Beato chuckles at Karl's response, and again pounds a massive hand on his shoulder. "Look kid," he says grinning in a way that makes it very clear his fangs are out and ready, "I wasn't in there, but you were. But my guess is the doors in there are normal size, which means we can only get one or two soldiers in at a time. So someone is going to take the lead... unless you have a better idea." His grip on Karl's shoulder tightens, closing around the Mekhet's collar with inhuman strength till it feels like the bones may pop.

Nearby Julian gives Anna a small smile and the slightest head nod that speaks more than words. He turns to Karl and says, "So are you joining us or not?" He looks over at the mansion, like a knight staring down a dragon.