Tale Weaver's Vampire: The Masquerade Game Board

[Tale_Weaver]

A couple of months pass after the encounter with Thaddeus. The University has their winter break and we can presume that Clover's little side story of going home for Christmas fits in there.

Ruby hasn't been the same since the encounter. Clover and Koln found her huddled in a corner of the cemetery feeding on what looked to be a stray cat. She looks more bestial than she did before, her features seem sharper and her hands appear more like talons than human hands. When questioned about it she quickly changes the subject.

Lacey parted ways with Clover, Koln, and Ruby after the events at the cemetery. Her parting words were simply "Same place, same time, next year!" It is also worth mentioning that she sang "The Doom Song" from Invader Zim the entire way from the cemetery back to the University.

Prince Edward tells you not to further involve yourselves with Thaddeus and that him and his court will handle it. He also says that he would like to talk to you again after things calm down in the city. You haven't heard from him or anyone else in his court since and you've had no desire to go to the Broadstreet.

The three of you return to the University at the end of winter break, around the 8th of January 2011. Only the students involved in extra curricular activities are back at the University and Clover contemplates leaving it all behind having completed the first semester. "Wow, a vampire with a degree, how distinguished! What am I going to do, work the night shifts!?" she mutters to herself upon returning. Another week passes Ruby has been disappearing from time to time, sometimes for a couple of nights. When asked about she simply says "I'm just enjoying the outdoors. Walking in the woods helps me get things off my mind."

The date now is January 14th 2011. Clover sees that she missed a call from Prince Edward. She listens to it and it says "Hello Clover, I know it's been awhile since we last spoke. I would like to see the three of you tonight if you could make it down to the Broadstreet. I'm having an important meeting tonight and I'd like you all to be there at 11. Please let me know if you will be able to attend."

It has not been long since you all have awoken, the clock says 6:15pm.

Everyone can refill their bloodpool to full. Just spend 1 bloodpoint to rise for the current day.

Check out the OOC for some extra scenes and dialogue that didn't make it into the actual encounter at the cemetery.

 

[izillama]

Clover's frown deepened as she listened to the message on her cell phone, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes as she did so. As the message finished up, she snapped her phone closed, letting out a dramatic sigh out of habit.

She looked to her companions; Koln and Ruby. She was getting more concerned about them by the night, especially her Amish friend. Where was she going every night? What was happening to her? Ruby refused to tell them, and Clover was worried. The last thing she needed in her new existence was an unknown variable. Who knew what trouble Ruby was getting into? And of course Clover felt responsible for keeping her out of that trouble. It wasn't like Koln was going to be of any help!

Speaking of Koln, Clover placed her hands on her hips and turned towards the infirm priest. She wondered what kind of mental state he was in tonight. Was she going to be able to count on him to help her if Ruby decided to slip further into her bestial state during a meeting with Edward? What would the prince decide to do to them if he thought he couldn't count on them to keep their wits about them in this existence?

After all, if Clover was in prince Edward's shoes, she probably wouldn't want to keep a group of loose cannons around...

"So, Koln. Our friend the Prince wants to see us tonight down at the Broadstreet. Do you think we should go?"

 

[Strider_Koln]

"Tres bien! Ah how splendid and magnifique! Can you believe our luck? The Lord has truly blessed all of us. Not only have we defeated number six on The Lord's Most Wanted list, but now we are invited to see ze Prince! I am new to this country, but even I cannot pass up singing his catchy ode to Gehenna, you know.."

He sings as he gleefully puts on his hat.

"Cuz He says in 1-4, 2-0 party over,
Oops zhey spilled wine,
So we will party like Revelations 19:9..."

As he continues to sing he wonders if Prince will be offended upon discovering that they are not naturally inclined to try the Lamb...

"Silly Clover, with your three or four leaves and silly questions. Of course we shall go! Ze question is, will he be goodly enough to sign my Gangrel?"

 

[izillama]

Clover's mouth slowly dropped open into a little "o" shape, which she quickly snapped shut with his last question. She had no idea if there had been anything of value in that little rant of his. Just the fact that she was still piecing together the possibilities left her angry, and her brows quickly furrowed into a look of disgust.

Crossing her arms, she stubbornly sat down on the bed again, "That's it. I don't feel like playing babysitter to two people who are going to get me killed... AGAIN. So, no Prince Edward. No Broadstreet. Nothing until I'm certain you two can behave in public. Comprenez-vous, le prêtre de monsieur?"

Clover pointedly quirked an eyebrow, waiting for Koln's answer. If he had lost his ability to comprehend French, then she had completely lost him!

 

[Tale_Weaver]

The Broadstreet

So you all head over to the Broadstreet to see the Prince. Let's assume you take a cab to get there.

When you arrive you see a large crowd hanging out in front of the building. This is normal considering that it is a Friday night, but there is something a little off about some of the people in the crowd. In previous visits to the Broadstreet, club goers typically dressed in dress-casual wear, some to the point of just coming off as yuppies. In this crowd some of the people look like they literally walked off the street or got their clothes from "Thugs R' Us". They just don't seem like the type to be hanging around the Broadstreet. Maybe they have a new band playing tonight?

Anyway, you get out of the cab and along with the crowd of people, you are greeted with the Broadstreet's security. Ruby quickly ducks into an alleyway though as soon as you get near the club.

I want to know exactly what you guys are bringing into the club with you. I've been way too lenient about this in the past but a night club isn't going to just let you all in with pistols in you pockets. Not just weapons, but I want to know if there are any special items you brought with you, like the serums or perhaps Koln brought his favorite Prince album? Also, what are you wearing? If you do have weapons, you can always choose to hide them somewhere near the club.

 

[Tale_Weaver]

Clover's mouth slowly dropped open into a little "o" shape, which she quickly snapped shut with his last question. She had no idea if there had been anything of value in that little rant of his. Just the fact that she was still piecing together the possibilities left her angry, and her brows quickly furrowed into a look of disgust.

Crossing her arms, she stubbornly sat down on the bed again, "That's it. I don't feel like playing babysitter to two people who are going to get me killed... AGAIN. So, no Prince Edward. No Broadstreet. Nothing until I'm certain you two can behave in public. Comprenez-vous, le prêtre de monsieur?"

Clover pointedly quirked an eyebrow, waiting for Koln's answer. If he had lost his ability to comprehend French, then she had completely lost him!

Or you can not go and roleplay a bit....

When you do decide to go, the post above is what happens...

 

[Strider_Koln]

So you all head over to the Broadstreet to see the Prince. Let's assume you take a cab to get there.

When you arrive you see a large crowd hanging out in front of the building. This is normal considering that it is a Friday night, but there is something a little off about some of the people in the crowd. In previous visits to the Broadstreet, club goers typically dressed in dress-casual wear, some to the point of just coming off as yuppies. In this crowd some of the people look like they literally walked off the street or got their clothes from "Thugs R' Us". They just don't seem like the type to be hanging around the Broadstreet. Maybe they have a new band playing tonight?

Anyway, you get out of the cab and along with the crowd of people, you are greeted with the Broadstreet's security. Ruby quickly ducks into an alleyway though as soon as you get near the club.

I want to know exactly what you guys are bringing into the club with you. I've been way too lenient about this in the past but a night club isn't going to just let you all in with pistols in you pockets. Not just weapons, but I want to know if there are any special items you brought with you, like the serums or perhaps Koln brought his favorite Prince album? Also, what are you wearing? If you do have weapons, you can always choose to hide them somewhere near the club.

The only weapon Koln has on his person is the bloodthirsty firegun. He also has one shuriken, Socrates, a lighter, a satchel of books (bible included) and $103.

"Ah Ruby! Come back. We will miss ze concert! Must not keep ze purple one waiting!" He shouts as he goes after her.

 

[Tale_Weaver]

The Broadstreet

The only weapon Koln has on his person is the bloodthirsty firegun. He also has one shuriken, Socrates, a lighter, a satchel of books (bible included) and $103.

"Ah Ruby! Come back. We will miss ze concert! Must not keep ze purple one waiting!" He shouts as he goes after her.

Upon following Ruby, Koln sees Ruby pull a baseball bat out of her dress and place the bat as well as some shuriken into a dumpster in the alley. Seeing Koln she says "I don't like the look of those guards, I think it would be better to leave our weapons here. At least they'll be close by."

 

[Strider_Koln]

Upon following Ruby, Koln sees Ruby pull a baseball bat out of her dress and place the bat as well as some shuriken into a dumpster in the alley. Seeing Koln she says "I don't like the look of those guards, I think it would be better to leave our weapons here. At least they'll be close by."

"Tres bien! Very smart indeed Ruby. My firegun will have a new home beside your wingless bat." He places his firegun with her weapons, checking his pockets and pulling out a silver marker, and putting it back into another pocket. "It'll be happier here, no?" He asks as he offers his arm to Ruby, escorting her back to the club.

 

[izillama]

Clover stood at the end of the alley, watching her friends hide their various weapons. Playing lookout, she gave a couple of passerby a death stare as they neared; clearly trying to see why two people had disappeared down the alley. No surprisingly, her glare averted any awkward questions.

Waiting too long, she finally hissed down the alley, "Come on, already!"

In the crook of her crossed arms rested her small purse, containing her compact mirror, cell phone, and wallet--containing a couple of $20s, credit and bank cards, student ID, and New York State ID (not a driver's license). She had left her handgun at home that evening but, as was becoming usual, had her bull whip wrapped firmly around her waist and under her shirt--readily available if needed.

Cocky and confident, she was sure that she wouldn't have a problem getting into the club with the concealed whip, and equally as certain that she could bluff her way around any problem surrounding that same weapon.

Finally, she saw Ruby and Koln, arm in arm, walking back out of the alley; as though for a midnight stroll. Swallowing her usual feelings of jealousy at the scene, she briskly hurried them towards the line to get into the club.