Martin Starling: ((Anyone need Ling's DD?))
Ethan Demian Augustus: [Please?]
Martin Starling: *The entrance is a simple, plain
black door nestled between two Asian grocery stores. During the day the outdoor
stalls filled with fresh produce all but obscure the door from view. Those who
remember the way the city once was recognise the entrance to Madame Ling's
Massage Parlour, but Madame Ling is long gone. This door is always unlocked.
Past it is a narrow stairwell that leads immediately down. The stairs are
carpeted with a deep crimson, the walls and ceiling painted cream. A string of
red lanterns hangs down the centre of the ceiling to light the way to the red
door at the bottom. There are twenty steps, the corridor itself is barely wide
enough for one person at only 4ft, and if you're any taller than 6ft you'll have
to duck to avoid hitting your head on the lanterns. 6ft6 and you'll be scraping
the ceiling itself. All in all the experience is quite claustrophobic. The red
door is also never locked.*
Cori Braun: *Cori and Ethan arrive together.
Cori with a couple of bags of munchies and some tea in a BIG thermos*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((if it is
diffrent than the web page or more detailed yes. otherwise i will just read and
save time))
Cori Braun: *and yes, she does do the
hunch-and duck sort of walk down the hallway....*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((nm*s*))
Martin Starling: *Marty himself is sitting in the
main room. He remains in a papa-san style chair, and by the chair, a chess set,
at the beginning stages of the game. In the open lounge decorated in a
traditional Chinese style of the Xinjiang Province, plush rugs on bare floor,
beautiful wooden and lacquer room dividers, dark heavy wooden furniture, and
large lanterns hanging from the ceiling. The room seems a typical reception
area, where people may meet and greet, or sit and share a meal. From this room
there are two further doors. One is white, the other black.*
Cori Braun: *a wry smile* hiya, Marty. i
brought food. and tea. it's good tea--made the blend myself.
Martin Starling: *He looks wary with Cori's words.*
Did you now. Well... the water is boiling. Though I've some of my own tea. If
you do not mind, that is.
Ethan Demian Augustus: Ethan moves
along quietly behind Cori into the chantry, though there is nothing hesitant
about him. He nods to Marty with a quick, surprised smile. The room is studied
curiously.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *Arrives at the
arranged location at roughly the arranged time. Following any instructions on
how to enter the place((being where to knock or what have you))*
Martin Starling: *It is open, and Marty simply
watches them arrive, as if he knew they were coming. Which is likely, if this
were arranged. He nods to Ethan.* Good evening, Mr. Ethan.
Cori Braun: *smirks at Marty* what, think
i'm going to poison you or slip you a love potion? *chuckles* i wouldn't mind
tasting your tea, though, if that's cool with you. but i'll mostly stick to my
own. *pats her little keg cheerfully*
Martin Starling: *And a nod to Roxy as well.* I am
going to get myself a cup of tea. Would anyone like one?
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods and smiles
to those present and finds a seat* Brought CR along, he was the only one around
when I headed out.
Martin Starling: It has been a while, but I know
him, *he says calmly.*
C.R.: He
arrives with Roxy, letting her lead the way. The man's dressed in a
rather...unique T-Shirt, black with a white logo of slit wrists with worms
crawling out of it (http://www.threadcult.com/images/shirts/large/TC008_WORM_VEINS1.jpg))
and warn black jeans with Doc's. He's got that 'just woke up' look; black hair
spikey and mussed, sunglesses on his face...whether because of a hangover or
because he's a Corey Hart fan, hard to tell. A 3-row 1/2 inch spike belt is
around his waist, and matching bracelet around his right wrist.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head
no to the offer of tea*
Cori Braun: me, please! *grins to Marty
cheerily* and everyone, help yourselves to the food. got two kinds of chips, two
kinds of cookies, beef jerky, and...um. well, i forgot to take out the milkbones.
i doubt anyone'll want those. hey, Roxy, hey CR. *grins to them both*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *chin lift to Cori
and smile* hey.
Ethan Demian Augustus: He nods to Roxy with a smile,
and then to C.R.. He settles carefully on a chair, watching mostly for now.
C.R.: He
looks around the assembled room, grinning a little. "S'up, folks? So, first
questions on my part...where's the coffee, and is this a smoking Chantry or
non-smoking? It's an important question to ask, you see...got my ass fried once
for lighting up in an Etherite's lab. How was I to know it was a comtamimant-free
zone?"
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *waits for
everyone to settle in and to see if Marty is bringing a second or not*
Martin Starling: No kitten treats, hmm? *he says
idly.* Anything else to drink, then, miss Roxy? I believe Alyssa left some more
of the pita and tzatziki. I will take that out. *He moves to the kitchen.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: C.R.'s opening
statement gets a smothered laugh from from Ethan, who clears his throat and
tries not to look too amused.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head
no* No thanks, I'm good.
Cori Braun: i got a can of sardines. *grins
to Marty and pulls it out* kittens shouldn't have the whole thing at once, but a
half a day isn't gonna hurt him. although Quaffle could have a whole one--he 's
grown.
Martin Starling: Some like to burn incense here.
However, if you like to smoke, please sit on the opposite seats from myself. The
smoke bothers me. I shall bring out coffee. Is chicory all right?
Martin Starling: Quaffle may or may not be insulted
if I offer him that, but Nietzche would be quite pleased. Alyssa brought home a
dish the other night, that had some sort of fish in it, and the poor thing was
drooling.
Cori Braun: *blinks at Marty* dude, you have
chicory? real chicory? coooool. dun want any right now, but....cool. i sometimes
use roasted dandelion roots--tastes very similiar and it's way cheaper.
Briar Kennedy: She comes in, late maybe, walking
through the back door, perhaps showing off the stairs leading up to the inner
scantum of the chantry. Her red hair is pulled back in a pony tail, her violet
eyes look over everyone in the main room, holding a cold hardness to them. She
is wearing a white t-shirt with a picture of Jessica Rabbit on it in a seductive
pose with the words 'I'm not bad I amn just drawn that way' above it. A back
skirt that falls to her knee and is lose, otherwise barefoot. "Hello, hope I am
not late." she nods to people and a smile to Marty.
Cori Braun: *chuckles* yeah. Oracle will try
her best to eat your face if she smells shrimp on your breath. it's kinda scary
how fierce that lil thing can get. anyway. here's the sardines....
Cori Braun: *gives Briar a grin and waves
her hand toward the food bags cheerily. oh, and snags herself a strip of jerky*
Winnifred Miles: (room for another?)
Ethan Demian Augustus: Briar gets a nod.
C.R.: He
moves to sit on the opposite side of Marty, blinking at Marty. "Chicory? Uh,
yeah...if you don't have an espresso machine, that'll work."
Martin Starling: *He blinks.* We have boiling water.
Martin Starling: ((I'm... actually not sure if it's
closed or not.))
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *slight chin lift
of greeting to Briar when she enters*
Briar Kennedy: She nods her head to everyone, and
moves to take a seat. Being quiet for the moment.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((no not closed if
the character has a IC reason to attend but Cori-p is on a time limite just as a
FYI to all))
Martin Starling: ((Okies! Then yes, Winnie!))
Winnifred Miles: (I'll just stay in lurker mode
then..don't want to gum up the works.)
C.R.: ((Open,
Winnie.)) He leans back in his seat and lights up, looking around. "So, then.
Here we are."
Cori Braun: *nods, chewing on her jerky a
moment* yeah, that we are. so, Marty--it's your place. so it's pretty much your
call, i would imagine, on how things proceed. maybe a short synposis of the
situation to make sure everyone's up to date, though? *a cheerful shrug* that's
your call, though.
Martin Starling: *He walks back with two cups of
tea, and the coffee.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Indeed.
Introductions?" His voice is quiet, barely over a whisper, but clearly
ennunciated enough to make up for the lack of volume.
Kaze Catron: ((Would also be interested in
joining scene...))
Cori Braun: *accepts her tea with a warm
smile and a nod of thanks. and tastes it carefully*
C.R.: ((With
the above caveat about time crunch in mind, Kaze, it's open.))
C.R.: "Sure,
I'll start that. I like introductions." He straightens up a little and grins all
around from behind the shades. "Hey. I'm C.R., and I'm an alcoholic...err, a
Hollow One. The fact that I'm both is coincidential, I promise. Been around a
bit. I'm with the sexy one to my right." A grin to Roxy.
Kaze Catron: ((*Nods* Okay, then.
Thanks.)) *And so the young Amerasian man enters from the stairs leading to the
parlor above; he notes the large number of people present, and hears Cori's
comment--seems he's just in time for whatever it is--probably good to just
listen in for the time being. He takes a seat, quietly nodding to those here
he's met before.*
Martin Starling: *He nods, and then hands the coffee
over to C.R. He takes his seat by the chess set, and settles.* Introductions
might be good. I know all of you, however.
Cori Braun: *grins* i'm Cori, of the
Verbena, and one of the Deacons over at Haven.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives CR a
lopsided smile/smirk with a slight roll of her eyes, follow by a short shake of
her head* Roxy as most of you know Hollow One as well, CR and I are both
representing the Hollowers chantry in the city at this meeting.
Briar Kennedy: She curled one leg beneath her as she
sat down. She leans back in the chair, crossing her arms. "Briar, Verbenna,
sister to Marty."
Cori Braun: *she does flash Kaze a smile,
then grins to Roxy*
Kaze Catron: *He dips his shorn head to
the room as a whole.* Kaze Catron, Akashic Brotherhood.
Briar Kennedy: Her cold violet gaze snaps to Kaze,
then a glance to Marty, but she stays quiet.
Martin Starling: *He looks back to Briar, but it is
clear, he is waiting for everyone before he finishes up.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Ethan Mordecai St. Cyr
Demian Augustus, bani Flambeau. Here at Cori's invitation."
C.R.: He nods
to each person as they introduce...the ones he knows getting a grin, the ones he
doesn't getting a curious, appraising smile. All the women get a little extra in
the grin/smile.
Cori Braun: *blinks at Ethan's full name.
grins widely* nice to see everyone i already met. and glad to meet those i
hadn't. *and she fills her mouth with tea*
Martin Starling: *He stands.* Martin Starling.
Euthanatos.
Cori Braun: *and, of course, gives CR a
playful wink for that something extra*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *follows the
interductions around the room. With a slight arched brow to Ethan, then waits
fro marty since he is the host*
Kaze Catron:
d10: P + A: 9,1,9,5,1,7,
Kaze Catron: *He almost misses Briar's
reaction to his own introduction, but figures this isn't the time to ask about
it, either.*
Martin Starling: We are all acquainted in some way.
Some of you, I have fought along side. Some of you, I have fought with. *He
cants his head.* Right now, our City, that we fight to protect, is at risk.
Ethan Demian Augustus: He looks back at
Roxy steadily, but not with any real aggresion. "Something wrong?" He asks her,
voice still quiet and perfectly calm.
Briar Kennedy: She nods to those as they introduce
themselves, CR get's an almost imperceptable narrowing of her eyes at his look
at her. But then her attention drifts back to Marty and she listens.
Cori Braun: *nods slowly, listening. now her
long face is sober. she keeps her eyes on their host*
C.R.: If he
notes the narrowing of the eyes from Briar, he says nothing about it. He looks
to Marting, taking a drag off his cigarette and even listening some.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head*
No but you didn't mention your trady though I think I can guess.
Ethan Demian Augustus: He looks back at
Roxy steadily, but not with any real aggresion. "Something wrong?" He asks her,
voice still quiet and perfectly calm.
Martin Starling: As some of you may know, we have
been experiencing a series of odd events. The reappearance of Kelton Michaels,
nearly a year post Four Elements' tragic fall. The feeling of Nephandus magic in
the area. The spirits' fear. Perhaps all of these events are linked. Perhaps
not.
Martin Starling: *He pauses. And looks back to
Ethan.* Shall we wait for you to finish your conversation to continue?
Martin Starling: ((DLP... didn't notice it was a
double post... sorries!)
Cori Braun: *a faint, tiny sigh and almost
imperceptible wince*
Cori Braun: ((*G* DLP for me as well,then.))
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Ah. Order of
Hermes, in the event it is not understood." He seems perhaps a touch apologetic,
if puzzled.
C.R.: He
leans over to Roxy, stage-whispering. "Flambeau's a Hermetic House, Rox. They
assume we all know that."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods to Ethan
and glances to CR with a bemussed expersion and then smiles politely for marty
to continue*
Briar Kennedy: Her eyes dart over to CR, and they
slowly move back to Marty.
Cori Braun: *grins to Ethan cheerfully*
Kaze Catron: *He nods, listening to
Martin's speech, and pleased that things seem to be moving towards action--his
Dharma led him here just in time.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: [Sorry for the
double posts/lags, my wireless connection is freaking out. And is allowing me to
update like one try out of every five.]
C.R.: "I
wouldn't doubt it if it was, really, Marty." He shrugs. "The Nephandus were
quite the fan of the Four-E, after all. Invaded it what, three times in two
years? Four if you count Travis Kennedy, from what I heard. So it all does seem
related."
Martin Starling: There have been several different
sides to one story. We seek to right this. *He pauses.* So... my sources have
kept an eye on movements within the Spirit Realm. It is seen... that there is a
war. Between dark spirits and light spirits. The dark is winning. And if it
does, it may very well cross over into our realm to lend a hand to their... not
so mortal aids.
Cori Braun: *purses her lips* sounds like
helping the brights wouldn't hurt in the slightest. as well as finding and
dealing with their allies here.
Martin Starling: The main problem is, they do not
want our help.
Cori Braun: *wrinkles her nose* that is a
problem. giving help where it's expressly not wanted isn't likely to win
friends.
Briar Kennedy: "Travis Kennedy, was not a Nephandi."
her voice low and holding a chilling quality to it. "I do not believe the point
of this meeting was to cast about rumors or dredge up our feelings about the
other traditions, that we feel towards one another. I believe the point was to
see about working with one another to search out the truth of what is going on
in the city and work together to ~stop~ these things."
Kaze Catron: *He frowns at this.* Have
they stated why they object to our assistance?
Cori Braun: ((we're multiplying. *wry
grin*))
Martin Starling: To my source, no. Mine is not
strength in the Spirit Realm, alas.
Martin Starling: This... is the limit of my
knowledge in this area, that I can share with you. *He sits down.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: "And even if all of
this stems from multiple causes should any advantage to allying or manipulating
these conditions be found...the enemy of one's enemy may not always be one's
friend, but even the most uneasy truce can prove brutally effective. I would not
count on these things not becoming slowly more twisted together. Do we know any
of the causes? Or likely directions to pursue them?"
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *slight raise of
her hand* Well actually when I proposed this to marty and later cori. What i
really wanted was for us to establish a means to share information and help on a
perment bases. Not just meet to discuss whats going on now, but insure we can
always do such in the future.
Martin Starling: Right now, Miss Roxy, this seems
crucial.
Kaze Catron: *He considers, looking at
Roxy.* You mean, akin to the old system of Heralds, before the fall of Horizon?
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Well as for the
issue of the spirits. If they don't want out help, beyond trying to convince
them to let us help. I don't see a lot we can do.
C.R.: He
quirks a brow at Briar. "Wasn't casting aspersions there. I was pointing out
support for Marty's point. No less then three Nephandi came out of the Four E,
two of them Deacons. And rumors 'bout ol' Trav were pretty high on the
Demony-ness. Which would lend support to the idea that all of this was related."
He looks back to Marty. "And as to the Spirits...I haven't looked into it much
yet myself, but I can see if there's any greys that could use our help, if the
brights don't want it and the darks are kickin' our asses. Wouldn't be the first
time I've done so. Greys are people too...well, Spirits, anyway."
C.R.: ((ACK!
"And rumors 'bout ol' Trav were pretty high on the Nephy-ness." Not Demony-ness.
BAD brain! BAD brain!))
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives Kaze a
fairly blank look and shrugs* hell if i know, but I doubt it. Since I know what
a herald is. I was thinking something a bit more involved than just sending reps
back and forth.
Cori Braun: *nods to CR* and, if there ~are~
any brights who, as individuals, would accept a hand....*shrugs* i suggest if
they dun feel comfortable accepting it gratis, offer them help with this in
exchange for...say...them helping protect our various places. *tilts her head at
Roxy* i think the idea of a central meeting ground sounds good. why not use this
stuff to sort of test everything out? it works, we can talk hard about keeping
it going. it don't, we don't.
Martin Starling: It should change, every week, to
keep us safe. The Madame has had her share of tragedy.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods to Cori with
a smile* Yeah thats basicly what i was thinking, a chantry for chantries if you
will of sorts... you know...
Briar Kennedy: "We need to share what information we
know on things, right now, to show that we can work together and keep each
chantry and it's members informaed of what is going on so that in the future we
may continue to build upon these begining bonds." She looks to Marty a second,
then back around to them all. "What was forgotten was that, there is someone
working with the dark spirits and dark forces, to find and locate the nine books
of the traditions. Causeing the spirits in the area to be afraid and wary. This
person has already distroyed chantries killed many countless of our numbers and
gotten they're hands on some of the books. Now a fellow mage had a vision, one
in which two warriers were fighting one white one balck and in the end the white
one won. One couyld conclude that if we take this in a literal meaning then we
can see the fact that the dark spirits are winning against the light ones. Is
this all wraped around the books, who knows. But we need to also find those
books and keep them safe."
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Roxy.* It is
an idea worthy of discussion, perhaps later. *He looks back to the main
conversation.* We might also approach the light spirits more directly, to find
why they wish us to stay clear. If there is possibility to intervene... *He
considers.* Then I would suggest that we make our own plans, for if the light
spirits fail. At the very least, we must make certain the Dark have no
strongholds on this side of the Wall to use as a foothold.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Admirable," he
says to Roxy. "Shall we use this as an example? How might you suggest we
reconnect? As I expect you've had the most time to prepare that line of
thought."
C.R.:
"Heralds, I think, is the general idea, yeah...in an altered form. Old system's
broke...that's why it failed. I think we're talkin' about something generally
along the lines of what our local rock star celebrity was talking about back in
December, before the Techs broke that party up. Though I could be wrong."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to
Marty* Well if we all combined our abilities we could make it safer and more
secure than any of our individual chantries. I would think that would be more
safe than constently moving it*shrugs slightly*
Martin Starling: *He nods to that, and watches C.R.*
The distraction. Yes.
Martin Starling: It would be safe from the Nephandi.
But not from the Technocrats.
C.R.: "I can
make it safe from the Black Hats and Mirrorshades. Belie' dat, playa." He grins
and takes a drag off his cigarette.
Briar Kennedy: She closes her eyes. "A place that is
invisable to all, but those representatives who will go there to meet, will
always be able to find it. It would move of it's own accord, to keep it safe.
And could be used as a safe haven in a time of war should it need be." she opens
her eyes and looks around.
Cori Braun: it's a good idea, yeah. *nods
cheerfully* so's trying to hook up with the brights for more info on why they
want us to keep our nebs in our own business. *she purses her lips* i can try to
ask someone i know about it. if ya'll want me to. i sugget anyone else who can
ask as well--both the brights for the reason why not, and the greys if they
wanna help and get helped.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "I'm not sure we
need a place, so much as a system. While I certainly would love to see a
safehouse built, I fear it would become one more target and spread already
strained resources too thin. We need communication and cooperation, I feel, more
than another place to meet."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to CR
then Briar and shrugs* What ever, but yeah thats kinda my point I think we could
make it safe even from the black hats. Short of them going back to full scale
war, which if they do, *glancing around at the others* lets be honest it becomes
a moot point anyways.
Martin Starling: *He nods to Ethan's comment.*
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Cori.* I can
assist with contacting the bright spirits. It was what I was first trained in.
Cori Braun: so, let's start with
strengthening bonds between ourselves, and our Chantries. works out, we can
decide to try for a single spot or not from there.
C.R.: He
slouches back in his seat, seeming to quietly half-listening as he smokes.
Briar Kennedy: "So, one person should be chosen as a
contact and certer man for those who are going to talk to the Spirits, that way
those working on that will know what has been done, or said, or could go
together to talk to them."
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Correct. And if
there are other actions to be taken outside of contacting spirits, we must
coordinate those as well."
Martin Starling: Miss Kihei... has already done so.
However, she said it was exceedingly dangerous to, so she said to wait for a few
days while things cool down.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Cori,
then sorta shrugs* Well, in that case. I have nothing to add about the spirits,
know nothing about it beyond what was just said and some of that was news. But
as for the books. *gives a long glance to CR for somereason before continuing*
We have one of the books in our postion and I am fairly posative i can find them
all if Marty can get me even remotely close to the others. I devised a ritual
that allowed us to find the first one.
Cori Braun: *she considers* that person
shouldn't be me. *spreads her hands* in all honesty, i'm not the best with
Spirit. i know ~one~ who might talk to me. him, i'll be happy to try and talk
with, though.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((postion should
be possesion.... duh.... ug))
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Briar.* An
excellent suggestion. *He then nods at Ethan, as well.* These books that Miss
Briar mentioned earlier; perhaps someone to coordinate that effort?
Briar Kennedy: She looks to Ethan. "Exactally. And
those people who lead or are in charge of working on things, will keep those
representatives of the chantries informed on the progress, or any information,
so that we can all work things out in what else to do or where else to go with
things."
Cori Braun: *grins to Roxy* sweet! that's
totally awesome. *politely chooses to assume that the book is somewhere very,
very safe*
Martin Starling: ((Names are multiplying again.))
Briar Kennedy: She shakes her head and looks to
Marty, keeping her mouth shut.
Kaze Catron: *He looks to Martin.* A few
days of preparation time for such contact is a good thing, in any case. *He
pauses for a moment.* If there are no other candidates, I would be willing to
take the position of contact person for the spirit-speakers.
Martin Starling: Then I suggest, Mr. Kaze, you speak
with Miss Kihei.
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Martin.* Of
course. I have not met her; can you arrange an introduction?
Ethan Demian Augustus: "I am not dedicated
to anything at this point that will keep me from being able to serve as a
contact point, as needed. Who else is available?"
C.R.: "It's
all you, pal," he says to Kaze. "If you need any help, lemme know. I haven't
done too terribly much with spirits since my days hangin' around Penny Dreadful,
but it's like riding a bike or shooting black tar heroin, right? Once you learn,
you never forget."
Kaze Catron: *He smiles at C.R.* As you
say.
C.R.: "And if
that don't work, then I'm in the same boat as the Flame-boy." He grins in
Ethan's way and gives him a sunglasses-laden wink. "Just make sure some good
coffee's waiting if it's before 6 pm."
Martin Starling: I shall, *he informs Kaze. And
then back to C.R., whom he is clearly trying to interpret.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: "So if Kaze will
coordinate spirits, we should find someone to spearhead the books. And someone
or a pair of someones for overall coordination, I think, to avoid one hand not
realising what the other is doing despite all our best efforts to cooperate."
Cori Braun: *she grins to CR* or some good,
strong tea. i got a couple of brews that'll put hair on yer chest. all right. i
suggest that all of us go ahead right now and exchange contact info. and Kaze,
once you get up with this Kihei, lemme know, ai'ight? i'll try to talk to the
one i know and relay info when i get it. or don't get it.
Cori Braun: suggestion. since she's worked
out how to find one and hopefully the others as well...why not Roxy head the
book angle? *arches a nearly invisible eyebrow*
Ethan Demian Augustus: He doesn't bristle
at being referred to as Flame-boy. Quite the contrary. He chuckles softly and
winks back to C.R..
C.R.: "Nuh-uh,
tall, thin, and sexy." He grins at Cori. "If it ain't got that distinctive taste
like it came off a Columbian Mule's back, it ain't for me. On that note, some
good, strong coke may do it, too." He chuckles.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "If she is
willing, I do not object."
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Cori.* Thank you,
I shall. As for contact information, I can best be reached here. If there is
some reason that this will not work, leave a message with one of the street
vendors in Chinatown; word will get to me, although it will not be as swift.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Well the ritual I
made only works if I am within a reasonable distance of them. I have no clue
where the other ones are*then gives a bemussed smirk* Or we would have already
have attempted to claim the rest.
Briar Kennedy: "I vote for Marty to head up the book
issue, as it was his idea to bring several of us together to contain and locate
the book in the store that Roxy works at." a tilt of her head.
Cori Braun: *wrinkles her nose to CR*
chicken! *her tone is light, teasing. compeltely non-serious. but she sobers,
looking back to Ethan and Kaze, nodding*
Martin Starling: *He looks back to Roxy at that.*
The day we first met, *he says.*
Ethan Demian Augustus: "I can make
coffee. No need to throw that kind of party unless there are better reasons than
lack of caffiene.
Kaze Catron: *He considers* I would
suggest Miss Roxy for coordinating the book matter, and Deacon Martin for the
overarching coordination of the two efforts, and any others that need to be
formed.
Cori Braun: *a soft chuckle* whoever
spearheads, or co-spreaheads, the book angle won't be me. i;m willing to abide
by majority rules on this one. *ponders* hey, Roxy? think something as simple
and old-fashioned as just using a pendulum might help at least narrow down where
the others are?
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *nods to Marty*
Yeah but you didn't say exactly where. By reasonably close i mean I need to be
under a mile maybe closer don't honestly know how close i have to be but pretty
close.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "With all due
respect for the Deacon - I object. I do not feel that a Deacon, who must tend to
their chantry first, should be called upon to coordinate. In a crisis they will
have to maintain their own chantry first. Splitting their duty in such a time is
crippling."
C.R.: He
raises a brow at Briar. "You don't say." He gives an amused smirk, but says
nothing else.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to Cori
and then kinda nods at Marty* He already knows where they are roughly least down
to the building they are in I would say.
Kaze Catron: *He dips his head to Ethan.*
Perhaps you are right, in that. It is a legitimate concern.
Martin Starling: *He nods to Ethan at that, and he
looks up.* I nominate my sister, Briar.
Briar Kennedy: "I do say." she stares at CR. "If it
hadn't been for Marty, you nor Roxy nor your group would have known that there
was a book even in that store. Nor would Roxty have had the time, or inclination
to work up her spell to actually locate it. We knew the book of Entropy was in
the city. Figuring out how to locate it and then keeping it where it was, was
Marty's doing." she looks in between Roxy and CR. "Not yours."
Cori Braun: *nods to Roxy* works, then.
*considers Briar for a moment* i dunno ya. however, Marty vouches for ya. so if
nobody else has major issues, i dun mind you co-ordinating.
Martin Starling: *He holds up a hand.* It does not
matter how or whom. The book is protected by Miss Roxy's Chantry, and shall
remain so.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just sighs
slightly about something and leans back*
C.R.: He
pulls his subglasses off and looks at Briar, grinning widely. "And see, here I
thought we were here to work with one another and not play 'My Deacon's dick is
bigger then yours.' That's what you said, right?"
Cori Braun: *silently gnaws a bit more jerky
before filling her cup from her thermos of tea. it smells very spicy*
C.R.:
((Pushes my post above Marty's.))
Ethan Demian Augustus: He sighs. "This
is not a competition. This is to be a union. It cannot be both, or it will last
as long as there is an immediate threat, if that, and no more. Provided your
sister's outburst is isolated, I will trust your judgement."
Briar Kennedy: She totally missed Marty's words
before, and sort of blinks and frowns a touch at what Cori says. Those Violet
eyes remain cold and hard, but she doesn't rise to any baitying, and keeps her
mouth shut, nostrals flairing slightly as she breaths in and out through her
nose.
Cori Braun: *sighs softly* mmmm. snarking,
however justified, isn't gonna help solve these problems, right? let's focus on
that, ok? we can have a nice snarkfest later if we want to. *a lopsided smile.
she makes a point of not focusing on anyone in particular as she speaks. in fct,
she looks deeply into her tea*
Martin Starling: Everyone has their opinions, Mr.
Ethan. I believe... a lack of temper is not a prerequisite for being a clever
leader.
Briar Kennedy: "Facts, need to be preserved, I was
stating fact, CR. But my Brother is correct, you and yours were able to uncover
the books hidden location, and now hold it safe."
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Leader, no. But if
her prime interest is in competing against the very people she must coordinate
with, I see a cause for concern. That is all. There are any number of people who
might lead, and several who have offered. We must chose the best among our
options, yes? As a whole?"
C.R.: He puts
his hands up, shrugging to Briar. "No problems here. Facts are important. Let's
move on." He gives her a coy wink and looks back around.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Who the fuck
cares who did what? I mean seriously, ultimently it was a joint effort that
caused the book to be recovered. none of our groups did it alone, which was the
whole reason i wanted to meet and get us all set up to share info and help.
Cause that proved we are more effective working together than apart.
Kaze Catron: *He considers* I would have
no objection reporting to Miss Briar as the overall coordinator, then. Shall
Miss Roxy oversee the effort to reclaim the other books, or is there another
candidate?
Cori Braun: mmm. honestly, i shouldn't
co-ordinate the main group either, for the same reason Marty shouldn't. however,
with my job i'm pretty mobile. so, whoever leads can easily make me one of his
or her first contact people and tell me who they want me to get up with. that'd
cut down the amount of time any one person spends playing phone tag or whatever
with people, right?
Ethan Demian Augustus: He glances at Kaze
and then to Cori. He sees issues here. Definite ones. But he's already voiced
them. Repeating them is just rude. This, though, the first he's looked uneasy.
Cori Braun: *nods to Kaze* Briar as head
honcho works for me. and you as spirit chief. i do think Roxy might be the best
for bookmaster.
C.R.: He
grins and points at Briar. "Me, I like her. She's got spunk...and a nice ass. I
say we keep 'er?" Apparently, that's his vote for Briar as well.
Cori Braun: *gives Ethan a small smile*
Ethan Demian Augustus: He clears his
throat gently. "Aside from you I was the only other to offer. However, while I
am certainly able to coordinate overall, I do not know that I have the knowledge
that would be required, as I have not been given much detail on these books. If
Roxy knows more of them, I feel she is a better choice."
Briar Kennedy: She raises an eyebrow at CR. "I
haven't seen you at any of the Strip clubs I work at. Maybe I wasn't looking
hard enough." a quirk of her lips in a smile.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *shakes her head
slightly to Ethan* I doubt I know more, least not much more. I listened to what
marty told me, though on it and made a educated guess about the books. Devised a
ritual i felt would locate the book exactly and allow us to retrive it.*shrugs
slightly with a smirk* I guessed well, the thoery is the same so it should work
on the other books.
Kaze Catron: *He nods at the others.* It
seems we have our initial selections, then. Deacon Martin, do you think you will
be able to arrange the meeting by tomorrow?
Cori Braun: *considers* we could vote
between Briar and Ethan.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: CR is the creepy
guy in the back wearing the raincoat. *said fairly soft but just loud enough
that briar defently heard, though she gives no indication she was answering her
question beyond what she said*
Ethan Demian Augustus: He rolls his eyes
at C.R.'s statement. "Very well. As I said, if we're willing to believe she
places more value on our continued cooperation than in her sense of competition,
I will not object." Though he quite obviously doubts that she does. Still, his
voice is quite calm.
C.R.: He
grins and Roxy, then raises his hand, like a kid in school. "Hey, I gotta plan.
Since we need coordination...let's get one from each of us to do that. Roxy's
the Head Librarian of this Dead Man's Party, so I'll be the Party Master from
our group...make Flame-boy the Haven M.C., and Spunky the Ling's Ringmaster."
Cori Braun: if we do, i'll abstain so
there'll be someone to break any potential ties. also--if we have a basic,
working idea of stuff now, i'd like to get home and prepare myself to try and
contact my friend. it might take a while.
Briar Kennedy: She nods her head to Roxy. "Ah, so
that is who is stalking me." She says to Roxy's comment. Another raise of an
eyebrow muttering "Spunky?"
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *opens her mouth
obviously about to say something to CR then stops and seems to consider
something* You know thats not a bad idea... well actually what you said was but
the idea it gave me. Make sure a member of each chantry is involved in each
situtation. Then we know information is shared and more likely each problem can
call on the best people regardless of chantry to help any unforseen problems.
C.R.: "I
had a good idea? Score..."
Cori Braun: *gives Briar a cheerful grin*
there're worse nicknames. back in High School i knew a chick whose nickname was
Tits. and a guy whose nick was Dick. note here, his given name was...like..Micheal
or Mark or something. not naything normally shortened to Dick.
Cori Braun: so that means i'd be jumping in
on the spirit stuff. *ponders* sounds like the beginnings of a workable plan. *a
wide grin*
Ethan Demian Augustus: He blinks at Cori
and then nods at C.R.. "Very well. That is certainly a solution." He smiles, but
when he speaks for the first time there is a trace of something a bit angry uder
the practiced calm. "I would not dream of heading this effort alone in this
city. I do not believe that the city is ready to place so much trust in one of
The Order now. I will be honored however to speak for Haven."
Briar Kennedy: She glances to Ethan. "If Amara
posted the posters that I asked her to about people communicating, and
cooperat6ing, then you will have your answer."
Martin Starling: *He is simply listening.*
Kaze Catron: *He nods* That would make a
great deal of sense, yes.
Cori Braun: *reaches out to gently touch
Ethan's wrist, giving him a soft smile*
Martin Starling: ((I apologize. I have to cut out.
Work early.))
Briar Kennedy: ((*HUGS a Fang* Thanks hun for
staying and playing in the scene *S*))
Cori Braun: ((and so do i. *sighs*))
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: I mean we could do
this on a perment bases. Any time a one of our Chantries finds a problem or
issue. We contact the other two inform them what it is, they send their best to
help in that area. Then those three work on it and bring in others from all
three chantries as needed. This means the best we have in the city is their, all
the chantries stay fully informed with all things and makes sures all the
chantries resources can be used if needed on any problem.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((night fang))
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((hopefully
someone is logging this or will start so it can be sent to those that have to
OOC leave but would have IC stayed so they can at least read it.... and night as
well blue))
Cori Braun: *grins* i like the idea--it's a
really good one. *she rises, leaving her foodexcept for the dog biscuits. adn,
of course, her thermos* all right. i should go on and get myself ready to talk
to people. Ethan, you coming with, or we parting ways for the night?
Briar Kennedy: ((*Hugs Harper* Night sweetie)) A
tyilt of her head. "I think we need some consistancy in which three, one from
each Chantry, are the above all contacts or what not. But that I believe will
work. That way we can keep things runing smoothly."
Ethan Demian Augustus: He nods to Roxy.
Kaze Catron: ((*Waves to Martin and Cori-ps*
I've been logging since the intros started, so I can make that available to
anyone who wants it. Same goes for people who would've been here IC but couldn't
OOC at all.))
C.R.:
((Night, leaving peeps! *Hugs*)) He nods to Roxy. "Exactly. You know, I'm
quoting you to everyone I know that I had a good idea now. You'll never hear the
end of it. So me, Spunky, and, uh...Ethan? Sorry, Flame-boy's run out of steam
already. I'll find something cooler after I have some real coffee." The chicory
has yet to be touched, for the record. He's on his third smoke, though.
C.R.: ((I've
been logging, too, as usual.))
Ethan Demian Augustus: "I can remain here.
I know the way home."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Well yeah a rep
works, I just meant always when their is a problem each chantry sends their best
in that field to help deal with that problem.
Cori Braun: ok, hun. *she bends down to hug
Ethan, grinning* night, gang. Kaze, i'll get a message over here tomorrow to
tell you how it went, or if it went at all.
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Roxy.* Keeping
the three currently selected as the group contact makes a great deal of sense.
New coordinators of individual projects can be appointed as the need arises, I
imagine.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Oh...such low
mileage...." He smiles and shakes his head. "As long as you promise."
C.R.: "Later,
hotness," he says to Cori with a wink. "We'll have to go clubbin' sometime."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives CR a
look she normally reserves for Lee and guys that hit on her, the "god your
serious arn;t you.... le'sigh boys" look* Um actually i said it was a good idea
what your bad idea made me think which was a good idea. Not that your idea was
actually good cause... well really it wasn't*said with a bemussed grin*
Briar Kennedy: She nods to Roxy. "Yeah, but who
better tyo know who the best in that area in the Chantry would be but a
representative would be." she shrugs. "But I think this trial run, and then
maybe a vote from each of the chantries later on after we see this through for
permanent reps would be a good idea, just a suggestion, nothing more."
Kaze Catron: *He stands and bows to Cori.*
Of course. My thanks, and safe travels.
Ethan Demian Augustus: Cori gets a
slightly awkward return hug before he sinks back into the chair and closes his
eyes a few seconds, breathing deepening slightly.
Cori Braun: *laughs to CR* just don'tmake it
a karaoke club, or you'll weep with the agony. a singer, i am not. but i'm a
very enthusiastic non-singer. *chuckles softly and begins to plod out* good
luck, everyone!
C.R.:
"Somewhere in there, a good idea came out because of my brain, Rox. It TOTALLY
counts." He gives her a wide grin. "I have good ideas. You ~so~ want me."
Briar Kennedy: "Goodnight Cori." She says.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Yeah, thats
what I meant. Say for example Lings down the road has a problem with oh rapid
badgers, they tell Haven and us about it and we send out best rapid badger
taming member out to help. A point of contact is required on a perment bases for
that to work.
Kaze Catron: *He then turns to Briar.* If
the meeting is drawing to a close, I would like to speak with you, Miss Briar,
if you have the time.
Cori Braun: *bows back to Kaze. gives the
room a wave, and she's out the door. barely remembering to duck in time to avoid
a lantern-beaning* ((*hugs all around* night, guys! and thank you! *BG*))
C.R.: "Count
me off rabid badger detail, for the record. I'm great with rabid wombats,
though."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *just rolls her
eyes at CR with the obvious look of... "boys" and lets it drop, before glancing
to Cori.* Cya.
Briar Kennedy: She nods her head to Roxy. She rolls
her eyes at CR. "Who in they're right mind would want you? Your a man after
all." there is that lilt to her lips as she says that to CR.
Ethan Demian Augustus: His eyes open after
a moment, and he looks around quickly, restablishing what's still going on.
Briar Kennedy: She glances to Kaze. "Since my
Brother has retired to meditate, when our guests and the meeting is over with
sure." she nods her head.
C.R.: "You
know, Spunk, I wonder who in their right mind would want me every night. Then I
go get laid. Psychos are HOT." How and why Briar's nickname got sorthened to
slang for semen is in debate at the moment.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Well at this point
I think it is pretty much settled for the moment our course of action. I think
the best bet is to let each chantry head back and then discuss who they want as
a perment rep. Then we can set up a time so that they can meet and get to know
each other. *glances around and then shrugs* least we need to do that, CR and I
won't make that decision till we talk to the others on who it might be.
Ethan Demian Augustus: [Real-time, or
shall we assume they met at an earlier hour?]
Briar Kennedy: She rolls her eyes at CR. "Some say I
am insane, and I wouldn't have sex with you." a lop sided grin.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Sounds like a
plan."
C.R.: "I
didn't say psychos found me hot. I said they were hot. And by that criteria,
you're cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs." A disarming grin comes with it, before he nods
to Roxy. "Yeah, we got some chattin' to do."
Ethan Demian Augustus: The banter between
Briar and C.R. does get a faint smile as Ethan watches them.
Briar Kennedy: "I will let Marty know and all of
that."
C.R.: ((I
think it's probably earlier, to be honest.))
Ethan Demian Augustus: [That was kinda my
thought - as Mages are odd people, but likely might like to meet earlier. But I
figured I'd check that theory. :)]
Briar Kennedy: "Ooooh. Doncha know it bad boy."
She says to CR.
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Briar.* Thank
you. *He waits for her to be ready.*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((well assuming
the meet 8-9ish and likely they would have realisitly been done in a hour
despite how long it takes us to type it out*s* so i would guess and say 9-10ish
game time their abouts))
Kaze Catron: ((figure a few hours earlier,
probably--say, starting around 8-ish NYT?))
C.R.: He
waggles his brows at Briar. "Yeah. You want me." He winks at her and looks over
at Roxy. "This went better then last time. No buildings exploded."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *digs in her puses
for a moment and gets out a pen and a small pad of paper writing something on it
a moment and then tearing it off the pad and then in half. Standing up to give
one to Ethan and one to Briar* My number you can give that to your um deacons.
So when their ready to have the perment reps meet they can contact me.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to CR*Thats
cause I wasn't at the last one.
Briar Kennedy: She actually laughs. "Keep telling
yourself that." Her crossed arms have relaxed, and so has her posture in the
chair.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "Buildings.
Exploded?" He seems to have given up on the involved speech now that things are
a bit more conversational. Or possibly he's that shocked.
Ethan Demian Augustus: He offers his
number to Roxy, and anyone else who wants it.
Briar Kennedy: She takes the paper from Roxy. "Kay."
then goes and gets something to write her number on for anyone who wants to have
her phone number. "last time I gave my number out I made the guy dace for it."
C.R.: "Oh,
stop playing hard to get, Spunky. I left the chloroform at home." He chuckles at
her, then looks to Ethan. Finally, the joking attitude fades, and he's serious
for a second. "Yeah. That was when Durst fucked it up and got the Union called
on your boys's Chantry."
Briar Kennedy: "Yeah, according to all things, the
meeting was attacked and at the same time the 4-e was blown up." she says to
Ethan.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *glances to CR*
Dance monkey, dance. *taking the offered numbers and adding them to a PDA
address book.*
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((place my post
above the more serious posts*s*... damn cross posting))
Ethan Demian Augustus: He nods. "I suppose
then I understand why it's been so long since there has been another attempt,"
he says softly.
Kaze Catron: *He frowns.* That explains
much about how the locals have reacted to new arrivals lately.
Ethan Demian Augustus: "It was quite the
scene when I arrived. It's a bit calmer now, but far frm recovered."
Briar Kennedy: She nods to Kaze. "Yes, those of us
who have been around in the city for a while, tend to have a touch of parinoia
on the subject. And with getting to know new people, you never know who or what
you are dealing with."
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: Oh it's more than
just that, but yeah that played a pretty huge role in it. Anyways think I am
going to take off. *glancing to CR to see if he is coming or going to stay and
flirt*
C.R.: "Yeah,
it wasn't exactly pretty." He shrugs, lighting up cigarette #4. Black Death's,
to be specific. Would you expect anything less? "The asshole was fuckin' a
bird-girl on top of givin' all of our names to the Union though Random Acts of
Mindlessness."
C.R.: "Yeah.
I better get home. That absinthe ain't gonna drink itself." He rises to his
feet.
Briar Kennedy: "Goodnight Roxy, CR. Have a good
evening." She tells them both.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *gives a slight
wave to the others as she heads out* Good then you can drive me home.
Ethan Demian Augustus: He smiles and rises
carefully. "I as well, though admittedly not to anything rumored hallucinogenic.
It was wonderful speaking with all of you."
Kaze Catron: *He nods to Briar.* As you
say. *Again, he bows to CR and Roxy as they depart, then looks to Briar, waiting
to see if now is a good time.*
Kaze Catron: *He bows to Ethan, as
well.* Good night to all three of you.
Briar Kennedy: She nods to Ethan. "Yes this was a
good meeting, and a pleasure to meet you as well." She stands. "Have a good
night Ethan."
C.R.: "Okay."
He grins to Roxy, moving to follow her. "You gonna put out if I do?" He waves to
the others as he goes.
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: *As she disapears
back the way she came, her reply back to CR possably over heard* You would be so
lucky, sides I would just end up killing you old man.
Ethan Demian Augustus: [And dropping this
nick to wash dishes before napping. Thanks much for the scene!]
Anastasia "Roxy" Jones: ((good scene, have
fun for those still staying))
Briar Kennedy: She looks over to Kaze once the last
person is gone.She ndos her head towards the stairs. "I need to check on my
boys, if you do not mind talking with me while I do that."
Kaze Catron: ((*Waves* Later, guys!))
Briar Kennedy: ((*HUGS* thanks for the scene was fun
*S*))
Kaze Catron: *He nods to her.* Of
course not. *He bows, and then follows her as she goes.* I will be brief. I
noticed your reaction when I introduced myself. Since I am relatively unknown, I
must assume you were reacting to my affiliation, rather than my name. May I ask
why?
C.R.: ((Bye,
all! Thanks!))