Princess Jasmine found Denise in the Crimson Towers' ancient library, surrounded by holographic displays showing power fluctuations and biological readings. The vampire woman barely looked up as Jasmine approached, her fingers dancing through streams of data with practiced grace.
"Whatever it is," Denise said, dismissing one display with a flick of her wrist, "it can wait. We're at a critical phase of the integration process."
Jasmine straightened her spine, summoning every ounce of royal bearing her centuries of existence had granted her. "Actually, it can't. This concerns the East Wing of Castle Viscine." She paused, noting how Denise's movements slowed slightly at the mention of the castle. "Count Alveroy and I have decided to claim it as my personal domain. I need a place of safety."