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!))