January 18th, 2021 RP: At The Docks Part 2 (Roll20 Log)

 Caprice:::Caprice looked at Lord Alex again and then back to Vargas, contemplating what Vargas had said about a little scrrying might be a good thing. She doubted it but would allow it to be for now, as if she had any choice in the matter. She didin't doubt Vargas, she had no reason to. She only doubted the Usurpers and usurping was definitely in Lord Alex's blood. She grunted.:: Okay.

Vargas:I expect you have execeptional skills

Lord Alex::: Alex looked at Caprice as if to say, thanks for the consideration in a uppity, sarcastic way but held her tongue. After all, the Tremere, but especially her House, had been then savior of New Orleans more than once for all that she was concerned. She turned back to Gangrel, more concerned about his behavior with Caprice than anything else at the moment. ::

:: She kept her eyes on Gangrel the Gargoyle but answered Vargas. :: Your confidence is much appreciated. (d)

Caprice:Put me down you stupid Gargoyle! With your bouncing my nose is falling off! (d)

Vargas:::laughs::

He just wants to give you a little bit of fun!

Caprice::: Caprice holds her nose. ::

Gangrel:I'm not stupid! :: He gingerly puts her down and sulks a little bit. ::

(d)

(Marie?)

Vargas:;;still laughing;:

You are quite a strong guy, Gangrel!

Gangrel::: He grins at Vargas and kinda flexes a stone muscle. :: (d)

Thank you.

Lori O.:::Marie watches both of them chatting away :::

Gangrel::: Turns to Lord Alex :: I'm okay, Mistress. Worried about Caprice is all. :: He seems okay now. ::

Lord Alex::: Alex seems more than slightly relieved to hear Gangrel say that. Then turns to Stormy. :: My Prince, may I .... assist you with this problem?

Vargas:Why so worried?

Gangrel::: Turns back to Vargas. :: Remember she was nearly killed by that mob Fat Tuesday! They found her in her lair in the Warrens! :: he put his hand over his mouth with one look from Stormy knowing he needed to be MUCH more quiet. ::

Lori O.:::Marie muses:::Hmm...interesting..

Vargas:She is lucky to have you as a hero

Gangrel:(bad guys out Fat Tuesday in French Quatyer mob, chased her etc. ya'll remember that or not?)

:: nods in an "I told you so" manner toward Caprice and grins at Vargas again. :: Thank you. I tried to tell her.

Vargas:Caprise, you need more disguises

Kevin Giovanni::: Kevin looks at the coterie and back down the foggy, very foggy, docks upon which they stood. He grabs her hand. :: That way. :: nodding toward the direction further into the darkness. ::

Caprice:I'll say! I'm working on it. :: laughs ::

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy looks at Kevin and notices his loss of attention to them and looks exactly where he is looking. Something in her Hat told her trouble may be drawing near. She shivers a bit. The Malkavian Network got louder in her head. Yes, yes I know, she said to them. She then turned to Lord Alex.:: I very much appreciate you offer and, yes, I we probably will require you assistance. I will let you know. We must get going. (d)

Vargas:;;turns and looks in the direction, Kevin points::

Lori O.::Marie gets pulled by Kevin to that direction and follows him where he's going:::

Vargas::Heightened senses;:

::peering into the dark, listening intently::

Lord Alex:Very well, my Prince. :: She bows to Stormy giving her all due respect and gently kisses her hand. :: I'll take my leave now until you further require my presence. :: With one las nod to Stormy and Gangrel she bids fairwell to the coterie, jumps on her purple and blue Harley and was gone. :: (d)

Angie (GM):(precept + alterness dif 7)

(alertness)

(that's the roll if ya'll want to try to sense from this distance)

Vargas:

rolling 4d10

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7

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8

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7

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2

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=

24

(3 successes)

::inhales sharply::

Angie (GM)::: Vargas catches the smell of pure death, of the likes of rotting corpses hidden among the docks but yet, it only came from one spot. It was mingled with the scents or herbs, like incense, in the craziest of mixtures. If Vargas had ever been in a Voodoo shop, that was the smell, only like all at once! ::

Vargas:Damnation ::whispers;: Something wicked, vodun, over in the end of the docks.....Ritualistic, possibly....

Evil

;;points towards the scent::

Over there!

Lori O.:Wait Kevin...do you know what's out there? Be careful going there. ::Marie looks worried::

Vargas:I think...Someone has done some very nasty ritual.

:":moves slowly towards the scent, gun drawn , just in case::

This might be a bit much for you, Marie, overwhelming to a Torie

;;looking and listening while smelling;:

Angie (GM)::: Vargas just caught a glimpse of..... what is that? Red glowing eyes possibly? Was it a frog, the way their eyes glow in the dark? Nooo way too BIG for a frog! ::

Vargas:Intruder

::looks towards the eyes;:

Gator, or wolf, or....I don't know..

Kevin Giovanni::: Keeps hold on Marie's hand to comfort her. :: No, I have no clue as to what lurks in this place. I didn't even know where on earth it was until now, except for by the sea.

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy stepped out in FRONT of all of them. She'd be damned (and she probably already was!) if anything hurt her friends. She would face it for all of them. ::

Angie (GM)::: The smell got stronger, death, death and more death, as the innocent coterie approached it. It was coming from the red glowing eyes. There was a stammer in the bushes and then whatever it was sauntered back, far back into the works of the docks at the edge where they met the swamp. ::

Vargas:Show yourself!

Angie (GM)::: Everyone suddenly felt a heavy and powerful presence but heard and saw nothing more for long moments. ::

Lori O.:Could be gators? :;she gets comforted by Kevin and keeps an eye on the distance looking at the docks, she felt someone jumping in front of them it was Stormy:::

Vargas:Gators would have eaten the dead things

Baron Samedi::: Baron Samedi eased around in the edge of the bushes. A horrid hiss came forth from his mouth before anyone SAW anything. Then a booming voice, for there was no need to be quiet for him, because this was HIS territory after all. A horridly powerful and OLD presence.. :: BITE you tongue childe or else it may be as dead as i. :: He hissed languidly. ::

Kevin Giovanni::: Kevin grabbed Marie, protecting her or else what protection a Neonate "baby" vampire could offer .... with all of his heart. He had no clue what creature stood there in front of them threatening Vargas already! ::

Vargas:;cocks her head slightly, narrowing her eyes;;

Good Evening to you, Sir.

Visions

have sent us here..Dreams,

And

Visions

Vargas:And, the Smell of Death

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy surveyed the coterie and the Baron at the same time. She had a hunch that he might be lurking around the Port of New Orleans but he was so sketchy and she hadn't been Prince for long that she hadn't yet had time to react to his possible presence. She kept herself in front of all of them, refusing to let him near them. :: Baron Samedi. I know your name and your reputation proceeds you but so does your Prince.

Vargas:;;moves besides her Prince::

Stormy Rain Malkin:(sorry had to pour me some Coke lol)

:: Looks like the first struggle, well a little tiny one, was between Stormy and Vargas as in Stormy trying to protect Vargas and shoving her behind of her, but, as always with

(oops)

Stormy, Vargas won! Vargas stood beside her Prince.

Stormy looked Baron Samedi directly in the eyes until he answered her properly. ::

Vargas:So, Baron, is this your new...........Territory>?

Baron Samedi::: The Baron knew what was what which is how he had survived for soooo long. He promptly bowed to Prince Stormy, giving her the respect that she demanded. he didn't concede to her, mind you, but respected her. The others didn't have to know that, though. He looked to the one who had spoken so politely to him, every so politely and he appreciated that above many things. ::Good evening errr .... Miss ,,,? I didn't catch your name? What are these dreams and visions that you speak of? They are ..... err ... umm important to me and my people, dreams and visions. As for my Territory,, that is yet a delicate matter is it not? To be spoken of in a place not such as this? More properly so to say? :: Hisses continued out of his mouth, almost as if he didn't notice them coming out. ::

Vargas:Vargas, Vargas Lexerot. My friend Kevin has had disturbing visions, half dreams, half waking dreams

He keeps smelling the fish, the docks, ::gestures towards the docks:: Even when he is nowhere near this place. It is because of this, that we have come

We want to find out what is disturbing his rest

Lord Alex:Yes, Baron. Kevin Giovanni. Well met. I have had dreams since I clawed myself out of that grave in St. Louis #1 a few weeks back. My coterie and I, my friends, well, they have been helping me try to run the meaning of it down. as well as the meaning of all of the malicious spirit attacks upon my person. I do fear that it was the spirit attacks that kept me buried alive down in that grave! :: Kevin stepped back to calm himself a bit, as he always tried to do, and succeeded. He politely waited for the Baron to let that information sink in. ::

9OOPS wrong character selected! edite note)

Kevin Giovanni:(right character selected)

es, Baron. Kevin Giovanni. Well met. I have had dreams since I clawed myself out of that grave in St. Louis #1 a few weeks back. My coterie and I, my friends, well, they have been helping me try to run the meaning of it down. as well as the meaning of all of the malicious spirit attacks upon my person. I do fear that it was the spirit attacks that kept me buried alive down in that grave! :: Kevin stepped back to calm himself a bit, as he always tried to do, and succeeded. He politely waited for the Baron to let that information sink in. ::

(*yes - damn! lol)

Vargas:;;looks at the Baron to see if this connects with him::

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy is as highly alert as she ever was anywhere and we were talking about a #Fame 4# Sabbat Hunter! ::

Baron Samedi:Giovanni! That son of a ..... :: Baron lagged a second and then realized that Agustus wasn't here and it was a Kevin Giovanni instead .... oh well. He tisked a second making the noise and tapping his finger on his mouth, arms crossing and seeming to consider his next words. Oh what the hell! He shrugged a bit. :: I admit it. I drew you here.

Vargas:Now, we are starting to get somewhere

Kevin Giovanni::: Baron Samedi's voice thundered through Kevin but he tried not to show it. ::

(hang o for roll)

(sorry something messed his CS up)

(To GM)rolling 6d10

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9

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9

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3

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9

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3

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2

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35

Kevin Giovanni:(dif 8)

(3 succ)

(no botch! WoOt!_

:: Surprisingly, the Neonate, only 1 year old, or maybe less, holds steady and looks the Baron in the eyes the whole time and still with a protective stance over Marie. ::

Pardon, Baron Samedi, but might I ask why?

Lori O.::::Marie is hopeful that Kevin will find the answer he is looking for to resolve his dreams and visions. She puts her arms around his arm to comfort him::

Baron Samedi:I have a task for you. That is ... :: he crossed his arms tighter, his bones making a cracking noise. :: if you can handle a task from a creature such as ...... myself. :: He studied each and every one of them one by one, as if sizing them up and awaited their reaction. :: (D)

Vargas:;;Vargas nods encouraginly::

Yes?

A task?

Stormy Rain Malkin:It isn't their place to do your tasks! :: Stormy was infuriated that Samedi had at least in part caused some of the suffering for Kevin! ::

Caprice::: Caprice's jaw had hung open the whole time. She just wondered if she was related to this guy! She hoped not! ::

Lori O.:::Marie frowns at Baron Samedi:: I agree they ::she points to the bayou behind him that they should do the task for you! Not Kevin! hmmffff!

Kevin Giovanni:Why did you do this? What on earth would you have me to do that you can't do? :: Well, Kevin just didn't know any better on that one! ::

Vargas:::looks extremely curious, yet still wary::

Baron Samedi::: Regards this motley crew standing here in front of him. Worthy one and all! Except many the Nosferatu with her mouth open that hadn't had the courtesy to introduce herself yet. He dared to smile.... with what of a jaw he had left, that is. :: Yes, you all will do. It is your honor and privledge.

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy snarled! The BEAST was lurking! ::

Angie (GM):(does Vargas want to try to calm her or let her roll Rötschreck???)

Vargas:Hey, Stormy, let's here what the Baron has to see. It might be important. ::puts her left hand reassuringly on the Prince's shoulder:

There are greater spirits afoot.....Oh, and Baron, Might I ask you one thing?

:;looks at the ghastly creature with some respect::

::holds onto the Prince's shoulder with respect, calmness, and firmness::

Angie (GM)::: Vargas's calming efforts works on her old friend. Stormy resumes a normal stance but that was close! ::

Vargas:;;watching the Baron, glances briefly at Marie and Kevin, hoping they would all stay calm::

Baron Samedi::: He respected this Prince more and more. She had guts and she cared for the Kindred around her.. He also respected the crew here, so much potential! But what was he saying? Think Baron .... Oh! :: Hehe. Yes, childe? Ask.

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy smiled at Vargas. She now held her hands in a kind of a "prayer" position like a ninja, looking directly at Baron Samedi now.. ::

Vargas:Does this have anything to do with the incursion of the Giovanni family into this city>?

Baron Samedi:If you mean that son of a bitch Augustus, yes! :: Just the name set him off, and not even his first name but his last! ::

Vargas:::nods; Yes, that Trublesome Creature

I think he dabbles in mischief

Baron Samedi:DO YOU KNOW OF HIM???! :: He leans stinkingly close to Vargas, intent on listening. ::

Lori O.:::Marie wonders if Baron Samedi is using Kevin to give him a hard time:: Kevin has nothing to do with you Mr. Baron Samedi. He didn't do anything to do with youj. ::she frowns at him:: Gee!

Kevin Giovanni::: Kevin is still chilling with Marie. He is shocked by Marie's brashness but he loved her for it! He would not be alive now if not for her. He wanted to kiss her but refrained. ::

Vargas:He has caused trouble here for many people. He has thrust his fingers into many pies; I believe he has messed with mortal, kindred, and .ah, supernatural affairs

;;looks irritated at the thought of Augustus Giovanni::

I don't know as much about him as I wish, and I think if I knew more, I would have even more distaste for him

Baron Samedi:Hmmm. Well I wouldn't put it past him, the old coot! He's probably behind this Kevin Giovanni thing! Usually I don't speak his name it brings out so much hatred and violence in me but this time I will make an exception. He is a thief! Among many other things ......

Vargas:::nods: I thought as much. What has he stolen?

Lori O.:::::Marie feels like to bitchslap that "Mr. Baron Shamdit:::

Baron Samedi:There are things not spoken of, Childe. Not even for me. if i spoke it there would be consequences among more than one Clan. For now my hiding has been successful. I would like to keep it that way because it is in my best interest and perhaps yours, too, now. :: He looked at the whole coterie. ::

Angie (GM):(LOL)

Vargas:Then, Sir, what did you wish to ask of us?

::looks curious again::

I have a duty to Prince, Coterie, Family, and Clan....But, perhaps we can help each other

Angie (GM):Find Augustus Giovanni! :: his tome softened a bit, he was not used to having this much of a public conversation, after all. He excused his own manners for this reason. Yes, because he could. :: As you can see, a mere Kindred in my condition ... :: looked over his decayed body :: cannot do a lot of finding for himself.

Vargas:;;nods:: True. If we were to find him, what then?

Angie (GM):(edit note wrong character)

Baron Samedi:(right character)

Find Augustus Giovanni! :: his tome softened a bit, he was not used to having this much of a public conversation, after all. He excused his own manners for this reason. Yes, because he could. :: As you can see, a mere Kindred in my condition ... :: looked over his decayed body :: cannot do a lot of finding for himself.

Stormy Rain Malkin:Well, for one thing if he's here he is in my City without my knowledge breaking DOMAIN.

Vargas:::nods emphatically::

Baron Samedi:If you find him then it might clear up your Kevin over there's problems.

Vargas:He should have presented himself, or made himself known, personally, as the Baron has done

::nods to the Baron::

Stormy Rain Malkin:You, Baron, have broken DOMAIN as it is.

(LOL Stormy's mad)

:: She conceded to Vargas. :: Maybe.

Vargas:;;still has a hand on Stormy's shoulder::

I am certain it is difficult for a gentleman like the Baron to be out.....and about in public

Stormy Rain Malkin:Yes. :: grudgingly. :: He did call us out here himself, in such an ODD way.

Vargas:In times other than the Mardi Gras

Stormy Rain Malkin:Oh yeah! Mardi Gras!

Vargas:;lips twitching a littel:: Yes, we all do love a good Mardi Gras, and I think maybe...::frowning a little, ::

That this Augustus might have riled up the mortals who attacked Caprise

Gangrel::: Gangrel had been silently behind them in the shadows as stone. No one knew. He was getting better at this. ::

Vargas:Trying to distract us from whatever else he is up to...

What do you think, My Prince?

Stormy Rain Malkin::::Nods to Vargas and grins. Then looks to Marie.: :: That's still worth bitch slapping him for, yes? Oh. No. I'm sorry?

Vargas:;;laughs::

Stormy Rain Malkin:Where do we start to find this Elder, Giovanni?

Baron Samedi::: The Baron sighs. Damn Malkavians. :: If I knew I wouldn't be asking you guys.

Vargas:He has caused you trouble too, Baron?

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Turns to Vargas. :: Yes. That is possibly it. He's doing a lot more than what we think. I now know this much.

Baron Samedi:Indeed. My children, the Tremere, the Cappacadocians ... (sp?) You have no idea the magnititude of what he has caused.

Vargas:Perhaps the Tremere we know will tell us..........Something

I am certain they are concerned with what havoc he may cause.

::looks at Marie and Kevin:: And what problems he might cause us

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy nods to Vargas. ::

Kevin Giovanni:It is worth the effort.

Caprice::: Caprice finally shut her mouth only to open it again. :: Count me in.

Vargas:::looks at Marie:: Have you sensed anything going on that is unusual in the world of the arts??

Gangrel::: No, still, Gangrel! Stay still! ::

Vargas:;;considers the gentle and lovely Mare::

;;recognizing Marie's inner strength and greater insight;:

(To Lori O.): O. yes strange fashion and art galleries. like someone is trying a trend to hide one's true nature

Lori O.:::Marie thinks:: Maybe it could be something affecting the arts around in the area...

::wonders how did he read her mind about the bitchslapping (hehe)::

Angie (GM):(that was Stormy reading her mind about bitch slapping lol)

Lori O.:::gonna wear the tinfoil on her head:::

Angie (GM):(LOL!)

(you can try but I don't think it works against Malkavians)

Vargas:::sighs:: Shouldn't be hard to track him down, but, he is probably as slippery as an eel

Baron Samedi:::he nods to Vargas then looks at Kevin. :: One so young. I feel sorry for. You know that he is your Clan Founder, don't you?

Kevin Giovanni::: Now that was NEWS to Kevin. Big news! ::

Thank you for the information, Baron. No I didn't know that.

Vargas:I had some suspicion....

Since Kevin has been a little...vague....as if someone messed with his memories.

Baron Samedi::: whispers almost to himself. ::: Giovanni Antediluvian

Vargas:Really?

Stormy Rain Malkin:I suspected also. I just needed proof. Vargas, my friend, another sleuthing job well done!

Baron Samedi:I'm afraid so.

How old are you, young Kevin?

Kevin Giovanni::: Kevin thinks for a while. :: A month or two??? I'm not sure.

Baron Samedi:Damnation! The slime!

Stormy Rain Malkin:All will be well. i will make it well.

Vargas:We will discover the truth

Stormy Rain Malkin:Absolutely!

Lori O.:::Marie nods:::Yup we'll find the truth about this. Right Kevin?>

Kevin Giovanni:Yes, my Love. :: If Marie allows it, he bends over and ever so gingerly kissed her cheek. ::

Stormy Rain Malkin:Well met, Baron Samedi. We best get to work. :: she simply looks back to her coterie. she wasn't trying to be bossy but she was in deep thought. Then turns toward Caprice. :: To the bat cave?

Lori O.:::she allows it to help Kevin to solve his problems and hopefully he will find his answer he is looking for:: Yes love.

Vargas:::smiles at the young lovers;:

Caprice::: Caprice dances. :: Yes!

Vargas:::looks up at the Baron:: Any hints or clues you know, Baron?

Baron Samedi:I must admit I am at loss. Thank you, Childer. Thank you, my Prince. :: He kisses Stormy's hand, the preverbal "ring" ::

Vargas:This will take a great deal of investigation

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Stormy does acknowledge this show of respect. She did deserve it, you know. it was a huge step for her to admit that, too! ::

Kevin Giovanni:>: sighs :: Oh yes.

Stormy Rain Malkin:Marie? Would you drive us home PLEASE?

Vargas:Good to meet you, Baron, ::Vargas nods, slightly, a hint of a bow::

Stormy Rain Malkin::: Impatience wasn't like Stormy but, hey, she almost frenzied on a Clan Founder! ::

:: whispers :: I don't know how you do it, Vargas. Staying so calm.

Vargas:A helluva lot of practice

And some very fine teachers among my family

Plus, a well developed sense of preservation

Stormy Rain Malkin:Indeed. It shows in you. i hope that they are proud.

Bubble gum missions!

Vargas:I believe so, upon occassion

Stormy Rain Malkin:(do you remember those Janet? or does Vargas?)

Vargas:(dang)

Stormy Rain Malkin:(?)

(If you don't scratch that)

Lori O.:::Bubble gum missions? dares not to ask her questions:::

Love..let's go and get some rest..::Marie looks to Kevin:: You had a long night.

Kevin Giovanni:Indeed!