Cris dons the cloak, and watches all those who enter this apparent Prince's dwelling. His keen, analytical mind sizes up each one, doing his best to determine if they are friend, foe, or mark.
"To be honest Father, my divinity was a recent revelation. It took meeting Simon to awaken that. As you said, God works in mysterious ways, and apparently part of that was not knowing what I truly was until a few nights ago." Thankfully, lying and telling people what they wanted to hear came naturally to Cris, so it was easy to play the role of angel for the Father.
"My dad is what he is, there's not much that will change that. He's too old and set in his ways to truly change. But, deep down inside, he's a good man.
As for communion, I have to admit, given my newfound state, I find such a prospect rather odd and a bit unsettling."
Regarding an IC response, beyond the post that was basically Simon telling me to wait, is there anything else I need to reply to?
On the third night, your Sire returns to Ca Formosa and brings you out to introduce you to one of his friends that dwells within the city, a Father Acampora. Before you go, Simon tells you that the Father believe him to be an Angel from Heaven, he will believe the same of you because Simon will tell him to. ”It is important that you do not let that Mystique wear off my Childe. The Father is not influential within the Vatican, I suppose we can call it Avalon now, but regionally, he is very influential within the Church”. The Father is quite affable and well pleased to meet you, especially as you are a local whose identity as an Angel trapped here on earth he is happy to keep secret.
Cristiano is quite honored to meet the Father, who his dad had spoken highly of, as it was Acampora who married Raffiano and Elizabeta. "Good evening Father. My dad has told me a lot about you two, and your misadventures in your youth. Its nice to finally meet you" He says, flashing an easy-going smile.
I have 56 new posts in the gameplay thread, how many apply to me, if any?
I used to just skip past all the ones not from SS addressed to me, but since we're all moving towards a united story, I would rather not miss anything.
Whew what a crazy weekend!! I am just getting caught up on some of my games, though I am on my way to work right now. Will try to get posts up as required tonight, though it is my real life Rise of the Runelords game so unsure if I will or not.
Haven't had much free time since Friday, just managed to read my Downtime. Will post a reply tomorrow hopefully. If you need to move forward, perhaps we can complete things via PM instead
Cris ponders the plan as laid out before him "What you say makes sense, well all save the part about bonding Renaldo to me. However, I guess I will have to trust you that it will work" He sounds rather skeptical, but willing to give it a shot.
Then the rats come, and he's a little freaked out, more so when Niccola bites into several. But soon the smell of blood overpowers him, and he joins in the so-called feast.
"Vampire, eh? Interesting. So, tell me, how shall we take over the family business, and make it exclusively the Lintini's?" He is still massively overwhelmed by all of this, but a take over of the criminal underworld is something he obviously understands, so he focuses on that, for the time being.
Then the Hunger strikes and Cris staggers under its power "I believe I need to feed"
I think my official 5 extra backgrounds from embrace will go as follows: 2 in Allies, 1 in Influence(4 total), 2 in Contacts(5 total). You had said I could spread my Influence to both Underworld and Church. Is this still possible?
Cristiano just stares in stunned silence at Simon. "Clan? Prince? Nosferatu? Cami-what?" All these and more ran through his head as Simon left.
Then the other speaks "Uh. What? I know who Lucious is of course. My family and his are close. The rest, Clan, Prince, Nosferatu, Cami-what?, Sire, you have lost me on."
For backgrounds gained via the Embrace(I believe you said we get 5 more points), will those be auto granted, or should we RP gaining them out?
I would prefer the latter, but with so many of us, I could see you just going 'here, you now have extra money or new people who will look out for you, etc'
"Ugh, I suppose. Still not sure what exactly you're offering, but I'm willing to bet the alternative is bad" He says, uncertainty causing his voice to waiver some.
The sheer madness of all that transpired overwhelms Cristiano, and thus he takes several long moments before he even processes what he's being asked let alone answers.
Finally, after registering what was just put forth to him, he responds "Define 'for good or ill'. My family and I aren't exactly saints. Heck, I wasn't even fully honest with you before, when you asked me about my faith." He cockiness is a bit of shield raised to ward of the insanity of this night.
I currently do not own DA20, but it is on my list of what to get soon. However, as a veteran of almost 20 yrs of VtM and WoD in general, there is little about the game I do not know.
Christiano sighs "I am sorry my friend, but I am going to have to decline. I am uncomfortable following a stranger into a seemingly shady back room, cut off from my men. My family did not gain the position it has in the this city by making stupid mistakes like that, and blindly trusting people"
"Just because I am speaking with you, does not mean they necessarily subordinates. In my family, we let those best suited to a task take the lead. In negotiations that's usually me. But those with me are not underlings. Also, I tend to agree that business is best conducted in a more relaxed atmosphere. However, you are correct in that this is your home, and if you do not truly wish to go elsewhere, then here we shall remain"
Cristiano shrugs apologetically "Forgive me, where are my manners? You may call me Cris."
He looks to the one named Simon. "Before we come to any terms, might I inquire to the exact nature of your business? Drug running?, Smuggling? Human trafficking? All of the above?."
The young man grins inwardly at so easily learning the name of the one speaking "Well, Niccolo, we have heard just bit and pieces. Appears you're possibly in the smuggling business, which my father is as well. If such is the case, we could perhaps benefit from combining resources"
Cristiano steps forward, putting his hands up to show he is not here for a fight "Easy gentlemen, I'm not looking to cause any trouble. Rather, I have heard whispers of your more discreet business and I am interested in perhaps seeing if we could possibly enter into a partnership."
Just the Ginni enters, and hands Cristiano a glass of wine, then offers one to Renaldo. The young man takes a sip "Interesting. Alright, let's get going. Are you the only one I should bring along, or can I have one of my own men come with me as well?"
Cristian ponders the political situation momentarily, before Renaldo explains what Ansora wants "Do we know who these mystery men are? I have only just recently arrived after being gone for three months. Thus, I am not completely current on what all is going on and who is doing things they shouldn't. Is this a legit offer of partnership and business?"
Cristiano scans the room, noting the various armed patrons. He nods to Stefano "I'll take it under consideration"What time of night is it?
He flashes a smile at Renaldo "Of course my friend, of course! Come, to the back room. Would you like a drink? Ginni, fetch us some wine. Anything to eat Renaldo?" He says, as he walks towards the room he has set aside for just such meetings.
Its a rather well furnished, comfortable sitting room. There's several chairs, a desk, along with a few large bookshelves. Its also more or less sound proof. After ushering Renaldo in, he nods towards Vincent, one of his bouncers, to watch the door, which he promptly shuts. Only Ginni will be allowed in, without a fight. "Evening Renaldo. What can I do for you?" Cristiano asks, as he sits behind the desk, and motions for the other man to take a seat in of the chairs.
