Mandate

Alex's smile faded, replaced by a grave expression. He gestured for Zeke and Alicia to join him in a more secluded area. Zeke nodded in acknowledgment, leading Alicia by his side as they followed Alex and Sebastian.

Without beating around the bush, Alex began to speak, telling Zeke of the current predicament they were in. 

Zeke's expression remained stoic, his gaze locked with Alex's as he absorbed what Alex was telling him.

"In short… the situation is really dire this time." Alex said. "To the point that even with you now right here with us, it might be too late to solve this without spilling blood." 

…

As they watched the videos of vampires Elijah had released in the internet, Zeke tapped his fingers. His expression stoic as he rested his temple against his knuckles.