Bloodlines Rp Chapter 2.0 : Crimson quietus

[Artrus]

Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:15am - Hamilton Streets - Cera (Delta)

"Well, uh," she began slowly. "I wouldn't call it a BIG gun... per se..."

Cera lifted her leg up, propping her foot on the car's tire-well. Yanking up the cuff of her jeans she pulled a small pearl-handled derringer out of an equally small holster that was slung about her leg. Allowing her foot to fall back do the ground, she stood and faced Vincent again, her finger curled around the trigger of the tiny gun.

"I know," She laughed at herself a bit. "It's about as far from a big, Brujah gun as one can get... but hey, it can put out an eye which has bought me plenty of time in the past. It's a classic Remington four-shooter." She told him. "I had a Smith and Wesson semi-automatic 45 too but uh... couldn't really get that through security so easy."

A pause as she glanced about at her teammates.

"Er... I had it shipped. Sorta." Cera told Vince slowly. "Well, more like smuggled..."

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, - 5:17am - Hamilton Streets - Vincent(Delta)


"Well a gun is a gun is a gun as far as I am concerned. So you prefer to use a gun in a fight that's all I needed to know about weapons then. I know we are supposed to just scout but it is good to be prepared just in case we run into opposition. Do you have any other skills that might be useful besides the obvious ones that would require fighting?" Vincent queried. "For example Seth may not be the best fighter but he can charm the pants off just about anyone male or female with his Kindred abilities. Hes also as you have come to know him, a diplomat, and though it doesn't really pertain to fighting a talented painter, mind you its been a decade since I last saw him touch a paint brush.

[Maxx]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:02  am - James Street Train Station -   Team Beta - Angel

Blood Pool=7/11 Willpower=4/4, Health=7/7

"Rory, Jareth, welcome to the North end,"  Angel began.  "Stay close and if anybody who isn't Kindred hassles you, let Iggy or I deal with it.  We're looking for over twenty people, so if we find them, get the Hell away from them and call in back-up.  Dawn isn't far away and if they've already bled their new recruits dry, they might have had time to stand back up again.  If we find them, we call in Antigen's ghouls and we let them deal with things by the light of day.  There is a lot of ground to cover and a lot of places where a group that size can hide.  We start with the train station and work our way east.  Jallyn will be our eyes, trying to spot them by aura.  Iggy is, as if you couldn't guess, the guy who'll bring the hammer down.  I'm here to spin doctor anything that goes wrong and make sure the bad guys keep their heads down if we find them.  Jareth, how good is your Dominance?  One of these guys is at least a generation stronger than my Sire and I couldn't touch him.  If push comes to shove, I'm going to rely on you to put down the one's I can't handle so Iggy can finish them off."

The Ventrue looked at the tiny Gangrel.  "Rory, I'll need a few answers from you too.  Is your dog a ghoul?  Sorry if I seem abrupt but I want to get as much done as we can before sunrise."

[Numenya]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:19 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

Tamara had made an effort to tolerate the Brujah’s invasion of her space, but her patience was growing extremely thin. The sound that emanated from the small woman was not quite human… nor vampiric to tell the truth. Actually it pretty much resembled the low growl of a non-happy beast. “Cut the stupid games Cera and move. It’s been more than enough from you tonight.” She didn’t pull away but the warning was there, pretty clear for whoever wanted to hear.

[Artrus]

Cera smiled brightly.

"Easy Tamara," She cooed. "I'm really not as bad as all that."

And took a step away. Not out of fear or any sort of heed to the growled warning... she was simply, done.

Her attention turned back to Vincent just as quickly and she continued speaking to him. She had already mentioned her abilities but he seemed to be looking for more... as per the usual.

"As I said, I like handguns, I can remember nearly everything, I have some charm but I'm not sure how far I could push it with kindred," She told him. "I learn very fast and I can..."

She paused.

"... I can play just about any musical instrument you put in front of me." She seemed to hesitate. "And if I've never played... I can learn that quickly too."

She stopped speaking of a sudden and looked away.

"I'm too clever by half," she spoke again eventually. "I'm quite strong, and very fast, I can survive quite well on the streets."

Once upon a time I was brilliant...

"I never back down." She said. "I don't care who you are or what you're bringing to the table."

[Hurricanus]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:01  am - James street Train Station -   Team Beta - Iggy

BP 12 (7)  W 5 (3) H 7 (7)

Iggy leaned against his motorcycle and drew a large drag from his cigar.  Exhaling the cloud of blue smoke wafted in about Iggy face in the night's still air slightly obscuring the bemused look on Iggy's face. Angel is in corporate mode. The quiet Brujah listened as instructions and demands were put to the newcomers.  Iggy had witnessed the same change in Angel once or twice at the Unyon when things had gone awry.  It was at times like this that Iggy missed the Jekyll persona playing the guitar, he hope he wouldn't be spending all of tomorrow with Mr. Hyde. 

"Angel, soften it up Bro.  Stop being like a dog with a bone 'cuz ain't no-one trying to take it away from you. You lead - we follow yes, and you got one kick-ass team if I say so myself.   Trying asking without the tone dude - we'all will get more rewards and a hell of a lot less fists to the head.  Here let me show you? 

Rory, hate to intrude but I must inquire if Cash is ghouled, I am just concerned about his behaviour and what to ensure the teams safety.

See Bro sure twice the words but so much more in effect.  Like I saz Angel we ain't out to fight you, but we all like a little stroking, eh?"   

[Hurricanus]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:01am.  -  Corktown  - Lobo- Team Gamma

BP 13 (10) W 5 (4) H 7(7)

"Police traffic, in Corktown, not really but this is one of the main streets that run on the outer edges so there is a high presence here on Hunter.  The CorkTown Tavern just a few blocks up draws a lot of attention also.  Still, if your thinking haven, not a bad location, near the Prince and all - thinking of farming out guard work?"

It was right about then that a furry black face re-appeared from the opening.  The Tom then bounded out the rest of the way ending up near Lobo's feet. 

Lobo leaned down as the cat started a series of growls and mews.  Lobo listened intently as the cat told its tale.  Scratching his informant under the chin, who immediately set himself to purring, Lobo related the information to the others.  "Well unless the Sabbatt is sending out teams already they aren't here.  Will, you have squatters already though, seems a couple of people are hanging out inside.  Will, if you can make this more of a doorway, Calvin here can confirm whether our squatters are just that or not.  Will, If you want to clear them out as well - I am a bit peckish." 

Lobo finished, stood up and grinned showing just the hint of fang.

[pyro71976]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:01 am.  - Corktown - Boogie - Team Gamma

BP 13 (13) W 5 (5) H 7 (7)

Putting the shovel down, Boogie moved to the boarded up window in the back of the church "Yeah I was thinking haven, not sure though a little to close to the Prince if you know what I mean" Boogie chuckled as he began pulling at the wood "and call me Boogie only suits and pigs call me Will"



OCC I'll try prying with my Str 4 first if it doesn't work I will spend 1 BP for potence

[Hurricanus]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:02am.  -  Corktown  - Lobo- Team Gamma

BP 13 (10) W 5 (4) H 7(7)

As the Brujah pulled back the wood planking blocking one of the windows, Lobo busied himself with improving his vision.  Soon, Lobo looked to Will, eyes glowing red, "Thanks Will, I mean Boogie,  - is it worth asking where that came from - that's perfect.  I'll head in first, Calvin you second - Boogie take third and watch our backs.  Lets get this party jumping.

Lobo quietly climbed through the window, once inside he scanned the area - once he was certain it was safe he motioned Calvin in.

OCC: one BP for "Gleam of the Red Eyes". BP 13 (9) W 5 (4) H 7(7)
         Lobo's stealth is 3 Dex is 4

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 4:52am -  Whitehern Parking Lot - Scott


Scott turned his focus on the new Ventrue. "What about you Hearst. What things can I expect from you on this team? What skills or combat experience do you have? I'm not going to assume that just cause you are a suit that you are as useless on tits on bull. Most you Suits tend to be pretty good at mind fucking kine so that might come in handy. You able to do that?"

[Summyr]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:01  am - James st. Train Station - Rory - Team Beta
HP=5/7, BP=10/12 , WP=6/6, HUM=5/5

Rory gazed up at Angel, a little startled by his sudden question and tone. She opened her mouth to reply, but then turned to look at Iggy as he delivered a much more sensitive version of the Ventrue's question. The Gangrel smiled before turning her gaze back to Angel. "He's not, but..." the girl said, looking down at her companion whom was still running around Angel's car, "Maybe he should be."

Even though the German Shepherd would fair a decent fight against the Sabbat, Rory knew he wouldn't survive a few good blows. The canine stopped and trotted over to her, panting. Reluctantly the Gangrel grabbed her large hunting knife from the inside of her leather coat, then knelt down beside her friend. She'd made ghouls before, but this... This would be a big change.

"Okay, buddy..." Slowly, Rory drew the blade across her wrist, wincing as she did so. The moment she lifted the knife and blood began to spill from the long cut, Cash began to lap up the crimson trail. She smiled, then looked up to Angel. "Sorry if this causes a delay, but... I'm not gonna risk my best friend's life without a little insurance."

occ: 2 of my bp is going towards Cash, by the way
OCC: 2 points damage to health to cut deep enough to feed and bleed out 2bp for cash

[SilverMist]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:01 am.  - Calvin - Boogie - Team Gamma

Bp 12/12 W 5/5 7/7

Calvin watched as Boogie worked on making the opening larger so he could go and scout ahead. 
"Do you want me to go in there visible or...?" Calvin inquired to Lobo, looking around the street once more, he'd hate for someone to wander by and think the three were breaking into the church though, really, they'd be correct in thinking that.

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:02 am.  - - Team Gamma

It only took a moment for boogie to pry the lose boards from the entrance of the building and the group stepped in. The church was in fair condition.

In the darkness Lobo was able to make out on several of the pews empty bottles and food cans.

In the darkness the scent of wine his his sense and he could quite clearly hear someone snoring loudly from depths of the church.

[original icefire]

Wednesday April 22nd, 4:52am -  Whitehern Parking Lot -  Hearst Wellington  Pryde III


BP 13/13  wp5/5  hp 7/7

"Well Scott,  I  greatly  appreciate the  assumption free  attitude you seem to possess although i still do  notice  a slight sense  of judgment and  prejudicial  tone that is  noted among all kindred  from time to time.  I can fight  with or without weapons and am dare i say  quite efficient at it. As  far as the mind  games  you speak of  if they are what you are  looking for you might  want to seek elsewhere  beyond me for those are   qualities that as of yet i do not possess. "

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 4:52am -  Whitehern Parking Lot - Scott

"Well I'll be damned." Scott replied sliding his shades back down on his head. The Brujah biker shook his head "Guess there's a first for everything. Don't worry bro I ain't busting your balls. Just never heard of a Ventrue not able to do those things. I can still work with that. So you fight. Is there any kind of weapons that you manged to smuggle up here to use or should I make a few calls tonight to see if I can score you something?"

[LadyJallyn]

Story tellers note: Rory you can gain your 2 health back if you spend 2 bp to heal the wound.

[Hurricanus]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:02am.  -  Corktown  - Lobo- Team Gamma

BP 13 (9) W 5 (4) H 7(7)

"If you feel best then invisible it is Calvin.  I can't judge that - don't do it - still 2 breaking in rather then 3 is still a break in.  My big worry is losing you -- had a hell of a time finding the 2 Nosferatus I was working with earlier.  One minute they were next to me, the next 'poof' gone.  So I have to leave it in your judgement.  This section looks fairly empty but I've got snoring from deeper in" 

Lobo made his way deeper into the church giving the others room to enter.  Given the state of the debris he anticipated homeless people not Sabbatt.  Just a quick snack.

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:04am.  -   Team Gamma

Creeping as quietly as the could though the empty and abandoned church the group made their was though shadows and minor amounts of refuse. As they got closer to the front of the church Lobo listened as his feet came down upon broken glass which crunched loudly under his booted feet.

The sound of the snoring stopped and the church fell deathly silent. From behind them the sound of a mouse squeaking as it scuttled for cover could be heard as well as the noises of the feline that had moments ago helped scout for Lobo.

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:20 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Seth

"Alright ladies thats good for tonight. I guess we are good to go. We can swing by and pick you guys up for 9:25 and be up on the mountain for 9:45pm then. Just meet us out here in the parking lot and dont be late. Its going to be semi tough but there is the grocery store over that way and they are open till 9pm so if worse comes to worse as long as you are discreet you cold always grab a bite over there if you don't want to hit downtown. Actually this neighbour hoods got alot of activity so I'm sure you will do just fine. But I wont keep you ladies. You and Tamara should head up and get unpacked. We will see you tomorrow night."

[Maxx]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:03  am - James Street Train Station -   Team Beta - Angel

Blood Pool=7/11 Willpower=4/4, Health=7/7


Angel cleared his throat.  "If the Prince asks, Cash was already ghouled,"  he said.  "I know he asks that we get permission before ghouling Kine but I'm not sure what his stand is on animals you already own, so we'll keep this little oops just between all of us.  I'm not trying to be a prick, Iggy, I'm just trying to get things done as quickly as possible.  We've got a little less than an hour an a half before dawn, so let's get as much of a jump on tomorrow's work as possible.  Am I correct in assuming you're tougher than you look, Rory?"

[Numenya]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:20 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

After 50 years of not needing to breath it was weird to still be used to do so as a sign of mere annoyance. If this poor excuse of a female was oh so wonderful… couldn’t she add like, two cents of common sense to her hundred abilities? Of course Tam had to ask herself how did New Yorkers in general or this one in particular came to believe that annoying the people around you, even more those in whose hands you might find trusting your life to was even close to clever. Perhaps this kind of childish games were common in the big cities or something, but the gypsy was mostly old fashioned. You trusted and respected those you fought with, and this one she neither trusted nor respected.

“Before we go, I have some questions of my own,” Tamara started without moving to open the door. “Oh and just in case it wasn’t clear enough, I meant every word of what I said before,” she added before readjusting herself to face Vincent and Seth.

“For starters I don’t know if we should set here as a meeting point, since Cera has plans to stay the day elsewhere and I can find my way to another place if needed. Second… you’ve asked us about our abilities, and also said something about Seth, but can you tell us more about you and the rest of the team we’ll be working with? After that, I’ll need some information whether today if you have it or once we meet tomorrow about what we might be facing.”

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:20 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Vincent

"I can read auras as can Waylon. Neither of us are what you could call fighters but if hard pressed and there is no other option we will fight. My brother here can use his presence to awe people and he tends to be pretty quick on his feet. But again not a serious fighter or at least last time I checked."

Seth shrugged "I can handle myself in a bar room brawl  but I am not Chuck Norris." Seth admitted. "I have over the years taken some Hapkido and am sitting at a brown belt. But that could be useful. I'm more the type to try and talk my way out of a situation that fight my way out."

[Numenya]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:20 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

Tamara nodded, processing what had been said. *Alright…. Not much of a fighting team,* she thought. *Maybe a scouting or information gathering one or even defendable, but certainly not an attack one. And once again no reaction to my request….*

“Do we have any information on the 18 fugitives? Like, was it a random group, any with special abilities or that kind of thing? Are we looking at a mindless bunch seeking to feed, as a distraction ploy or a task force? Do we have pictures, photographs, motivations, anything on the bunch or those behind it?”

[LadyJallyn]

Wednesday April 22nd, 5:22 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Seth & Vincent

"Nothing as of yet has been given to us but by tomorrow evening I am sure the Prince will have something in the way of leads." Seth replied.

Vincent nodded. "We have been assigned to scout and not intercept so with luck we won't have to fight. This group. " he said with a heavy sigh. "Seems to be off to a rocky start. I know you and Waylon have had issues with Cera but the Prince has put us together in a group and expects us to work as a team. So about not having to fight with Cera... Well she is a team member. I'm willing to chalk things up to her having to move to a new turf and not knowing anyone plus the flight here. Some people adjust more than others Tamara. I know and understand that you want to write her off as a liability or a waste, but lets see how things play out tomorrow night. If you have that huge of an issue you could complain to the prince, but it isnt necessarily something you want to do. Although Antigen comes off seeming very soft spoken and some joke and call him the gentle prince, he is not someone you want angry at you. He is after all a Tremere."

"Honey draws more flies than ointment." Seth replied. "I deal in my line of work with a lot of selfish and demanding and self important people, that is not to say you are any of those Cera by the way, buut hey that is the art industry. I'm not saying turn the other cheek per se Tamara but she is likely riding you because you and Waylon reacted so impressively. The larger the reaction the more satisfaction and temptation to continue with such behavior. Children react that way and apparently Cera does as well. It could be she uses that to keep herself distanced from people so they don't get to know the real her. I've seen that sort of thing before."

Vincent shrugged. "For better or worse we are a team Tamara. I intend to do my best to bring you guys back in one piece. I'd rather have to worry merely about protecting and seeing everyone though the night having to worry only about enemies rather than what you all want to do to each other. Do you understand?"

[original icefire]

Wednesday April 22nd, 4:52am -  Whitehern Parking Lot - Hearst Wellington Pryde III

I  do not  have any weapons of any kind  at this current moment.   I am well skilled  in most firearms and do not specialize in  any one , the same can be said about using melee weapons  and using my  own  hands feet and body  i would rather  be able to use any rather then limit to one.
(goes through  a  kata  both  weapons  pretending to have a sword in his hand and a non weapon kata  while talking). I do have a money  if you  could   point me in the right direction to  purchase them.  


BP 13/13  wp5/5  hp 7/7