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Thread: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
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2018-12-16, 04:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
A sly grin plays across Kitsune's face, and her hand wraps around the spine of the book. "What, this one?", she says as one eyebrow raises, "It doesn't look so boring." She pulls the book from the shelf, her eyes watching Sebastian intently.
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2018-12-16, 04:15 PM (ISO 8601)
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"You operate on behalf of an unrepresentative monarchy beholden to the whims of abstract seasonal forces rather than a democratically elected government," said Imere. "Which makes you just some frickin' cultist who has awarded himself a badge and a sense of entitlement. You're not a cop. You have no training. You have no right to make threats. Get the f*ck outta here before we blow your guts out, call the real cops and tell 'em your corpse was just some lunatic home invader."
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2018-12-16, 04:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
The grin that spreads across the man's reptilian snout exposes rows of needle like teeth. His voice is like liquid malice as he says, "Is that what it is then?" Lizard hands clench and unclench as his black eyes dart from Imere, up to massive Tom. "Does this one speak for all of you then?"
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2018-12-16, 07:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
Sebastian marches over and takes the book back, his frown deepening more.
“Now, see here! I’m not like the others out there. I’m not going to be hoodwinked by the likes of you.”
He clutches the book to himself.
“You can hide here...because they’d just shout at me if I kicked you out. But certain books are for looking at and certain ones aren’t. This is one of the latter. Don’t...don’t push it. We know nothing about you, and certainly not enough for this.”
Spoiler: OOC
The plot there is of course assuming she doesn’t try to resist him taking it back. If she does, everything would change.
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2018-12-17, 07:34 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
For a moment it looks as if Kitsune is about to snap. Her bleeding lips curl back like a growling dog, her fox ears sticking straight up. Then her narrowed almond eyes relax and the she drops her balled scabbing hands. "I'm sorry," she says quickly deflating, "I don't mean to be a bitch. I was just trying to have some fun." Her eyes are welling up now, and the girl turns away, quickly adding, "You can't imagine what tonight has been like."
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2018-12-17, 02:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
'Not at all old boy.' says Reggy affably. 'Please forgive Imere. The youth today, no respect. Am I right? No, no, don't answer I can see it in your eyes, you're just too polite to confirm what I say. Such fine manners!' He trotted up to the door, adding his bulk to those already barring entry. 'Just so I understand you correctly, you're saying you're here to investigate the Glamour explosion?' Reggy flashed a tight lipped smile 'I'm afraid that would be me. Sorry to bother you.'
Spoiler: OOC:Manipulate +Persuasion + Charming specialisation if you'll allow it
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Edit: 10 again rolled in OOC. No additional successLast edited by Ladorak; 2018-12-17 at 02:53 PM.
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2018-12-17, 03:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
Sebastian looks down at the book in his hands and moves off to his small kitchen, opening up a cabinet and taking out a box, and a small plate. He pulls a cookie - with a strawberry center - out of the box and puts it on a plate. He walks it over and sets it on the edge of the shelf within the eyeline of Kitsune. He does not let go of the book, but he does try to surreptitiously see her...status for lack of a better term.
“Sorry. I was rude. I just...don’t like it when things don’t go according to plan.”
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2018-12-18, 03:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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Nothing else needed to be said for the moment from Tom – he had the rest of the Motley’s backs. If this lizard-man was going to be a problem, then Tom would deal with it as he dealt with all other problems in the past.
I was glad that Reggy and Imere were here to talk things out. Words had their place.
So did violence."Even in these chains, you can't stop me!" - In This Moment, Big Bad Wolf
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2018-12-18, 08:01 AM (ISO 8601)
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The Beast in the trench coat nods his head, and grins a little at Reggy. "I apologize for my intrusion," he says, "just consider me a concerned citizen. I was passing by, just out for a night's stroll, and it was like your house erupted in an explosion of Glamour. It also sounded like some of your glass may have blown out."
The lizard man gives Imere a disdainful scowl, and then back to Reggy says, "You say it was you? What happened?"
(OOC: @Lad: The lizard man likes Reggy a little now, but if you are going to fib him something major, could I have a Presence/Manipulation + Subterfuge roll (@ -3 modifier) please?)
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"And I'm sorry," Kitsune says sincerely, "it hasn't been an easy night for me, if you know what I mean."Last edited by Bennosuke; 2018-12-18 at 09:13 AM.
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New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2018-12-18, 12:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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'A gentleman never kisses and tells.' says Reggy with a wink 'Let's just say some wealthy old ladies are going to have a very pleasant night's sleep tonight and will awake refreshed and uncharacteristically generous...
'Sorry I alarmed you, I've done this sort of thing before and I thought I knew what I was doing. But I never tried it on this scale before and well... I may have gotten a little overambitious. '
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Edit: Let's make that a dramatic failure then...Last edited by Ladorak; 2018-12-18 at 12:50 PM.
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2018-12-18, 01:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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(OOC: Reggie gains a beat for converting to a dramatic failure. I've updated your character box in the OOC thread).
The man's grin suddenly switches to a disgusted growl. Reggy's eyes lock with the detective. He can see that neither changeling believed the words that just dribbled from Reggy's mouth.
"Yeah," the man in the trench coat says slowly like a tire deflating, stepping toward the entrance, "I think I'm going to have to come in then." He looks up at Tom and sternly says, "You wouldn't be stupid enough to make trouble for me, now would you?"Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2018-12-18, 02:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Reggy's face hardened 'I live with this lot and I signed up to fight in world war one, you're not capable of imagining how stupid I am... Now an Englishman's home is his castle, even if the buttresses have been leaking for weeks and the great hall smells musky, so sling your bloody hook! Come back when you've got some authority one of us will recognise.'
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2018-12-18, 04:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
Imere's eyes narrowed when Sir Humphrey started talking over her, but she paused when she realized he was lying.
Then she bit her lip when she realized he was lying badly.
It was like watching someone wobble a bike into a lake. You could see it flailing, you could see it coming, you knew the inevitability from the video title, but you still wince a little at the angle it took as the guy rolls down the grassy embankment into the wet.
It was a little bit her fault though. Sir Humphrey was much better at the subsequent defiant indignity than she'd ever been. They should work out a routine where he leads with that and she plays the soothing mediator.
She rummaged in her handbag for her pepper spray because it was seemingly increasingly likely it was coming to that. She also brings her phone up to snap a quick mugshot of the guy for use later.Last edited by Thanqol; 2018-12-18 at 04:02 PM.
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2018-12-18, 09:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Sebastian nods. There was little more he could say. This wasn’t his area of expertise. Though, admittedly, what was undoubtedly going on outside the door was not his area of expertise either. There was either socializing with their new found “friend” or there was alot of shouting and punching and maybe worse; either way he’d be very bad at it. Still...if they didn’t succeed, then he’d have to do something. He didn’t like the thought.
“I hope they come back soon...”
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2018-12-19, 01:46 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tom gazed down at the man in the trench coat, black eyes narrowing only slightly as he seemed to consider the words put forth. While he kept one hand on the door itself, the other was behind him holding tightly to the pommel of his bloody, fey sword.
”Trouble? You come to our home, blustering like you are the Gentry in the flesh…and then dare ask if we are preparing to make trouble?” Tom said slowly, his deep voice grinding across the words with the weight of glacial inevitability.
”I will allow you entrance IF…and only if you swear an Oath that you will do nothing but look. The property and all of its inhabitants will remain inviolable. Do we have an accord?”
An Oath or a Pact was a potent thing among the Lost. Perhaps forcing this one to swear one would prevent unnecessary bloodshed."Even in these chains, you can't stop me!" - In This Moment, Big Bad Wolf
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2018-12-19, 04:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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The changeling in the trench coat looks suddenly taken aback by Big Tom's words, and a mirthful smile crawls across his lizard lips. "An Oath?" he says with interest, "I suppose if the proper terms can be agreed upon... and assuming you aren't just stalling for time."
He pauses for a moment, contemplating as a clawed hand scratches scaled chin. After a moment's thought, the man in the trench coat says, "Okay, how does this sound? You and your motley allow me unfettered access to this house and allow me to conduct my investigation without disruption, under the condition that I perform no violent or untoward action towards the motley while a guest in the house. Fair?"
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Kitsune and Sebastian sit in silence within the Hollow for what feels like an eternity. Kitsune begins anxiously pacing again, before pivoting towards Sebastian and saying, "God! What is taking them so long?" Fear starts to creep into her voice, and she asks, "Do you think everything is okay?"Last edited by Bennosuke; 2018-12-19 at 04:23 PM.
Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2018-12-19, 04:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Imere flinched when Tom of all people suddenly crumbled under the pressure. What the hell? She couldn't fathom it. Was he a coward? She felt the world lurch under her as the lesson of the Rat came back into her mind. Of course she couldn't rely on other people. They might look tough but really, underneath, they were all just broken meat and she had no idea when they'd shatter or how to fix them when they did.
"Tom, he's rules lawyering you," she droned. The spark had gone out of her eyes but she still felt... compelled to make the effort. "If you're going to surrender then at least be the one to set the terms."
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2018-12-19, 07:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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'A guest in our house would have a name' Reggy says pointedly 'However, if Tom is willing to trust you I too will accept your oath. Access to the house alone. In return for your oath and name.'
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2018-12-19, 08:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Sebastian looks over to the fox woman and shakes his head, pointing to the Hollow door.
“They haven’t come in here yet, so if my motley is...well...you know...then whoever did it couldn’t be that smart. They’d notice the door. If they do though...we need to run. I can help us travel in the Hedge. I hope it doesn’t come to that.”
Sebastian was scared too, and was likewise not able to hide it, truly.
“We’ll have to run to the Lagniappe Court. There are a few Autumn members who wouldn’t want me to get hurt...”
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2018-12-21, 08:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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The lizard man grins even broader and says, "Fair, but then I should gain your names as well." There is a hissing chuckle at the end of this statement. He seems to be enjoying this game of verbal cat and mouse.
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When Sebastian mentions going to the Tribune, Kitsune's eyes again go wide with fear, and her fox ears fold downward. "You don't think we could just go to Annie's?" she asks, now hunched and trembling.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2018-12-22, 11:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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Sebastian considers for a moment and then shakes his head.
“If we need to run it’s because something bad happened to them outside. If something bad happened to them, it means they’re *really* tough...because, well...Tom, y’know? He’s pretty terrifying when he wants to be. So...we need more protection. And if that thing is supernatural, that’s Autumn-folk who can best protect us both. From there we can arrange safe passage to wherever you need to go.”
He finishes outlining what at least approaches a plan, and there is a smile that starts to play a little on his face.
“See! We have a plan. That makes everything better.”
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2018-12-22, 03:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Sebastian's words seem to frustrate the still trembling Kitsune. Practically pleading with him, she says, "Look, I appreciate the help, but I need to do everything possible to avoid all other Changelings at this time. Doesn't matter the Freehold. I just need to get out of this city as fast as I can."
There is a long pause as Kitsune seems to contemplate something very difficult for her. She stares Sebastian in the eyes and says, "Just trust me when you say that you can't trust anyone in power right now. Trust no one!" Once it is said out loud Kitsune shivers again, shaking from head to toes like a wet canine.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2018-12-23, 03:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Tom peers intensely at the lizardman for a few, long moments while he spars with Reggy. This one talked too much for the Ogre's liking, and Tom didn't trust him as far as he could throw him. Which was, in all likelihood, quite far.
Imere's crushed look wasn't missed by the giant, but he knew that the notion of making an enemy of whomever sent this slimy lizard - far too much like a dragon he once knew - wasn't necessarily wise either. He was fairly well-convinced that Sebastian's bolt-hole would be sufficient to hide Kitsune.
"We will allow you to enter our house and take a quick look around. Five minutes. You will not touch or antagonize anyone within while you are a guest in our home. Though, I do agree with Reggy that I would like your name.""Even in these chains, you can't stop me!" - In This Moment, Big Bad Wolf
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2018-12-23, 08:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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The lizard man's grin widens. "Very well then," he says raising a scaled four fingered hand to his mouth. He runs his palm under his needle like fangs, not even wincing as he draws blood that is so dark it is almost black. The man in the trench coat extends his hand to the three at the door. "We shall swear this oath to each other. We will all state our names, then I shall be granted access to the house to investigate for five minutes. During this time I shall perform nothing violent or untoward to the Motley or their property, and my investigations shall remain uninhibited."
His eyes dart from changeling to changeling, daring them to take the oath.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2018-12-23, 09:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-12-24, 07:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
The lizard skinned Changeling does not balk at Imere's strong words. He doesn't even withdraw his extended hand. "The only thing I added," he says firmly, "was that I would give my name and you would give yours. But if you are unhappy with these terms, go ahead and name your terms. We are wasting time here." This last big comes out like a hiss, and a snakes rattle can almost be heard, sounding a warning.
Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2018-12-24, 06:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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"You come in. You look, and only look. You harm no one. You damage nothing. You leave after three minutes. And you be thankful to get this deal because we've got no reason to comply other than my colleague's sudden and uncharacteristic spasm of pacifism." Imere said, offering her own hand. "After all, you're still basically a jumped up home invader and while the brits aren't used to America, in this county we all have guns and the legal right to use them."
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2018-12-25, 12:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
Imere's outburst causes the man to cackle, actually throwing his head back for a moment. "Especially in Louisiana he adds" with a hiss of laughter. "Very well," he says, "Three minutes. And I will share my name, as all three of you will share yours". He nods to Reggy and adds, "His idea, not mine. And you three will do nothing to disrupt my investigation while I am a guest of your house. Are we all in agreement now?"
Shifty alligator eyes move from one Changeling to the next. He leaves his hand extended for the others to shake. During this conversation, dark ichor like blood has begun to drip down his palm and collect at the bottom of his hand, threatening to begin dripping down to the floor.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2018-12-25, 04:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Fine. Imere Tsul," grumbled Imere, shaking her hand - and then immediately turning around to go find soap and sterilizing alcohol. She might not be bothered by blood and gore any more but that did not mean she wanted any of it around her.
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2018-12-27, 07:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: (IC) New Orleans by Night CtL
It was easy for Tom to stifle the smile at Imere’s reaction behind an icy façade, but he appreciated the young Changeling’s impetuous and passionate heart. As she shook the lizard-skinned Changeling’s hand, Tom slowly extended his own massive hand. The other, of course, was still gripping the fey-enchanted blade that had carved up so many of the Lost in its glory days.
Just in case.
”You may call me Tom Malory.”"Even in these chains, you can't stop me!" - In This Moment, Big Bad Wolf
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