They would have never imagined being kept waiting by a young man who had not even lived long enough to see two decades of life.
"Then are we expected to wait for him?" someone asked from the terraces.
Wendy glanced in the direction of the voice.
"Not necessarily. There are several matters to be addressed today, and we may begin with those until the summoned party arrives."
One of the elderly councillors at the back cleared his throat, making his intent to speak clear.
"Perhaps the summons never reached him. What are the chances that he simply isn't aware that his presence is required here?"
Another councillor spoke, this one an elderly woman.
"Assuming the vampires have been sheltering him this whole time, then they are definitely aware that his presence is required here. I was informed that his summons was communicated to every place he could have possibly been before we even made clear our intention to call him here."
She began counting them off.
