Dracula – 1.03 ‘Goblin Merchant Men’

The rain falls and screams rise, Vlad fights for his very life.
He is confronted with The Order of the Dragon clothed and robed in full regalia. He is punished for his crimes and is condemned to be: undead. They created their own monster much like we do in real life, and  another piece of the puzzle snicks into place. This puzzle is all together much different than we imagined. Yes?

Back to Alexander and he is contemplating his newly gained perception of Lady Jane Weatherby. Is she simply a Vampire Hunter or of the Order as well? Ah, teasing the answer from her will be enjoyable I suspect.

Lucy is in need of amusing and appears on Mina’s doorstep with a plan.  Mina sulks, however with Lucy in attendance it is difficult to be sad. Giggles soon rise like the bubbles from their raised champagne glasses. Roses await on Miss Murray’s doorstep as the pair arrive to the morning’s light along with a missive from Alexander.  But, this party is just getting started and absinthe is on order for the next evenings entertainment as the two girls decide to take a walk on the wild side. It was all fun and games until the gent tried to touch…. her.

Van Helsing meets with a certain man seeking a potion to aid Lady Jayne’s Seers. While engaged in it’s creation Mr.Grayson appears and is quite impatient for a elixir of his own. Three minutes and twelve seconds before bursting info flames simply will not do.  At this rate Mina will be a dotard before he can safely spend a quarter hour in daylight with her. The Seer’s serum is much more successful, unfortunately for them it meant their ruin.
Don’t worry, he will be quick.

The members of The Order are feeling very uncomfortable. Lord Laurent will have to answer to them for selling out to Grayson. After one last evening with Daniel, Laurent goes to face the music knowing there is no refuge from The Order.

Grayson runs off a a would be suitor for Mina, gains a few moments with his obsession then gets romance blocked by Lucy. Foiled again. Alexander surprised even himself by helping reunite Mina and Jonathan, however he couldn’t bring himself to break all ties. How does one keep the object of your affection, close, but not too close when you are vampire?

Mr. Harker is coward still and fails in his first meeting with Renfield due to distraction. His next assignment fares better, including the wine. Harker makes progress and checks in with Grayson. Oddly enough Alexander gives him relationship advice. Jonathan takes his wisdom and appears, hat in hand. The tables are suddenly turned when she asks for his hand. The answer was yes.

Items Of Note:
• I will give The Order this, at least the uniforms have improved.

• It appears Lucy may be in love with Mina as well. Three may be company, but four is very much a crowd.

• VanHelsing’s confession to the Seers regarding Vlad: “..not as long as he is of use to me.”

Lady Jane better enjoy her pleasures now, I’ve a feeling the vampire in her dungeon is something Vlad will not forgive.