Vampire: The Masquerade - Who Wants To Live Forever?

[ladymermaid]

Lacey's reaction to Alex and Meredith entering the room is vastly different than Clover's. Her face beams with excitement as Alex walks over to her.



Lacey says "How come YOU never put me in handcuffs butterfly?"

Prince Victoria says "It is not wise to question my actions Alex. I do not think that Lacey here murdered Grout herself, but no one else could have gotten close enough to him to enter his house let alone get into his chambers to extract him from his home and murder him. Lacey was practically next in line to become Malkavian primogen, Grout trusted her and no doubt gave her access to his home. Whether through selfish deeds or loose lips, she took a part in his murder and such actions can not be taken lightly. Granted, I have no intentions of ending her life, I will give her a chance to redeem herself. I want her to go to Grout's manor and bring me back evidence of who the killer actually was if it was truly not her. My agents haven't been able to get into the house at all to investigate. Not only that, but I think it might be time to call upon the debt that your protege Meredith owes to your clan. I want her to accompany Lacey to the manor."

Meredith looks at Lacey in handcuffs and hopes to whatever higher power is left to her that repaying this "debt" doesn't put her right back on the chopping block. But she remains silent as Alex said she should.

 

[Alex Navian]

Alex whispers to lacey "not now sugarlips"

Showing Deference to the prince Alex says "I beg your forgiveness Prince, my intent was not to question you or your wisdom. However being as Wise and just as you are, perhaps you would indulge me and allow me to speak on Lacey's behalf. I have known her for some time, and I simply do not believe she would have anything to do with such a heinous crime. Furthermore, we must find the true culprit without delay. Not only for the purposes of Justice, but to ensure the safety of us all. Such a loose cannon could lead not only to more deaths, but to breaches of the masquerade. None of us want that my Prince."

Alex motions for Meredith to come closer "I offer you my services, as well as the services of my Protege. As you know I have been instructing her in our ways. I believe she is ready to prove herself a useful member of our society."

Alex whispers into Meredith's ear "Don't screw this up! If you do we'll both be ash..."

 

[ladymermaid]

Alex whispers to lacey "not now sugarlips"

Showing Deference to the prince Alex says "I beg your forgiveness Prince, my intent was not to question you or your wisdom. However being as Wise and just as you are, perhaps you would indulge me and allow me to speak on Lacey's behalf. I have known her for some time, and I simply do not believe she would have anything to do with such a heinous crime. Furthermore, we must find the true culprit without delay. Not only for the purposes of Justice, but to ensure the safety of us all. Such a loose cannon could lead not only to more deaths, but to breaches of the masquerade. None of us want that my Prince."

Alex motions for Meredith to come closer "I offer you my services, as well as the services of my Protege. As you know I have been instructing her in our ways. I believe she is ready to prove herself a useful member of our society."

Alex whispers into Meredith's ear "Don't screw this up! If you do we'll both be ash..."

Meredith stands up straight and says with as much conviction as she can muster, "I would be more than happy to aid in this investigation as best I can, I am at your service Prince."

 

[Tale_Weaver]

Meredith stands up straight and says with as much conviction as she can muster, "I would be more than happy to aid in this investigation as best I can, I am at your service Prince."

Victoria says "I would expect no less from Alex's protege. Unfortunately I cannot allow him to accompany you as there are matters I need to tend to with him and Nicolai."

Victoria makes a gesture at Neally towards Lacey and he removes the handcuffs.

Victoria says "We are pressed for time here so I will make this quick. You! stop chewing on your sleeve!" Victoria points at Koln and continues "I want to tell you a little bit about myself so you can understand where I'm coming from. I was embraced in 1896 by Lodin, the former Prince of Chicago. I was the only female member of his brood and possibly the only woman he ever loved. Yes, even as elder vampires we both loved each other. Unfortunately those who plotted against Lodin, members of his own brood mind you, used his love for me as a tool to distract him and eventually destroy him. I couldn't stand Chicago after that, so I took Neally with me and came here shortly after the Camarilla invaded LA. My trust is hard to gain and my patience is thin. My word however, is golden and if you are straight with me then I'll be straight with you. I'm sorry, but I've gone on for too long"

Victoria looks around the room at the quiet vampires watching her. She looks at her watch and says "I can answer a few short questions but I need you to move, I can arrange for transportation to the manor if you require it."

 

[Alex Navian]

Victoria says "I would expect no less from Alex's protege. Unfortunately I cannot allow him to accompany you as there are matters I need to tend to with him and Nicolai."

Alex bows his head slightly as a show of respect "As you command my Prince. I am as always at your disposal."

 

[Strider_Koln]

Victoria says "I would expect no less from Alex's protege. Unfortunately I cannot allow him to accompany you as there are matters I need to tend to with him and Nicolai."

Victoria makes a gesture at Neally towards Lacey and he removes the handcuffs.

Victoria says "We are pressed for time here so I will make this quick. You! stop chewing on your sleeve!" Victoria points at Koln and continues "I want to tell you a little bit about myself so you can understand where I'm coming from. I was embraced in 1896 by Lodin, the former Prince of Chicago. I was the only female member of his brood and possibly the only woman he ever loved. Yes, even as elder vampires we both loved each other. Unfortunately those who plotted against Lodin, members of his own brood mind you, used his love for me as a tool to distract him and eventually destroy him. I couldn't stand Chicago after that, so I took Neally with me and came here shortly after the Camarilla invaded LA. My trust is hard to gain and my patience is thin. My word however, is golden and if you are straight with me then I'll be straight with you. I'm sorry, but I've gone on for too long"

Victoria looks around the room at the quiet vampires watching her. She looks at her watch and says "I can answer a few short questions but I need you to move, I can arrange for transportation to the manor if you require it."

Koln snaps to attention, removing his left sleeve from his fanged lips. "Mon sincere' apologie mon king-less Prince, I was preoccupied. The Lord sent me back in time to ze 1980s on a white horse to sing and record a very importante music video. But your words ring true to mes ears, and worry not your petite brow, for we will make haste to Chicago and make dust those that dusted your main squeeze! But before we go with God's Fire, I must ask, why have your agents not been able to enter this manor? Is le door locked?"

 

[izillama]

OOC: Wow, talk about the game running away from me. It would have been nice for Clover to interject that Lacey was with her all night, but I guess in the scheme of this conversation there's really no point anymore. *annoyed sigh*

Moodily, Clover crosses her arms and sits back to observe.

 

[Tale_Weaver]

Koln snaps to attention, removing his left sleeve from his fanged lips. "Mon sincere' apologie mon king-less Prince, I was preoccupied. The Lord sent me back in time to ze 1980s on a white horse to sing and record a very importante music video. But your words ring true to mes ears, and worry not your petite brow, for we will make haste to Chicago and make dust those that dusted your main squeeze! But before we go with God's Fire, I must ask, why have your agents not been able to enter this manor? Is le door locked?"

OOC: Imagining Koln as Peter Schilling in that video makes it even more awesome. Honestly I liked that song better than Major Tom but I'm afraid very few people would recognize it because it wasn't as big a hit.

Lacey says "Hit that high note for us Koln!"

Victoria says to Koln "I'm afraid it's more complicated than a simple "lock". You see, Grout was a genius, an insane man for sure but a genius. He took some rather meticulous measures to guard his home from intruders and that leaves little room for someone to enter who wasn't shown how. Unless of course they also possess his manner of thinking. I think you might perhaps...understand him a little better. Also, I did not ask you or the other neonate to accompany Lacey but if you wouldn't mind I would appreciate it. The more of you there are, the sooner this will get done I hope."

Victoria takes a slight bow and says "Again my apologies, I haven't even given you both the opportunity to present yourselves. I have no idea who either one of you are or how you came to this city."

 

[Strider_Koln]

Koln whispers to Clover, "I believe, in the Lord's Plan, this is your line mon ami. At least this is what Socrates is saying. Make nicey-nice introductions for all twelve of us. If le cat has your tongue, simply nod. I will be more than happy to do an impression of our sweet diplomatic Ventrue."

After that, he scratches his chin thoughtfully. This Grout fellow was "insane..." but, as her majesty said, one would have to be familiar with his "manner of thinking" (also bonkers) to get through his home...

"Hrrm... interesting... I wonder..." From under his hat he glances at Lacey, but slowly turns towards Meredith as he wonders what diabolism allowed the gangrel to be in two places at once.

 

[ladymermaid]

Koln whispers to Clover, "I believe, in the Lord's Plan, this is your line mon ami. At least this is what Socrates is saying. Make nicey-nice introductions for all twelve of us. If le cat has your tongue, simply nod. I will be more than happy to do an impression of our sweet diplomatic Ventrue."

After that, he scratches his chin thoughtfully. This Grout fellow was "insane..." but, as her majesty said, one would have to be familiar with his "manner of thinking" (also bonkers) to get through his home...

"Hrrm... interesting... I wonder..." From under his hat he glances at Lacey, but slowly turns towards Meredith as he wonders what diabolism allowed the gangrel to be in two places at once.

Meredith looks to Koln and Clover expectantly. Wondering herself how they ended up coming to LA. She notices Koln looking at her over the rim of his hat and raises an eyebrow...now what was that crazy man up to?