Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
"Ah, finally we are getting somewhere. What is his drink of choice so I may make an introduction? "
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
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As the Brujah return to the main room of Elysium after a long time with the Ravnos, the Cappadocian Lord Benne ascends the stairs on behalf of Clan Cappadocian followed by the Childe of Milov Petrankov, Cantor.
Narses nods to Clan Malkavian, it seems that as with every other vote, his opinion has already been delivered to the crone.
Lutz scoffs at your response Vitaliano, albeit it several minutes later, "I am a fool Vitaliano! Is that still a no? If it's a yes, tell the Ravnos that our Sire votes for me!" Antoine nods to you Vitaliano, "Proceed and cast our votes on my behalf Childe".
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Helene smiles at you Ranerius, "You will petition the Prince to remain here in the city? If so I will voice my support for you, assuming of course that you wish me to".
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Michael Santo attempts to catch your eyes Veronica, he mouths the words, please. It seems this is his last ditch effort to get you to vote against your own interests.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose -
He blurts out, "Whiskey..." and begins to pour sliding the glass over to you.
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
In Front of Greetings Inn -
"Moses? Forgive me my friend for not recognizing you. You are expecting Michael tonight?" Lorenzo asks, beginning to walk into the building.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
“Thank you my friend.”
When he is done pouring I will grab the drink and head over to the man slowly.
Assuming he doesn’t get up or leave when I get within a few feet I will speak in an even tone raising the glass slightly higher. “Can I take a seat as our mutual friend says you should be able to help me find someone who I need to help? “
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
Moses puts up a hand, "Are you seeking to enter this Inn Doctor? My understanding is that the Tzimisce dwell here... yes and no. I have been waiting for Michael for some time. He has failed to arrive the last few nights in a row".
Lydia's eyes go wide "Ah the Tzimisce, no wonder the front door is boarded up. No doubt it is gruesome within. Who are you Mortal that you should know of such things?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose -
The females squirm as you approach but remain seated, the man grimaces, "Our mutual friend should not be talking to you at all. What is it you want?"
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
"Do you serve the fiends now, Moses? If you needed someplace to go after Brexiano's disappearance, you should have come to me, my friend. If Michael has not shown himself by now, I fear he may not. His sire, Radek, was not well liked even within his own clan."
the hunt
Bernardo knows the woman is dangerous so he stays hidden at a distance watching and waiting for the ship to depart so he may follow, certainly not wishing to be too close.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
“ I am looking for Christian was told he was being protected and went down a hole. Do you know how to find him? “
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
Gustav leans into Franz who stands beside the Ventrue table, "Do you wish me to accompany you for your vote or do you wish to meet with the Ravnos alone".
"Gustav, I value your guidance, but I shall go alone. These others should not consider me a puppet on strings, and I believe it would give that impression if they only see me act supervised. I wish to earn their respect, and that starts with performing such simple tasks without someone holding my hand.", he smiles warmly at Gustav, then prepares for his turn to meet with Durga Syn.
"Tell me Sister have you an understanding of what your Sire and his peers seek to achieve?"
"Only the barest." Maria admits. "I understand that a council is being formed--but for what end, I haven't yet been made aware of."
"I also understand that Dr. Criatas has business that will take him away from this council, and that I am to act in his stead."
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose -
"I have a deal with one of your kind already".
He takes the drink and downs it, "You will have to serve him if you wish to have any hope of finding who you seek".
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
Moses chuckles, "No I do not serve the Fiends.
My Lady, I am an independent, long have I serve those who need my aid. The Prince is aware of me, inasmuch as a being as powerful as he would pay attention to someone like me".
He pauses, "If Santo is dead than I suppose my terms with him are fulfilled, especially in light of his own failure to appear. I suspect what I know, or at least what I think I know may be of some value to you Doctor. Perhaps we can work out a deal?"
She turn back to Criatas, "Your votes are tallied Doctor, if there is nothing further?"
Criatas stands, "No our business this night is concluded Ravnos". He gestures for you to follow him Sister as he leaves the room.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
“Excellent. Where can I find him so we can come to terms?”
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
"His name is Vitaliano, I must assume you can find him.”
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
"Perhaps we may be able to, depending on the value of the information of course. Before any of that can happen though, I must find a bit of sustenance. Afterwards, we can discuss such a deal. Fair enough?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
A slight smile spreads across Michele’s lips.
“Yes I have an idea. Thank you.”
Michele will turn and head back to his bar keep friend pulling out several coins and putting them on the bar.
“ 1 glass of your finest wine.” . Once he gives the wine to Michele he will grab it and head to where the patrons go to relieve themselves. Once in there if no one is there Michele will bite his wrist and pour some blood in the wine. Taking care to lick his wound like his beloved sire has shown him.
Heading back to the bar keep with the blood filled wine Michele puts it down, calls him over and once in front of him looks him squarely in the eye
“Thank you for the information. You have been most useful and you will continue to be so. Drink this wine in celebration of our friendship.”
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
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Helene smiles at you Ranerius, "You will petition the Prince to remain here in the city? If so I will voice my support for you, assuming of course that you wish me to".
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"Such generosity," Ranerius says"I see now you are encouraging the harmony for this sect I had hoped for. Still, I must ponder this kind offer a bit longer. Thank you."
I believe I have a bit longer yes? I think so. And if I can do this on my own merit, all the better.
Venice by Day - Sunday March 30, 1309
Way of Kings Inn -
Sergei replies, "Francois has confirmed, the arch-enemy is here. I have waited over century for this day. I cannot let it slip through my grasp..."
“Who is this enemy? Another fiend?”
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
"That sounds a reasonable proposal Doctor. Sustenance can be found within, if you can stomach the place and what the Fiends do to those that serve them without distinction.
I'll not enter within, too dangerous for one still breathing.
Meet me tonight at the place where we first met and we can discuss further details of my potential service to you. I suggest you tread carefully in this area, you may wish to return here soon once you hear what I have to say".
Moses withdraws back down the alley the other way from the canal.
Lydia grins, "Doctor, you are so good with people. Shell we enter within and see what we can see? Durdona are you ready?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose -
After your trip to the privy the bartender duly drinks but spits some out, "That's terrible, we'll have to replace the bottle. Ugh, I am surprised no customers have complained. Go now, friend. I get the sense the House no longer wants you here..."
Taking your leave you head to Elysium.
Venice by Day - Sunday March 30, 1309
Way of Kings Inn -
"Indeed, the same one who murdered my Father and Mother. Tell me Sir Knights, if I spring a trap for this one, will you aid me in closing it shut?"
Shadow
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose - Michele Querini
As Michele is heading out he will place his hood up and once he gets to a suitable spot he will use Mask of a Thousand faces to throw off anyone looking for him.
Manipulation + Performance Dif 7
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
"I will see there later this evening, Moses. Be safe." Lorenzo says, before stepping forward into the building, unsure of what he is to find.
"Might as well." he says to Lydia's question. "We have come this far, what difference is a bit further?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium - Franz Albert Capsali, Veronica Acqua, Sister Maria Bellarosa, Onfroi, Ranerius Bernerius and Vitaliano da Riva
Vitaliano stayed silent after Lutz's answer. He stood up with purpose and swept from the room when his Sire gave him the rights to offer their vote. It was to no one's surprise that he proceeded to vote for his Sire once he found the crone.
He delivered it with less gusto as some of his prior votes, doing so quietly as per the normal for most of the votes. It wasn't to say that pronouncing his vote loudly would help any matters. Unlike the other times, showcasing his support would garner no potential benefits so he simply did not do so.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
A Hovel in Venice -
Xing shifts her body taking an innocent posture, "No, why do you ask?
The Prince wishes you to speak with me?
I have been here for some time and this is the first he has expressed such an interest".
Andrew remains silent and takes a seat on her bed.
Savio feigns lowering his guard, mimicking Xing.
Interesting, this one is a warrior, her innocent posture is quite unnatural. I will not mince words, nor lower my guard.
"He does indeed. For reasons known only to our Prince, he would like you to clarify your lineage."
Savio pauses studying Xing looking for any reaction in her posture or expression.
"To be specific, he requires the identity of your sire."
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
Alessandro isn't as patient as his typical nature.
Am I expected to believe that such a prominent figure could simply vanish and there are none with a clue and nothing being done about it?
Whom should I seek help from, and whom to be wary of?
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Blue Mongoose -
You successfully navigate the streets to return to Elysium by Gondola of course. However, as you move through the streets you see an old rival of your cousin, Christopher Dandolo, walking with a large armed group.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
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Gustav whispers a reply, "Agreed. You will be the only member of Clan Ventrue present for the forseeable future. Padua, while close, is not so close that I can step in for you with ease".
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"Take what little time you have left to decide Fledgling, it would be my pleasure to instruct you in the ways of our Clan whilst your Sire is unavailable in Paris".
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"I take it your initial travels this night have borne at least some fruit?"
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You return to the table with Criatas, without any other Brujah present the table feels quite large. Indeed, the entire space feels larger now with so many that were once in attendance now gone. You wonder just how many of your kind stalk the night considering there are at least two to three dozen of your kind present here and now...
Criatas sighs, "Durga Syn is correct, before I can leave you here alone to minister in my stead we must speak of the Whys..."
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Petradon turns to you, "When the Malkavian returns, you will vote for me. It is hubris to vote for oneself".
Ferdinand remains silent at the exchange.
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Michael speaks, "Veronica, do you see me?"
Fanchon chuckles, "Fledgling, you were dying when Radek rescued you for his own gain. These borrowed nights you should be thankful for. Who knows, perhaps I shall find some use for you after my victory".
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Michele Querini enters the room while the Malkavian is still upstairs voting. He takes a seat next to his Sire at the Setite table.
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
You head to the back door and find an armed man standing outside of it, he wields a crossbow. The bolt is sharpened wood and not metal. He raises the crossbow, "'Fraid Signore' an Signora's that this place is closed for repairs, too dangerous to enter.
I will have to ask you to find another place to find a drink".
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium
Now tell Durga, what of Clans Nosferatu and Tremere?
Petradon or the one that stands in stead of the missing Simon?
The Tremere Elder Fanchon or the Tremere Rogue Radek?"
Maria nods. "I am listening, Doctor."
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
A Hovel in Venice -
Xing purses her lips, "My Sire is the Man with No Name. Childe of Alejandro the Exiled Prince of Jerusalem who is Chidle to your own Sire Uncle. Is that the proper honorific to refer to you as, Uncle?
Why not ask this question of my Grandsire who is no doubt in Court right now? I've little use for these politics".
Andrew begins packing a pipe, "Ah right, tha' man wit' no name, Ah remember ya' mentionin' that name ta' me.
Seems like yer a long way from yer own home tho' Xing. Are ye' intendin' on stayin' 'ere a while? If so, ah'd like ta' ally meself wit' ya'. I think we work well tagether"
"Such discussion must place away from these prying ears. Soon the vote shall be tallied then we will be away free to meet the rest of this night".
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
"We have our suspicions and have requested an audience with Narses but he refuses us until the Conclave is over. We sent one of your own to secure the vote in Simon's stead but we believe that he will lose as though Ferdinand is beloved by us, he is not well known nor an Elder who would garner support from the other Clans Elders, especially with such little time.
Why do you care? Why should we trust you to aid us?"
Venice by Day - Sunday March 30, 1309
Way of Kings Inn -
"Indeed, the same one who murdered my Father and Mother. Tell me Sir Knights, if I spring a trap for this one, will you aid me in closing it shut?"
Geoffroi looks grave
“While I am hesitant about involving myself in a conflict that I have little information on, what I have seen these past few days has driven home to me that there are evil forces on the streets of this city. I can not stand by. If you have need of my blade it shall be yours”
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
"Closed?" Lorenzo asks incredulously, before asking Lydia and Durdona, "Why on earth would Signore Vykos ask us to come to a closed inn?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
Simon's tale intrigues me for a start, what he can teach me if he were willing would be enough, truth be told.
The politics at play here are a very complex thing, taking on a life of their own like waves and undercurrents in the ocean. Ebbs, flow and rip currents. I hold a not so common worldview of abundance, many can benefit and one individuals benefit is not another's loss, well it doesn't have to be.
You know who I am, and that I am new to this... existence. But, I am a quick learner. I am loyal to the Traditions, to the Ventrue, to my Sire. But, then there is me. And, I will not allow my individuality to die. I will always make my own way within all the parameters forced upon me.
I seek allies, not enemies... the enemies will come on their own. I seek the comfort of what's raw and real... I am Ventrue, but see admirable qualities in your clan and other clans deemed less noble.
But, your kind know and control more than half of my beloved Venice. Lesser canals, tunnels, sewers and catacombs. It's a side of her I've not experienced in mortality. I wish to see her in her totality, I wish to walk along her lesser known pathways and be friend to your kind.
I have said too much. If her were mortal, he'd be catching his breath.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
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"Take what little time you have left to decide Fledgling, it would be my pleasure to instruct you in the ways of our Clan whilst your Sire is unavailable in Paris".
"The legends have spoken of your beauty, they failed to mention your magnanimity. May your night tonight be as pleasant as your kind intentions."
He bows.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium - Franz Albert Capsali, Veronica Acqua, Sister Maria Bellarosa, Onfroi, Ranerius Bernerius, Vitaliano da Riva, and Michele Querini
Michele leans in a bit to his sire. yes some fruit. A man has tasked one of our own who is here tonight - Vitaliano. So I shall see what he knows. Also the bar keep was not one of us but not human. He seemed to have a human visage on top of his true one. It took much from me to sway him to help but he did. Also in 2 more nights time he will be completely under my thrall. He will be useful I am sure.”
Venice by Night - Sunday, March 30, 1309
Side Alley of Greetings Inn -
The guard stiffens and seems to want to step within but hesitates, "You were asked to come by the Master? I would need to check on that..." He seems a bit non-committal as to whether he can enter and trust you all to stay without...
Venice by Day - Sunday March 30, 1309
Way of Kings Inn -
Baldemar nods as well, "My blade as well. I should like to strike back at these Fiends for the losses they have caused myself and my Order".
Francois nods, "Very well then, where should you wish to set the trap Sergei?"
Sergei frowns, "Nowhere near a canal and nowhere near buildings. Is there not a beach connected to these lagoons?"
Brice chimes in, "There is to the east. But we have not scouted them very well..."
Francois sighs, "We would have a hard time setting such an ambush there anyway. No jetties or other natural formations to hide within".
Sergei turns to you Geoffroi, "Any suggestions?"
Baldemar chimes in, "Perhaps somewhere near but not within the Orders stronghold here in the city?"
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Narses Court - Elysium -
"Not human? A lupine then?" Sadir retorts in a whisper.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
The still invisible man remains quiet for long minutes, "A flowery speech. But I would still need some way to verify that your words match your deeds. How can we do this? Have you any suggestions?"
Maria nods in acknowledgement of Criatas and folds her hands on the table.
Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
I am frightfully ignorant of what you and yours may need delivered or done.
So long as it does not contradict my Sire's objectives... I will consider it. If it helps Venice, I'm in.
Alessandro waits a moment, to see if the voice has a suggestion or is even still there.
I don't even know who it is I'm speaking to... perhaps that is a form of Faith.
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Venice by Night - Sunday March 30, 1309
Streets of Venice -
"Perhaps, at least you will know where to come back to and wait when you want to "meet" with me once more".
Another long pause, "Very well, a loyalty test.
Clan Nosferatu has sought control over a particular water way in this city since it was wrested from us by the House of Giovanni. Petition the new Lords of the Mausoleum, the Cappadocians, to grant us this territory as our Domain once more.
If you fail, at least we shall know you are an ally in our endeavors.
If you try and succeed, then I shall tell you my identity and a bond of trust will begin to be formed between us".