Rejoining the Riders..

We turned up at Belokurikha, and headed straight up to the hall where he had met the riders on his previous visit.

Recoil waited outside with the Ovcharka - who was looking around inquistively - we had warned him that he must no speak or question other humans. The consequences of our exposure, his exposure as enhanced were guaranteed to be grave...

The horses, the Budyonny and the stablehand were where they had been. Vlad nodded to him, said hi and entered the hall..

As he entered, he was greeted and felt their comradery. Before Vladimir had a chance to look around he heard the Lieutenants voice - "We've been waiting for you Vlad, has your companion arrived safely too?" "Come. Where is she? I have someone you should both meet.. "