[Bianca] The past few days had been busy. Not only were my immortals still doing all they could to protect themselves as well as their kind from a potential war, but also in preparation for: “Operation Otto”. Now the moment had arrived and as I stood to one side, all I could really do was look around in awe. The grand hall (seriously, who had a grand hall nowadays?) had been given a thorough cleaning and was now gleaming. The white tiled floors shone, and the large chandelier was clearly the main attraction. The golden drapes were pulled to the side and the windows allowed anyone to enjoy the view of the surrounding garden. People (mostly vampires) moved around in groups as they chatted casually. Some had taken to dancing in the center of the room. What amazed me was the assorted styles o