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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mordane76" data-source="post: 1190230" data-attributes="member: 7172">At the pier"Still, it troubles me that someone else would know the rites I provided to you, and could follow them with such exacting measure," the gentleman says as he turns to return to his car.  He motions to his driver, who opens the door for him.  After closing the door for his master, he returns around the backside of the car quickly and returns to his station behind the wheel.After the car pulls away, the wiry man and his companion head begin walking away from the car they were seated on.  Out of the parking lot, into an alley, where -- once out of sight -- they slowly dissemble, like liquid flesh, into one another... and ooze down into a common sewer grate.On the streets of New YorkElias huddled in an alleyway, shivering, rocking back and forth...The fury gone, he clutched himself tightly, full knowledge of the savage nature of his evening thus far striking him hard.  Already mad with grief from the vicious murder of Helene, his youngest, he know had the blood of two innocents on his hands..."I.... it wasn't me -- it was It... It's not my fault," Elias mumbled, rocking back and forth."Oh, but it is, Elias.  You should have stopped it.  They didn't need to die for her -- they didn't even know her."Elias lept to his feet, screaming at the voice.  "Hey!  S**t breaks, people die.  It's not like I meant to kill them!""Spoken like a true coward, Elias.  It's no wonder she's dead -- her Sire was such a coward.""F**k you!  Come out here and say that to me!"At that, a figure appeared in the mouth of the alleyway."Well, now that you have my attention -- You're a coward, Elias.  It's your fault she's dead, and now more people are dead because of you.  But you can't help it -- it was how you were raised, Elias.  You were never given the tools to teach and protect... and now, you lack the tools to avenge her."  The figure began walking into the alleyway...At the MazeThe Prince begins his rounds about the party, beginning first with the owner of the establishment.  The overall air of the party has muted itself slightly, as the watchful eye of Rait remains perched over all, his hulking form still standing at the entry-way.*** Melody *** "I'm sure I will -- your establishment has an excellent reputation, and heaps good fortune upon its proprietor's name," Prince Morgan responds, bowing slightly to you.  "It also does you well to be under the name of such a gracious servant as your Sire.  I must speak with him in private, however -- you understand, I'm sure."After a few moments chatting with Melody's Sire, the Prince continues with his rounds, making his way to a particular couple.*** Marcus ***"I'm ever so please you both could make it," the Prince says, greeting Elena with a bow.  "It's not often I am privileged to show our city to a neighboring Prince -- I trust all has been to your liking thus far.  Please, do not hesitate to ask anything you require of me or my Primogen; I'm sure we can provide whatever your heart desires."As the Prince makes his rounds, other conversations continue...*** Horus ***"Elias has been locked in a cell since the event at the Prince's behest," Hadrian says.  "And that is a little rude, even for you, Curator -- Childe are to be cherished; I'm sure he's devastated, but the Beast has him for now."Hadrian bows as the Prince makes his way towards the table -- "My liege," he says, "it is good of you to join us.""Good evening, Hadrian, Horus," replies the Prince.  "I apologize for my lateness, but it does appear that the hostess has been most kind in entertaining.  I do apologize for this -- it does seem like the two of you are locked in a gripping conversation -- but I must steal Hadrian away for a few moments."*** Francis ***"I don't know, but it's probably something bad," Rigger whispers.  "And he's been making rounds to the Primogen... so something's up.  I'd secure an exit, if I were you, or a safe place to watch."*** Paul ***"Arriving," Mathew looks at you quizzically.  "He's already here, Paul.  Have the sheep infected your eyes with their blindness?"A blink, and then a silence.  "Yes, the Prince does have pressing matters," Mathew says.  "Those pants are atrocious," he adds with a smile.After making his rounds and speaking with the Primogen and other officials of the city, the Prince calls for quiet."I have heard the whispers since I arrived; do not think me foolish," he begins.  "All of you want to know, why has Rait accompanied me here this evening.  And what of my important business -- what could be so important as to pull me away from the company of my fellow Kindred on such a festive occasion."Pausing for a moment to survey the assemblage, he nevertheless continues.  "Tradegy is part of our existence, but recent events have made this truism ever the more poignant.  It has come to my attention that one among us, this very night, is responsible for the death of Helene, childe of Elias."</blockquote>

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