The lights were dimly lit in Alucard’s office at Diamond Dogs’ headquarters, dimly lit enough that the red liquid in his glass seemed nearly black. The paper work was piling up but that was always going to be the case for a right hand in this thing of ours. It seemed never ending most of the time.

Alucard’s ears perked up even before the soft knock echoed from his office door. Instinctively, he gripped the handle of his pistol that always sat atop his desk to his left. Even in a place like this, it was better to be safe than sorry.

He held the handle firmly in his hand, keeping his finger hovering over the trigger, “Yes, come in.”

The door protested, squeaking loudly as it was slowly pushed open, a small bespectacled man with a clipboard stuck his head around the corner, “I-uh-I’m sorry to interrupt, Quiet would like to see you in her office.” He looked down at his watch as if he was on a timer, “Time is a bit of an issue, I’m afraid though. Sooner would be better.”

Alucard loosened his grip on his weapon, “I’ll be right there.”

Straightening his tie as the door shut, out of habit, Alucard gave a glance towards the small mirror. Still nothing, he sighed contently.

Quiet was waiting patiently at her desk as Alucard entered, with a polite smile, “Evening, Boss, what can I do for you?”

”Grab a seat, Alucard, we have some business to speak of.” She motioned to the seat across from her, “As you’re well aware, the game is constantly shifting, flowing. Pieces are moved here and there. There is going to be an opening here soon, in Bella Vista. I need someone I trust there, obviously, my first thought went to you. It’s a ton of work and not always without its problems but, I think you are perfect for the job. What do you say?”

Alucard was taken aback slightly. He worked hard, sure there was always that bit of an ambitious streak, but it wasn’t anything that he was angling for. If things fell into place, like they seemed to be, he couldn’t turn his back on that. “Absolutely, Quiet. Thank you.” He beamed proudly, “I won’t let you down.”

”I know that you won’t. Keep up the great work.”

Alucard exited Quiet’s office with his mind racing. There was a lot to do now to get the Undead Alliance up and running but he was more than up to the task.