Natasha Ozera and her nephew visiting. He knew it would be a tense situation with Kristian involved.
Viktoria asked, "Where is Natasha staying while she is here?" Dimitri hesitated before answering, "She will be staying at the cottage." Soyne said, "Roza was staying in the cottage and might have something to say about that." Olena said, "Roza has been shifted from one place to another." "I'm not letting that Natasha anywhere near Roza." "She's just going to have somewhere else to stay."
Dimitri hoped that Roza would be understanding of the situation and not feel displaced once again. He knew he had to handle the delicate situation carefully to avoid any conflict between Natasha and Roza. Dimitri also made a mental note to check in with Roza and ensure she felt comfortable with the arrangement.
Is Roza going to join us for breakfast? Viktoria inquired. Olena replied, "Dimka, why don't you go wake Roza up and let her know that breakfast is ready ?" "He might have a problem with that," Yeva remarked. "Why?" inquired Dimitri. Yeva responded, "Roza went for a morning run about an hour ago."
Dimitri is impressed to discover Roza's dedication to her own training to work on her agility and endurance. He could understand her way of fighting because she was so disciplined in her routine. Dimitri admired Roza's commitment to her training and made a mental note to inquire about her regimen later. He appreciated her dedication to improving her agility and endurance through morning runs.
Victory asked, "Should we wait for her to come back before starting breakfast?" Yeva replied, "No need; she'll join us when she's done." Dimitri nodded in agreement and started setting the table for breakfast. As they sat down at the table and began eating, there was a knock on the front door. Victory went to answer it, surprised to see Roza standing there, sweaty and out of breath. Roza grinned and started signing by, "Sorry, I'm late; I got caught up in my run."
Victory smiled and gestured for Roza to come in, understanding her dedication to her routine. Olena asked if Roza could please wash up before joining us at the table. Olena noticed blood on Rose's right hand and asked, "What happened to your hand?" Rosalie reached up with two fingers and tapped the side of her neck. Yeva said, "Strigoi!"
As they sat down to eat, Dimitri made a mental note to discuss Roza's encounter with the Strigoi later. Yeva poured everyone a glass of orange juice, trying to lighten the mood after the tense moment. and inquired about her morning exercise. Reaching down, Roza unzipped her backpack and took out the green file.
Before Dimitri reached for the file Yeva took from Roza, she opened it to discover a look over the routine for training. Dimitri examined the schedule, and noticed two hours of combat training. Dimitri suggested they start with some light stretching before diving into the combat training. Rosalie agreed by nodding her head.
Olena started Roselie's dish with breakfast: eggs, bacon, hash browns, potatoes, and fruit. Rosalie put her hands together and started preying on her breakfast. Olena smiled to see Roza prying over breakfast for eating.
Victory said, "I want to thank Roze for helping me out yesterday. "What happened yesterday?" Olena inquired. Victory said, "I was attacked by strigoi near town." "Dimka and Roza came to my rescue just in time." Victory continued, "I don't know what I would have done without them." Karolina said, "Good thing that Roza and Dimka are near by and will save you in town."
Roza reached down into her backpack and pulled out her note book and pen. Open a note book, and write it down. "Did you notice anything about them?" Roza reached, tapped Dimitri's arm, and tapped her notebook. Dimitri led over and read the message from the notebook.
Dimitri said, "Yes, they were faster and stronger than any strigoi I've encountered before."
Rosalie wrote down a new message. "They were a new-born pair of humans." "There was something in their eyes." "They were ruthless and unrelenting, unlike any strigoi we've faced before. Their movements were calculated and precise, indicating a level of intelligence that guardians haven't seen in strigoi before." Dimitri nodded in agreement, recognizing the danger they posed.
Rosalie reached into her backpack again, pulling out a new red file. Open it, pulling out the notebook. Started scribbling furiously in her notebook. Dimitri asked, "What are you writing?" Roza started writing in another notebook, "I'm documenting everything, I observed about those strigoi for future reference." "I have seen this before."
Yeva said, "What do you mean that you have seen them before?" Rosalie nodded her head, yes. Dimitri asked, "Where did you see them?" Rozalie wrote it down in Portland, Oregon, Detroit, Michigan, and Fargo, North Dakota. Yeva realized Roza had discovered some important information about this new strigoi.
Rosalie's eyes were focused and determined as she continued to jot down her observations. She was determined to gather as much information as possible to help in the fight against the strigoi threat. Rosalie knew that every detail could be crucial in understanding their behavior and patterns.
Dimitri's expression grew more serious as he realized the significance of her documentation. He knew that having a detailed record of their encounters with the strigoi could prove invaluable in the future. Dimitri silently admired Rosalie's dedication to her work, knowing that her meticulous notes could potentially save lives.
As Rosalie flipped through her notepad, Dimitri could observe the depth of her knowledge and preparation. Rosalie's attention to detail and commitment to documenting their experiences impressed Dimitri, making him realize how fortunate he was to have her by his side. He knew that her meticulous notes would serve as a crucial resource in their ongoing battle against the strigoi.
Rosalie's thorough documentation also helped them identify patterns and weaknesses in the strigoi's behavior, giving them an advantage in their fight. Dimitri felt a sense of reassurance knowing that they had such a reliable and diligent ally in Rosalie.
Yeva responded, "Have you discussed your findings with guardians?" Rose nodded her head, yes, and wrote the message. She tried telling Guardian Alto at St. Valdmir Academy. He made a made a statement, which included a laugh and the assertion that I was fabricating stories to get attention. I then gave him a punch that knocked him out. Yeva raised an eyebrow in surprise at the mention of Guardian Alto's dismissive attitude.
Rose smiled and wrote a new message: "Well, I guess actions speak louder than words." Yeva nodded in understanding, acknowledging the importance of actions over words in situations like these. Rose's decisive punch certainly made a strong statement against Guardian Alto's skepticism.
After finishing her meal, Rosalie thanked Olena for the delicious breakfast. and excused herself to get ready for the day. As she headed out the door, she couldn't help but feel excited about the day's training ahead with Dimitri. Olena smiled and said, " Dinner is at six."
Dimitri's cellphone started ringing as he got it from his duster pocket, and he noticed the call was from Sydney Sage. Answer to the call, and Sydney said, "I have the information on Rosemarie." "Meet me in ten minutes at the coffee shop in town." Dimitri quickly agreed and hung up the phone, feeling a rush of anticipation for the information.
Dimitri turned to Roza and Yeva, only to notice that Roze had disappeared from the house. "Where is Roza?" Dimitri asked. Yeva looked up and saw that Roza had vanished in an instant. Yeva and Dimitri didn't realize that. Rosalie had overheard him speaking to Sydney about the infrom on Rosemarie.
Rosalie soon realized that Dimitri would discover the truth and be disappointed that she wasn't Rosemarie, and he would send her back to St. Vladimir's Academy. She knew that reaching Sydney meant getting information before he could get his hands on the truth. She knew that Rosemarie and Vaslissa's safety was of the utmost importance.
(Coffee Shop)
Dimitri arrived at the coffee shop to discover Roza and a young blonde woman sitting together at the table until the young woman handed a file to Roza. Dimitri reached for the door, only to discover the front door was locked from inside. He realized that Rosa had locked the front door behind herself after entering the coffee shop.
Rosalie looked over at the door and gave him a smile. Dimitri realized that Roza had overheard on his cellphone, and speaking, he got information on Rosemarie. He couldn't believe that Roza had outsmarted him. By arriving earlier to get the files, before he could take a look at them and learn her secrets. Dimitri felt a sinking feeling in his stomach as he realized the depth of Roza's cunning.
After Rosalie placed the files in her backpack, she gave Sydeny a letter addressed to Dimitri. She left the table and made her way to the coffee shop's back door. Dimitri knew he had to act fast if he wanted to catch Roza before she disappeared with information.
Sydeny got up from the table, walked to the front door, and unlocked the door. Dimitri realized that the young woman had a lily tattoo on her cheek and realized that she was an alchemist. Sydeny said, "My name is Sydeny Sage, and you are late to the meeting."
Sydeny gave Dimitri a note from Rosalie. Scanning the letter quickly, he read her words, which said, Nice, try, and better luck next time. Dimitri's heart sank as he realized he had failed his mission to intercept the information. He knew he would have to come up with a new plan to track down Roza and retrieve the valuable intelligence. Roza leaves behind only a cryptic message for them to decipher. Now, he had to work to unravel the mystery before it was too late. Dimitri's mind was buzzing with ideas on how he could outsmart Roza and find out her secrets.
Dimitri knew he had to act fast before Roza slipped away, so he immediately began formulating a plan based on the information in the note. With determination in his eyes, Dimitri set off to track down Roza and find out the truth. As he raced against the clock, Dimitri's heart pounded with anticipation of finally uncovering Roza's secrets. With each step closer to Roza, Dimitri's resolve grew stronger, determined to discover why she had gone to link to keep the truth hidden from everyone.