Jack had hardly paid any notice to anypony following him except for Maddie on the way to Vlad's office. After some coaxing, Maddie finally convinced the other parents that she and Jack were just going to discuss with Mayor Masters on what he'd be saying at the meeting and got them to leave. She turned to Jack as they approached the doors. "Jack, are you sure this is a good idea? I mean, maybe we should just-"
"No, this is important, Maddie. And I want you by my side during this." he said quickly. "There's no getting out of this. And now is the time." So Maddie decided to not push it farther. A sort of lump swelled in her gut when they finally entered and found themselves out of the mayor's office. Looking to Jack, the unicorn's face was devoid of emotion. He simply knocked on the door and waited. A few moments later an irritated-looking Vlad answered. He was about to demand who wanted to bother him when he was getting ready for a speech, when he saw who it was. He gave a quick grin of pleasure to Maddie and completely ignored Jack.
"Well, well, well, look who it is. Maddie...and...Jack." He extended the door open. He wanted to close it on Jack, but Maddie quickly threw a hoof out and held the door open. She gave a cross look to Vlad as Jack walked in. Vlad sighed, then faked a smile. "What can I do for you?" he asked, closing the door. "Please, take a seat." he said, gesturing to a few seats by his desk. Jack ignored the offer.
"No. I'm just here for brief business. Recently I have found out about Danny being half ghost. When I found out there was another half ghost, I made him talk. Being the good son that I have, he obliged. He told me...about a monster. A monster who would kill to get what he wants. A monster who steals to get his riches. A monster who tortures a man's son. A monster...who betrays his best friend." Jack turned his head to him and finally, a small yet large frown came to his face. "I believe we both know who we're talking about. That relationship is dead. The Vlad I knew is long dead; a vicious beast took him over. There is but one thing I have left to say to you." Jack leaned in and glared. "Stay away from my family and friends. If you so much as lay a hoof on them again, you'll find yourself inside of a Fenton thermos. Especially my son. Back off. I will never speak to you again."
"And nor will I. You are dead to me as well." Maddie said coldly.
"That's all." Jack said. He opened the door and he and his wife left, all the while slamming the door shut. And all Vlad could do was stare in a mortified trance of shock and horror. Finally he scowled before letting out an enraged scream.