BLOODBOUND II

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Amy, Adrian, Kamilah, Lily and Jax sit on Adrian's private jet as it soars towards Las Vegas.

Amy: Okay, how did I not know you own a private jet?

Adrian: Can't you imagine how it would have sounded if I'd told you?

She tilts her head slightly, looking him directly in the eyes. An amused smirk on her face.

Amy: You mean you didn't want to come across as a rich douchebag?

He chuckles lightly.

Adrian: That's one way of putting it.

Kamilah: If you're done ogling now, you should pay attention. I ran a background check on Langdon Kavinsky. Among other things, he's a casino mogul, a known eccentric, and a collector of antiques.

Lily: Isn't 'eccentric' just a nicer way of saying 'cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs'?

Kamilah: Cocoa... puffs?

Amy: I believe Lily is expressing some concern for Langdon's mental state.

Kamilah: Ah. Well, I can't say much about that. What we need to focus on is his collection. Specifically, the Amulet of Nero he possesses. He's agreed to meet with us to discuss a potential sale of the Amulet, it should be quick. We go in, buy the Amulet, and leave Vegas immediately.

Jax cocks his eyebrow, leaning toward Kamilah.

Jax: What if it's more complicated than that?

Adrian: Worst case scenario, we'll probably have to rub elbows with Langdon for a bit.

Kamilah grits her teeth, clenching her fists tight.

Kamilah: Oh. I can think of some worse scenarios than that.

Adrian: So as long as we beat Gaius there, that's all that matters. Which shouldn't be a problem, considering Gaius has spent nearly a century in a coffin, and Jameson is a luddite who refuses to use computers.

Amy: It sounds simple enough, and yet... what if Gaius is already there?

Everyone appears silent for a moment, the atmosphere feeling slightly awkward.

Adrian sighs and places his hand upon Amy's.

Adrian: Then we fight.

Kamilah: And most likely, we die.

Lily: Oh. Wow. You two really have a way with words.

Jax: If I go down, I'm taking that asshole with me.

Kamilah chuckles, shaking her head ever so slightly.

Kamilah: Good luck with that. At his prime, Gaius could take all of us with one hand.

Amy: And now?

Kamilah: Two hands. But he'd still do it.

Amy: Well, I--

But before she can finish, Kamilah turns back to her laptop, tapping away as she does more research.

Amy: So... I guess Kamilah is done with being social for the moment.

Amy looks up and notices Jax at the far end of the plane, sharpening his sword and frowning. Lily is at the mini bar, making drinks.

She stands, making her way over to Jax, the ringing of his whetstone shrills against the gentle roar of the plane.

Jax: Hello, Amy.

Amy: Couldn't help but notice that you look kind of... intense.

He stops sharpening his sword and sighs.