[VtR][Mature] Born into Darkness: Arc 1

[industrygothica]

[sblock=Riding in Cars]In general when the group is moving around by vehicle I need to know who is driving. Most everyone can "drive" a vehicle (except maybe Beth -- I'm used to state where the driving age is 18 but is it lower in the midwest?).
But if you haven't got the skill you're going to, obviously, have a problem doing anything fancy.

If you don't post otherwise I'll assume that your character is in the back seat.[/sblock]

[sblock=ooc]The driving age is 16 here, as long as you've gone through drivers' education; it's 18 otherwise. I think that Beth would know how to drive, but not necessarily be legal in doing so. She'll be more than happy to take a window seat in the back.[/sblock]

Others of you, maybe ought to just hang back and, you know, avoid getting in trouble.

Beth rolls her eyes at the statement. She's well aware Nice is referring to her. Once again, pushed to the side and shoved in the back seat out of the way.

She takes a window seat in the back. "Wherever, it's not like I have anywhere to go," she says. "I might get into trouble."

 

[Graf]

[sblock=Talking with Raghunandan]

This is turning out to be a... stressful transition."

Raghunandan nods. In some ways that is not a bad thing. Many neonates, especially in this age, are blinded by the perceived benefits of their new state. The beast threatens all, but the unwary are most easily snared.

Navigating the coils of vampiric existence can be difficult, but with time and diligence you may find options unseen.

The group has finished feeding and is moving toward Blackcoat and Nice. The Indian man smiles genially and gets up from his squat to follow them.
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[sblock=OOC -- Everyone]See the post on "self directed action". [/sblock]

"How about some decent weapons, or were you planning on killing your sire with that pocket knife? How about it Braddock? I know you've been out of the game for a while, but would you, as a once upon a time smuggler, have any idea where we could get some arms?"

[sblock=Arms]I've cobbled together some thoughts on weaponry acquisition. Feel free to feed back.
It's reasonable to say that Cole's spent a bit of time since he's been awake getting up to date on this stuff.
Archer would also know all the details.
Other people would know as appropriate.[/sblock]

[sblock=Backgrounds]I don't think anyone has access to their backgrounds (Alllies/Contacts/Resources/etc) yet. Some people (Archer) have suddenly disappeared from their day jobs. Others (Cole) haven't managed to effectively build up their contact base yet (some building blocks were put in during the preludes).

People can, of course, start trying to do this if they like.

In some cases it's a case of getting ATM cards re-issued (if they've been lost or canceled) in others it's getting back into contact with people.
I'll work on it on a case by case basis as people take actions.[/sblock]

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Cole Braddock

"I do know of a few places Mr. Biggs. But I would imagine that they are no great secret to anyone. In fact I would be highly surprised if others amoung us did not infact know of them." Replies Braddock as he looks from Biggs to the rest of the group. "This is just my opinion, but I think it would be wise for us to gather our resources first before we charge into the unknowns of battle. For there are a few places and people that I would like to meet very much. And I would hazard a guess that I am not the only one." He says the last piece as he looks directly at Archer with a slight smirk on his face. Like a certain large company that just so happens to share the same name as I.

 

[industrygothica]

"Resources?" Beth repeats. "I'm in f__king high school for Christ's sake, I don't have any resources. I've got friends. I've got smoking weed, and I've got sneaking out of the house and getting laid in someone's backseat, but I don't have any f__king resources."

Beth sulks back into her seat and gazes out the window, trying to hide a bloodstained tear. "But I guess I don't even have any of that anymore."

 

[OnlytheStrong]

"Never fought a vampire before, just humans. A knife was plenty good for them. Hell, I'm willing to learn a new trade. From what I have learned so far, guns are pretty much worthless........... unless it's a big gun." Diego looks at each of them, "I have people who could probably get weapons, but the prices could either be below or above their actual value. Depends on how pissed off they are."

 

[Festy_Dog]

[sblock=Talking with Raghunandan]

Navigating the coils of vampiric existence can be difficult, but with time and diligence you may find options unseen.

"Options unseen, eh? Makes me glad time and diligence are things I have at my disposal. Many thanks, Raghunandan," it all came back to what he knew, and learning more.[/sblock]

"How about some decent weapons, or were you planning on killing your sire with that pocket knife? How about it Braddock? I know you've been out of the game for a while, but would you, as a once upon a time smuggler, have any idea where we could get some arms?"

"Biggs, mate? In regards to sires all LB wants is for us to locate them, he and his will do the rest themselves. I mean, don't let me stop you since you look like you're having fun, but the option of not taking the risk is there. Good risk management is an important part of keeping one's rse intact for the long run."

He says the last piece as he looks directly at Archer with a slight smirk on his face.

Archer reflects the smirk and nods sagely.

"Never fought a vampire before, just humans. A knife was plenty good for them. Hell, I'm willing to learn a new trade. From what I have learned so far, guns are pretty much worthless........... unless it's a big gun."

"It's not how big a gun is, it's how you use it," Archer said with a wet snicker, "I remember saying once that I'd die before using a Desert Eagle. I didn't expect to be walking around after my death, but even now I'm not insecure enough about my manhood to carry around a magnum autoloader."

Archer climbed into the car and sat alongside Beth, "I feel something is bothering you, young lady. I'm no Raghunandan but I've a good ear for people's troubles and a kind word or two to offer if it'll help."

 

[industrygothica]

Archer climbed into the car and sat alongside Beth, "I feel something is bothering you, young lady. I'm no Raghunandan but I've a good ear for people's troubles and a kind word or two to offer if it'll help."

"I just feel so worthless," she replies. "And that's nothing new, trust me. But you've all got a plan, you've all got someone to see, or something to do. Me? Hell, I don't even know if anyone realizes I'm gone yet, and it's been how long? To be honest, I'd like to see what my family's up to; to see if dad is still beating the hell out of mom, or maybe to see if they're looking for me, if if they've given up, assuming they ever started. Hell, they probably think I'm dead...and I guess I am, really. I wonder if I have a tombstone yet?" She says the last bit while trying to hold back a faint grin at the amusing thought. Of course she'd love to see it if there were...

 

[Festy_Dog]

"You'd be surprised at what you have up your sleeve when you look. It's often a matter of practical applications for the things you are interested in. We're not all combat junkies by far, and all of us are more or less new to this whole vampirism deal, so don't feel as though you're a dead weight. I'd assume you know this city better than I do by far. I haven't spent very long here and most of the time I've been here has been spent, well, far from seeing the sights.

"And hey, you were worrying about resources? I don't have any either. I have the clothes on my back and the contents of my head. Although, any luck and tonight I'll get my travel luggage back from my sire's apartment," Archer looked through the car for napkins or the like to perhaps clean up a little with, "Each of our scenarios come with their drawbacks. I'm not from around these parts, but I suppose that was already evident. Now I'm more or less stuck here, disconnected from friends, family and the majority of things I've built my life around.

"Your situation contrasts in that you still have people who know you personally very close by. Handling your own situation could become a dangerous game of deception which will eventually become impossible to maintain if you go back into contact with people who knew you prior to all this. Playing dead is easier but not necessarily easy. I've probably got people assuming I'm dead also, so it's anyone's guess as to how you're meant to get access to your own things in such a scenario. My things at home have probably already been sent to my next of kin."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Cole Braddock

Cole speaks in a louder than normal tone in order to grab everyone’s attention and says, “So a plan action is needed, yes? I think it is safe to say that some off our Sir’s have been around the block a few times. So trying your or their last place of residence is a relatively secure bet to re-acquire ones belongs. How about it Mr. Diego?”

 

[WarShrike]

"Since no ones heading for the driver's seat, i'll take it. But i don't want to hear any complaints if my driving skills turn out to be as lousy as Nice's. And as for weapons, sure, i'd like to get in on the action where sires are concerned, but that's not everything. As you told me earlier, Braddock, there are things that go bump in the night that even a vampire should be wary of. Then there are the muggers and the gangs. If we need to scare em off, better to do so with weapons than to bare our fangs.

So, while we discuss strategy, we go with the only clear plan we got right now. What's the address, Archer?"

Biggs takes the driver's seat and drives to the address given by Archer.