Phoenix: You have
all heard through the grapevine that there is some serious business going down
tonight. The Primogen were all called to a meeting with Claudius at sundown. The
Harpys were allowed into the Elysium at 10. And the rest of you were
"encouraged" to arrive no sooner than midnight. However, upon arrival, things
are not...kosher. The omnipresent ghouls are not outside the building. The door
is cracked open, and the lock splintered. Those of you with common sense (not
the merit, just the actual thing) have fleeting thoughts of "oh shit" running
through your mind.
Douglas Coburn: ((Well strangely there are two
MT open rooms *G*))
Phoenix:
((There....are? Ummm...I knew that. *tries in vain to look intelligent*))
Douglas Coburn: He pauses at the door, going no
further, examining the frame, the hinges. Clearly a forced entry. This can never
be good.
Tenoch Copil : ((Doh! I'm gonna clean up these rooms one of these
days...))
Celest Aston: ((*S* make things difficult for
Celest why doncha *L*))
Tenoch Copil : He arrives and does his best to remain in the background,
not wanting to get in anybody's way. When he gets a chance, he'll also examine
the door, looking for evidence of a booby trap or anything.
Lafayette Ebet: He walks up slowly, his sharp
eyes taking in details.
Anjou: *frowns at the mess, pushing back a few
soft curls. nods absently to Doug as she peers at teh hingese herself. then
looks around at the general area*
Lafayette Ebet: (rolling per + investigation))
Douglas Coburn: "Oh my god..." He limps inside,
up the stairs, into the remains of the Elisium.
Cassie Raines: Shes parked her car a block
away and heads towards the elysium. The first thing she sees is Coburn, and a
smile crosses her lips as she does, heading in his direction.
Douglas
Coburn: "Mercy," he barks. "What happened?"
Anjou:
2,4,2,10,8,4,8,
Lafayette Ebet:
6,3,2,7,8,9,
Lafayette Ebet: He's examining the door, the entry,
and more as he walks in, the experienced eye of an investigative reporter taking
in clues.
Celest Aston: She arrives, wearing a nice
sheath dress but with her leather coat over it all, zipped part way up. She is
ready to handoff her weapons when she realizes there is no one to do that to.
She looks at the door and to Everyone present. "Not a good sign." She pulls out
one of her guns just in case, no telling what we were walking into. And she
follows Douglas.
Tenoch Copil : 6,6,3,6,2,
Anjou: *flashes Celest a small smile, nibbling
her lower lip*
Phoenix: Once
inside the room...it is a charnal house. The ghouls are very obviously dead. The
scent of Vitae hangs in the air. There are a couple of unrecognized corpses, and
a few outfits with lovely ashpiles inside them. The most immediately
recognizeable thing people see is a nice suit with the corpse of a black lab
nearby.
Tenoch Copil : (that was per+invest, now rolling per+alert)
Lafayette Ebet: Ignoring the others, and looking
around carefully.
Celest Aston: She notes some of the harpies,.
"Shit." she says at the dog. "Fucking A." yes this out of a torry.
Anjou:
*slips inside....and lets out a small cry at the
sight of the black lab. hastens over to look at the dog*
Cassie Raines: Well as Cassie approaches the
door to follow Douglas her eyes pass briefly onto the damage, but she doesnt
stop to look further, heading in, patting her heavy coat once checking herself.
and the vitae in the air catches in her throat, she tris not to look at the lab,
Lafayette Ebet: He kneels down by the door.
"Shell casings," he announces. "This was planned, not a sudden flare-up."
Celest Aston: ((At the sight of the dog, duh*Headdesk*))
Lafayette Ebet: He stands up, looking around for
anything out of the ordinary. ((now per + alert))
Douglas Coburn: "Mercy," he repeats, leaning
irritably on his cane. "Lacey? Claudius?"
Anjou: ((DLP)) *lets out a small cry at the
sight of the dog, but heads to the corner instead, with a pained little frown*
Phoenix: The dog
was shot, the suit nearby has bullet holes and bloodstains around the neck as
well.
Lafayette Ebet:
8,3,8,6,3,
Tenoch Copil : 4,3,3,3,6,
Cassie Raines: "Anjou.. " she heads to her,
thought theres no real look of compassion there, "is there anyone still in here
with us?"
Anjou: *a sudden distinct growl from the
delicate fainting Rose. rises and strides over to Celest, bluegrey eyes gone
stark. shows her what she's holding*
Phoenix: *they hear
the clatter of heels on hardwood, heading for the back door*
Tenoch Copil : He doesn't say anything, just grunts and continues to look
around.
Celest Aston: Her eyes widden. "Alec.." it is
wispered. She goes in search of anyone else in any of the other rooms.
Douglas
Coburn: He tilts his head. "Lacey." He nods, glad
that at least one of the idiots has the presence of mind to respond. "Who did
this?"
Lafayette Ebet: He tenses and turns to race out
the front around to the back.
Celest Aston: She turns and looks at Anjou.
"What is it hun?" she looks at what she is holding.
Anjou: *ponders and takes back the object in her
hand. sniffs it carefully* ((HS))
Lafayette Ebet: Approaching cautiously once (and
if) he reaches the corner.
Douglas Coburn: "All right. Follow us if you
can." He turns, straightening up, calling out "People! We gotta get moving. This
is a set-up!"
Anjou:
it's his necklace. *grimly* who's that? *and heads
that way herself, clutching the necklace. one hand delvign into her huge purse*
Cassie Raines: "I have to check for
Claudius.." Cassie looks to Douglas, theres no confidence in her look,
Amelie Soldano:
*she is panicked, and is running, she is easily recognized as one of the biggest
gossips in the Harpys...the kind that give them all a bad name*
Tenoch Copil : He moves quickly after Lafayette, pulling a switchblade
from his pocket and keeping it hidden in his palm.
Celest Aston: She turns her head as she hears
douglas' words, she grabs Anjou and heads for the door. "Pocket what ever it is,
and grab your gun now." she hisses out.
Claudius:
1,7,6,5,4,9,
Amelie Soldano:
*gives a terrified look to Tenoch and Lafayette...and immediately tries to run
the other way*
Douglas Coburn: "He's not dead, Cassie.
Wherever he is, he's okay. If he has sense, he's invisible and staying that way.
We have to move now." He limps tersely back to the entrance.
Celest Aston: (DLP))
Anjou: *growls as she's grabbed. gun, in her
purse, in her hand.*
Lafayette Ebet: "Please," he calls out as gently
as he can. "Please, wait. We won't harm you."
Cassie
Raines: She looks to Douglas confused, following
him "We have to check?"
Douglas Coburn: "No waiting," he snaps. "Out!
NOW! The Sabbat are coming back!"
Celest Aston: She closes her eyes a moment and
straightens her shoulders she heads after Anjou, for the person who is trying to
get away, answers she needed answers.
Lafayette Ebet: ((Do you need any sort of roll
for that? Some sort of empathy?))
Anjou: ((*L* then dlp on me as well.)) *growls
and debates for a moment. listening carefully. and sniffing cautiously*
Amelie Soldano:
*looks back over her shoulder* Don't kill me! Not like the others...please!
*keeps running*
Douglas Coburn: He nods curtly. He'd known this
would happen. "Out, people, if you want to survive this night!" He starts
limping quickly down the stairs.
Cassie Raines: She looks to him again and
nods, eying the room one more time, the smell in the air keeps enticing her to
stay, but she drags herself after Doug,
Amelie Soldano:
((Umm...hysterical...nahhh..no roll. May want to *ahem*...catch....her though.))
Douglas
Coburn: Once out on the street, he touches
Cassie's hand momentarily, nodding to the apartment block opposite. "Get us
access to a room in that block, Cassie."
Lafayette Ebet: ((Tenoch-Laf doesn't have a
clue, nor do I *G*)) He starts to go after her. "No, please, help us to help
you!"
Cassie Raines: She nods to him, shivering ever
so slightly, but heads to the apartments across from them.
Amelie Soldano:
*falls to the grouns and gibbers incoherently, curling against a wall*
nonononono!
Celest Aston: "An, we needcx to get out of here
now. I want answers but, we need to live to get them." she starts moving with
the girl to a door to head outside.
Vanished From Mind's Eye: It waits in an
alleyway, watching the scene outside the Elysium.
Anjou:
*turns and heads down the stairs after Doug and
Cassie.. glancing at the poor dog on the way. she will not cry, she will not
cry. lower lip trembles*
Douglas Coburn: He glances up the stairs,
yelling "NOW, PEOPLE! Y'ALL ARE WASTIN' TIME!"
Cassie Raines: Cassie heads into the Apartment
block,
Lafayette Ebet: He kneels beside her, crooning
soothingly, "Shh, shh, it's okay, shh. You're safe now. Safe. Safe."
Lafayette Ebet: ~outside several feet from the
back door~
Amelie Soldano:
Don't kill me don't kill me don't kill me.
Anjou: *coming down the stairs posthaste*
Douglas Coburn: He reaches for Anjou's hand,
drawing her outside, nodding to the apartment block opposite. "Go into
reception. Wait for Cassie. She'll tell you what apartment to go to. Hurry!"
Celest Aston: She heads downstairs. That place
was cursed. Moving as quickly as her dress and Anjou will go.
Lafayette Ebet: Amelie: "I won't kill you. I'm here
to help you. I'm Lafayette. What's your name?" he asks in that tone he uses when
interviewing distraught or grief stricken people.
Anjou: yes. *follows Doug's directions. still
clutching the necklace in one hand. narrowing her eyes against the glare of the
streetlights. they hurt*
Tenoch Copil: "She's one of the Harpies..." he tells Laf.
Lafayette Ebet: He looks to Tenoch and nods in a
thank-you. He hardly knows people yet.
Amelie Soldano:
A-a-a-a-amelie. *looks up at the man* You...are one of us.....
Tenoch
Copil: "Her name is Amelie Soldano."
Douglas Coburn:
8,9,4,4,3,6,
Celest Aston: She nods her head to Douglas
taking Anjou's elbow and walking her across the street.
Douglas Coburn: He hears the whimpering from
around the back, and limps around the building, hurrying down the alley.
Lafayette Ebet: He smiles gently. "Yes, I am.
Amelie. We must leave. Others of our kind have come, but there may be danger
still here. Can you walk with us?"
Amelie Soldano:
*looks at Tenoch gratefully* Don't let him kill me like they did the others.
Tenoch
Copil: "Yes, Amelie." He frowns, looking her over, trying to make sure it's
her and not someone posing as her.
Anjou: *murmurs* thank you. *and keeps her eyes
almost entirely shut. does shut them before they go into reception. bound to be
horribly bright in there, and blinding oneself is never fun*
Amelie Soldano:
*looks up at Douglas* Douglas......
Douglas Coburn: He nods down at Amelie. "We
have to move, Soldano. They're coming back. C'mon." He nods to Lafayette and
Tenoch, too.
Amelie Soldano:
*rises to her feet, still trembling* I....I can....
Tenoch Copil: He certainly doesn't let her get too close or turn his back
on her.
Amelie Soldano:
Oh god no.....*looks around panicked and tenses to run again*
Lafayette Ebet: He stands as well, nodding at
Douglas's words. "We're ready." Keeps a steadying arm around Amelie. "We'll stay
together, Amelie, we'll be fine."
Celest Aston: Before they get into the other
building she putgs her gun away no reason to scare away the humans. "No problem
An." she looks around for Cassie.
Tenoch Copil: He glances to Douglas. "How do you know they're coming
back?"
Douglas Coburn: He shakes his head. "Panic is
worthless. Go to the reception of the building across the way." He indicates the
apartment block. "Wait there."
Lafayette Ebet: ~And Lafayette, being a *very*
young Vampire, doesn't entertain the possibility of Amelie being fake. At least,
not at this point.~
Amelie Soldano:
*starts that way, moving as fast as her heels will let her*
Cassie Raines: She standing at the bottom of
the stairs, "fourth floor appartment 23" she nods to them eyes on the door.
Anjou: *nods to Celest slightly and carefully
puts the necklace into her purse. other hand inside it still grippin gher gun*
Lafayette Ebet: He looks to where Douglas points
and he heads that direction.
Douglas Coburn: He blinks owlishly at Tenoch.
"Because there are ghosts up there, an' they've overheard plans. Get movin'."
Lafayette Ebet: Moves as quickly as Amelie,
though not letting her go into a panicked run if he can help it.
Vanished From Mind's Eye: When Douglas, Tenoch,
Lafeyette, and Amelie start moving to the hotel, it makes to follow them, still
keeping a bit of a distance.
Amelie Soldano:
*stays with the Cammy guy...he seems safe...if a little slow to move...she
REALLY wants to get inside*
Douglas Coburn: "Go, Amelie," he growls,
pushing her after Lafayette.
Tenoch Copil: 6,8,7,5,4,2,
Lafayette Ebet: He gets inside quickly with
Amelie.
Tenoch
Copil: "Ah," he nods to Douglas, and turns to follow the others, keeping an
eye out to see if he can catch any snipers on the roofs or other evidence of bad
guys.
Douglas Coburn: Once the kids are on their way,
he slips into Elysium via the rear entrance and hurries up the stairs, vanishing
as he does so.
Vanished From Mind's Eye:
7,6,9,5,1,5,1,
Vanished From Mind's Eye: Not noticing Douglas
slip away, it continues after the larger group.
Lafayette Ebet: He looks around at the others
here, staying fairly close to Amelie.
Anjou: *opens one eye just a bit to peer at
Cassie carefully*
Cassie
Raines: Cassie directs the others to the room yet
still remains in the reception.
Amelie Soldano:
*arrives at the apartment and goes to curl up in a corner*
Lafayette Ebet: He goes to the room, but remains
standing.
Vanished From Mind's Eye: It moves into the
apartment, picking up the pace to slip in behind Amelie.
Tenoch Copil: 2,4,3,4,10,4,
Lafayette Ebet: No, he must know. He kneels
beside Amelie, giving her a gentle, encouraging look. "What happened?" he asks
softly. "How did it go down?"
Celest Aston: She moves with Anjou to the
apartment indicated and get's Anjou a seat and drawing her gun just in case she
keeps watch out the windows.
Amelie Soldano: They
killed them all.....all dead.....except HIM. *the last comes out as a snarl*
Celest Aston: She glances to Laf and Amelie.
"Yes dear, we need to know what happened if you can." she glances back outside.
Anjou: *nods grimly to Celest, face grieved. and
then carefully moves toward Amelie*
Douglas Coburn: He emerges from an alley beside
the new apartment building, a coat in his hands carried like a sack. He hurries
into the apartment building.
Anjou:
who is him? *gives the Rose a slow blink. not up to
smiling*
Lafayette Ebet: "Him. Someone you know?"
Cassie
Raines: Cassies waiting in the reception,
carrying on with idle flirting to the concierge.
Celest Aston: "Him who dear?" she doesn't wish
to play these pull every tidbit of info from people,but she will, just makes
things longer.
Tenoch
Copil: "Mercy?" he asks Amelie
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Cassie, gratitude in
his gaze as he realises she's pulled it off, what with nobody else being in the
lobby
Amelie Soldano: *her
voice is full of hate when she speaks* Golden. The Ventrue who caused
this. *the sarcasm drips off the clan name, leaving a messy puddle on the floor*
He killed Claudius too.
Douglas Coburn: He limps to the elevator,
nudging the call button, murmuring "Lacey. Did you make it?"
Anjou:
*jerks, shocked* Alec?? what?
Celest Aston: Her eyes narrow to the girl.
"Explain."
Lafayette Ebet: "And you are certain it was him?
Did he seem to be under his own will?" Carrying on, but shaken to the core at
the thought that the prince is dead.
Vanished From Mind's Eye: It's standing in the
corner of the room, listening to all this without moving.
Douglas
Coburn: He nods slightly. "Are you alone? Were you
followed?"
Cassie Raines: Cassie tails off the
conversation and hands the man a slip of paper, gifting him a wink, and turns to
head for the elevator.
Amelie Soldano:
He had to cover his ass so he killed them all. And he used the Sabbat to do it.
*eyes blaze, the fear burned away by pure rage*
Anjou:
had to cover his ass for what? *keep calm, keep
calm.....there's got to be a mistake somewhere. at the worst, someone pretending
to be Alec*
Douglas Coburn: "Good." He gimps into the
elevator, waits for Cassie, lets her press the buttons. "You should be safe from
the Maelstrom in here."
Tenoch Copil: "Alec Golden? Or Lance?"
Lafayette Ebet: "And you are certain the Ventrue
*Primogen* did this?" Questioning her carefully. A Primogen? It makes no
sense.
Celest Aston: None of it made sence. "Calm
down." using presence on the girl. ((Char+Pre)) (WP)
Amelie Soldano:
He committed Amaranth and had to hide the fact. He wants the roses dead so we
don't tell the truth about him.
Cassie Raines: She looks at Doug confused, "~russian~
What the fuck??"
Amelie Soldano:
*snarls* Alec.
Douglas Coburn: ~Russian~ "The ghost of the
Toreador Primogen has managed to follow me across the street. He is alone,
thankfully. The Sabbat have wired the Elysium to explode."
Celest Aston:
5,3,9,8,
Lafayette Ebet: ~He opens up Auspex, attempting
to read Amelie's true state of mind.~
Douglas Coburn: "Within this buildin'," he
corrects Lacey.
Lafayette Ebet:
5,2,9,1,
Lafayette Ebet: ((aura perception, no suxx))
Amelie Soldano:
*seems unaffected by Celest, and just stays pissed*
Celest Aston: "Now then, you saw all of this
happen? You were in the room when Alec said all of this durring the meeting?"
wern't the meetings closed tho? she frowns at the girl.
Anjou:
*takes several moments to keep her cool*
Lafayette Ebet: He moves back a bit, letting the
others question Amelie as they know Alec and he doesn't really, other than WHO
he is.
Tenoch Copil: He listens and keeps an eye out the window, frowning.
Amelie Soldano:
Isn't it OBVIOUS? *shakes head* He had the opportunity and he took it. The first
chance he had he bolted with the Prince. And never came back.
Tenoch Copil: 7,6,10,2,1,
Douglas Coburn: "Could be worse, Lacey. You
could've been enslaved by the other ghosts." He sniffs. "Ah'll see if ah can
transport you across town somehow once this is done with." He follows Cassie to
the apartment.
Vanished From Mind's Eye: "The reports of my
demise have been greatly overstated, it appears. And the honor of a Ventrue who
risked his life to see me to safety has been quite impinged." Said quietly, and
calmly, before the form takes shape.
Celest Aston: "But you just stated that Alec
killed the prince and now you say he bolted with the prince, whioch is it?" she
remains calm trying to get the girls answers straight.
Amelie Soldano:
He obviously had to get him somewhere....*trails off and stares at the form*
Douglas Coburn: He limps into the apartment
room, looking around, taking stock of who made it.
Claudius: The man standing calmly in front of you
carries the wisdom of ages in his eyes, and the image of a monster in his body.
He is approximately 6 and a half feet tall, and sits heavily on the skeletal
side at 145 pounds. His face is a mess of horrifically smooth skin, as if every
imperfection, every wrinkle, every line were sandblasted away, including his
nose, which is missing. In the middle of all of this are a pair of eyes, one
dark brown, the other red and filled with blood. Regardless, that terrible face
has an serene, almost sanctified feel to it. His hair, dark brown in hue,
consists of a few strands, which are nevertheless pulled back into a tiny braid
that reaches midway down his neck. He wears a simple brown robe, and sandals on
his oversized feet. As he looks you over, you feel his mismatched, vitae-filled
eyes travel over you, picking up every slight nuance.
Cassie
Raines: she walks in and theres that moment, the
pretty little enchanting smile, but it fades immeadiately, she looks to the
gathered Kindred.
Lafayette Ebet: He looks towards the voice,
tense and half-expecting an attack.
Anjou: *jumps and squeals loudly....then
positively beams at Claudius*
Claudius: He is seriously wounded, with several
burn marks having eaten through his skin, and claw marks on his body. He is
quite obviously not dead, however. Well, not more then usual.
Lafayette Ebet: A slow relaxing. And a flood of
relief.
Douglas Coburn: He pushes the apartment door
closed behind him. Deposits the coat full of guns and knives on a table.
Celest Aston: She straightens her shoulders
turning to the voice, and sight of the prince. "Well that solves that." she
glances to Amelie, before nodding herf head to the prince.
Anjou: sir....*hesitantly* do you know where
Alec is? if he's safe? and, may i look you over? *nibbles her lip, bowing her
head respectfully*
Amelie Soldano:
*stammers as she speaks, barely forming the words* Prince
Claudius...how....I...he....
Cassie Raines: "ok ok " she looks around at
the other confused people, "so who killed Claudius?" she looks at him, that
smiles back,
Tenoch Copil: "There is a man without a shirt approaching the Elysium,"
he says quietly, turning his gaze away from the door and regarding Claudius with
obvious relief.
Tenoch Copil: (door=window. doh!)
Lafayette Ebet: He closes his eyes as the world
begins to make sense again. A Primogen did not betray them to the Sabbat. The
Prince is not dead. Eyes open and he straightens, observing.
Douglas Coburn: He moves to the window, parting
the curtains slightly with his fingers, looking down to see this man that Tenoch
has indicated. "The Elysium is rigged to explode," he states calmly. If they
aren't listening, that's their problem.
Celest Aston: She moves to look carefully out
the window to see who it is.
Anjou: *glances at Doug...and turns off her HS.
prudently sccots farther back from the window*
Cassie Raines: she doesnt move to look out of
the window, she moves to claud, pleased to see him. "i wanted to look for you.."
Douglas Coburn: "Shit." He glances to them.
"Everyone look away. Now!" He opens the window.
Claudius: A look to Anjou. "I do not know where
Primogen Golden is, my dear. And I am as well as I can be at the moment." A
frown, and he looks to Tenoch. "Do you know who it is, Tenoch?" Amelie is, for
now, forgotten.
Anjou: *blinks and does her usual sort of thing.
falls to the floor and curls up, arms over her head*
Celest Aston: "Fuck it is Alec. Someone warn
him." she heads for the door at a quick pace.
Douglas
Coburn: And, if everyone's kind enough to look
away, he rests his cane against the wall, then vanishes.
Anjou: all right, sir.....*voice a little
muffled*
Lafayette Ebet: He looks away, though he longs
to disobey that command because he's intensely curious.
Cassie Raines: "Alec" Cassie speaks to herslef
gently.
Amelie Soldano:
*decides that discretion is the better part of valor....and prudently curls up
and tries to look like a hole in the world*
Anjou: Alec? *head up. gets up. heads for the
door*
Claudius: He looks away from Douglas, over to
Celest.
Tenoch Copil: He follows Doug's instructions.
Douglas [Obfuscate 4]: He leaps out of the
window. Fuck it, it's only the fourth floor.
Claudius: "Miss Aston. I believe the situation is
covered. Please, remain inside the room."
Douglas [Obfuscate 4]:
5,7,
Celest Aston: "An stay put, call him don't let
him get back in the buildinh." she runs out the door.
Cassie Raines:
8,3,1,4,8,9,6,
Douglas [Obfuscate 4]: Crunch. That's gonna
hurt. He starts healing, and sprinting toward Alec.
Lafayette Ebet: He looks around the room now.
Staying alert.
Alec Golden: *stops and cocks his head, turning
towards the building and heading that way*
Celest Aston: She turns around and looks for
Douglas, and not seeing him, she comes back inside and shuts the door. "As you
wish." she nods her head to Claudius.
Tenoch
Copil: He nods to Claud and offers him a "glad you're alright" smile then
continues to watch what's going on in the street. "Where is Mercy? Douglas was
speaking to him when we reached the Elysium."
Douglas Coburn: Well whaddya know, Apparently
he can run when he puts his mind to it. He grabs Alec by the elbow and pulls him
into a run toward the building, rather than a walk.
Celest
Aston: She makes her way back into the room and
leans against a wall, gun still in her hand.
Alec Golden: *reaches into his coat as someone
grabs him* Douglas? What the fuck? *keeps moving but looks back over his
shoulder* I have to go check.
Cassie Raines: she looks to Claudius, "What
would you have us do?"
Douglas Coburn: "No, you do NOT have to go
check. Trust me!"
Lafayette Ebet: He glances out the window. ((per
+ alert))
Anjou: *begins chewing her lower lip as she
scuttles to the window, clutching the curtains/blinds too tightly*
Lafayette Ebet:
9,9,8,1,5,
Alec Golden: Right. *enters the building and once
in the elevator draws a pair of chrome plated .45's* I don't like being
summoned.....
Claudius: "Mercy has met Final Death. As has
Primogen Lacey and Primogen Whitney." He limps to the bed, the full effect of
his wounds showing as he starts to move. He allows some of the wave of despair
and anger he must be seeing come through as he has to focus on moving. "The
others, I do not know."
Lafayette Ebet: Mainly looking around and near
Alec, not at him so much.
Celest Aston: "If the palce is going to blow,
you guys might want to not look." she says from her spot against the wall.
Amelie Soldano:
Blow? *looks up* We are going to lose the Elysium?
Lafayette Ebet: Deep, unneccessary breath. Dead
Primogens. A horrible blow was struck this night. But the Prince remains, so
there is hope.
Douglas Coburn: "Just this once, it could've
saved your life. Let it pass." He glances to Alec, then grimaces, leaning on the
Ventrue in agony now that the running's done.
Lafayette Ebet: Murmurs, "It is tainted now.
Violated."
Tenoch
Copil: He nods to Claud, still watching the street. "Do you need blood for
your injuries, my Prince?"
Alec Golden: *subtly supports the man after
holstering his guns* Friends only I assume?
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Alec. "Fourth
floor."
Celest Aston: She looks over to Amelie. "Yes
dear we just might, according to Douglas."
Alec Golden: *hits the button and up they go* Who
made it? We lost Algy and Amanda I know.
Cassie Raines: "What are fuck are you all on
about, the elysium meant fuck all, the kindred who are gone is all that
mattered," she looks at Amelie and Lafayette disgusted, "We have other Elysiums,"
Lafayette Ebet: He looks to Cassie calmly. "That
is what I mean. There is no need to lash out at each other."
Douglas Coburn: "Amelie. Claudius. That's about
it. The others I could corral are upstairs."
Claudius: "I have healed as much as I am going
to, Tenoch." A thankful smile to the man. "The rest will heal much slower."
Celest
Aston: She nods to Cassie. "I am right with you
there."
Amelie Soldano:
((*clears throat*)) *across the street a massive fireball burns it's way out of
the windows of the Elysium, those with Demolitions skills will note that the
explosion itself was small, but there was a hell of a lot more flames than
should be*
Alec Golden: *nods and steps out of the elevator*
I think you got promoted Douglas.
Claudius: He flinches and looks away as Elysium
explodes, a bit of the light in the kind Nosferatu's eyes fading.
Tenoch
Copil: He nods to Claud, looking grim.
Anjou: *chews her lip some more* what exactly
happened tonight...? *quietly* who was there when...whatever happened, happened?
Cassie Raines: she huffs still annoyed, the
smell from the elysium still invading her senses, all that vitea.. "What are we
doing my Prince," she pouts as a little girl, but its all anticipation and that
fire in her.
Lafayette Ebet: He looks back quickly at the
window, but steps off to the side.
Douglas Coburn: He grits his teeth at Alec.
"Don't even joke about it, Alec." He nods the Ventrue toward their apartment,
then shudders as his sensitive ears pick out the explosion.
Tenoch
Copil: He looks away from the flame, and dodges away from the window to
avoid any glass if the blast shatters the window.
Cassie Raines: and she flinches as the tension
and explosion get to her a second.
Alec Golden: I wish I was Douglas. The Sherriff
brough Mercy back. I don't think he made it and if he did, he left with the
Sabbat. *opens the door, eyes flicking to the explosion* Well fuck. Thanks to
who ever decided to grab me by the brain and drag me here.
Celest Aston: She frowns but doesn't move from
her spot when the explosion occurs. She listens to the conversations though.
Douglas Coburn: He drags his right leg behind
him, leaning on Alec for support.
Claudius: "For now, we are giving your Prince a
moment to collect his thoughts, Miss Raines. And then, we will act." He looks to
Lafeyette. "Can you contact the Chantry and see if either the Seneschal or
Regent have made it back alive?"
Cassie
Raines: "Alec!" she looks up and moves to him,
smile breaking,
Amelie Soldano:
*a wall of heat enters the open window, making the room uncomfortable for a few
minutes until the breeze clears the air*
Lafayette Ebet: He nods. "I will do so
immediately." He moves off to a quieter spot and gets out his cell phone.
Anjou: *sags against the wall in relief, her
sudden smile brilliant. Elysiums can be rebuilt. the people who frequent them
cannot*
Lafayette Ebet: He has the Chantry on speed dial
and he holds the tiny phone up to his ear. Finger in the other ear to block out
sound.
Alec Golden: *glances around the room* My Prince.
*a nod to him then glances to Cass* Cassie.
Claudius: A look of relief at Alec as he comes
in...once the heat is gone, of course. "Primogen Golden. Thank God."
Celest Aston: She looks relieved to see Alec,
but stayes by her spot holding up the wall. "It is good to see you Alec love."
Douglas Coburn: "Lacey?" he asks quietly,
checking the ghost is still here.
Cassie Raines: Well she contains herself from
anything more, but shes pleased to see Alec at least,
Douglas
Coburn: He nods weakly. "Jus' checkin' yoah still
aroun', kiddo."
Lafayette Ebet: He flips the phone closed,
looking paler than normal. "I must go, my Prince. There is no answer."
Alec Golden: *nods to Celest* And you too. *looks
at Douglas* Lacey made it? *looks around* Fucking Obfuscate.....
Alec Golden: And what will you do once you get
there? Die?
Anjou: *heads to Alec, taking his necklace from
her purse and silently offering it to him. after wiping off her face*
Celest Aston: She looks over to Laf. "What?"
Lafayette Ebet: Alec: "If that is what happens,
so be it. I *must* know if the Chantry has been breached as well. I must know
who has survived."
Alec Golden: *takes the necklace from Anjou with
a brief smile* Thanks. Thought I lost it for good.
Claudius: He looks to Lafeyette, shaking his
head. "No, you do not go. The Chantry existed while the Sabbat held New York.
They may simply be busy. If they have fallen, you cannot do more." A look to
Cassie. "Call Sheriff Romer. See if he is alive. And someone give me a phone."
Lafayette Ebet: Celest: "The Tremere do not
answer," he answers her grimly.
Douglas Coburn: "Lacey's dead. His ghost made
it." He glances to Alec.
Alec Golden: Have you tried calling their cells
instead? And perhaps they have not made it back yet. Don't panic. If we all go
running off seperately, we all die alone.
Celest Aston: "They might have followed them
there, or knew where it was located. The best bet right now is for you to stay
here. Walking in with no knowledge of what is going on there is a bad thing, and
could be a trap for the rest of us."
Lafayette Ebet: He looks frustrated and restrains
himself from pacing. Loyalties wage war with him, but the Prince is there and so
his loyalty must remain here for now.
Cassie Raines: She nods as she recieves the
order, and smiles for a second thinking of Marcel as she reaches for her phone,
smile starting to fade as doubts creep in, dialing his number,
Douglas Coburn: He looks to Anjou, gesturing to
his cane over by the window.
Alec Golden: *tosses a phone to Claudius* His
ghost? Damn.
Celest
Aston: She hands Claudius her cell phone. "Here
you go."
Alec Golden: *snorts* Somehow I doubt the Chantry
fell as easily as the Elysium. If it did, I would be very surprised.
Claudius: He takes the phone and dials Viktor's
number first, holding it to his ear.
Claudius: "Not likely, no," he says to Alec.
Amelie Soldano:
*watches Alec, eyes narrowed in distaste*
Anjou: an idea. *calmly* while you dial,
everyone write down any numbers you can think of and pass them off to those,
like myself, who simply don't have many of our kind's numbers. *takes out her
cell phone*
Tenoch Copil: He hands Douglas his cane since he's closer to it.
Lafayette Ebet: Dimly hears the others. Knows
they make sense. He reigns in his impulses. "There may be clues in the
aftermath," he says, switching gears. "When it is deemed safe, I respectfully
ask to assist in investigation. I have a keen eye." Not wanting to feel any more
helpless.
Douglas Coburn: He nods gratefully to Tenoch.
"Thank you." He sinks into a chair, gripping the cane tightly.
Alec Golden -> Claudius: *Voice Mail picks up
before the first ring, obviously, the phone is turned off*
Celest
Aston: She nods her head to Alec. "Same here, but
one can never be entirely sure of matters." she moves back to her spot at the
wall, putting her gun away finally as well as her cell.
Anjou: *nods to Doug and gets his cane for him.
wordlessly offering it* i hope you don't need to rebreak anything. *mildly*
Anjou: ((dlp))
Douglas Coburn: "Someone close the window. Draw
the curtains closed. They're going to want to come by to check out the damage
they've done. If they hear us talking, they'll know we're here, and we're safe."
Alec Golden: *nods to Laf and falls silent,
letting the ranking member of the sect take the lead, as is only right*
Claudius: A frown, and he hangs up the phone,
next dialing Rebecca. A look goes to Amelie. "Miss Soldano. You will, of course,
be offering Primogen Golden a formal apology and a boon of some sort for
suggesting he had betrayed myself and the entire Camarilla to the Sabbat, yes?"
Said matter-of-factly as he dials.
Tenoch
Copil: He closes the window and draws the curtains.
Amelie Soldano -> Claudius:
Same deal.
Lafayette Ebet: He goes silent as well, pulling
his worried look into an expression of intense thought.
Amelie Soldano:
I...I...*nods slowly* Of course my Prince.
Cassie Raines: "Romer, Are you ok?" she asks
into the phone, a smile breaking.
Celest
Aston: She draws all of the curtains closed, and
shuts the window almosr allof the way, knowing that some had heightened sences
and could hear if need be the goings on outside.
Douglas Coburn: "CLOSE THE GODDAMN WINDOW!" he
barks suddenly.
Claudius: Another frown, and he hangs up. He makes
one more phone call.
Douglas Coburn: ((DLP))
Alec Golden: *looks around the apartment* Where
the fuck did we get this place from?
Celest Aston: ((DLP))
Douglas Coburn: He looks to Celest. "Close it!"
he snaps. "All the way."
Cassie
Raines: "Im with the friends, give me a second."
she answers smiling to herself.
Celest Aston: She continues to lean against the
wall. "An I don't have any mopre phone numbers than you probably do." she looks
over everyone, wondering who else was left in the city.
Tenoch
Copil: ((He closed the window all the way and drew the curtains))
Celest Aston: she snaps the window closed all
of the way. "Yes, Douglas."
Douglas Coburn: ((Yeah, I was hoping to just
forget the whole DLP thing and move right on. DLP *G*))
Anjou: *raises an eybrow at Doug* what's wrong
now? *keeping her voice quite low and soft*
Celest Aston: ((Sorry I didn't catch that. *S*
DLP))
Claudius: He waits patiently for the phone to
pick up. Worry begins to crease his brow.
Alec
Golden -> Claudius: *the phone picks up* Yeah?
Douglas Coburn: He looks to Anjou. "The Sabbat
will want to send someone to evaluate the damage. It's best we let them believe
they've destroyed us."
Lafayette Ebet: He watches Claudius, but he
makes no move to interrupt or pester.
Cassie Raines: "Im at, Good luck" she smiles
again.
Alec Golden: No shit? Nice. So it's not secure
though?
Cassie Raines: ((dlp))
Alec Golden: ((Damn angle brackets. *L*))
Douglas Coburn: Shakes his head at Alec. "No.
We can't stay here."
Cassie Raines: "Im at, ((Gives next blocks
address and wrong appartment number, taking no chances.)) Good luck"
Anjou: *nods slowly to Doug* and what, then? i
don't think we want to all just give up and move quietly to another city. *is
her cat all right? and Aisling? chews her lower lip*
Alec Golden: *looks at Douglas* Tears offices? We
can go through the back door. Got enough guards there to make things difficult
for anyone who wants in.
Cassie Raines: "yes" she nods to the voice on
the phone smiling and nodding to Claudius.
Claudius: "The Sabbat have blown up Elysium. They
may attack you, as well." A small smile at the fact that he's actually gotten
SOMEONE. "Gather your people, my friend. And prepare for the worst. It seems
they are making their move again."
Celest
Aston: Alec:"Not entirely. But as always I am
ready." she says calmly.
Alec Golden -> Claudius: Oh hell Claudius. Will
do. Thanks. How many did they get?
Douglas Coburn: He shakes his head at Anjou.
"No. We're at war."
Tenoch Copil: "Perhaps the Independants? We should see if they have been
attacked, as well?"
Alec Golden: *nods to Celest* If Algy is gone,
you and Anjou need to gather the Roses. Figure out who is going to take over.
Claudius: "Three Primogen, at least. Maybe more.
All the Security, likely. Maybe more. It appears Sherif Romer is alive, as am I
and Primogen Golden."
Alec
Golden: *nods at Tenoch* Good idea. And who are you?
Alec Golden -> Claudius: I'm sorry to hear that
my friend. If I can help, let me know.
Douglas Coburn: He leans back weakly in the
chair, waiting for everyone to organise whatever they're organising.
Celest Aston: She nods her head to Alec,
andlooks to Anjou.
Cassie Raines: "Ill update you if we move."
she continues " call before you come."
Lafayette Ebet: He stands at the ready, though
knowing a young pup like him will just get the grunt work. Still, it's
something.
Claudius: "Just keep yours safe, for now. And be
watchful. Thank you." He looks up to Tenoch and Alex, nodding.
Tenoch
Copil: "I am Tenoch Copil." He makes a formal bow to Alec, very old world
and old fashioned.
Alec Golden -> Claudius: Will do. Talk to you
soon Claudius. Need to make some calls. Be safe. *hangs up the phone*
Cassie Raines: She puts the phone away and
looks to the Prince, waiting, but shes fidgety.
Alec Golden: *nods at the man* Nice to meet new
allies. *looks at Laf curiously* And you?
Celest Aston: She moves over to Anjou, slipping
an arm around the girls shoulders.
Claudius: He hangs his phone up and looks to
Alec. "The Anarchs have not been attacked yet. They have now been warned."
Lafayette Ebet: Alec: "Lafayette Ebet of the
Tremere," he says respectfully. Always good to be respectful of the Primogens,
even the ones not your own. ~faint, barely-there Southern accent~
Alec
Golden: *he nods at the Prince* Good.
Douglas Coburn: "We're gonna need an old car,"
he murmurs. "Old as we can get that still runs."
Lafayette Ebet: He is not at all pale. In fact,
he appears to be breathing and very much alive, even a natural color to his
face.
Celest Aston: "And which clan are you with
Tenoch?" she asks.
Anjou: *rests against Celest a mometn* well...it
shan't be me who steps into poor Mr. Lacey's shoes.
Alec Golden: Tremere. *nods* Viktor and Rebecca
were the reason that Claudius and I got out. I hope that they are okay.
Alec Golden: *looks at Douglas* I can get an SUV.
Why an old car?
Anjou: i don't own a car, although i can drive.
i can try to buy one, unless someone knows how to hotwire.
Claudius: He sits on the bed, against the wall,
and frowns, considering for a moment. "Tenoch answers to me, Miss Aston."
Lafayette Ebet: Alec: "As do I, Mr. Golden. I
appreciate and share your concern." He speaks formally, but without haughtiness.
He's too damn young to be haughty.
Douglas
Coburn: "The older it is, the more likely it can
shield Mr. Lacey from the Maelstrom."
Celest Aston: She squeezes Anjous shoulder. Not
likeing this one bit. "We still need to speak with those around."
Tenoch Copil: "I can arrange a car," he nods to Douglas.
Cassie Raines: "Prince, Marcel is still
around.," she comfortably uses his given name, forgetting herself, "Hes engaged
at the moment with the Sabbat,"
Alec Golden: Oooookay. *thinks about that*
I...um...*shrugs* I can see what I can do.
Anjou: *nods* well, she's one of ours. *nods at
Amelie without pleasure. then blinks at Doug* how soon do you need the car, sir?
Alec Golden: *looks at Tenoch* Even better.
Tenoch
Copil: "Does the Sherriff require assistance?" he asks Cassie
Celest Aston: She bows her head to Claudius.
"Then forgive me, I did not know that."
Anjou: *nods to Tenoch, giving the fellow a
warm, sad smile*
Cassie Raines: "he asked for none."
Amelie Soldano:
*she looks up* Of course I will.
Celest
Aston: She looks to Amelie. "I am aware of that
An,"
Tenoch Copil: "Shall I get it now?" he asks Douglas
Douglas Coburn: He gnaws on his lip slightly.
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Tenoch. "Please."
Celest Aston: Raises an eyebrow at Amelie. "Of
course you will what?"
Lafayette Ebet: He watches, and waits.
Claudius: A nod to Celest, and then he looks to
Alec and Douglas as he dials to the Nosferatu Warren. The saying usually holds
true...the Nosferatu are the first to die in a Jyhad.
Amelie Soldano:
Assume the position. That is what you were insinuating correct?
Anjou: *nods to Celest, giving Amelie a cool
once-over* she likely knows more of ours than we do alone. i'm certain she knows
more of us than i do. perhaps, Celest, we should interview her for names and
numbers, since i'd doubt Mr. Lacey kept a list of us all uncoded....although
perhaps his people might know as well.
Tenoch Copil: He nods. "I shall bring it to the alley behind this
building. Who shall I call to alert it has arrived?"
Alec
Golden: *looks at Douglas* Gather your clan Douglas.
We need to reorganize.
Tenoch Copil: (CRap, have a vistor. gonna drop nick for a few))
Cassie Raines -> Claudius: ((oooh.. who does
he get primogen.. or another nossie?))
Amelie Soldano:
((I love Murphy. And his laws. *L*))
Douglas Coburn: He blinks owlishly at Alec.
"You're lookin' at it."
Celest Aston: She purses her lips. "My dear,
~I~ would rather step into the position, but it is a vote that need to be had."
she turns away from the girl, her eyes nnarrowed in anger.
Alec Golden: Then I am sorry my friend. You have
just moved up in the world. Assuming the Prince has no other ideas? *looks at
Claudius curiously*
Anjou: *nods, giving Celest a small smile* and
you'd do a good job at it. however, before we can vote we need to see...who is
around to vote. whom do you know of ours not already here?
Lafayette Ebet: ((~lol @ Amelie~))
Cassie Raines: she turns and scowls at the
Toreadors, though not so much at Anjou "i believe power struggles can wait a
short time."
Amelie Soldano:
*quirks a brow* You? Don't be absurd. You could not lead a Clan of artists. It's
obvious to all that you are simply a pretty face.
Celest Aston: Nods to Anjou. "Yes, she probably
does know most of the other roses, more so than we do." she doesn't look back to
Amelie though.
Claudius: A shake of the head to Alec, and he
looks to Douglas. "Mr. Coburn, I regret to inform you that I need you to fill
the primogen duties for your clan at this time."
Douglas
Coburn: "Lacey," he murmurs. "What is your opinion
of Amelie?"
Anjou: *nods to Cassie* yes, they can.
however--we DO still need to know who remains intact after tonight. it just
makes sense for each Clan to gether its own, and for any Clans not represented
right here...well....i suppose we'd best sort of divide them amongst ourselves.
we need to know what assets we have remaining.
Douglas Coburn: He glances to Claudius
unhappily, but gives a nod.
Amelie Soldano:
*looks at Cassie* We are without a Primogen. If we do not organize now, then we
are weak. And I don't think I will be taking Clan advice from a Rabble.
Claudius: "Miss Soldano. Please. Be silent."
There's less gentleness in his tone toward the Harpy then might normally be
there.
Cassie Raines: "Neither of you will be a
pretty face if you dont decide to leave this for now.." her voice isnt sweet,
its laced with barbed wire, "Im sick of your wittering already."
Lafayette Ebet: When there is a lull and
Claudius is not engaged currently, "Prince Claudius, is there anything you would
have me do? I wish to assist."
Celest Aston: "Power struggles can wait unless
the primnce needs this decision right away. As I do know the roses, this
decision could take months." she turns to look at Amelie. "Shut your bouth
before I rip it off."
Cassie
Raines: she sighs and drops her head to Claudius,
she shouldnt be snapping.
Amelie Soldano:
Yes my Prince. *assumes a mortally offended air*
Anjou: *gives the hapry a sweet smile* Miss
Amelie. if you must speak, please do so by telling us the phone numbers for
every single one of ours, or their ghouls who have an inkling of just what
they're attached to. otherwise....well, you've already shown us once this
evening that your judgement is faulty.
Lafayette Ebet: He speaks quietly and
respectfully, ignoring the Torrie tiff.
Celest Aston: (Mouth)
Douglas
Coburn: He looks to Celest. "Mr. Lacey states that
Amelie is unfit to lead your Clan."
Anjou: *glances to Celest* i really don't know
anyone here i can call. *sighs* i doubt the folks back home will have much idea
of who's around here.
Cassie Raines: She turns and smiles genuinely
to Douglas, "can you? can you tell him we'll miss him?"
Amelie Soldano:
*gives a little smirk to Celest* My point is made. *looks at Anjou* Why of
course Anjou. I did not know that you were so unconnected within your own kind.
*glances at Alec* Or perhaps you aren't.
Douglas Coburn: "He can hear you, Cassie."
Celest Aston: Shelooks to Douglas a smileon her
face. "Oh I am quite aware of that fact," she looks around. "Thank you Mr.
Lacey." a nod of her head in respect to him here or not his sage advice is
welcome.
Amelie Soldano:
*her jaw drops* But...Algy loves me....
Douglas Coburn: He gazes to Amelie. "Love and
tactical awareness are two seperate things."
Cassie Raines: she frowns a little at that,
feeling a little stupid, but this is a night where she feels stupid anyway.
Claudius: "Clan Toreador." He looks at them,
disapproval deep in his face as he waits for the warren to pick up. "Be silent,
now. Miss Soldano, stop being a Harpy for the night, if you ever wish to be one
again. I tire of your sniping. Miss Aston, and Miss Anjou. Pick one among you
for Primogen. Now, or I will."
Amelie Soldano:
*huffs lightly* Insensitive bastard.
Douglas Coburn: He grins slightly. "You're not
going anywhere just yet, Mr. Lacey. Not if ah can help it."
Tenoch Copil: He arrives in the aforementioned alley and calls whatever
number he was given.
Alec Golden: *he can't help it, he grins a bit*
You all sound like Ventrue.
Anjou:
he can, really? *blinks at Doug and murmurs under
her breath. whatever she's mumbling sounds sad, but pleasant and sincere*
Douglas Coburn: "Well someone here's gotta." He
grins at Alec.
Celest Aston: she smirks and nods her head to
Claudious. Then looks at Anjou.
Amelie Soldano:
My apologies my Prince. *the threat of her cushy job seems to have worked, she
falls silent*
Anjou: Celest. *nods to Claudius* she can handle
the job better than i, i think.
Alec Golden: Ooooo....zing. Point for Douglas.
*answers the ringing phone* Car's here. Where are we headed?
Lafayette Ebet: He goes along the wall and peers
carefully and cautiously out the window, not showing his face.
Claudius: A nod. "Welcome to the Primogen
council, Miss Aston." The situation resolved, he waits on the phone, hoping
SOMEONE picks up. ((Even Oster, if he's there. *G*))
Lafayette Ebet: ((per + alert))
Lafayette Ebet:
6,6,2,2,7,
Celest Aston: She smiles and closes her eyes
crossing her arms over her chest and turns to look at Claudious. "Looks like you
have your new Primogen."
Oster
(phone) -> Claudius: "whats the news, anything on
the boss yet?" he obviously expects something else
Alec Golden: *glances at Claudius* Just a
thought....*looks at the assembled* For the time being, we call the Tears the
new Elysium. Gather there for anything important. And in light of the recent
developments....I think we will have to forgo the tradition of no weapons.
Comments?
Tenoch Copil: He's behind the wheel of a beat up old caddy, the kind with
a cavernous trunk and big bench seats. The kind that makes it easy to drag
bodies around in.
Anjou: how best may i assist you, Primogen
Aston? *murmurs softly, with a small smile*
Douglas Coburn: "It's too obvious, Alec."
Celest Aston: A nod of her head to Claudius.
"We cannot all move in one car, to dangerous."
Lafayette Ebet: Hunkers down and speed dials the
Chantry.
Cassie Raines: Cassie sighs near imperceptibly
as primogen is chosen, but she says nothing.
Douglas Coburn: He nods slightly.
Anjou: *ponders a moment, then shakes her head*
i'd offer my home as a meeting place. but there's not enough room, even for
those of us just in here. *not to mention the evil feline who owns her*
Claudius: "No, nothing on Tyrone. He has not
arrived?" That frown deepens. "Be ready for potential attack. The Sabbat may
well try to eliminate our Clan. And warn my...friend, if you can, please."
Alec
Golden: *nods* Public may come in handy. The
building next door is open. I can look into securing it. Access through the club
only.
Cassie Raines: "we have other Elysiums" she
shakes her head, "we just have to sure them up"
Lafayette Ebet: "I have an office," he says.
"One mortal is there during the day. It's not large, however."
Douglas Coburn: He rises slowly to his feet,
leaning heavily on his cane. His burst of activity earlier has really taken it
out of him. He limps slowly toward Anjou.
Lafayette Ebet: He keeps throwing his hand in,
but he's unsurprised, and unoffended, at the lack of response. Young, and
unknown. It'll take time.
Lafayette Ebet: Keeps the phone ringing. Hoping.
Oster (phone) -> Claudius: "This Place will be
locked down, ill have all the boys on watch, are you intact?" hes scribbling
notes, that raspy voice showing slight concern
Tenoch Copil: He just waits in the car until whoever asked for it comes
and tells him what it's for.
Douglas
Coburn: He looks sharply to Lafayette. "Good. What
is your name?"
Anjou: *blinks at Doug and raises an eyebrow
slightly*
Lafayette Ebet: Looks up at Douglas. "Lafayette
Ebet of the Tremere."
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Lafatette, offering
his hand. "Douglas Coburn, Malkavian."
Claudius: "Enough. See to the defense. I'll be in
contact shortly." He hangs up the phone and looks around. "I heard something
mentioned about making somewhere Elysium?"
Celest
Aston: "Thank you for the offer Mr. Ebet, Alec
that sounds good, can we get in there tonight, if that is possible?"
Lafayette Ebet: He disconnects with a shake of
his head and tries another number. The only other one he has. Damn, he KNEW he
should have gotten more involved in local politics earlier on.
Cassie Raines: Cassie sits silently, fidgeting
now and then, shes not enjoying waiting in here,
Alec Golden: *speaks into the phone* Come on back
up. I am not sure how spirit transit works exactly. And I dunno where we are
headed.
Alec Golden: Yeah. No problem. *glances at
Claudius* Tears. *shrugs* Just a thought. Douglas made the point that it was
pretty obvious.
Lafayette Ebet: He takes the hand and shakes it,
blinking a bit. "I would congratulate you on your post, but under the
circumstances, my condolences instead."
Douglas Coburn: He gazes at Lafayette. "Mercy
was no loss." Glances to Claudius, then murmurs to Anjou.
Anjou:
*listens to Doug, rising onto her toes so he'll not
have to bend as far down*
Lafayette Ebet: Douglas: "As you say. I can
offer no opinion on him."
Amelie Soldano:
*looks around sullenly, great, have to work under the poseur bitch*
Tenoch Copil: He acknowledges Alec's words and parks the car, moving back
up through the building into the apartment.
Alec Golden: He's right Lafayette. If one good
thing came from tonight, it's his loss.
Lafayette Ebet: Ringing. Ringing. He expects no
answer.
Claudius: "It is obvious, yes. It is also very
public, and often has other members of the Treaty. If the Sabbat know this, they
will not dare attack, unless they plan on breaking the Treaty as well as
attacking us."
Lafayette Ebet: He disconnects and rises, though
staying clear of being seen through the window. "I know so few of our people. I
regret my isolation."
Alec Golden: *blinks at Claudius* Damn...the
treaty works in our favor for a change?
Tenoch Copil: He knocks on the door and waits to be admitted.
Anjou: *nods to Doug, giving him a tremulous
smile* thank you, both...*blinks several times, hard*
Douglas Coburn: "The Treaty always works in our
favour, if you use it correctly." He glances to Alec.
Alec Golden: *pulls the door open* Such formality
Tenoch.
Lafayette Ebet: Tenses at the knocking.
Lafayette Ebet: And relaxes.
Claudius: A smile to Douglas. Someone gets it. He
nods to Alec. "Seraphim's Tears it is. Have your Security on extreme alert,
Primogen Golden."
Lafayette Ebet: He calls his office, checking to
see if his mortal secretary is there.
Alec Golden: *shakes his head* Want to trade? You
can be the Ventrue. I'll take the Malkavian Clan.
Celest Aston: She Smiles at Alec, and nods her
head to Claudious. "The we move, they will be checking to see if anyone left and
went anywhere else."
Douglas
Coburn: Damn right after everything he sacrificed
to manipulate the Primogen into accepting the damn Treaty he gets it. He limps
toward Tenoch, grunting "Okay. To the car. C'mon, Mr. Lacey."
Alec Golden: *nods and flips his phone, making a
call* It's Alec. We are going to have company. Have the boys be ready for
anything.
Lafayette Ebet: Disconnects. Good.
Tenoch Copil: He nods and bows to the others as he steps inside.
Anjou: is there any way i can help, Mr. Coburn?
either down the stairs or anything else. *nods, face serious*
Tenoch
Copil: And then turns around and leads them to the vehicle.
Cassie Raines: Shes still saying nothing, shes
feeling like a spare part, let them be useful for now.
Celest Aston: She smiles and contains her
laughter at Douglas and Alec's bantering. "Let's get going. " She looks to
Amelie. "Common."
Tenoch Copil: "I am not so skilled with the driving. Perhaps someone who
has better knowledge of such things should take the wheel."
Douglas Coburn: He shakes his head at Anjou.
"No. Ah need to eat, pretty bad, but otherwise, no."
Anjou: *gives Casie a gentle smile, eyes still
sad*
Claudius:
2,3,1,7,
Alec
Golden: I'll have something at the club if that is
okay Douglas?
Douglas Coburn: "We're goin' to Alec's club,
Mr. Lacey," he murmurs, limping to the elevator. "We gonna dub it Elysium for
now."
Amelie Soldano:
*follows sullenly*
Anjou: *nods to Doug.* all right, sir.
Anjou: *pretends the little bi--um,
Amelie--doesn't exist as hard as she can manage*
Cassie Raines: Cassie answers her ringing
phone, peering at the number as she does. "hello"
Douglas Coburn: "Exciting," he murmurs dryly.
Claudius: He focuses for a moment, then frowns.
"I...will need all of you to look away for a moment. My wounds, it appears, are
preventing my concentration to appear more human."
Tenoch
Copil: He waits to see if anyone comes forward to drive, and if not, he gets
behind teh wheel. If so, he hands the keys over and bows deeply before saying
"I'll meet you there later. I have to see to some things."
Alec Golden: *turns away from the Prince and
heads for the door*
Lafayette Ebet: He politely looks away.
Lafayette Ebet: "I can drive if no one else is
available," he offers.
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Lafayette. "You're
it. Thank you, Alec, ah'll take you up on that."
Celest Aston: She is trying not to ignore the
harpie, she turns away from Claudius when he asks. waiting for allto leave and
head down to the car.
Alec Golden: Done. *nods to Douglas and looks to
Laf* You know where it is?
Claudius [Unseen Presence]: And just like that,
he's not there.
Douglas
Coburn: "Ah can give him directions if he
doesn't."
Cassie Raines: "Head to the wreckage of the
elysium, ill meet you there, discussions are going on where we all head." she
replies down the phone, not looking to the prince.
Lafayette Ebet: He nods and holds out his hands
for the keys, then heads down to the car and gets behind the wheel, unless
stopped.
Anjou: *places her eyes firmly on Laf, rather
than the Prince* i can drive a bit as well, although it's not my forte. and i'm
Anjou--i'm not certain we've met officially yet.
Douglas Coburn: He heads down to the car Tenoch
got, opens the rear door, then urges Algy inside and gets in, closing the door
quickly once the ghost has moved.
Lafayette Ebet: He nods to Alec. "I've been
there, the last time the shit hit the fan," he says wryly.
Lafayette Ebet: Anjou: "We've not formally met,
no. I'm Lafayette Ebet, or simply Laf if you prefer. I'm a safe driver, I assure
you."
Alec Golden: Fantastic. Meet you all there. Gonna
take a little walk and collect dinner. *winks and hits the stairs* Park out back
and the ghoul will let you all in if you get there before me.
Cassie
Raines: "Claudius...?" she turns back putting the
phone away, "My prince?" she looks confused, and stands staring around the room.
Tenoch Copil: He hands the keys over to Laf and steps back into the
shadows of the alley before turning and heading off into the night.
Celest Aston: She heads down to the car as well
with everyone else.
Lafayette Ebet: Once people are ready to go,
he'll get behind the wheel.
Claudius [Unseen Presence]: He slips out the open
door, heading for the sewers. You take the way you know best, after all.
Anjou:
*nods to Laf with a forced chuckle* despite the
circumstances, it's nice to meet you. *and heads to the car*
Lafayette Ebet: Unless something happens along
the way, he drives safely but quickly to Tears.
Cassie Raines: She looks around and sighs,
fucking nosferatu and there invisible trick.
Anjou:
Mr. Coburn. when you have a moment, i'd like to ask
Mr. Lacey something, if you d be kind enough to tell me what he says. it can
wait, though--it's not directly associated with the current situation. *and
settles down, purse on her lap and her hand inside her purse. just in case*
Cassie Raines: Cassie heads down to the
reception and speaks to the desk clerk again
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Anjou. "Ah think
it's best it waits until the evenin' is ovah."
Lafayette Ebet: ((But I need to get offline. Laf
will drive them and all.))
Anjou:
yes, sir. *gives Doug a small smile*
Alec Golden: ((*waves* Okay then!))
Celest Aston: She sits tensly in the car, her
eyes looking around to keep an eye out.
Lafayette Ebet: ((sorry about that, he'll keep
trying the Chantry off and on, but is staying away as per Claudius' orders))
Douglas Coburn: ((Tata! *hugs*))
Cassie Raines: After chatting to the clerk she
heads to the window, watching the street.
Marcel Romer: *a
few minutes later the bike pulls up in an alley, the large man looking up and
shaking his head*
Douglas
Coburn: Moves into the Tears when the car gets
there, limping heavily.
Celest Aston: ((I am taking it we make it tothe
Years safely))
Alec Golden: ((Yeah...assuming y'all dun do
nothing stupid like annoy the cops and such that are arriving.))
Claudius [Unseen Presence]: He makes his way
through the sewers, toward the Tears. He trusts his people...they will keep the
Warren safe. For now, he must lead.
Cassie Raines: Cassie steps into the street
and heads to Marcel. "Glad to see you."
Anjou: ((*L* Anjou? annoy cops? never happen!
*does her "helpless maiden" impersonation again*))
Celest
Aston: She moves inside the club as well, fighting
the instinct to protect Anjou before herself. She knows the way to the office
fromthe back and leads everyone up there, or follows Dougles if he is the first
one on the stairs.
Marcel Romer:
*looks at the offical type mortals then at Cassie* You too Cass. Where we
heading?
Claudius [Unseen Presence] -> Marcel Romer:
((Spending WP for Mask of 1000, and rolling))
Douglas Coburn: He seems content to follow
Celest, pain creeping into his eyes.
Claudius [Unseen Presence]: 9,3,4,4,
Alec
Golden: *soon afterwards, Alec appears, carrying a
young lady who is apparently quite content to be sleeping* This young lady is
quite eager to meet you Douglas.
Celest Aston: She moves into the office holding
the door for all to enter, who were with them.
Cassie
Raines: And she giggles at that, shes much
happier, at least Marcels not as stuffy as the other crowd, she swings
gracefully behind him and onto the bike.
Anjou: *winces slightly and looks away from the
sleeper. Alec won't let Doug kill her, if he gets carried away, right? and
surely he won't.....*
Claudius: Into the tears he walks through the
back, moving straight up to the office in his Masked form. ((DD: The man
standing calmly in front of you carries the wisdom of ages in his eyes.
Approximately 6 feet tall, and sitting a little on the light side at 165 pounds,
his face has an serene, almost sanctified feel to it. His features would seem to
suggest an Iberian (Spanish) descent, with dark brown hair that reaches midway
down his neck in a braid, matching eyes, and a very light shade to his skin. He
wears a simple outfit; a plain white button-down shirt, black slacks, and
polished black shoes. As he looks you over, you feel his eyes travel over you,
picking up every slight nuance.))
Marcel Romer: *kicks
the bike to life and takes off down the alley, heading for the Tears* Front door
guests this time?
Celest Aston: She takes up her spot by the
wetbar holding up the wall as per usual.
Claudius: ((Gaah, damn color bar effin' me up.))
Douglas Coburn: Once away from the volume of
the club, the pain abates, and he regards the young lady in Alec's arms. "Ah
need privacy."
Alec Golden: *nods at the door* Office next door
is available. Let me know when you are done. I'll tell her she simply passed out
and I brought her here to rest up.
Anjou:
*relaxes. she knew it*
Cassie Raines: "mmhmm." she says into his ear,
shes used to bikes and she isnt really clinging.
Douglas Coburn: He nods, and heads through,
closing the door once he and the poor girl are alone.
Marcel Romer: Great.
*parks up the street a ways and slides off the bike* Let's go girl. Time to find
out how bad we got fucked tonight.
Claudius: He moves into the office, still
limping, although he seems perfectly fine in this form. He looks around.
"Everyone made it all right?"
Anjou: *smiles slightly to the Prince, giving
him a nod*
Cassie Raines: "this Way.." she leads him to
the back entrance, "need to check security."
Alec Golden: *turns and heads for the bar to get
a vodka* So. Now what the hell do we do? The Sabbat always seemed like a ghost
story to keep the good little boys and girls in line. Guess it was more like a
rusty spiked butt plug. And it just got rammed.
Marcel Romer:
*nods and heads that way*
Celest Aston: "Just waiting on Cassie and
Romer." she nods to Claudius. "But the rest of us did make it safely."
Alec Golden: So far Prince. Still waiting on
Cassie.
Cassie
Raines: She knocks at the door and waits to be
invited in, shes met most of alecs guards more than once.
Anjou: *blinks* charmingly accurate visual,
Alec. *murmurs* i'd suppose....first order is to continue to see who's still
around, maybe? *offers this idea hesitantly*
Alec Golden: *the ghoul at the door lets them in
immediately and lets them know the rest are in the office*
Claudius: "We fight back." He moves to a chair
and sits down. "If the Sabbat are trying to take New York, we defend it with our
unlives."
Alec
Golden: Dashing good looks and musical talent aren't
my only skills.
Douglas Coburn: He emerges quietly from the
side office, closing the door behind him.
Marcel Romer:
*strides into the office* And wipe them off the face of fucking Jersey while we
are at it.
Cassie Raines: Cassie leads the way to the
office voice still low "oh by the way, you might have to put up with the
toreador arguing, just thought you need a heads up.."
Celest Aston: "It is sometimes used that way
for the newbies to keep them in line, but they are very much a threat, and we
need to keep them off kilter. They believe you two are dead, let them believe
that for now."
Marcel Romer:
*looks at Cassie* What? *looks at the assembled Roses* No time for bullshit.
Whatever you have up your asses is done now. Right? *eyebrows lower ominously*
Cassie Raines: "no celest we believed that..
they dont nescessarily."
Celest
Aston: She smiles to Romer. "Nice to see you are
well."
Alec Golden: *nods at the Sherriff and leans
back, letting others take the lead, thank god*
Anjou: *gives Marcel a quiet smile and a nod of
greeting. still ignoring Amelie*
Claudius: A look up at Marcel, and a smile.
"Sheriff."
Marcel Romer: Yeah.
Warm and fuzzy as always. *looks at Claudius* The little shit I was chasing got
away.
Anjou: *drifts to stand by Alec, leaning against
the wall with a quiet sigh*
Douglas Coburn: He narrows his eyes at Marcel.
"That's not good enough."
Marcel Romer: Run
that by me again Coburn?
Douglas Coburn: "Ultimately, Mr. Lacey, ah
believe it would be best if you stayed at mah apartment."
Celest Aston: She remains holding up the wall.
she looks to Claudius, totally ignoring now Amelie.
Cassie Raines: cassie goes into her doat in
search off a cigarette.
Douglas Coburn: He looks to Marcel once more.
"Ah said it is unacceptable. You are Sherrif, yet your mark eluded you."
Cassie Raines: ((coat*))
Claudius: "Gentlemen. Ladies." He stands up with
effort, looking around. "We are under attack. There are certain actions that
must be taken. Arguing over what has happened is not one of them."
Marcel Romer:
Fucking bastard had a Nos lead him through the sewers. You want to go chase a
Nossie through their home turf, feel free.
Alec Golden: *nods at the Prince and puts an arm
around Anjou*
Anjou: *smiles up to Alec and listens quietly.
no arguing, mmm? best to stay quiet on that subject*
Celest Aston: Her eyes remain on Claudius,
alert. she was not going to get thrown into another argument.
Douglas Coburn: He glances to Claudius at
Marcel's news.
Claudius: He looks to Douglas, Marcel, Celest,
and Alec. "Primogen. Take a census of all within your Clan. Make sure everyone's
loyalties are in order. The Sabbat are notorious for double-agents...this cannot
happen, yet I fear it as. Someone knew we had a Primogen meeting tonight. Shore
up our resources, and know where their loyalties lie."
Cassie
Raines: Cassies eyes also raise at the nosferatu
remark
Alec Golden: *he nods* I will talk with Johan.
Douglas Coburn: "What was the meeting
regarding?"
Celest Aston: Nods her head.
Marcel Romer:
*crosses his arms and listens*
Cassie Raines: Cassie lights up a cigarette
and sits down as alone as she can be, eyes on the prince.
Anjou: Mr. Romer? would you have any idea who it
was that led the person you were chasing? *tilts her head slightly*
Marcel Romer:
*glances at Cass and nods confidently*
Douglas Coburn: "Nosferatu," he murmurs to
Anjou. "Could have been anyone."
Marcel Romer:
*glances at Anjou* No, I only caught a glimpse.
Cassie Raines: She nods back, happy that her
own Primogen survived.
Anjou: *nods to Doug* but if he or she wasn't
masked, perhaps there might've been some distinguishing characteristic. *small
shrug* it was a thought, anyway.
Anjou: *nods to Marcel*
Douglas Coburn: "There's no guarantee that he
wasn't masked, however."
Claudius: "Your predecessor, Mr. Coburn." He
moves along. "Sheriff, and any with contacts to mortal authorities. Warn them,
subtlely, that there are bad times coming. Perhaps some police seminars on
occult crime, and refereshers on drugs that make criminals stronger and more
violent. It will hurt the Sabbat much more then it will hurt us, especially if
we can keep ours in line."
Marcel Romer: *nods
at the Prince* Will do.
Celest Aston: She raises an eyebrow at that
news, about what the meeting was over, but remains silents she glances to
Amelie, before looking back to the Prince.
Alec Golden: *cocks head and listens to the ideas
fly, war is definately not his strong suit*
Claudius: "Our feeding habits may have to change,
as well, as much as we are able. Take care with any herd you have. The treaty
will help protect us here, luckily." A frown, and he looks to Romer. "Sheriff, I
might suggest recruiting some deputies, also."
Marcel Romer: *he
nods* Plan on it.
Douglas Coburn: "If a Nosferatu led them, we
must assume the network is compromised."
Anjou: *has no fear she'll get recruited for
deputy. remains quiet, trying to come up with something useful to do. gee--maybe
she can throw dolls that didn't turn out to her satisfaction at the enemies....*
Cassie
Raines: "I was under the impression that there
where Antitribu Nosferatu Mr Coburn?"
Claudius: He nods to Douglas. "Something that
will be checked on, I assure you, Primogen."
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Cassie. "Yes, but to
cross through Camarilla territory undetected? The tunnel network must have been
compromised somehow, either with a spy, or with murder."
Cassie Raines: she nods a little at this,
although it still bothered her.
Celest Aston: She looks to Cassie. "There are.
We will all check the status of where the members of our clan's loyalties lay in
this city." she looks to Romer. "And any help you need I am more than willing to
help out." she nods.
Marcel Romer: *he
nods at Celest* Good to hear.
Claudius: "Now. The Sabbat may start mass
Embracing. This will probably occur in New Jersey. Any signs of such activity
here MUST be reported immediately. Further, any with contacts in our Underworld
should watch for arms trade going to New Jersey. And, of course, the Masquerade
must be protected. Any Masquerade Breaches must be assumed to have Sabbat
backing behind it."
Alec
Golden: *idly wonders what these Clans everyone
speaks of needing to check up on*
Alec Golden: Are we prepared to cover any
breaches they cause? I heard once that they will do that sometimes. To drive us
underground.
Celest Aston: Nods her head to what the prince
is saying.
Cassie
Raines: and that gets a disgusted hiss from
Cassie, whoo hoo rogue neonates, well being scourge hadnt been a problem up
until now.
Douglas Coburn: "It's best not to cover them
up. That shows we still hold influence. We should allow them in. They will
Embrace fewer shock troops."
Marcel Romer:
*glances at Cass* Get your stakes sharpened. Gonna need em before long.
Claudius: "That was my point, Mr. Golden." He
smiles a little. "The less Breaches we have to deal with from our own, the more
time we can spend focusing on theirs."
Anjou:
*ponders a moment* i apologize. i'm rather a
youngster. are there any ways someone like myself could use to try and figure
out where someone's loyalty lies? simple and easily learned ones. also....i'd
imagine telling anyone we come across they need to go to a certain place is a
good idea. but where? here...well....why compromise this place so quickly with
those who may not be loyal? it's already been said the Tears is a fairly obvious
Elysium.
Alec Golden: *nods and falls silent, glancing at
Douglas before speaking again* Act disorganized and goad them into acting?
Cassie Raines: She nods to Marcel, trying a
small smile, patting her coat,
Celest Aston: She looks at Douglas, then to the
prince.
Marcel Romer:
That's my girl.
Douglas Coburn: He nods to Alec. "Indeed."
Claudius: "Breaches will certainly attract
attention from the Treaty." He considers. "Perhaps we should take this page out
of our playbook, and let the Neutrals handle the Sabbat's lack of subtlety."
Alec
Golden: Bait?
Douglas Coburn: "The risk is whether or not the
Sabbat have anyone who can speak with ghosts. Ah disposed of the only
Necromancer ah found out about, but they may have others."
Celest
Aston: "Let the treaty work in our favor here."
she nods getting Douglases meaning.
Alec Golden: *raises a curious brow at Douglas*
Cassie Raines: "Do you think its wise to get
the neutrals involved at all?" she looks unsure, thinking over the treaty
members.
Anjou: *mental shrug. stays quiet and listens*
Claudius: "Then we shall have to convince the
local Giovanni that we are the side that should be supported."
Douglas Coburn: "We won't be gettin' them
involved. If they breach the Masquerade, they'll be involvin' the Neutrals for
us."
Marcel Romer: Why
not? Every one they take out is one less we deal with.
Celest
Aston: everyone else is making her point so she
stays quiet.
Douglas Coburn: "Sabbat died in the assault
also," he explains to Alec. "Those ghosts won't hesitate to tell anyone who can
hear 'em that we escaped."
Cassie Raines: she defers to Romers opinion,
its pretty sensible.
Alec
Golden: Shit. Good point.
Douglas Coburn: "Ah suspect they lost one of
their higher-ups in the assault, mind. One of the ghosts was quite intelligent."
Alec Golden: Can we get a name?
Douglas Coburn: "Ah don't think he'd be willin'
to reveal it to me."
Claudius: He looks to Douglas with some amount of
interest at this.
Cassie Raines: she looks to Douglas, wondering
just for a moment, the Malkavian who claims to see ghosts, but she doesnt want
to doubt him.
Celest Aston: She looks to Douglas. waiting to
hear if he knows who it was.
Douglas
Coburn: ((*G* At least Cassie finds it
suspicious!))
Alec Golden: Ah damn. As if pain in the ass
Sabbat were not bad enough, uncooperative pain in the ass Sabbat ghosts too huh?
Cassie Raines: ((she has from the start.. but
hey))
Douglas
Coburn: "Ah can only speak with them. Ah cain't do
anythin' to control 'em."
Anjou: *shifts slightly, getting more
comfortable*
Marcel Romer: Well
that just sucks then doesn't it? Any other voices telling you anything we need
to know about?
Cassie Raines: and shes let the first
cigarette burn right down withoutjer even taking a drag, she lights a second as
they talk.
Cassie Raines: She smiles slightly, imagining
that Marcel knows what shes thinking,
Claudius: He moves to sit again, as the pain is
just too much to remain standing right now.
Celest Aston: "Then we need to make contact with the Giovanni, and also keep our ears open to for any information that we can on who might have been there and got Killed, if it was a higher up then they willcover their tracks as easily as we do to make sure that no one else knows."
Douglas
Coburn: He quirks an eyebrow at Marcel. "No. Ah
only encouraged Mr. Lacey to leave with me. Ah did not believe it prudent to
attempt a mass exodus."
Marcel Romer:
*gives a hint of a nod* Gotcha. Moses of the dead.
Douglas
Coburn: "No. Saver of most everyone in this room."
He regards Romer evenly, meeting his gaze. "Mr. Lacey's warning would have gone
unheeded, we would be toast, the Sabbat would own this city right now."
Anjou: *hides her amusement with that particular
term. blinks quietly*
Anjou:
*amusement flees. nods gravely to Doug*
Marcel Romer:
What warning is that Coburn?
Claudius: "That the Sabbat had wired the Elysium
to detonate."
Alec
Golden: *quirks a brow, this is interesting*
Douglas Coburn: "That the Sabbat intended to
return and finish us off."
Marcel Romer:
*looks between the Prince and the Kook* So the Sabbat were going to return to a
place they had wired to blow?
Celest Aston: She looks to Claudius. "What
information do we have on the Sabbat? So that we can get our bearings on this."
Alec Golden: *murmurs softly* They control
Jersey.
Celest Aston: "To make sure that any stragglers
who did make it out wouldn't get away." she says to Romer. -
Douglas Coburn: "Presumably to check no Ventrue
survived the explosion."
Anjou: why no Ventrue, in particular?
Marcel Romer:
*looks at Alec* You been pissing off the Sabbat, Golden?
Douglas Coburn: "Because they're more resilient
than the rest of us."
Alec Golden: Not that I know of. I thought I was
pretty universally loved.
Marcel Romer:
*snorts and falls silent, looking at Claudius*
Anjou:
*blinks slowly at Doug, an eyebrow raising*
Claudius: A look goes Celest's way. "We know of
one of the Bishops...Alejandro Delgado. A Lasombra, who does most of the
dealings with the Concerto Club."
Claudius: "Their numbers are not known to us.
However, we do also know where their primary headquarters are in New Jersey."
Cassie Raines: Cassies face dips a little
thinking of her run in with one of Delgado's underlings.
Claudius: "The names of several individuals
within the sect are also known to us."
Celest Aston:
8,2,1,7,8,
Celest Aston: She purses her lips. "I have
heard of Delgado." she tells Claudius.
Douglas
Coburn: He rubs absently at his troublesome knee.
Marcel Romer: So,
we have a list of names, a general location, and a big fucking mess here.
Douglas Coburn: Blinks sharply. Exhales. "Ita."
Alec Golden: *he looks over at that* Shit.
Douglas Coburn: He glances to Alec, face grim.
"We should warn the Concerto."
Celest Aston: She looks over to Doug. "What
about Ita?"
Alec Golden: The Sabbat are members of the Treaty
as well right? They will not move against the Concerto.
Douglas Coburn: "But if Ita really is posessed,
Ita could well use her influence inside the Concerto to have them ignore the
Sabbat activities."
Alec
Golden: Shiiiiiiiit. *frowns*
Douglas Coburn: "And if she does that, we can
no longer consider the Concerto Neutral, an' the Treaty will fall apart."
Claudius: He looks at Douglas, an eyebrow raised.
"What about Ita?"
Alec
Golden: And then we are open game to anyone who
wants to take a potshot at us. And then the Sabbat looks like a mosquito.
Claudius: "Wait. Stop." His eyes remain on
Douglas. "What makes you think Ita is possessed?"
Celest Aston: "Excuse me?" she asks Doug
looking to Alec.
Douglas
Coburn: He looks to Claudius. "Ah encountered a
young lady last night who had been assaulted by Ita an' an unknown male workin'
with her."
Alec Golden: I was going to tell you tonight but
we got...interrupted. She acted very oddly. Douglas knows the story better.
Douglas Coburn: "Ah believe the young lady was
bein' truthful, but the behaviour is quite against Ita's usual demeanour. Ah
therefore suspect Ita is actin' against her will somehow."
Claudius: He frowns. Deeply. "What were the
circumstances of this assault?"
Celest
Aston: She raises an eyebrow, then shakes her
head. "Did this girl give you any discription that we can use to find the man
working with her?"
Cassie Raines: "Can we contact her?" Cassie
looks to Claud, sure Ita has pissed her off lately, but she still doesnt wish
her ill.
Marcel Romer:
*listens closely to this new tidbit*
Douglas Coburn: "Apparently Ita was out an'
about in only a t-shirt. You know how scantily she often dresses." He frowns
disapprovingly. "The young lady took a photograph of Ita, an' Ita turned on her.
Her companion, at Ita's behest, destroyed the young lady's camera, a rare
antique item." It appears a great deal of his upset here is that something old
got busted.
Claudius: He frowns at this, obviously not liking
what he has heard, but nods. "Ita has developed new animal features as result of
a recent frenzy. It could have been mere protection of the Masquerade. I will
find her and speak with her."
Celest
Aston: She frowns. "But Ita has some most unusual
features on her a picture could be a danger if a mortal took it." she looks at
Douglas.
Douglas Coburn: He nods. "Ah'm awaitin' an
image of her aide."
Douglas
Coburn: He looks to Celest. "If she has become so
degenerate as to appear noticeably inhuman, she should not be out in the street
wearin' a t-shirt."
Celest Aston: She smiles over to the prince, as
they think along the same lines.
Cassie Raines: "If you need me my prince, if
you cant locate her, just ask" she asks voice softening, knowing that ita means
somehting to Claud.
Claudius: "Thank you, Miss Raines." A nod. "I
will contact you if necessary."
Douglas Coburn: "The young lady described
behaviour that ah would not have expected from Ita." He frowns worriedly.
Alec Golden: Ita is not a violent person. This
seems...off for her.
Douglas Coburn: "Hence me believing she may be
posessed."
Claudius: "Such as?"
Celest
Aston: She nods her head. but knows that the
prince will deal with matters.
Douglas Coburn: He looks to Claudius. "Ah think
it is best you speak with her."
Claudius: A look at Douglas, then he nods,
slowly. "Understood. I will do so."
Celest Aston: "What else can be done tonight,
that we need to do."
Marcel Romer: *looks
around the group*
Douglas Coburn: "We need to gather
intelligence, fast. We'll require the Nosferatu on their toes, presuming we have
any left."
Claudius: "The Nosferartu still stand, and yes,
we will be gathering as much intelligence as we can."
Cassie
Raines: "I suggest everyone looks carefully at
there accomodation for the forseeable future..." she suggests quietly,
Douglas Coburn: "In theory, if the Sabbat have
cleared the island, they should move in fast to claim it. We can observe, wait
until they are settled and lax, and retaliate swiftly and decisively with
minimum loss of life."
Alec Golden: *nods* I will make sure the security
here is beefed up and ready.
Alec
Golden: I'll see if I cannot procure some real
estate. Some anonymous havens for us if needed.
Celest Aston: She nods her head. "Anjou you are
moving back in with me." she looks to Douglas. "That sounds sound, what does
everyone else think?"
Anjou: mmm..*nibbles her lip, pondering* i'll
see if i can find a hotel that takes pets. *murmurs under her breath*
Claudius: A nod to Alec. "Good." He moves to
stand once more. "The Anarchs still stand...we may have to rely on them as
allies in this struggle." A look goes to Marcel, who he knows will hate that
option. "They are no greater allies of the Sabbat here then we are."
Marcel Romer:
*shrugs and looks at the Prince* What do you think?
Marcel Romer:
*mutters darkly about fucking Anarchs*
Claudius: "We cannot act until we know how much
of the city the Sabbat control. Intelligence will be gathered, and then we will
plan a counter-offensive."
Anjou: *blinks, and chuckles softly to Celest*
all right. may Bandi come as well? i've gotten him a new carrier. *double cage.
nice expanse between the inner and outer ones,so perhaps he won't claw through
it....*
Douglas Coburn: He nods. "Minor spats of
resistance must be avoided at all cost. The Sabbat must walk into the city
unimpeded."
Alec Golden: Then we prepare our defenses now and
wait to see what shakes out.
Anjou:
if i see one single vampire i don't recognize, i am
running away from them. and calling someone as fast as i can hit speed dial once
away. *calmly. she's a sucky fighter*
Celest Aston: She nods to Anjou with a smile.
then nods her head to Alec. "Yes exactally. Gather our forces and make sure we
have all the information we have before attacking them and cutting themoff at
the knees." she grins happily.
Alec Golden: Good plan Anjou. I suggest calling
Cass or Marcel since they would be the best suited to whipping their ass.
Claudius: "That is a dangerous game, Mr.
Coburn...but one which may pay off big." He nods a little. "Let it happen."
Anjou:
*nods* i have your number, Cassie. *warm smile* may
i have yours as well, Mr. Romer? *tilts her head politely*
Cassie Raines: She doesnt even grin at Alecs
comment,
Douglas Coburn: "We cannot fight them on their
terms. It will have to be on ours." He smiles faintly at Claudius.
Marcel Romer:
Sure thing little Rose. *gives the number*
Claudius: He looks around, taking stock of everyone.
"So, we understand the plan, then, all?"
Anjou: *smiles warmly to Marcel and programs it
in* thank you, sir. do you want mine, so you'd recognize it if i call?
Alec Golden: Sounds like a winner to me.
Cassie
Raines: "I hope so" she nods, giving claudius her
best smile.
Marcel Romer: I
have it already. *grins*
Anjou: gather information. keep the Masquerade
myself. run like fury if i see a stranger. *gives the PRince a slight smile* and
babble anything i might actually find out to someone important.
Celest Aston: Nods her head to Claudius. "Of course."
Douglas
Coburn: He leans back in the seat, closing his
eyes.
Anjou: *blinks at Romer. chuckles* i'm not even
going to ask....*tucks her phone away after scanning to see her list of
messages. all can wait*
Claudius: A nod, and a small smile. "Excellet.
Dark times are here, but we shall prevail. Remain strong." He looks to the
Primogen. "I am returning home, to rest, shore up the Nosferatu, find Tyrone,
and find Ita to speak with her. Should anyone need to contact me, you all know
how. Primogen Golden or Sheriff Romer can provide it, if you do not know how."
Douglas
Coburn: "Should the Tremere survive," he murmurs,
"they should ward select locations to prevent the Sabbat breaching them."
Alec Golden: *he nods at Claudius* Take care my
Prince.
Anjou: *nods to the Prince solemnly* be safe,
sir. *quietly*
Marcel Romer: *nods*
Lemme know what you learn.
Celest Aston: Nods her head to the prince.
Alec
Golden: *glances at Douglas* I know we have at least
two that made it. Monique was not there and the new guy.
Claudius: A brief nod to all, and he limps out,
heading through the back entrance and making way for the sewers. Only after he's
below does he allow the dark frown to mar his masked face.
Cassie
Raines: Cassie rises and heads to the door "if
we're done?" she asks as she heads to leave.
Marcel Romer:
We're done. *leaves with Cassie*
Anjou: *moves to go to Cassie, touching the
woman's arm gently* be safe, Cassie. *soft smile*
Cassie
Raines: She leaves and heads out to the back of
the club, stopping to take in a little cool night air,
Anjou: be safe, Mr. Coburn. *she'll try to ask
him next time she sees him*
Douglas Coburn: He opens his eyes wearily.
Looks to Alec. "We're screwed," he murmurs, when all the others have filtered
out of the office.
Celest Aston: "Be safe Cassie and Primogen
Romer." she nos to them
Cassie Raines: she nods to anjou and smiles
just before she leaves
Alec Golden: *nods slowly at that* Hard and fast.
Celest
Aston: She riases an eyebrow to Douglas. "How is
that?"
Douglas Coburn: He grimaces at Alec's words.
Anjou: Celest, i'm going to go pack up a few
things and catch Bandi. i'll call you before i call a taxi, is that all right?
Douglas Coburn: ((As stated, Celest, Doug
doesn't say this until everyone else has gone *G*))
Anjou: ((*G* NP. i hear nothing! LOL!))
Claudius: ((Thanks for the scene, Phoen. You
rock. *S*))
Alec Golden: ((*pets the deaf girl* Damn cat fur
in the ears.))
Douglas Coburn: ((Love to da Feen!))
Celest Aston: She nods to Anjou. "That works,
your code is still active, so you have a way to get in." she looks to Alec. "Can
I have that number to get ahold of the prince if neccessary." she asks.
Alec Golden: ((Thanks for coming all. It was a
blast! And any time. Glad you had fun.))
Cassie Raines: ((thanks you cwaziiee))
Alec
Golden: ((*gives much loves and cookies all around*
XPs is posted.))
Anjou: *giggles* nah, not the fur! it's that
loud-ass purring he does...*nodnods*)) thank you. *smiles warmly....hugs Alec
fiercely before she leaves, and Celest. Primogen or not, they still get hugged
unless they move! and heads out, rubbing her temple lightly as she ponders what
of her crap to shift this time*
Alec Golden: Sure. *rattles off the number*
Primogen should have it.
Celest Aston: ((Celest will grab up Amelie and
use a different office after getting the phone number to get what information
the girl gas on the other roses and find out where he loyalties lay. *S* thanks
Feeen *hugs*))
Alec Golden: *hugs Anjou back* Be safe dear.
Please.