We cut back to Alice Carter. Maximus Howard is literally seconds away from SA'ing Alice. Right at the last second, a black blur flies into Maximus, shoving him into the floor with supernatural force and speed. It's Senprus, and he goes full vamp/demon mode telling Maximus to back the fuq off. Maximus is shocked/scared enough to actually do as he's told for once and he sulks off. Alice is terrified and runs away.