The Vala takes Daymian McMahon 's hand and holds it firmly. He knows this ritual, it is most important. We are bound in blood. A true Circle, unlike the Acolytes at the time I came to Sacramento. After a subtle nod Chris accepts the knife.
When the time is right, Chris cuts Jose as directed by the Hierophant. Blooood...
He continues to work with the Ritual until it is finished. And only then, he realizes they are have finally reached a number of five Acolytes. A circle, they formed a real Circle now. Now they have to be stable in numbers, they couldn't flicker out every other day like the Carthians, or be more Clanovent like the Sanctified.
Goddess, we are Woven together for you alone. He closes his eyes for a silent prayer as the night's rite concludes.