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.