With a free night, you opt to head once again to the Tremere Chantry. Nicolai was receptive to your return to increase your own knowledge of the secrets of the Clan.
As you arrive at the front walkway to enter, you see a car down the street flash its lights at you.
With a free night, you opt to head once again to the Tremere Chantry. Nicolai was receptive to your return to increase your own knowledge of the secrets of the Clan.
As you arrive at the front walkway to enter, you see a car down the street flash its lights at you.
I chuckle as I realise how long I've stood here motionless, and I approach the car
As you step to the car the window slowly rolls down and sitting in the drivers seat is your Sire, Abraham DuSable.
"Get in. We need to talk".
I climb into the car.
"Abraham? Nice of you to show up... Nicolai mentioned you'd be in contact. Why the cloak and dagger?"
He steps on the gas and the car roars away from the Chantry, "Because I do not want Nicolai to know that we are meeting.
It is imperative that your actions are seen as wholly distanced from my own actions.
Tell me. Everything".
William has a hard time hiding the scowl on his face as he looks at Abraham, "Well seeing as how I haven't seen or heard from you in weeks...that should be relatively easy to accomplish. Where would you like me to start...Modius party, or perhaps my trip to Chicago, where I was accused of killing Prince Lodin...not to mention the plethora of being I've encountered over the last couple weeks whose existence I've believed fairy tale until now? I'll tell about it all, but first...where have you been?"
"I have been working behind the scenes to secure a new Chantry. One which I will be the Master of. That would make you my second. Assuming, of course, that you do not continue to question my motives.
What if Nicolai read your mind upon first meeting? He would know my plans and no doubt work to foil them".
William looks down at his lap..."Apologies Sire, it has been a long few weeks. So then Modius was telling the truth about the Chantry...that must mean the Justicar truly is coming?
"Yes, he was telling the truth indeed.
You have known him for such little time and even in your eyes has he lost respect. First Regent of the Chantry then Prince of the City".
He smiles tightly, "That is, if Modius can turn the finances of the city around otherwise, I will be content to be Regent.
The Justicar had better come, I will need him to consecrate the Chantry. He will be in a foul mood if what I was told about what befell him is true.
Now, out with it, leave no details untold else we will not be able to properly use what you have accomplished to our advantage".
William recaps the last several weeks.
"What if this conclave goes against Modius? He seems overtly confided
that he'll get what he wants and assuming he does, I struggle to see how he could possibly keep this domain, should it start to turn prosperous...how long have you known him?"
I leave out the part about pale wolf. As well as the boone given to me by Lodin...
Abraham remains silent and still as the story unfolds. As with any dead man he does not move, it is as if a statue is driving the car except for when he has to turn. Noticing it for the first time, you understand why a Human would be unnerved by watching Kindred if they knew what they were.
"Interesting time you have had of it. You have handled things well so far. Perhaps you will track that Hunter down yet. Until you do, from now on, stay away from the Chantry in case you become the Hunted.
You made on mistake, the mistake of assuming that a large favor was a small favor.
The Mage is asking you to assist against a very powerful foe. The Technocracy is a world-wide conspiracy that employs a technological paradigm to pursue an agenda promoting safety over freedom. Mages that utilize science as Magic. If the rumors are true, they utilize cyborgs as shock troopers. Let's hope that favor is never called upon eh?
Also from now on, if you wish to study, go through me, not Nicolai. Is this understood?
The Justicar should be here in a few days, when he arrives, I will make sure that you meet him".
The car pulls up to your temporary Haven in Gary, "Anything else before you exit?"
"Yes Sire I understand, I will stay away until we have removed Dane as a threat...I agree the Favor, if call upon will definitely present its challenges, but the benefits of an alliance with an awakened soul could very well pay for itself several times over.
Yes, I need access to several rituals that will assist me in putting us in a better position here in Gary...and in Chicago overall. I would like to learn Eyes of the Past, Burning Blade and Communicate with Sire, they are all within my capabilities. In Addition, I wish to start creating minions, The Giovanni within my group has power over souls, combined with our magics, imagine the assets we could build..."
Abraham nods, "Very well. I shall rent a hotel room down the street. Tonight I will teach you the Ritual to communicate with me.
Thereafter, we can spend the next two nights learning that which else you desire. Luckily for you, I know all three.
Create Ghouls but try not to activate them within Chicago, Lodin does not like Ghouls unless they belong to himself or the Primogen.
An interesting prospect indeed..."
no worries, i just wanted to get the ball rolling on the ritual learning...
Are there any loose ends you wish to tie up before your meeting in a few days with the Sabbat Pack?
At this point, I assume you will surrender that famous cell phone to the Giovanni and allow the Coterie to deal with Detective Stephens, but what else there is you wish to accomplish, we should address first.
Yes, give the phone to the Giovanni and get a replacement.
Before meeting with the pack, I'd like to meet with Scotty and Brick, feed them and provide them with the replacement cell #.
I'd like to have a scene with Scotty, to share what I'm doing and leave instructions on what I'd like him to do while I'm away.
You ring the phone at Scotty's desk, which is where he normally is at night when not out working a story.
"Scotty here, what's going down?!"
"Scotty...It's Renner. We need to meet tonight, there's been some developments, and I think it best if we speak in person..."
"Alright chief, where would you like to meet?
I've got an update for you too, just been a bit confused as to what to make of it"