Cedar Sweep The wheels on the bus.

immediately, the stranger accuses her. the rats had scurried to speak ill of her kingdom.
if only reyna had more soldiers. then, she could've gotten her hands dirty.

hello to you too. her head tilts upwards ever so slightly as she addresses the stranger from the distance. we are part of the settlement that lies in the heights, yes. our crossing was necessary, since the sweep's claim blocked off our entrance and our exit. but if you know of us, i'm sure you know of that already.

something drops besides her, and a quick glance shows her paloma, terror rising even beyond her body. anymore, and the maid would risk fainting. but reyna pays it no mind. if this stranger were to attack a pregnant woman, they would have hell to pay for it. 

we never meant harm, i'm sorry that that was your first impression of us. but none of my people ever intentionally stepped foot into either claim if it wasn't to return home, as far as i am aware.
the vampiress withholds knowing of klara's intrustion.