never should have come here

Venom didn’t need Hattori to understand or see reason, the pair of them were long past that stage by now. She did need him to realize what he had left, and the progeny that remained left behind. The real casualties of his decision, not her. So the man listened to what she had to say, ever difficult to read but even now after so much time she could see the subtle shifts of his features. Sunset eyes didn’t leave him, though the love that had once been there was now replaced with intensity. As though she were scrutinizing his every move.

As she went silent Hattori answered simply enough, nearly thanking her for the invitation to such an event. He couldn’t give her a straight answer about his presence though, and Venom wasn’t certain if he would appear or not.

"Prince Regent Remus Maximus Armada. His family has ancient roots in these lands, though I am unaware if any of them hold power any longer.” Venom answered with a bit more information than he had asked for.

"Venom"