Bright Lights, Bloody Nights, Big City: Vampire Game Thread

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:30 pm

His eyebrow quirked up. Chicken Boy might end up being useful after all. If they could sling some meat muscle into things, that could minimize the disruption and risk of a Masq breach.

And if Chicken Boy pulled his weight, he'd have something to keep Rossi off his damned back. Opening a door, he started trotting up the stairs, two at a time. Banging the door open on the next floor, he entered the converted offices, now alight with the chatter and gaeity of the never-ending party. His presence radiated throughout the room, turning heads, voices calling his name. He smiled and waved, diving into the group as Chicken Boy emerged from the stairwell.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is my buddy, Father Leo. He's here to take my confession for all the sins I'm ever going to commit."

Grabbing one of the women from the crowd, he whirled her around as she giggled, ending up behind her, facing toward Leo.

"Daphne, Daphne, Daphne, you've been a sinful creature, right? You got something you want to confess to the padre?"

He smiled at Leonard, showing just the slightest hint of fang in the smile as he lifted her chin, exposing her oh-so-tempting pale throat to the fallen priest.

It was only afterward that he remembered her name was actually Deidre. Or something like that.

Comrade Tortoise · Post by **Comrade Tortoise** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:14 pm

THe priest gave him a look that could only mean that he was perfectly capable of enforcing his request that no innocent mortals be harmed in this venture, while in his presence

"Now my dear, shall we start with the seven deadly sins and move on from there? Or do you have a specific order which you would prefer?"

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:39 pm

She purred. "I can think of a few Father. Why don't we head in back and I'll start with the ones that I've been doing the most?"

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:41 pm

"Alright, what's the Rack and what's Elyisum? And who are the Scourge ?" Jason asked quietly. He made a note to remember the information has it was clearly things that could get him killed.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:48 pm

Before Chicken Boy could actually do something to ruin the mood, he whirled her around again. "Naughty little thing..."

Taking a glass from another patron, he lifted it high. "Yeah, I think a baptism is needed. Let me wash your sins away."

As Deidre... Delores? tilted her head back and opened her mouth, he poured the drink into her mouth, watching the rivulets run down the sides of her jawline.

He leaned forward, taking in the scent. Alcohol did nothing for him on a biological level, but it was the scent of wealth, and power. Near her throat, he growled, fluttering her skin.

"We'll discuss your sins later... Deanna. C'mon Leo, let's talk in my office."

Handing the empty glass to another one of his sycophants, he glided through the crowd, which parted like a bow wave.

Slamming the door open, he braced up to face his partner in crime.

"Rossi! Hey, who's your new friend?"

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 11:59 pm

"Wright! This is Jason and he's new to the city. He is interested in doing business. He has a few questions."

Rossi held up his fingers and folded them down as he answered questions. "First, the Rack is night time social scene. Speak easies, dance clubs, that kind of thing. Prime hunting ground. Not something that anyone wants fucked up. Second, the Elysium is safe ground. Violence is absolutely forbidden. All the museums in the city are permenent Elysium as is the social club where the Prince holds court. Third, there is the Scourge."

"The Scourge's job is too keep out trouble makers. He was authorization to kill. Most cities don't have them, but we are too damn close to Detroit and we get the occassional Sabbat pack dropping in and trying to raise hell. In our case, the Scourge is a Gangrel by the name of Yeke-Arslan. He's a fun guy. I think I've heard him say four words in eight years."

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:02 am

"Sabbot? Gangrel?"

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:05 am

"You want to field this one or should I?" asked Rossi.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:07 am

"Hey guys, this is..."

Oh fuck, what was Chicken Boy's name again?

L... Larry?

Lew?

Leo!

"Leo! Leo! He's got some juice on the low end, and he's interested in working with us. Pleased to meet ya, Jason."

He walked over and plopped down bodily in his chair. "Sabbat! The bogeyman. Eat your heart as soon as look at ya, fucking stone-ass killers, believe you me."

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:09 am

Rossi nodded. "Hello Leo."

He turned back to Jason. "The Gangrel are a clan. A rather bestial one. Not much for the social graces, but good fighters. And talented shapeshifters."

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:10 am

"Sabbat! The bogeyman. Eat your heart as soon as look at ya, fucking stone-ass killers, believe you me."

"Any reason, for the Sabbot, or just for kicks?" Jason asked.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:13 am

frigidmagi wrote:"Any reason?" Jason asked.

"Fuck if I know. They show up, start killing everybody in sight. War is bad for business. And they get off on killing, sacrifice babies and shit like that. Like... like... like a whole bunch of Krauts, y'know, cut off from their beer."

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:14 am

Rossi smiled. "When you see the Sabbat you run, hide or fight. Talking isn't on the table. I have no fucking clue why they like to tear shit up, but they do. And they aren't too concerned about the Masquerade, which makes them even more of a menace."

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:15 am

"I see. Alright, one more thing, when I was heading into the city, I ran into something... I was told it was called garou. What the hell are they?" Jason said. He wasn't about to forget that nightmare that had chased him and Anna for half a night before she had tossed him over a broken bridge and turned to fight it, ordering him to flee.

You had to know something before you could really kill it.

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:21 am

Rossi almost fell out of his chair. "You're fucking lucky to be alive. Seriously. The Lupines are fucking killing machines and they don't like cities and they really don't like Kindred. Some Gangrel know a lot about them, but that's enough for me. Stay away from the fucking werewolves."

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:24 am

Lupines? Holy fuck. Wright didn't comment, but his expression communicated his feelings on the matter quite adequately. While he'd been almost contemptous of the Sabbat when talking about them, it was obvious that Lupines scared the shit out of him.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:26 am

"I got a broken bridge between me and it and ran." Jason said. He decided not to mention Anna just yet to them. It was unlikey from their reaction that she was alive. He already knew that, but... Well nevermind.

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:28 am

"Lucky you," said Rossi. "What do you think Wright?"

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:33 am

He studied Jason for a moment. Yeah, he knew that look. The crazy fuck had gotten his ass run off by a lupine, but he was figuring on taking it to the bastard on the next go-around.

A fighter.

Unlike Chicken Boy.

"Yeah, he's good. Welcome to the city, Jason. We'll get you squared away with the fuck what makes like he runs the town."

Comrade Tortoise · Post by **Comrade Tortoise** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:34 am

"Oh son of a..." the priest trailed off again. The thought of plying his swordcraft agains lycanthropes did not appeal to him. he crossed himself and said a quick prayer.

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:36 am

Wright fought off a cringe as Chicken Boy went all God-dy on them.

Comrade Tortoise · Post by **Comrade Tortoise** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:38 am

Of course, as he crossed himself, his coat shifted in such a manner that the outline of a onl fashioned rapier was visible concealed within it.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:41 am

Jason suppressed a sigh has the unintroduced vampire started praying. He never had a use for Church. He turned to Wright.

"Sounds good, I can start whenever you want."

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:45 am

"Great. Tomorrow night sounds good. Plan's pretty simple- we show the Mick that we can hit hard, hard enough that fucking with us isn't profitable. Shouldn't have to bury more than a couple of his guys in the process. Then we talk it out and business goes back to usual. And in the meantime, hey, help yourself to dinner," he waved at the door leading to the party. "Got a place to hide from the sun?"

Comrade Tortoise · Post by **Comrade Tortoise** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:47 am

"You expect any different from a servant of the Holy Mother church?" he could feel the odd looks he was recieving.

"As for the Sabbat, they dont appreciate the masquerade at all. They are more than mindless killing machines, they have a purpose, an ideology. They beleive that vampires should stop skulking in darkness and be... in a word... open predators... they dont seem to understand we are vulnerable during the day"

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