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Wednesday April 22nd, 4:53am -  Whitehern Parking Lot - Scott

"Well bro if you got cash lay it to me and tomorrow I'll see what I can bring you for gear. More than likely you would be looking at shotguns knives, brass knuckles and shit I'd probably even be able to score you a Katana if I get my order in tonight. Tell me what you want and how much you wanna blow and I'll see what I can get you sound fair?" Scott replied.

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

Cera smiled at Tamara and turned her attention to Vincent as he spoke.

Those that judge a book by its cover...

Cera adopted a rather radical view on people. It was stupid, the ease with which she could charm one of the 'kine' as they liked to call them. With a smile and a soft laugh she could have just about any mortal person eating out of her hand.

Kindred were different.

She weighed them in certain ways, and judged them by certain criteria. It made no matter whether or not someone wanted to be her friend... no, it wasn't about friends. Not anymore. It wasn't difficult to work with people, Cera had the ability to be civil... when she so chose.

... you might miss out on the best story you would have ever read.

So her cover wasn't pleasant. The artwork was a bit harsh, the colors a little clashing but that just meant not everyone would stop to check the pages, flip through them and take a closer read. It tended to weed out the less worthy so that she didn't waste her time on someone that might feasibly not have been worth the effort... later down the road.

"I don't really care where we meet," She told Vincent. "I can find my way around."

She turned and took her leave so that Tamara could get the answer they were too polite to give in her presence.

Hopefully I'm dismissed...

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:24 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Seth & Vincent

"Well then we meet you two ladies tomorrow." Vincent replied. "9:25pm on the dot."

Seth nodded "In the end I'm sure things will be fine between you two ladies right? I mean after all you will ahve Waylon around to drive up the wall." He joked. "But in all seriousness I think we have a good team. We just have to figure out how the dynamics are going to work out."

"Seth..." Vincent warned. "The girls have had a long night. Enough chit chat let them leave."

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:25 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

Tamara stiffened. As Vincent had started talking she had just fell back to recording what could be useful…. It had at first surprised her how their thoughts had seemed to match. At least their appointed leader was not so lost. Too bad he had kept on.

By now she was pretty sure she’d been in many more war situations than any of the others and if there was something she did not need preaching about was team work. She knew what it meant when one of the so called team members was not. It meant death and betrayal. “I do believe I’m not the one that has not understood it. Save the preaching about team work for someone else. I know what a weak or untrustworthy player can mean and bringing a team back alive goes further beyond good intentions or sweet talking. Neither of those gets this kind of task done. What you are willing to chalk up is up to you, and what you may or may not wanna take to your Prince complaints or not is also up to you. My trust though is mine to give, as much as it’s anyone’s choice how they act. I care not of people’s reasons to behave as brats but I will not count on someone who’s first priority is to annoy or poke for a reaction for their self amusement. Whether tamed or civilized, poke enough, and the Beast will react. Respect it and it shall play in your behalf.”

Tamara opened the door and looked first at Cera and then at Vincent. The blank curtain had fallen back in place, her face expressionless other than for the determination behind her golden eyes. “I shall do my job, but as I said before, do not pair me with her. Until proven otherwise she is the biggest liability in the group. 9:25 here it is. If possible, please have someone send as much information as possible before that.” She ended while turning around to leave.



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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:27 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Vincent & Seth

Vincent nodded his face sober "The information will be shared when I met with you you all. There is no point in having to relay it 5 times in the evening Tamara but thank you for your concern. I meant not to chide you and you only have my word on that. I wish both of you pleasant dreams and a fitful rest. And whether you like it or not Tamara you are working with Cera. We aren't splitting off into teams. You will like it or be in this vehicle for part of the night while we drive from location to location checking out potential haunts. We Scout as a group rather than individually unless other wise stated."

Seth remained silent for the exchange but stepped out of the vehicle "I will walk you to the door and see that you are both safely in."



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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:29 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

"I'll be here tomorrow as requested," She said. "But I'm not headed inside. I've a place."

Then as if to head him off at the pass.

"I came more prepared than one might expect or even think," She told Vincent. "I said my goodbyes, shipped my guns, and you'd be amazed how easy it is to find real estate anywhere nowadays... the internet, what a revolution."

Cera stared at Vincent.

"Unless, of course... you're going to demand that I stay here as well?" She asked. "But I was under the impression that this was temporary housing anyway~"

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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:30 am. ~23 Tisdale~ – Seth

"Well since this wasn't brought up when we left New York Cera about the arrangements of you having a hotel or something, it would be in poor taste to turn down the Prince's Hospitality. But I wont hold you to it. If you don't want to stay here... However the apartments are guarded by ghouls and they are sun proofed. If you aren't comfortable staying here then perhaps we can find you somewhere else. I just wouldn't feel right letting you stay alone during the day. We do not know if the Sabbat have ghouls around during the day or not. I'd rather not take the chance." Seth seemed genuinely concerned for the women, but more so with Cera, despite her rough edges he could relate to her though he would not admit it. The days of his youth had long passed and he had to become who he was to get where he was.


OCC: Due to the fact that you guys were basically called up last min to come to NY as in just the night before story tellers ruling as well as your background and resources taken into effect you would not have had the time or money to rent or buy a place in Hamilton yet. All the other characters how have taken merits that incorporated residential or comercial property's have been told that they wil have to play this out. IE: Boogie made a comment about the church they are in. But he does not own it as of yet. But might since he is looking at it now decide he will obtain it at a later date in the story..

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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:30 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

"The Prince's hospitality," she repeated, seeming a bit frustrated. "Of course."

It didn't matter where she slept. It really didn't. What mattered was getting the hell away for a few minutes. Cera was an artist of sorts, and as such she had ideas about her own mental fortitude that defied normal logic. Artists were, on the general whole, moody people with a lot of passion and eccentricity. Cera was no different. She relished silence and treasured alone time.

"Fine." She told him. "Would it be ok with the prince if I took a short walk before I retired to his hospitable residence?"

It felt like being held prisoner.

Or like being in a small herd of cattle... prodded from here to there and eventually to slaughter.

"Or am I too fragile a damsel to be let out alone?" Cera clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth. The irony dripped from her tongue. "I promise I won't kiss any strange boys or lose my parasol. I draw the line at the chastity belt."


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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:28 am. Hamilton streets. Outside Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

The gypsy turned and looked at their appointed leader for what seemed to be a very long period but would have hardly been a minute. If he did not recognize what she’d meant by pairing nor the importance of being as prepared as possible BEFORE actually going out there…. She shook her head and, shouldering her duffle bag, turned once again towards the glass door under the number 23.

Tamara had not replied, nor waited to see if Vincent would tell Cera to stay or not. It was beside the point. It was becoming scaringly more and more obvious how unprepared they were if this was a semi-well planned and/or concerted attack, and she had no death wish… at least not until she had finally seen her ultimate purpose through. “Till dusk, may O Dhiel guide and guard you,” she called out as she pushed the door into the lobby, fishing out the keys they had received before leaving Whitehern from her pants’ pocket.


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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:32 am. ~23 Tisdale~ – Seth

"How about we do you one better Princess." Seth said ignoring her barb. "You said you used to play an instrument? What did you play? If you don't want to come here I could find you somewhere quiet to spend the remainder of the night that isn't in the presence of your fellow NewYorkers. If not do as you will but remember they are dropping your cell phones off during the day. I wont run off and tell the Prince that you chose not to stay there. But it would be unfortunate if you crashed somewhere in the city and had an accident with a malfucntioning curtain or what have you."

Seth leaned against the side of the building "I do have to ask you. This the first time you and Tamara have met or have you guys always had bad blood 'tween the two of you?"

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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:33 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

"I don't play much anymore I find it far more simple to enjoy the music that others create," She told him. "And no, I've never met Tamara before."

Cera hitched a shoulder in a curt shrug, her eyes following Tamara as the woman went inside to her day's rest. She struggled for a moment in order to explain herself and then stopped. Blue eyes turned toward Seth and settled on his face. Those eyes weren't bright in color, they didn't glow or project... they weren't the sort of eyes that made people stop in their tracks and think wow. They were the sort of dark blue that signified stormy skies or bleak ocean depths.

She unhooked a pair of square black-rimmed glasses from her shirt collar and settled them on her face. They were totally unnecessary and purposeless but they were an echo of her former life that she still clung to.

Like breathing... She mused.

"And it's not bad-blood," she told him carefully after forming her words. "It's just that... when people jump to instant conclusions and make rash judgements of people's character, motives, and abilities then I feel that..."

She paused, searching for the right words again. Her brow furrowed a bit and she juggled the little derringer from hand to hand before cramming it in her back pocket. Cera looked around herself and eventually brought her gaze back to Seth's face.

"When people do that... then they deserve to get exactly what they ask for."

Another shrug.

"Why am I going to expend the energy to win someone over when they're determined to believe in their own stereotype?" She asked the question honestly and without any sort of malice, irony or otherwise. "Why not just make it easy on them? Give them exactly what they want or expect or need to believe?"

A small smile turned up one corner of her lip.

"I don't hate anyone," She told him. "I can't remember the last time I hated someone... but really. People will believe what they want to believe of you."

Cera shook her head and chuckled a bit. Remembering Waylon and the way he jumped down her throat for making a statement as simple as 'We all need rest.'

"It's no use today," Came the continued reply. "Her mind is made up. But one day she'll realize I'm not all bad..."

The small quirk of a smile turned into a grin.

"Won't that be a shock to her system?" A bit of mischief glittered suddenly in those blue eyes.




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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:28-5:35 am. Tisdale apartments – Delta team – Tamara
BP 12/12,   HP 7/7,   H 4/4,   WP 6/6   

Tamara unlocked the second glass door, taking a quick glance to see the mailboxes for both apartment 502 and 503 empty, not that she had expected to see anything there already. The marble walls of the second lobby, the wooden panels and metal walls from the elevator, the beige walls and dark red carpet on the fifth floor… it all just served to try and focus her mind, calming her raging thoughts. The silence and solitude was all extremely good and definitively needed. She just hoped it would continue for at least a bit more.

It had been a long day, and once again, she found even more basis for her ever growing distaste for people. Animals in particular and Nature as a whole, despite how ruthless or uncaring, were always much more honest, comforting and uncomplicated. As she mused over the day’s events and the information she had gathered, the almost reassuring emptiness that was her constant companion came back. Not even a new purpose, as temporary or meaningful as it was, could fill it. She lived but for one and only one goal. The fact that her life’s path and this one had merged for whatever amount of time did not matter much.

Apartment 503 was the last door at the very end of the hallway, and for some reason that’s why she chose it. It was almost an hour until dawn and Tamara hoped she would find the place still empty… and so it was. Trying the keys, she finally got the right one and went into the tiny hall. It lead into tiny kitchen to the left and into a rather large dinning/living room to the right. Out of habit, Tam turned the lights on and closed the door behind her. Straight ahead, beside the living room she found the bathroom… a nice bath came into mind before she kept exploring. The living room had what seemed to be 2 pullout futons, and the bedroom, which you entered to the left where the bathroom and living room met, held a large king-size bed, 2 dressers and a walk in closet. All well enough for 4 kindred and 1 large dog. The living room led to a balcony through double sliding glass doors but every window in the apartment was heavily curtained as promised.

The apartment held enough supplies as towels, linen, soap and stuff, but Tamara didn’t find the rest of their luggage. It was not like she really needed anything at the moment, but a bath and change of clothes was a luxury she felt up to. Making sure she had the keys, she went back out and into apartment 502, which ended up being exactly the same as 503 just in mirror image. There were all the bags and things they had brought on the plane. Within a couple of minutes she had located her own belongings and taken them into 503, locking the doors behind her. It wasn’t long before her bags were sitting on one side of the bed and she was already enjoying the warmth water of her luxury bath.



OOC: If once the rest of the teams catch up and timewise this doesnt work and someone else had already arrived before them , lemme know to fix accordingly

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

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"Oh well, I'm not very good at sneaking anyways" Boogie cracked his knuckles and strode forward adjusting his leather jacket, moving to where he could best be seen by anyone inside, the usually gruff biker seemed to become more attractive and amiable, almost magnetic "It's ok come here were not going to hurt you"



OCC 1 BP spent on Awe

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:04  am - James street Train Station -   Team Beta - Iggy

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Iggy took another long drag off the cigar.  Swirling the cigar between his thumb and forefinger, "Don't go getting your panties in a knot Angel, just offering some free advice.  Its up to you how you hear it."

Iggy clamped his mouth around the cigar and inhaled.  While doing so he reached into his left saddle bag and pulled out a shammy and a small aerosol.  Turning his back to group he started polishing his chrome on his wheels of the spray the wild ride had deposited. 

"Still, this talking is a real time killer, skills or no, no-one knows how they'll be in a fight till they are, and its the doing that will form us into a team not the ...," Iggy paused for a moment, obviously rejecting a few preferred phrases.  He turned his head back to Angel and finished  with simply,  "discussions."   


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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:04am.  -  in the  Hunter Street Church  - Lobo- Team Gamma

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Like I would ever believe that phrase when I've heard it.

"Good one Wi, er Boogie now they are heading out the other way in.  Calvin now might be the time be scarce."

That said Lobo moved forward - no more stealth - just speed into the darkened Church.  His eyes taking in every detail leading him to the two occupants.  Looking for their exit Lobo pounced beyond them to block their escape.

OCC: Dex 4 Athletics 2

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:03  am - James St. Train Station -   Team Beta - Rory
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"Of course, sir," The young Gangrel replied as she stood. She was nervous about what he’d said about Antigen and wondered how much trouble she’d be in if he found out. Slowly the still-dripping wound began to close and heal. The rigged steel hunting knife remained tightly held by her right hand, the remaining blood being eagerly lapped up by Cash. “I fight close range mostly, but I can use a gun if you need me to. But as far as weapons go… I prefer knives! If I can't use that, I brawl. Fists, feet, nails, and teeth!”

Rory smiled sheepishly. She hated that rhyme. It sounded childish, like a Girl Guides chant or something. But Cliff had somehow drove it into her head.

After lapping up the last of the Kindred’s blood, Cash began running small circles around the ginger-haired girl. “Hey!” Rory snapped at the canine, “Serious business time, Cash! Calm it down!” He stopped and looked up at her again, still panting, but made tiny movements that insisted he wanted to run amok.



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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:04  am - James Street Train Station -   Team Beta - Angel

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"Close quarters it is,"  Angel said.  "And call me Angel, Rory, not 'sir'.  If Angel is too informal for you, then it's Angelo.  Iggy, as much as you want to get going, I need to know what I can expect from people.  I don't want to lose anyone because I'm misusing their capability but I will take your suggestion under advisement.  Rory, if you have the ability, could you explain to Cash that we're trying to find other vampires?  His nose just might prove to be an ace in the hole and spare Jallyn the use of too much blood.  Oh, and Jareth?  I need to know how difficult it is to find your chosen blood.  I don't need the specifics but if things go to Hell on a Teflontm coated rocket sled, I need to know how hard it is for you to find someone to feed from."

I'll be damned if I'll have another one frenzy and start drinking souls.... 
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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:33 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

"I don't play much anymore I find it far more simple to enjoy the music that others create," She told him. "And no, I've never met Tamara before."

Cera hitched a shoulder in a curt shrug, her eyes following Tamara as the woman went inside to her day's rest. She struggled for a moment in order to explain herself and then stopped. Blue eyes turned toward Seth and settled on his face. Those eyes weren't bright in color, they didn't glow or project... they weren't the sort of eyes that made people stop in their tracks and think wow. They were the sort of dark blue that signified stormy skies or bleak ocean depths.

She unhooked a pair of square black-rimmed glasses from her shirt collar and settled them on her face. They were totally unnecessary and purposeless but they were an echo of her former life that she still clung to.

Like breathing... She mused.

"And it's not bad-blood," she told him carefully after forming her words. "It's just that... when people jump to instant conclusions and make rash judgements of people's character, motives, and abilities then I feel that..."

She paused, searching for the right words again. Her brow furrowed a bit and she juggled the little derringer from hand to hand before cramming it in her back pocket. Cera looked around herself and eventually brought her gaze back to Seth's face.

"When people do that... then they deserve to get exactly what they ask for."

Another shrug.

"Why am I going to expend the energy to win someone over when they're determined to believe in their own stereotype?" She asked the question honestly and without any sort of malice, irony or otherwise. "Why not just make it easy on them? Give them exactly what they want or expect or need to believe?"

A small smile turned up one corner of her lip.

"I don't hate anyone," She told him. "I can't remember the last time I hated someone... but really. People will believe what they want to believe of you."

Cera shook her head and chuckled a bit. Remembering Waylon and the way he jumped down her throat for making a statement as simple as 'We all need rest.'

"It's no use today," Came the continued reply. "Her mind is made up. But one day she'll realize I'm not all bad..."

The small quirk of a smile turned into a grin.

"Won't that be a shock to her system?" A bit of mischief glittered suddenly in those blue eyes.

Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:33 am. ~23 Tisdale apartments- Seth

"Well perhaps when this is all said and done you can spend an evening at my brothers haven if you are musically inclined. He is a great teacher and musician himself. He has drifted to tutoring and teaching or composing as of late, but his passion has never waived. Perhaps it is because he is still young. You should talk to him and see if you can wrangle an invite though. Something tells me you two could get lost in his studio for quite sometime." Seth replied.

A lone sparrow began to sing in the darkness marking the fact that dawn was soon on its way.

"So will I be leaving you here or dropping you off somewhere else my dear? I hate to be abrupt but the sun is going to be up in less than an hour."

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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:33 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

Cera eyed Seth a bit, slightly suspiciously. If she had been mortal it would almost sound as if he were trying to set his brother up on a 'blind date' of sorts. She shook her head and smiled.

"I know it's not long until dawn," Cera told him. "But I'm not one to invite myself into someone's home."

She took a few steps backward away from Seth and in the direction of apartment complex.

"I think I'll pass on that ride." A grin split her face. "Tamara must be getting quite lonely by now... and homesick, I should probably go comfort her."

She turned then and loped toward the building.

"G'night!" came the shout over her shoulder as she left him standing there, leaning against the building.


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

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"Oh well, I'm not very good at sneaking anyways" Boogie cracked his knuckles and strode forward adjusting his leather jacket, moving to where he could best be seen by anyone inside, the usually gruff biker seemed to become more attractive and amiable, almost magnetic "It's ok come here were not going to hurt you"



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

In response to Boogies spoken request came a very loud and yet semi muffled snore which quickly fell back into the pattern it had been in originally.

It was acar that drove by its headlights illuminated the church for a brief second since not all the windows were boarded.

As Will looked into the darkness he spotted a door in the far left corner that seemed to be home to the noises they were hearing.


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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:35 - 6:27 am. ~23 Tisdale apartments and enroute to Vincent's Haven- Seth & Vincent

Seth watched as Cera entered the apartment and gave her a parting nod. He strolled back to the Jimmy. "Home James." he sighed wistfully. "I can't actually wait to die for the day."

Vincent shook his head.  "They should have made you the leader."

"You are going alright Vincent. Mind you you got a tough crowd to please." Seth explained as the truck pulled out of the parking lot and they headed back to Vincent's home. "You have a Gypsy that is older than you  in the group. And she's going to expect certain things from you as a leader. And Cera well you will see probably more of an improvement tomorrow night. She may be rough around the edges but don't count her out as being useless."

"I noticed you left out some of your skill sets." Vincent replied dryly.

"Not everyone needs to know what I am capable of. You know and you asked the others. If the time comes and I need to fight you know I will be there for you." Seth replied simply.

"I don't know why Antigen put me in charge." Vincent replied.

"Likely because you care about people and keep a cool head. You will stick to the plan and keep this a scouting party and not a war party. But likely he put you in the position as well to give you a taste of the burdens of being in charge. It isn't as easy as it seems. Now imagine having to run an entire city Vincent with so many varied personalities and keep them from trying to kill each other." Seth replied.

"So tomorrow we just go out and do what needs to be done." Vincent agreed as they hit a stop light.

"Pretty much, but can I give you some advice fratellino?"

Vincent nodded.

"Leadership is more than commanding people to do what you want them to do. Tamara has a pretty wide skill set and some good knowledge in warfare, from the questions she was asking. Don't be afraid to ask questions of your team members they can provide you with some sound advice. Sometimes being a leader means asking for input and then making choices based off the information you have at hand rather than just guessing and telling people to do what you feel is right. Do yourself a favor before you go to bed call Antigens home and see if you can have the intell about those cars and the inmates faxed over to your place during the day. It will save time and will be at your disposal for when you get up. This will allow you to get read for the night faster, when you pick up the girls you can then let your Gangrel read what she wants to read and then get her opinion on things."

Vincent sighed as the light changed and the continued driving. "I wish you were in charge."

"Ah but I am not fratellino. I actually like not having the responsibility for a change. If things go bad its not me that will get scolded. " Seth replied with a sly smile on his lips. "This is just the Prince's way of testing you and seeing how you have grown. Consider it an honor rather than a burden that he has confidence in you doing an alright job. He he thought you were going to completely screw things up he wouldn't of picked you as a leader. He is merely seasoning you."

"But you have better people skills." Vincent retorted.

"Yes, that may be the case, but I have proven myself already. This is your chance to shine Vincent. Do well and you gain the admiration and respect of your peers. Do badly and well it is likely Helen will never let you live it down atleast for a decade or two..."

"Well isn't that comforting..." Vincent replied.

"Comforting or not, what must be done, must be done brother."

The two drove in silence until they reached Vincents haven located on Inglewood and they got out Vincent did as advised and got on the phone to make the nessecary arrangements for the next evening.

Jallyn arrived shortly there after and spend some time with her Sire while Vincent made his arrangements for his party.

It wasn't long before Seth and both of his Children settled in for the night to dream the dreams of the dead as the sun broke the horizon for the day.








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Wednesday April 22nd, ~5:35 am. ~Hamilton streets~ – Cera Lourdes

Cera dipped inside the door before she even realized that she'd left her portable CD player in the back of their car. A moment's pause and she turned back just in time to see the big SUV drive away.

Ahwell, I'll get it in the evening...

A glance at the sky told her that it was probably making its way to 6am and she paused for a moment, considering.

Even the air is different here...

Probably cleaner, but that was beside the point. Whereas New York thrived on action and pulse, this town seemed to be so tranquil... even in time of war. She supposed it was the difference between the borders. Cera had been born and raised in the big city... even if that city hadn't initially been New York. She was from a metropolis a little further south and on the eastern coast of the United States, a city that wasn't quite as large as New York but had that same multicultural independence and street 'feel' that NYC had. She missed that here, the energy and vibrance.

Where are you Tom? She mused as the slowly wandered toward the curb. In the back of Vincent's car apparently... Lowering herself to the cold concrete she smiled inwardly and glanced back at the sky again. Out of nowhere she began to hum a bit, laughing at herself for the rather stereotypical thought set. Tapping her foot she took her minute... just a minute.

"... she couldn't ever figure there was a little more life, somewhere else." The muttered tune under her breath. "... after all it was a great big world, with lots of places to run to.... "

Cera let the words trail off and she stood, tucking her hands into her back pockets. For a few moments she tightrope walked the street-curb then cocked an ear into the city. They had asked her what she could do and she had outlined the most obvious and least pretentious of her abilities. In the end though it was never about what you could do... but who you were.

The meek shall inherit the earth...

Cera wasn't quite sure she believed all of that, but she did believe that those people that were normally written off as harmless and cast aside as an afterthought had within them the power to be the most worthwhile people to know. She deeply disliked the ordered hierarchy of things, although in some cases she could tell that there were worthwhile individuals amidst those that were placed in power. For the most part though she had seen far too many corrupt and unscrupulous people sitting in positions of influence to be comfortable with instantaneous trust.

"... and if she had to die tryin." She sang quietly under her breath. "... there was one little promise she was gonna keep..."

As the last verse spilled off her tongue she smiled a bit and tasted the night. Whatever happened, whatever became of her, whatever tomorrow brought, whatever... what if... how, who, what, when and why... she would just be Cera. Despite her credentials and pitfalls, despite her introduction and the conflict that stood ahead of them all...

Goodnight Hamilton...

Maybe she would pester Seth and his brother after all. Lord knows she would kill to beat at a set of drums right now.

... see you tomorrow.

As the first tiny glow of the sun peeked over the horizon she turned and walked inside.


SilverMist

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:04am.  -  in the  Hunter Street Church  - Calvin - Team Gamma

BP 11/12 H 7/7 WP 5/5

Calvin took Lobo's word as an order and almost as soon as the words had left the Gangrel's lips the space Calvin had been occupying a moment earlier was empty. Though the boy really didn't understand the need to sneak now that Boogie had already pushed in so obviously, but as the light of a passing car filled the old abandoned church he was glad to let the light pass through him, casting no shadow in the darkness. For the moment that the room was lit Calvin watched, taking it in, the graffiti on the walls, the cobwebs, little 'I was heres' from people and animals past. As the pale blue hue drained from the room again, Calvin wandered deeper in following his fellow teammates.

Whoever was snoring on the other side of the shabby door didn't seem in the least concerned nor bothered by the noise or the presence of the kindred. Calvin was almost inclined to tip toe as not to disturb them but the thought was entirely rediculous.

Summyr

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Wednesday April 22nd, 5:03  am - James St. Train Station -   Team Beta - Rory
HP=7/7, BP=8/12 , WP=6/6, HUM=5/5

"Sorry, Angel," Rory said, trying out the name. She was better with faces than names, so it would take some getting used to. 'There were a lot of people at that meeting,' The red-head thought, 'Wonder if I'm gonna hafta memorize all their names?'

The Gangrel looked down to her canine companion and knelt by him, petting his head. "I'd need something. An object, a smell, just something that's distinguishable between them and us. I can only suggest to him, not talk to him," Rory explained, "Maybe after he's fully ghouled, but today? No can do."