"The ashes of a dead Vampire, a monster we know nothing about...
and a , Hunter" Vinccenso replies. "None of which are likely to have been affected by some of the wards I am talking about. The entire of those Wards is to be selective in their effects."
At Erik's comment, Vinccenso turns to him, arches his brow, shakes his head & turns to leave the building once more.
No point antagonizing one another...
With nothing further to add, Ben follows Viccenso out of the theater.
Ben, he's gonna get you killed... Permanent like. Resource drain.
You'll waste all your attention keeping track of him, you won't see Juggler or any bogies coming for you. At least Dane was up front.
Vinccenso feels going it alone is best, we have to respect that.
Car leaves in two. Railroad saloon and Sullivan Dame.
"I'll follow you on my bike," Rick says to the sheriff, "Don't want to leave it here, who knows what sort of smoking crater this'll turn into."
"give me a minute to grab my shotgun. "
Thom's car is a 3-5 year old Dodge Charger, most likely a retired law enforcement interceptor. It's currently a dull charcoal grey and sports a few imperfections. Obviously well maintained, the V-8 purrs.
Once he has his shotgun Erik joins Thom in the Charger.
"Nice ride. Does it still have a police scanner in it?"
Thom reaches to flick the scanner on. Yes, Sir. Put it back in, myself.
I don't get into making them look too fancy, but I their motors clean. When I wasn't in missions, officially I was assigned to the motor pool. There's something beautiful one can attain, between man or whatever we are and machine. There's a trust. Sounds foolish.
Thom smiles boyishly.
"I can appreciate that, fancy stuff tends to draw attention which was often a bad thing tracking bounties."
I suppose it's a respect for the tools of the trade.
Ben opens a rear door and gets in.
Orphan hasn't committed. Vince is rogue :)
"It is amazing how much smoother jobs go with the right tools."
Thought I was committed. Or is that should be comited. Either way orphan is assuming we are all a go and has taken up residence in the in the back seat next to Ben, although as soon as no one is paying attention he will fade out again.
Once the doors close, Thom smoothly pulls out and after a couple of turns is parallel to the main drag. He obeys all traffic laws, including the use of blinkers.
Keep an eye or six out, guys. See if you stop anyone watching or following us, besides Rick. Vehicular or on foot. Watch the rooflines.
Orphan, can you hack into.... Thom looks into the rearview mirror. Where'd that kid go, now?
Perception + Alertness: = 4 successes (difficulty 6)/ 2 successes (difficulty 9)
"Hm?", Ben grunts from where he's looking out the window, looking over to see what Thom's talking about.
Orphan fades back into view as Ben starts to look over, making it appear as if he had been there the whole time. He looks over at Ben and meets his gaze when it falls upon him and shrugs a little.
"You know there are only a few real hackers in the world... the rest of us just use their programs. What do you need opened up?
Orphan fades back into view as Ben starts to look over, making it appear as if he had been there the whole time. He looks over at Ben and meets his gaze when it falls upon him and shrugs a little.
Ben looks at Orphan for a second, then asks "So... how far back can you remember, if you don't remember your pre-bloodsucker days?"
Ok well Thom, Ben, Orphan, Rick and Erik head to the Saloon. Post that you arrive whenever your ready and I will tell you what happens when you go inside.
Vincce arrives at the old Chantry.
When they arrive erik steps out of the car, carrying the shotgun in his left hand pointed down.
"small one, can you move while invisible? I can only stay stationary while hidden. "
I'm gonna leave her here. It's less than a quarter mile walk...
Parking under whatever cover presents itself, Thom exits the vehicle. He scans the area. As they near the building, he takes in a deep breath, then motions for silence politely.
Rick park his bike a ways from the car, pocketing the keys. He draws his gun and heads towards the others.
Vincce: You leave your message and head to the Chantry. While in it's prime this place had many wards you know that whit nobody to maintain them for years the majority of the wards will be no longer functional.
You approach them chantry and find it looking abandoned you do not see any lights or movement.
The rest of you approach the Saloon you find the place surprising crowded by a group of biker looking fella's.
Do we see a white van parked anywhere nearby? Or Dane?
Perception + Alertness: = 2 successes/difficulty 6
Ben rolls up his sleeves.
"You guys just rolling in with your pieces out?"
Erik will move into an area of shadow and Obfuscate. He now has the shotgun raised and is aiming at the lead biker.
"I remember enough time has passed that I should have a nice house, kids, a good paying job, and be b~#+%ing about the current president. Actually I guess I can still do that last part."
"Yes, as long as I am not crashing through windows or tipping over bikes."
"Want me to scout out the area before you go in?"
This is stupid, why is there such a large crowd? Oh well, just a little boy. Are you my mommy, I want my mommy.
Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt. It is so big. She looks like,
one of those rap guys' girlfriends. But, you know, who understands those rap guys?
Yeah this is going to be bad for me. Stupid vampires and their stupid destinies and the stupid great goings on. I really need to ask Mother why she sent me here when I see her next... probably see her next... maybe I am meant to die her.
Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
When she walks, she's like a samba that swings so cool and sways so gentle
Who embraces a five year old anyway. Come play with us for ever and ever and ever. I mean seriously what can I do? Go walk into a daycare? Well true no one is going to care what I do, who's a cute little guy think he all big and strong. Ugh.
you will see it from my way because you will see things my way
i gave her my youth just to make me the proof that's how we end up alone
I hope they know what they are doing, otherwise we are all going to die.
Orphan, go. Don't get deader.
Setting the place occupied, Rick puts his gun back in the holster in his jacket.
"I expected it to be deserted. "
"Makes sense, though. Why meet us without the security of witnesses, right?", the Gangrel says quietly.
Tenderizers...
They are mortals.
Three of them linger outside near seven bikes while the rest are inside you cant get a good count how many from here, you estimate a dozen.
As Thom waits for Orphan, he scours the group... looking for something to ID the group. A recognized gang and if they're local. They'd make good troops.
Think we can get them on our side? Give them some turf?
Orphan wanders up to the group of bikers just like a toddler wandering towards strangers when he has been lost for hours, a forlorn look of fear and sadness on his face. "Do you, is there my daddy? Momma said daddy is in the place with the big kid bikes and scary people in it. Is daddy here? Orphan stresses words like bikes and daddy in a slightly higher voice, and kind of hides his eyes from the men sheepishly.
You don't recognize them as part of any famous group or gang.
The bikers look at Orphan surprised.
"Who's the kid?"says one of the men
"Never seen him before...Lets take him inside and see if anyone recognizes him." says another
Orphan will follow along allowing the bikers to take him around the bar.
Everyone loves a toddler.
While Orphan holds the bar's attention, Ben will flush his veins with blood to appear more human and walk in. While he waits at the bar to buy a can of PBR, he looks around for Dane.
Erik will remain obfuscated in the shadows. ready to cover the others retreat if needed.
Orphan is guided inside and he spots Sullivan sitting alone at a table in the corner he notices you as well but he makes no open reaction to your presence.
The bar is occupied by about a dozen patrons and they start asking around about Orphan.
Ben comes in shortly later and a biker approaches him and asks if he knows the "kid".
Rick walks in and orders a drink. Looks around for Dane, but takes no actions other than just hanging out and waiting to see what happens.
Thom doesn't try to make Erik out, but figures he's within earshot.
Doesn't anyone ever stick to the plan? Kid said he'd recon, I trusted him.
Ben looks over.
"Kid? I don't... Wait, you're Tommy's kid aren't you? I swear, your mother... Yeah, I know him. C'mon kiddo, let's have a seat and wait for your dad.", he says before taking Orphan by the hand and taking a seat near Dane, lifting the "kid" to sit on the table.
Manipulation + Subterfuge: