Alexander Donovan: Alex is dressed for
work. Nice work. Soft brown leather pants with a matching jacket, opened to show
a button up golden colored silk shirt. His hair is tied into a neat tail.
Antonio Pavlatos: With Alex, Tony is likewise
dressed up. Wearing black dress slacks, creased to within an inch of their life,
and a deep emerald green turtleneck sweater, the collar, for the moment, hidden
underneath it. A black jacket matching the pants completes the wardrobe. No body
paint, no make-up, and his thigh-length hair pulled back in a long, tight braid.
Jody Yu: ((Am
assuming that they're coming to the side entrance, then. *S*)) The side entrance
to the Concerto Club looks to be a staff entrance...the "Authorized Personnel
Only" painted on the door would be a clue. There's a video camera pointing at
the area in front of the door, and an intercom button there, as well.
Alexander Donovan: Alex resists the
temptation to put an arm around Tony amongst all these buisness types. Not so
much for their benifit, but for their hosts. He allows Tony to lead the way, but
when they get to the door, he pushes the buzzer from off to one side of the
door.
Antonio Pavlatos: (Yes, definitely not the front!)
Antonio Pavlatos: Once at the door, he steps behind
Alex.
Jody Yu: The
intercom crackles. "Can we help you?" Male voice, deep and calm.
Alexander Donovan: "I'm here to speak with
Jody Yu."
Jody Yu: "One
moment." A brief pause, before the door buzzes open, a man holding it for them.
Taller, blue uniform sportcoat over a white dress shirt, kahki slacks. Armed,
likely, from the bulge at the side of the coat. "This way, please."
Alexander Donovan: Alex steps in first, now
not having to think about not wrapping an arm around Tony. Now he just wants his
hands free. The guard gets a small, couerteous nod as Alex walks in.
Antonio Pavlatos: He walks in a step or
two behind Alex. Not to close, incase the big man needs room, but not far enough
away that he doesn't feel comfortable.
Jody Yu: The
man walks just along next to Alex, leading him along through the backstage area.
It winds a little bit through hallways, looking very much like the backstage of
a theatre...several security cameras are in place. Few gaps for people to hide
from them.
Antonio Pavlatos: He maybe should have
nodded as well to the guards, but his head is slightly down as he moves, his
eyes though darting around them.
Alexander Donovan: Alex isn't looking to
hide at the moment, though he does glance upward to see if anyone might be
watching on a catwalk.
Jody Yu: No
one on the catwalks, though they do pass a couple other Security people on their
rounds. The man leads them to an closed door, stopping there and looking back to
the two men. "I have to ask...are you armed?"
Alexander Donovan: "I have an expensive
leash on my right arm. Leather with a metal clasp. It could be used as a weapon,
but I'd have to roll my shirt up a bit to get it. He has a knife."
Antonio Pavlatos: He lets Alexander answer
for them both, not saying a word, simply standing there quietly, his head
somewhat lowered.
Jody Yu: A
slight nod. He doesn't seem concerned about either. "Thank you." He turns to
face the door, knocking on it. "Miss Yu...guests to see you."
"Thank you," comes the voice from the other side of the door...feminine, calm
and polite. The Security guy opens the door and steps aside for them to enter.
Alexander Donovan: Alex walks in first.
Pausing a moment in the doorway as he enters and looks for the source of the
voice.
Antonio Pavlatos: He takes a step or two
behind Alex, pausing as he does, moving almost like the larger man's shadow.
Jody Yu:
She's rising from her chair behing the desk as the door opens. Small and
innocuous...those would be the first words many would use to describe Jody.
Standing at 5’4”, and weighing nary more then 110 pounds, her racially mixed
blood is obvious, with a strong hint of Asian features in her caucasion face.
Her ebony hair is cut short, making her look much younger then her 32 years of
age. She’s dressed in a simple yet elegant black evening dress. Her eyes, a
bright green with tiny gold flecks in them, carry a note of keen intelligence,
worldly knowledge, and wisdom.
She smiles politely to Alexander and Antonio, stepping out from behind the desk
as she extends her hand toward them in that order. "Good afternoon. I'm Jody
Yu."
Alexander Donovan: Alex inclines his head
slightly. Not exactly a bow, but at least some gesture of greeting. "I'm
Alexander Donovan, this is Antonio Pavlatos."
Alexander Donovan: ((Sorry, missed her
hand, nix the gesture..)) He takes her hand and gives it a firm shake. Not as
much grip as he would use with most.
Antonio Pavlatos: He gives a deep,
respectful bow of his head to Jody, his nervous eyes then darting around the
room. He keeps his hands firmly clasped together in front of him.
Antonio Pavlatos: (And after rereading the
post) He looks up at her in a startled fashion for just a moment, then quickly
takes her hand. His palm is moist, and he won't release it until she moves it
back.
Jody Yu: When
he shakes the hand, she gives a nod that extends into her shoulders once her
head is lowered, into a half-bow. "Mr. Donovan, Mr. Pavlatos...a pleasure.
Please, have a seat...what may I do for you?" She moves back around to her side
of the desk, indicating a couple comfortable chairs on their side of the large
oken structure.
Jody Yu:
((oaken. Blergh.))
Alexander Donovan: Alex nods to Tony to
take a chair and Alex takes one himself. "I was directed to you to involve
myself in a truce involving various groups in the city."
Antonio Pavlatos: He moves to sit in the
chair Alex motions to, sitting down a moment after he does. He doesn't hang his
head, but keeps it still slightly lowered, and staying totally quiet.
Jody Yu: She
nods slightly to Alex's words, hands folding calmly on the desk. A courteous
smile. "Yes, indeed. I am the owner and manager of the Concerto Club, which
administers and mediates the treaty." A brief pause. "Forgive me...may I ask
your affiliation, if any?"
Alexander Donovan: "Currently, my
affiliation is... loose. Aerin directed me here, and his people are my closest
allies."
Jody Yu: She
nods a little bit. "I understand. Did Mr. Thomas explain the treaty to you, in
the basic terms?"
Alexander Donovan: "Yes. We stay out of
eachother's way, and deal with personal grudges in a more.. civil manner."
Alexander Donovan: Alex does reach over for
a moment to set a hand on Tony's leg. Just a breif moment before his hand is
back in front of him.
Antonio Pavlatos: Some of the tension in
the young man calms at the touch, his back not quite as rigid and uncomfortable
looking in the chair.
Jody Yu: She
nods. "Essentially, yes. The Treaty is in place to prevent each individual type
of supernatural within the city from spreading their wars to each other and thus
catching normal humans in the cross-fire. So, for example, if you were to belong
to Mr. Thomas's faction, then you would have free reign to conduct offensive
strikes against all manner of creatures of the same...Shifters, if you will
excuse the term, in addition to the non-Shifter family members, spirits, and
spiritually possessed individuals. Vampires, on the other hand, are not to be
proactively assaulted or have offensive or invasive supernatural powers upon
them. If such occurs, it is a breach of the Treaty."
Alexander Donovan: Alex leans back for a
moment to think on that. It also takes him a moment to think on what he could,
or should not say. "Not all beings are easily classified, just because they have
powers. At least not without specialized training. I tend to be in.. problematic
areas. Places where the police aren't well trusted, and draws... predators of
various sorts. The human ones... the police can handle. The ones that aren't...
that feed on suffering and misery... The kind that leave calling cards for the
well meaning 'Buffy's' of the world. How does the treaty effect dealing with
them?
Jody Yu: She
gives him a curious look. "My apologies, but...which types of creatures do you
speak of? If these creatures are not a part of the treaty, then they are not
protected."
Alexander Donovan: Alex laughs. "That's
the problem. I don't have that required training to always tell. Sometimes, it's
obvious. Sometimes, not so much. Basically, I'm asking that if there's a 'bad
element',and I deal with it, am I going to be a target? And I'm not just meaning
someone crude and vulgar by that, but 'bad' as in looking for the virginal blood
of a 3 year old to restore one's youth or some equally sick bastard."
Antonio Pavlatos: He shifts uncomfortably
for a moment in his chair, then forces himself to remain still and quiet, hands
clasped together on his knees.
Jody Yu: She
smiles politely and nods. "Most individuals of that type are not part of the
Treaty, Mr. Donovan. The treaty is in place to protect humanity from the
cross-fire, and the Treaty party does have the right to refuse membership based
on past offenses or personal outlook or goals. I would say that, as a general
rule, if you were to find someone doing something that heinous, they will not be
a member." A pause. "However, there are some things that some people would
consider that heinous that is, unfortunately, allowed as concession. Vampires
creating servants from humans as an example. Keeping in mind that such an act is
still a treaty breach if it were perfomed on another supernatural."
Alexander Donovan: Alex shrugs. "Vampires
will be happy toear that that particular act I don't care much about. Servitude
includes at least a bit of care. A damaged servant will be of only so much use.
Someone has to be pretty sick to attract my attention."
Alexander Donovan: "I think that the terms
of this are quite good. Is there anything more specific I should know?"
Antonio Pavlatos: A very brief glance in
Alexander's direction.
Alexander Donovan: Once again, Alex reaches
over to just run a gentle hand over Tony's leg.
Jody Yu:
"Then I do not anticipate a difficulty." She nods. "In addition, there is a
Demilitarized Zone. Travel to the Concerto Club must remain safe so as to make
it available to those who wish to report treaty violations or conduct other
business; therefore, from Liberty Street, just outside, down to the end of
Battery Park is considered Demilitarized. Proactive use of powers on anyone is
prohibited."
Alexander Donovan: Alex nods at that.
"Sensible. I take it enforcement is a bit of a joint effort?"
Jody Yu: "At
this time, the Concerto is providing the sole Security, with individual factions
that are able to having the option of helping enforce. Should you come across a
Treaty violation, report it as soon as possible. Of course, if you are attacked,
you are allowed to defend yourself."
Jody Yu:
"Also, there are certain area that are considered to...belong to a faction. Safe
havens... headquarters, so to speak. I am sure you are aware of at least one of
them; most who are allied with Mr. Thomas's faction know of it. These places are
considered to belong to that faction, and the treaty does not apply there. The
faction that holds them has full rights over the area."
Alexander Donovan: Alex's brow furrows
for a moment, but then he shakes his head. "Well, as long as I don't do
something out of line, I'll probably never know I was in such a place."
Alexander Donovan: "And I would expect
someone to defend their home if attacked, as I would protect mine."
Jody Yu: She
nods. "These places are generally well-hidden, and not open to the public. You
should not find difficulty there."
Alexander Donovan: Alex nods. "Anything
else I should know?"
Jody Yu: "I
do not believe so, Mr. Donovan." She shakes her head slightly. "Unless either of
you had any further questions or clarifications requested."
Antonio Pavlatos: A very brief glance at
Jody, but he is still quiet.
Alexander Donovan: "Well, then I think
we shall align with this treaty. I'd rather enjoy the idea of a few realizing
the more petty squabbles were best left shelved while more dangerous things are
on the loose."
Jody Yu: She
gives a warm smile, nodding to them both. "Excellent, Mr. Donovan. Consider it
done."
Alexander Donovan: "As I said, my closest
ties are with Aerin Thomas and company."
Jody Yu: "Of
course. It shall be noted. And this applies to Mr. Pavlatos as well?"
Alexander Donovan: Alex touches Tony's
shoulder.
Antonio Pavlatos: He gives a bare glimpse
up toward Jody. "Yes'm, fer... me too." Very soft, almost inaudible.
Jody Yu: A
slight inclination of her head to Antonio. "Excellent. As I said, it shall be
noted. My thanks for coming to this decision. Is there anything else that I may
do for you gentlemen today?"
Alexander Donovan: Alex shakes his head as
he stands. "No. I'll just take my leave... and hope that I have few occasions
wehre returning is a requirement... since after today such events seem like they
would have a negative connotation."
Antonio Pavlatos: He stands a moment after
Alexander, nervously smoothing out his pants.
Jody Yu: A
warm smile, and she rises, coming back around the desk to extend a hand once
more, again to both. "Not all occasions are such. Indeed, should you ever
desire, I invite you to enjoy the front of the club some time. We have excellent
dining."
Alexander Donovan: Alex shakes the hand.
"The tux doesn't suit me, although I think I could manage to pass Tony off in an
evening dress."
Jody Yu: She
gives an amused chuckle and nods. "To each their own." She gives the same sort
of nod into a bow as she shakes hands.
Antonio Pavlatos: Tony is just about to
reach out and take her hand when Alexander'ss words make him blink for a moment.
His hand is still as moist, and like before he won't be the first to draw his
away from her. He does look at Alexander though, not blushing, but more in the
manner 'Weird, but if that is what he wants...'.
Alexander Donovan: Alex returns the bow
this time, just matching it. Like a good parrot. Or maybe like someone that has
a little sense about them to be polite. He does put his arm around Tony then to
start back out.
Jody Yu: She
does draw her hand back gracefully, and moves to get the door for them. "I wish
you good luck in New York, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Pavlatos. The Concerto's doors are
always open, should you require it."
Antonio Pavlatos: Barest whisper. "Thank
yer, Ma-am." Then he leaves with Alexander.
Alexander Donovan: Alex nods "Of course. I
hope the ~required~ times are few and far between."... and escorts Tony back to
the car.
Jody Yu:
"Good day, gentlemen." She smiles to them and leaves the door open, returning to
her desk. The Security man is waiting outside the door for Alex and Tony, and
when they make to leave, he accompanies them out.
Antonio Pavlatos: He sticks to Alexander's
back like glue until they get outside, eyes darting around, taking everything he
can in. When they finally get outside, and the door closes, he will start
unbraiding his hair quickly, nuzzling Alexander's shoulder as they go to their
car.
Antonio Pavlatos: (Thanks muchly for the
scene! :)
Jody Yu:
((Thanks for the scene, guys! *Hugs*))