VtM Part Four - Family

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

As Clarissa gets up, the shadows beneath Nostro fuse into a spike and fire up toward her to impale her. They stop just an inch before hitting her. Acknowledging Lysander's intentions before Nostro's.

"What the hell?" Clarissa says. "What's your problem?"

'Relax Clarissa... as I said his control means that he may not necessarily be wanting to do this.'

Lysander pushes the shadows back, using some power this time.

'Nostro, perhaps we should continue this meeting another time. Before the others arrive, for certain.'

Fourier

Clarissa thinks a bit.

"Nah Ly, I'll head back out for a bit...I can see I'm overwhelming the guy. He's alright deep down, I know that from everything that happened. Well nice as in he'd sell you for a bit of power, but note violent. You know the type" she says with a grin and then heads out.

"Sire...I...I apologise" Nostro says as he returns to his senses.

Necro

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Clarissa thinks a bit.

"Nah Ly, I'll head back out for a bit...I can see I'm overwhelming the guy. He's alright deep down, I know that from everything that happened. Well nice as in he'd sell you for a bit of power, but note violent. You know the type" she says with a grin and then heads out.

"Sire...I...I apologise" Nostro says as he returns to his senses.

'Fear not, Nostro - I know only too well what happens when the beast takes control.

But you must practice your control. We can discuss that another time perhaps though.'

Fourier

"Got it. I'll work on it"

He sits back for a bit clearly ashamed of himself, but regains his composure quickly.

"Anything else you want me to do with these new guys?"

Necro

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"Got it. I'll work on it"

He sits back for a bit clearly ashamed of himself, but regains his composure quickly.

"Anything else you want me to do with these new guys?"

'Put them to work, Nostro. They must learn our ways - and order as much as a fledgling would... In fact even moreso. It will be difficult, but I am confident together we can make this a roaring success.'

Fourier

"Okay boss. You know have you been around the Financial district here recently..."

Nostro starts a conversation about the local mortal goings on in the city.

OOC: From here we could move to the next night or on to when the new Lasombra arrive

Necro

OOC: New Lasombra please, if that's ok

Fourier

Lysander passes the next few days without much contact from the Primogens or the rest of the city. The Primogens for the most part are good at managing their own.

Coming into the ground floor of his Penthouse one night the night guard nods to him.

"Hey ya Mr. Karpov looking good..." his shadow stuff is becoming better at giving his false skin a life like appearance "...letter for you. Also you got four guests in the lounge. Nobody else there like you like it. Had to get kick out Greg (OOC: A mortal living here) and his new girlfriend"

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

Lysander passes the next few days without much contact from the Primogens or the rest of the city. The Primogens for the most part are good at managing their own.

Coming into the ground floor of his Penthouse one night the night guard nods to him.

"Hey ya Mr. Karpov looking good..." his shadow stuff is becoming better at giving his false skin a life like appearance "...letter for you. Also you got four guests in the lounge. Nobody else there like you like it. Had to get kick out Greg (OOC: A mortal living here) and his new girlfriend"

Lysander takes the letter with a smile.

'Very good, send them up.'

Whilst he awaits his new arrivals, he reads the letter handed to him.

Fourier

The letter is a note from Theresa Salvador telling him that her "exquisite banquet" is tomorrow night. It's signed with a kiss.

From the lounge emerge the four newcomers. So silent Lysander doesn't hear them, only senses their blood.

The first one to draw Lysander's gaze is dressed as a Rabbi. He stares intently at Lysander. His emotions are immediately obvious to Lysander, right now cool and collected. For some reason Lyander feels strangely fond of him. It feels wrong to use disciplines to probe him further. The shadows are drawn to him, as to Lysander.



The next one is young woman, embraced sometime in the last thirty or so years from the traces of the event he gleans from her blood. Memories of being a teenager in the 80s. Lysander can sense she has study at the hands of other clans, her blood feels eclectic.



The next one is a recent siring. Only within the last year he would say. Her mind feels like iron for one so young. Only an elder like himself could break her, though she gives off a feigned innocence and nervousness.


Finally from the last one Lysander senses only a lust for power, but worse plenty of power in the blood. This one has learned the physical discplines. He'd be quite the fighter. His command of the shadows rivals Lysander's. He's clearly the Sire of the two women. He regards Lysander with a sneer.


"Hey Lysander, name's Talley" the last one says, maintaining his sneer.

Necro

Lysander rises and regards the four, meeting their gaze each individually, not pushing any power into it - but waiting to see if they do so themselves.

'Good evening to you all. You are most welcome to Los Angeles, I trust the journey was not too taxing?'

Turning to Talley last, he acknowledges his sneer with a wry smile of his own.

'Talley, do you speak for all four? Or do the others have names - and voices - as well.'

Fourier

Necro wrote: »

Lysander rises and regards the four, meeting their gaze each individually, not pushing any power into it - but waiting to see if they do so themselves.

'Good evening to you all. You are most welcome to Los Angeles, I trust the journey was not too taxing?'

Turning to Talley last, he acknowledges his sneer with a wry smile of his own.

'Talley, do you speak for all four? Or do the others have names - and voices - as well.'

When he looks near Talley he feels him not push back, but he is aware of being "scanned" for lack of a better word.

"Oh they do" Talley says.

The older of the two women comes forth.

"I'm Sierra, Master Karpov it is an honour" she bows.

The younger one comes forward.

"Hi...I'm Celia" only when he meets her eyes does he see the Abyss looking back at him. The shadows have taken a personal interest in this one.

The Rabbi reluctantly steps forward. He suddenly hugs Lysander.

"Brother" he says "I am Michalis Basaras. Your younger brother. Giangaleazzo was sire to us both. Though he does not speak to me any longer"

OOC: You knew there was another, but not who

Necro

Lysander briefly returns the embrace, feeling something of a familiarity slowly click into place.

'Michalis... it is good to finally meet you. Likewise Sierra, Celia - and of course Talley. I am glad you have taken on this endeavour.'

He steps back from Michalis, patting his arm briefly.

'But tell me, as we are being thrust together in a difficult situation.

What is it you want from this union?'

He paces to the left and regards Talley and Celia.

'Power?'

Paces to the right and regards Michalis and Sierra.

'Knowledge?'


He resumes his stance in front of all four.

'Or both?'

Fourier

"Understanding is what I desire most my brother..." Michalis "..our clan, its ultimate purpose in this world"

"Power..." Talley says "...let's be honest"

Sierra smiles a bit in Talley's direction.

"Both, but really a secure place in the world"

Celia just nods at the last part.

Necro

Lysander nods.

'This is good, because there is a place for both within the Camarilla... though the methods with which to gain them are a little different. As I'm sure you are aware of this.'

Fourier

"Yeah pretty aware" Talley says "Also seems a bit more sane than the Sabbat climb to power, so..."

He looks to Sierra as if searching for what she thinks, before turning back.

"...what do you want us to...well...do I suppose"

Necro

'Do? Oh... nothing for a while, at least. Live amongst the other Lasombra here and other clans, speak with them. You are guests, with a view to this being your home - remember that much, at least. I will of course be monitoring, and we will meet on regular occasions to see how you are adjusting.

Any minor issues will be dealt with by Nostro, he is the official Lasombra head.

Major issues, disagreements... you report directly to me.'

Lysander lets his power flow lightly over the four, just a taste of his strength.

'Is that clear?'

Fourier

"Got it" says Talley as he nods affirmatively to the others.

He then puts out his hand, bowing slightly before Lysander. He waits for Lysander to offer his hand.

OOC: Lasombra gesture of fealty.

Necro

Lysander extends his hand to Talley.

'Excellent. I am glad we have an accord.'

Fourier

Talley kisses Lysander's hand.

"I dream of surpassing you my Elder, but I know my place. I will serve. As will the others. Do you mind if we go see this Nostro now. Where is he to be found?"

Necro

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Talley kisses Lysander's hand.

"I dream of surpassing you my Elder, but I know my place. I will serve. As will the others. Do you mind if we go see this Nostro now. Where is he to be found?"

'Excellent. It is good to have aspirations, Talley. Perhaps one day we will be equals, you a Prince of another city. This is what I expect, I trust you will not disappoint.

Nostro is in downtown LA in one of his offices. I am interested as to how he will handle your meeting... but conflict this early would not be advisable.'

Fourier

"Don't worry, we'll stay in line. I'll respect his status" Talley nods to the others to head off.

Michalis places a hand on Lysander's shoulder.

"Brother, perhaps...some night when you are free we could talk. There is much I want to know and much you should know I feel"

Necro

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"Don't worry, we'll stay in line. I'll respect his status" Talley nods to the others to head off.

Michalis places a hand on Lysander's shoulder.

"Brother, perhaps...some night when you are free we could talk. There is much I want to know and much you should know I feel"

Lysander nods.

'You can count on it Michalis. Shall we say tomorrow night? Best get your introductions to Nostro out of the way tonight.'

Fourier

"Tomorrow then brother" he says, before heading out the door with Talley.

Necro

Lysander watches the four leave.

'Talley might be a problem. Hopefully not soon, however.'

Fourier

OOC: I think you're free tonight. If there is something you want to do, no problem. Otherwise we can head to tomorrow

Necro

OOC: Let's move to tomorrow

Fourier

Lysander rises in his Penthouse suite the following night.

Opposite him are a bouquet of flowers with a picture of Theresa Salvador beneath them.



Along with a card.

"Dear Prince,

A taste of the finery to come tonight. Please wear your best. We'll be leading the mortals to believe we are a production company interested in financing their film. Anything that suits that pretense should do. They're a talented group who've won one or two awards. The blood will be exquisite.

Your loving Primogen,
T."

Necro

Lysander searches his closet for his finest clothes, dresses and makes his way down to the lobby.

Fourier

The night guard at the desk whistles as Lysander heads down.

"Looking sharp Mr. Karpov. Big event?"

Necro

'Of sorts... say, if Michalis stops by, send him up and tell him I shall meet with him after dinner.'

Lysander leaves and gets into his car, driving to the location provided.

Fourier

Lysander pulls up outside Theresa's mansion.



There's a small crowd already present near the pool, but Theresa seems to hold up her hand and point toward Lysander's car. A few young mortals in their late 20s to early 30s look in Lysander's direction. They're the only mortals there. The other four are Toreador clan members.

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

Lysander pulls up outside Theresa's mansion.


There's a small crowd already present near the pool, but Theresa seems to hold up her hand and point toward Lysander's car. A few young mortals in their late 20s to early 30s look in Lysander's direction. They're the only mortals there. The other four are Toreador clan members.

Lysander gets out of his car and makes his way towards Therese.

Fourier

Necro wrote: »

Lysander gets out of his car and makes his way towards Therese.

Theresa in a fancy fur ensemble holds up her arms and rushes forth.

"Mr. Lassiton..." she throws her arms around him and then pulls away

"...I was telling our young hopefuls here that you might be able to finance the whole project. I've told them all about your recent successes with several small French films"

She winks at Lysander.

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

Theresa in a fancy fur ensemble holds up her arms and rushes forth.

"Mr. Lassiton..." she throws her arms around him and then pulls away

"...I was telling our young hopefuls here that you might be able to finance the whole project. I've told them all about your recent successes with several small French films"

She winks at Lysander.

Lysander nods.

'Of course. I will have to take a look over the details again, see what sort of budget you're looking for... but most importantly who the director is.

Can't be wasting money on some lassee faire nobody now, can we?'

Fourier

One of the mortals steps forward, a young woman with jet black hair and a red denim shirt.

"I...I'm the director Sir, the script is solid I can guarantee it and if I got show you a demo reel of one scene and set the stage for you I know you'll be onboard. Ms. Salvador told us you like street drama but with a proper literary aesthetic, well this...this is right up your alley"

Lysander can smell the confidence rushing of her, tinged with fear and nerves.

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

One of the mortals steps forward, a young woman with jet black hair and a red denim shirt.

"I...I'm the director Sir, the script is solid I can guarantee it and if I got show you a demo reel of one scene and set the stage for you I know you'll be onboard. Ms. Salvador told us you like street drama but with a proper literary aesthetic, well this...this is right up your alley"

Lysander can smell the confidence rushing of her, tinged with fear and nerves.

Lysander shrugs.

'Set it up. I like the cut of your jib.... what is your name? Yes. I think I will be spending some time getting to know you.. and your crew of course. Street drama you say... you must tell me more.'

He looks to Therese briefly, waiting to see what she does next.

Fourier

"Olivia Sir and let me say..."

Theresa interrupts.

"Come on everybody, let's get this screening on the road"

She leads the group in to her mansion and up the stairs to a room with a large screen. The mortals talk a bit while one of them sets up the movie.

Theresa slides over to Lysander.

"Olivia will be an exquisite meal my Prince. I've already arranged for a suitable alibi for tonight, police will think they all died in an accident. A little trick my boy Johnathon over there is a specialist at"

She raises the glass to a tall handsome Toreador across the room. He nods back at her and bows slightly at Lysander.

"Tell me my Prince you are quite the handsome one yourself. Have you ever thought of dabbling in our arts? In another life you might have been one of us"

OOC: Their unique abilities are basically Auspex which lets them read people incredibly well and Presence which makes people devoted to them

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

"Olivia Sir and let me say..."

Theresa interrupts.

"Come on everybody, let's get this screening on the road"

She leads the group in to her mansion and up the stairs to a room with a large screen. The mortals talk a bit while one of them sets up the movie.

Theresa slides over to Lysander.

"Olivia will be an exquisite meal my Prince. I've already arranged for a suitable alibi for tonight, police will think they all died in an accident. A little trick my boy Johnathon over there is a specialist at"

She raises the glass to a tall handsome Toreador across the room. He nods back at her and bows slightly at Lysander.

"Tell me my Prince you are quite the handsome one yourself. Have you ever thought of dabbling in our arts? In another life you might have been one of us"

OOC: Their unique abilities are basically Auspex which lets them read people incredibly well and Presence which makes people devoted to them

Lysander shifts his eyes to Olivia again briefly and then back to Theresa.

'I am always interested in learning new abilities. Perhaps, in time... there are tricks of the trade we could exchange.

Olivia is... exquisite. There is another way rather than killing her, but I would not act unless given your blessing...

It's your feast, after all.'

Fourier

Necro wrote: »

Lysander shifts his eyes to Olivia again briefly and then back to Theresa.

'I am always interested in learning new abilities. Perhaps, in time... there are tricks of the trade we could exchange.

Olivia is... exquisite. There is another way rather than killing her, but I would not act unless given your blessing...

It's your feast, after all.'

Theresa holds her hands together with excitement.

"My Prince of course, what is it?"

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

Theresa holds her hands together with excitement.

"My Prince of course, what is it?"

'Well, there are three ways.

One - which I am leaning towards at the moment is to ghoul her. I think she would make a fine servant for myself.

Two - I can remove this entire night, indeed more if required from her mind.

The third is that I can turn her - however this is not an option... yet. Background checks, etc required to determine is she off the correct... stock.

Basically, with your permission I am asking you for her, to do as I please.

Consider it a gift, would start the night off on an excellent note and would most definitely curry favour into allowing these... feasts on a more regular basis.'

He smiles at Therese.

Fourier

Theresa smiles warmly.

"More feasts, for but a mortal. You give quite the generous offer my Prince. She is most suited to your clan clearly, I can see that. It would be selfish of me to keep such a treasure from growing greater for but a meal. Of course she is yours..."

The movie starts up.

"Shall we?" Theresa says gesturing to the seats in front of the screen.

Necro

Lysander nods.

'We shall indeed. Lead the way, show me what a true feast looks like.'

Fourier

The movie starts off. It's basically about a young woman on the streets of LA who wants to move to France and be a novelist, but is dragged into her family's criminal background. The eight minute sequence ends with her punching in her bathroom mirror. The woman is played by one of the mortals sitting in the friend row. Lysander sees Theresa smiling at her and the camera man. He can feel Theresa making their minds pliant, but it's not like dominate she's making them genuinely infatuated with her. As she does so Theresa performs a flush, her mortal complexion returning and her gaining a healthy glossy look.

When the clip ends, Olivia looks back to Lysander.

"What did you think?"

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

The movie starts off. It's basically about a young woman on the streets of LA who wants to move to France and be a novelist, but is dragged into her family's criminal background. The eight minute sequence ends with her punching in her bathroom mirror. The woman is played by one of the mortals sitting in the friend row. Lysander sees Theresa smiling at her and the camera man. He can feel Theresa making their minds pliant, but it's not like dominate she's making them genuinely infatuated with her. As she does so Theresa performs a flush, her mortal complexion returning and her gaining a healthy glossy look.

When the clip ends, Olivia looks back to Lysander.

"What did you think?"

Lysander looks at Olivia directly, not using any power.

'I.. loved it. I think if this scene is anything to go off then we might have something very interesting on our hands here.'

He smiles at Olivia.

'I can see you are very talented. Tell me a little about yourself. I like to get to know my directors, see what... inspires them.'

Fourier

"I...I'm not far off the main character Sir, it's a bit autobiographical...well maybe I'm a bit more middle class"

The film crew laugh.

"I grew up in Santa Monica. Small video rental store nearby had stuff from the classic era, kind got me into the whole thing. But I know I can direct and I know I'll make you money...eh Sir. I've some good films behind me event though I just left film school and street films don't tend to use themes covered in modern French..."

"Perhaps we can discuss in more detail in the sitting room, my butler has some wonderful treats prepared. Mr. Lassiton?" Theresa interrupts once more.

Necro

Fourier wrote: »

"I...I'm not far off the main character Sir, it's a bit autobiographical...well maybe I'm a bit more middle class"

The film crew laugh.

"I grew up in Santa Monica. Small video rental store nearby had stuff from the classic era, kind got me into the whole thing. But I know I can direct and I know I'll make you money...eh Sir. I've some good films behind me event though I just left film school and street films don't tend to use themes covered in modern French..."

"Perhaps we can discuss in more detail in the sitting room, my butler has some wonderful treats prepared. Mr. Lassiton?" Theresa interrupts once more.

Lysander smiles again.

'Yes, Olivia we should continue this conversation. An autobiographical piece? Now I'm more intrigued.'

He stands and looks at her directly, deciding to test her a little, pushing at her mind with a little power.

'I'm sure you will join me, yes?'

Fourier

"Yes of course" she's intimated but she holds it together.

Everybody heads out. Theresa catches Lysander.

"I may kill all of the others my Prince? My childer want some of the crew, but the actress is mine..." she catches herself "...unless you want her my Prince"

Necro

Lysander shrugs.

'Do as you wish, I have my own treat. And an intriguing one... did you notice the film was of someone involved in a crime family... and she says it was autobiographical? She gets more interesting as the night progresses.'

Fourier

Theresa smiles, clearly taking more of a liking to Lysander.

"My lord I imagined Lasombra as power mad alone, but I sense now there is an aesthetic to that lust for power, a touch of individual taste for how it is acquired and maintained that goes beyond efficiency. I think we will get on well"

Theresa moves off from Lysander and begins speaking to the actress.