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politicians and church dignitaries.

There are also members of the royal family.

Why wasn't I told? I've some important

questions for these gentlemen.

The inner circle is forbidden to women.

It's been like that for 300 years

and won't change anytime soon.

- What's this all about?

Ach, men. Money, power

and who drives the fanciest car, dearie.

- Or they talk about what a disruptive element I am.

- Yes? Fine...

I'll tell her.

You're eagerly awaited to elapsicate.

Mr. Whitman is now in charge of your time travels.

- Blimey, why him?

- Because there have been some irregularities lately.

I'll take care of our Ruby.

Joy!

We have a new security system and

somebody will accompany you at all times.

Hello! Me again.

Say you're happy to see me.

Isn't it bitter that such a mighty

secret society is afraid of me?

But Gwendolyn, we're nothing of the sort.

You should trust us more.

Well, I wouldn't trust that slimeball.

Ahm... blowfly

Hey, young lady. You can't get rid of me so easily.

I descend from an ancient race of powerful demons.

You know, I haven't been to

the loo for centuries. Just start without me.

Seriously? The toilets? That's kind of icky.

Hey! Eww... in there now!

Listen, just because I can see you,

doesn't mean you may stalk

and annoy me. So get lost!

Disappear? You have the gift.

So I must stay with you.

Old gargoyle rule.

I've enough problems right now.

I can't take care of a loopy little ghost.

Xemerius isn't a ghost.

I'm a powerful gargoyle demon

conjured up in the 11th century and

unfortunately cursed to walk the earth forever.

Forever? I see. That may take a while.

Let's be friends. I am amiable,

charming, witty, awe-inspiring,

discreet,

and terribly clever.

What else do you expect of Xemerius?

Actually, I don't want to see you at all.

One more question... honey, boss, mistress?

- What is this place?

- The Lodge's headquarters.

Where they've secretly controlled

the gene carriers' time travels for centuries.

Time travel? You're pretty weird.

Honestly, I only understand half of all that mystical stuff.

See, you need Xemerius.

Together we'll unravel the mystery.

- I'm your secret weapon!

- Fine.

But you won't be around when

I'm snogging, chip in and get on my nerves.

And when we're not alone,

you remain invisible, yes?

Gwendolyn, are you coming?

Agreed! Will you buy me a kitten?

- No.

- No?

- No.

- Please.

I may not need to elapsicate all

that long today. I'm not even dizzy.

Are you sure your judgement

is superior to mine?

I'm sure two lonely hours

in a cold, dark room will do you good.

One hour is certainly enough.

The poor child!

My my, you're too soft-hearted, Mr. George.

About time I took drastic measures.

Two and a half hours. Even better, three.

Let's not do things by halves.

Target date:
12 September 1953.

Are you ready, Miss Gwendolyn?

- Ouch! Blimey!

- Sorry. How did you get here?

Let me help you. Are you dizzy?

No.

- Who are you anyway?

- Gwendolyn Shepherd. The Ruby. And you?

The Ruby? Oh, oh my!

Lucas Montrose. Second Adept.

Usually there's no one here.

- Please say something so I know you're alright?

- Grandpa Lucas?

- I'll better get some ice.

- No, wait.

You really are my grandfather.

You sing "God Save the Queen" in the shower

and have breakfast in your pyjama.

I don't have children. Not even a wife.

Yes, but you will have three children.

- Sadly Aunt Glenda is pretty daft but...

- Stop! I don't want to know.

The Ruby.

- You really have ...

- The time travelling gene.

- How old are you?

- 34.

I was just initiated into the Lodge, and I now I'm a grandfather.

Of a time travelling granddaughter.

- Am I a kind grandfather?

- The best.

I loved you very much.

Oh! So I'm already... dead, yes?

Unfortunately.

William de Villiers! What an honour!

What brings you to London?

The statutes of the Lodge were repeatedly

and deliberately violated. That's why I'm here.

Where are Falk and Dr. White?

Let's say, they attend to different matters for now.

Their irresponsible conduct left us no choice.

The Ruby's life was wilfully put in jeopardy.

Why is everyone going crazy since Gwendolyn has joined us?

It is not your place to judge.

Yes, but I'm the one who has to risk his life for our cause.

Let me go see the Count so he can tell me

personally what task is assigned to the Ruby.

Ita ius esto.

Order will be restored.

Nothing is going to stop us.

The eagle's rise will make us

more powerful than we can imagine.

But each of us must consistently

prove worthy of this privilege.

Ex hoc momento pendet aeternitas.

Three children and seven grandchildren?

Is everyone alright? Do you need money or support...

What? Why?

Well, I mean...

Oh, that? No. That's fashionable these days.

Interesting. So you're the Ruby, right?

And the Diamond of the de Villiers family...

Is he also such an arrogant rotter

as the rest of his ancestors?

Gideon de Villiers

Yes, he's quite arrogant,

but not as bad as the others.

And he can be pleasant...

and he's kind of my boyfriend.

Aren't you a bit young for that?

On the contrary, I'm kind of a late bloomer.

All the girls in sixth form already -

Um... Grandpa, I don't want to talk to you about sex.

Oh, I don't even want you to say that word!

Oh... what do you all call it?

We don't talk about it. At least not with young girls.

Don't let presumption arise from your strength.

Pull yourself together. You've become emotional.

At least nobody can say that about you.

Did you ever have any feelings at all?

Gideon, you've trained, studied, fought for years. The world is yours. The Lodge depends on you.

All of this you are ready to sacrifice? For feelings?

The Ruby really seems to be a bad influence.

- Because Gwendolyn makes me question things?

- No. Because her childish defiance obstructs our cause.

We are the elite, Gideon. You have forgotten who you are?

How do you presume to know who I am?

- You'll have to get the boy back in line.

- A sentimental lapse. He'll recover.

We ordered his brother Raphael to London.

He'll make sure that Gideon lets off some steam.

Lucy told me to ask you about

"The Green Rider" to find the chronograph.

"The Green Rider"? No idea.

Perhaps it's a book or a painting. I'll write it down.

Do you know what happens

when the "Circle of Blood" closes?

The prophecy speaks of the eagle's rise.

Of humankind's victory over disease and death.

- So it's really a good thing?

- Gwendolyn, it's worth fighting for.

And to die for as well?

Lucy said it's related to my death.

What? No, it's about justice, freedom,

enlightenment and the beginning of a new era.

I'll be gone in a moment.

Wait! We must meet again.

Here or better in my office.

A key... I'll hide it with a map inside the clock.

It'll lead you to my office.

I'm lying here undressed...

In bed already?

- I'm all alone.

- That could change soon.

Even if Mr. Bernhard let you in,

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