"So if no one will take any action against the hunter, what is your suggested course of action? Stay here and continue to bide our time and money in this inn?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
The man shakes your hand enthusiastically, "This is a dream come true Signore'. Know though that it will take many days for you to accomplish this goal if not many weeks. We can start tomorrow if this is alright, I will need time to figure out how to best go about this process, I have lived here all my life and it seems you seek all that I spent a lifetime to learn. That boy?"
Grima shudders a bit, "Unnerving. The boy spoke like a man, as if he were the one in command of that retinue. I believe his name was Alexander".
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Moses nods in assent, "Soon the Dr. will be back and he will no doubt have a place for you to stay and our time together will be complete. Worry not about ducats, you have the lifetime of many men to make more. Especially with the Giovanni as part of your clan now, they stamp ducats as if the coins grew on trees. Certainly taking action against the man would be unwise, if the Prince would deliver the Final Death onto Kindred, I would not want to imagine what a punishment for a being such as myself would be".
Alessandro heads home.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
Grima nods, "I will see what I can do, I will meet you at your residence tomorrow later afternoon Signore' Garrety".
You take some time and familiarize yourself with the area around the Way of Kings. It appears to be one of the main thoroughfares of the city. Most if not all of the City-State administrative buildings are here. The huge building which appears to be a Palace is till under heavy construction. There are few alleyways in the immediate vicinity and the presence of armed men makes you somewhat uneasy, what have you stumbled into by coming here?
Outside of the Inn there are many patrons taking in the cool breezes of the sea and waiters serving these patrons by running in and out from the lobby doors.
As you enter, you see the men that greeted you on the stairs chatting up two lovely foreign women. His brother is nowhere to be seen at the moment.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
Finn will approach Well i believe now is the proper time for that drink he says close to the man as he ask the bartender for some late night beverage
"Fair enough I suppose." Lorenzo says as he takes a seat and picks up one of his journals.
After a brief amount of silence, Lorenzo looks up from his writings.
"Thank you, Moses. I do not believe I have expressed my appreciation for your help, or if I have, not nearly often enough. Is there something I can do for you, in this life or my next?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Moses laughs, "I appreciate your appreciation. In the next life, I can always use a supplier, it is a tough road to work for your meals in the literal sense, especially for Cainites".
"I would think that I owe you at least that much."
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
The man clasps you on the shoulder and orders a drink from the barkeep, "Excellent. Please meet Nadia and Marie. Ladies this is my new friend.. ah, what is your name?"
This lobby is relatively reserved, compared to the crowd carousing outside. The man you are speaking to is certainly the most jovial and enthusiastic about his drinking. The girls seem very interested in him though they turn to you with smiles as you come up to the bar.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Moses smiles, "I have not done much yet. Let's hope I do not have to. We will both live, well I will live, a lot longer that way".
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
As you spend yet another frustrating hour searching around you finally notice something, it may be nothing but still at this point you are grasping at straws.
With your now third pass through the neighborhood, you have seen the same woman standing in the same doorway the entire time, she is dressed, provocatively to say the least. A slit in her dress shows much more thigh than a self respecting Venetian style would normally show.
I am Finn Garrety he says returning every one's smile
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
The barkeep hands you a beer and moves on to the next customer in the line as people are coming and going here.
The clothing and appearances of the people here make it quite clear that this is a place generally utilized by foreigners, and those foreigners generally have coin to spend.
Dominic turns to you, "What brings you to this fair city Signore' Garrety?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo and Andrew the Hardy
"My apologies I had perhaps misunderstood your offer o aid. Yes tha men seek tha body o tha woman laid to rest round tha plot o land where tha farm once stood."
@Federico
"Fear not I shall keep you in good stead a hire a Senchal tah aid yer search fer a new farm, we need not trouble tha Signor any further...."
Even as he says it he returns to his seat......
Sipping on his drink Normally i would regale you with pleasant stories at this point, of wounder and things. But the opening of a will is never an easy task for anyone. he says looking forward into the blue
Storyteller Shadow
I will go get undressed then come back to the kitchen to watch/perhaps prepare the meal. After dinner and much drinking hopefully head to the bedroom.
Alessandro approaches the woman.
Pardon my intrusion, Miss. Perhaps you could help me. Politely, he waits for a response.
Michael has no further input on matters outside his understanding, but listens to the tales of murder and bodies being requested for burial rights.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo and Andrew the Hardy
Pietro places his hand on his chin and looks thoughtful, "Was she identified or an indigent? If she were identified, her burial would have been handled by the Church in the district of her Parrish. An indigent, we bury on the fields across the lagoon, the general area where we purchased Federico's land. Our plat is several thousand acres long. It would take some time to ascertain where the monks we hire would have buried her, often no markers are used for these peasants. Tell me, when did she meet her timely end?"
Baldemar shakes his head, "A few days ago, perhaps a week ago. Her end was not timely at all Signore', she was murdered".
Pietro sighs, "yes, our streets have become very dangerous. I have considered hiring a guard but with no one allowed to carry weapons but the Doge's men, it seems I am subject to whims of fate".
Pietro turns to his elderly assistant, "Maurizio, will you look into this please? I would like to return to the body to you Signore'... what was your name?"
"I am Baldemar, I will come by in a few days to check on your progress".
Maurizio shakes his head, "It would be easier if I knew where to contact you Signore' you are not a Venetian yes? Where are you staying?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
Nadia, in rough Italian replies, [ "How terrible, who dies?"
Dominic shakes his head as well in sorrow.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michele Querini
After drinking a bit you both head off to bed stripping off clothes as you go, just as you are about to enter your most excellent moment, there is a knock at your door. The woman continues to kiss you ignoring it. Moments later, a more insistent knock occurs.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
The woman steps off from the stairs and places a hand on your shoulder, she purrs in your ear, "For the right price Signore' there is much I can assist you with".
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Xing Shi
Much time passes. As your body contorts in pain, the man with No Name picks you up and carries you to the edge of the water where a wharf is located. He undresses you, you do not have the capacity to fight back. He also undresses himself.
He steps into the cold water with you. Though there I no ledge here somehow neither of you sink, it is as if you are standing on some sort of ledge. The filth of life is washed from you. You both rise up into the cold dark night though neither of you shiver.
He places you back on the wharf and grabs your clothes cleaning them out. He steps back on the wharf with your clothes clean, well cleaner than they were.
He begins to dress and hands you your clothes, "Come, it is time that I teach you how to take your meals".
Xing hesitantly follows the man that has made her into what she has now become trying to shake off the water best she can as she does so.
"What do you mean take my meals?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Xing Shi
"The food of the living will no longer sustain, the living have now become your food source. It is best if I stay with you so that you may learn self control".
if you would please excuse me, the day has been very long and heavy with burden.
Finn will finish his glass and retire for the night.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Finn Garrety
"Of course, let me know if you need anything, I will be staying here for the next few days", replies Dominic.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
You head down the stairs and see Dominic still chatting with the two French women.
Lorenzo walks over and taps Dominic on the shoulder. "Come along, brother. It is time to bid your friend farewell for now."
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Dominic makes his farewells with the Ladies who giggle and wish you both a good night.
He heads up the stairs with you, not nearly as drunk as you expected him to be. "It seems there will be many diplomats here in the city over the next few weeks. This crisis with the Doge, some are seeking to intervene and some are simply trying to determine whether they should pull out of Venice or out of deals with Venetians altogether".
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo and Andrew the Hardy
"Signore Pietro I do wish tha you had told me sooner o mah onerous demands an burdens I placed upon your house an yer person, I would not have bothered yah further."
"I offer a quick prayer upon yer person an yer coming journey."
Andrew prays under his breath for the man and his journey...
Faith roll
A surprised look crosses Lorenzo's face, hearing his brother's shift in demeanor.
"Quite insightful, Dominic. I must admit, to my shame, that I thought you were being your usual pleasure seeking self. Hopefully soon my benefactor will join us and we can get a complete understanding of the situation."
Xing Shi follows him not really following what he's talking about. Being from where she is from she has heard strange tales of creatures and such things but never really believed them.
Storyteller Shadow
I will grimace a bit, get up and dressed. Head over to the door
"Who is it?"
It may be unseemly for me to be standing here... He looks up at the building.
Walk with me, tell me your name... Not the made up one you use, your real name. I am Alessandro Khadaji, but that may not be so important. He offers his hand.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michael Santo and Andrew the Hardy
Pietro gives you a slight bow Andrew, "Then I must apologize as well for giving you the wrong impression, I wish you luck upon your endeavors".
Baldemar pauses for a moment where Sir Martin picks up, "You may find us at the Getties Inn though we have been touring the city as our time here is limited. We are on a trip to Zara before returning to the west and have only stopped here to look in on Baldemar's cousin".
Maurizio nods, "The Getties it is then. I shall ask our associates amongst the Brothers to look into this matter for us as they ultimately dispose of bodies on those grounds".
Federico sighs, "Let us go then my friends, the hour is late and it seems there is much work to do tomorrow".
Maurizio speaks up, "If we cannot find you Baldemar, should we seek out your associate Andrew of Federico with the information you seek?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Lorenzo Cappelli
Dominic grins, "I was slowing down not stopping altogether! Still, if what these women were saying is true then this matter with the Pope may be even bad for our business, for all of Venice".
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Xing Shi
"We must be extra careful in this place. We are unwelcome visitors here. I was sent here due to my connection to the Prince of this city, if we are caught and questioned, you will say that you are a week old and that you were brought over outside of this city else we may both perish. I can tell you little more of our goals here as it is dangerous knowledge to impart upon you. Being careful is of the upmost importance when taking a meal. We must not only ensure that we slay no innocents but we must hide our deed from those who rule this place from the shadows. Come let us take the roofs and see if there are any to whom justice must be meted out".
As you reach an area of the city where the buildings cluster together, he begins to climb the side of a building and gestures for you to follow.
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Michele Querini
"I am Anya, is this the house of Michele Querini?"
Venice by Night – Monday March 10, 1309
Alessandro Khadaji
The woman blushes for a reason you can't quite fathom, "Unfortunately Signore' I cannot leave this place at this time. If you would like to come in, we can talk at greater length..."
She bats her eyelashes at you provocatively.
"What were they saying? Anything with any sort of detail?"
Xing nods as if understanding every word he's saying not really use WTF he is really talking about but follows along. When he reaches the building and goes to the top this is something she is very familiar with doing and follows along with a smile as she is finally doing something she likes. Stalking....
She doesn't say much other than Yes and No to his questions.