The carriage is rather imposing, but as it is nearly dark in the seedier side of town, most people are already home or minding their own business. No one wanted to get involved with nobility any more than they had to.
As you approach, to your surprise, an older gentleman clambers down from the box seat and opens the door for you. It isn't the presence of this man that shocks you, it is the fact that he appears...human?! So far, the only people you had seen in the Marquis' presence were the centaurs; does that mean there are humans who know the marquis is a vampire, and do not report him? While you ponder this question, you are in for another confounding revelation: Marquis Rajes is seated inside the carriage!
While you had ridden in the carriage with him last night, that was out of urgency, but for a mere lowborn hired hand and her siblings to ride in the same carriage as a marquis...you are not sure what to do, but a small hand grabbing at your skirt brings your to your senses. Garn clings to you with one hand, standing slightly behind you, since he knows he cannot hide but feels intimidated all the same. You look up at Marquis Rajes, but nothing in his appearance gives him away as a vampire. A tinted pince-nez hides the color of the ruby-red eyes which might betray him. Knowing that you cannot back out, you take a step forward and curtsy.
"My Lord, may I present my sister, Elisa Vauntier," you say, as Elisa, taking your hint, steps forward and follows your curtsy. She seems to study Marquis Rajes rather intently, however, not giving off an intimidated air as Garn does. "This is my brother, Garn Vauntier," you continue and push Garn in front of you slightly. While Garn would obviously rather hide, he quickly bows, then steps back to clutch at your skirt again. You catch sight of a bit of emotion across Marquis Rajes face: acceptance, interest, and...relief?
"I take it this means you accept my offer," Marquis Rajes says to you, not getting out of the carriage but giving slight nods acknowledging your siblings' introductions. He then indicates the seat across from him. "Well then, if you please?"