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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 16, 2022 13:14:10 GMT -5
Tombstone shakes his head, "I'm fine." He says simply. He seems focused on his phone, and what exactly he's typing to the Elder of his clan. Might just be the last text he ever sends. A moment later he clicks the button on the side of his phone and the screen goes dark. He slips it into a pocket and looks up at you, "You ready for this?" When you nod your agreement, he adds, "I'm not sure I am, but let's go anyway." He gets back on the bike, and the engine roars to life.
A short ride later you find yourself waiting at the gate of a large house. Two armed men watch you both carefully as you wait for word from inside the house. The gate begins to tick tick tick as it slides over to one side. "Looks like you're allowed in." One of the guards says as he waves you both inside. You spot two pairs of guards circling the property with German shepherds on leashes, and another man stands on a balcony on the third floor. You see a really long barreled rifle with a large scope leaned up against the wall near him while he watches you both with binoculars.
Tombstone kills the engine at the base of the stairs that lead up to the front door. As he removes his helmet he says, "Here we go, no turning back now." He sets his helmet on his seat and waits for you before heading toward the front door. As you take the first step toward the house the front door opens and the Elder steps out, her body guard two steps behind and slightly off to one side. "Shit." Tombstone murmurs, only loud enough for you to hear.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 19, 2022 16:21:15 GMT -5
"fuck" she mumbles as she glances between the elder and her body guard. she shoots a slightly nervous glance at tombstone before hiding all emotions again and turning her attention back to the elder. " thank you for letting us meet with you so soon." she says trying to keep calm cool and collected. though if she was human her heart would be racing right now.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 20, 2022 10:30:26 GMT -5
The Elder approaches, “You’ve returned quickly. I’ve had reports from some of the people I work with that you two have visited them.” The bodyguard approaches, standing off to the side about ten feet away to provide security and privacy at the same time. “So what is the result of your investigation?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 20, 2022 11:58:27 GMT -5
"any chance we can talk in private just us and you." she says as she looks at the elder. Hoping they could talk to her away from the body guard rather than infront of him and it turn into a fight right away when they were clearly out numbered here.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 21, 2022 11:00:29 GMT -5
The Elder looks from you to Tombstone, and shakes her head, “Anything you need to say to me, you can say in front of my men.” Glancing around you can tell that you’re the center of attention right now, though most of the armed men seem. Ore focused on Tombstone, as he is perceived as the larger threat.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 21, 2022 11:06:47 GMT -5
"we think we figured out who the mole is, you just arent going to be happy with who it is." she says as she glances at tombstone then back at the elder.tombstone may be the bigger threat but she could be just as deadly. so maybe it was a good idea that they were focused on him instead of her."he is actually right here with us." she says keeping her voice low and giving a slight nod in the direction of the body guard.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 23, 2022 18:57:08 GMT -5
Did the body guard tense as you mentioned figuring out who the mole was, or was that your imagination? The Elder raises an eyebrow, but only says, “I don’t care who the mole is, as long as we know who it is so that we can deal with them.” Her voice is so serious, you can’t imagine standing as close to her as her body guard is right now, if you knew you were the guilty party.
You watch the body guard carefully as you say that he’s actually right here with us, and this time you catch the tensing of his muscles. Especially around the eyes, and the corners of his mouth. His whole body must be bristling. The Elder turns in the direction you’re indicating, and sees only her trusted body guard. Glancing back to you she asks, “Are you indicating him?” She thumbs back over her shoulder. When you and Tombstone both nod your agreement she seems surprised, but you can see the gears turning in her mind.
Tombstone begins to explain the cell phone proof, when everything happens all at once. In a blur of motion the bodyguard pulls an extendable blade from his sleeve, and slices toward the Elder’s neck. She flows backward so fast it seems like the sword isn’t even moving. She ducks under the attack and grabs her assailant’s neck with her left, and his sword carrying wrist with her right. You hear bones crack as he drops the blade. She switches hands so she doesn’t have to contend with a reversed grip on his neck, and that’s when you realize that his feet are not even on the ground.
“You dare attack me in my own home? You will burn for this little man.” He tries to spit in her face, but her grip prevents anything worthwhile from coming out, and he just drools a little. The armed men flow into the area, pointing their guns at the man their boss literally has in hand. A few swift strikes later and the man lays on the ground with broken arms and legs. “If his wounds begin to heal, empty your weapons into his head. Otherwise chain him to that pole.” She points to a thick telephone pole.
The men drag him away, his limbs bending in unsettling ways. The Elder turns to you and Tombstone. “Thank you for uncovering our mole. I will smooth things over with those you offended. What else can I offer you for your service?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 24, 2022 9:43:20 GMT -5
her eyes wide as it all happens so fast though she sees it all in almost slow motion, instinctivly taking a step back, glancing around as the guards drag him off. she looks to tombstone unsure what to actually ask for at the moment. the only two things she could think of to ask for was more funding for her research or to give her reward to tombstone because with out him this all wouldnt have been possible. any thing else she had enough money for to live comfortably with and while the title of outsider still hung over her head she had accepted that a long time ago for what she had done and she would live with that.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 24, 2022 20:22:37 GMT -5
During the attack you see Tombstone’s body blur around the edges, though he seems to be standing completely at his ease the whole time. When things started to kick off, Tombstone activated the power of his blood just like the Elder did, though apparently to a lesser extent. Since he didn’t actually take any action it was only the slight variations of his stance that were amplified a thousand fold by the power of his blood.
When you look to him for guidance, he shrugs, “We have incurred a few expenses during our investigation. Damage to vehicles, bullet holes through clothing, and the hiring of a tech expert and their team to name a few. Reimbursement for those expenses would be appreciated.” The Elder interrupts, “Done, what else?” As if the list of expenses was a minor thing.
“The Sabbat is moving in on our turf. Little Miss here will need to move, as her place is compromised. As for what I actually want? I want to move closer to Cain. Next time a ninth generation or lower is to be put to their final death, allow me to drink their hearts blood, and take their power.” He sandwiched you having to move between a coming war and him requesting permission to commit a vampire sin. You almost didn’t even catch it.
The Elder raises her eyebrow, but does not respond right away. “And you?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 26, 2022 15:08:57 GMT -5
she looks at him slightly surprised and confused, she figured once they figured out who the mole was that she would be able to return to her apartment. but apparently that was no longer an option. She really wasnt sure what to ask for, as much as the idea of getting closer to cain appealed to her she didnt trust herself to ask for that and not abuse the new power when it happened. "i to would like to opportunity to drink the hearts blood of a ninth generation or lower. but only after tombstone has had his chance. and more funding for my research." she added the last part in trying to not make it seem like she was copying tombstone.
glancing once more at tombstone, knowing they had come prepared for battle and it was over before it even started and now there was nothing left for them to do, no more buisness...
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 27, 2022 9:10:49 GMT -5
The Elder looks at you both, and you feel her gaze weighing you to you core. "Your research will be funded. As to what else you ask for..." She trails off for a moment, then continues, "That has been a crime among our kind for generations, and yet you want me to allow it for not one, but two? Vampires of that generation do not regularly get executed. I will grant that to one of you, so you can choose who gets it when the time comes. Is there anything else? Perhaps training in one of your disciplines to strengthen your blood."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 27, 2022 9:23:50 GMT -5
"then give it to tombstone." she says without hesitation. there was no question to her that he should get it. if only one of them was allowed to have it as she felt he deserved it more. since she was the whole reason he got involved in this in the first place. "training would be useful thank you."
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Post by DM-Delfon on Aug 30, 2022 20:31:14 GMT -5
The Elder turns on Tombstone, “You may leave us.” Turning again, the Elder walks toward the front door of the manor house, “Come. We have much to do, and I have little time and less patience.” Tombstone smirks at you, “See you around.” He gives you a wink, and then turns away himself, slowly making his way back toward his bike.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Aug 31, 2022 12:29:42 GMT -5
"meet you at your bar after?" she says half in question half in a matter of fact statement as she turns and follows the elder into the manor. unsure what she will be learning.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 1, 2022 18:17:22 GMT -5
Tombstone gives a wave over one shoulder without looking back. You have no idea whether that means yes, or no but you don't exactly have time to figure that out. You turn away from Tombstone and follow your Elder inside. You're lead through a well appointed home, signs of wealth here and there, but it's not in your face. You're lead into a small dojo, with a collection of weapons lining every wall. "As you should be aware, clan Brujah studies the disciplines of Celerity, Potence, and Presence. Which is it that you would like me to hone your skill with?"
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 2, 2022 11:23:14 GMT -5
"potence" she says as she looks at her elder. still reeling a bit from how quickly it had ended as she had really expected a big fight to happen.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 3, 2022 18:50:54 GMT -5
The Elder cracks her neck to the side and begins to stretch her arms, “I was kind of hoping you would say that. It’s been a tough week, and I really wanted to let off some steam. Hit me.” She assumes a brawling stance, arms up and ready to defend herself.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 4, 2022 9:59:32 GMT -5
she looks at her slightly surprised figuring she would bring in one of her guards for this but just shrugs and rolls with it. throwing the first punch
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 6, 2022 19:06:07 GMT -5
She raises a hand and catches your fist, her hand easily absorbing the full strength of your blow. "The trick is to drive your blood into the muscles you want to enhance." She raises her foot and kicks you in the stomach hard enough to send you ten feet back from her to land on your stomach. "Get up, we're not done yet." She smirks.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 7, 2022 16:17:04 GMT -5
grumbling as she gets up her hand pressed against her stomach as she stands up straight. drawing on the strength of her blood as she charges at her, drawing her fist back aiming to punch her in the gut.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 8, 2022 14:55:22 GMT -5
One of the Elder’s arms slashes to the side batting your arm away, as her other hand comes in to open palm smash you in the face. Your vision blurs, and when you can focus again you find yourself on your back now, several feet from where you were just standing. “Better, but not good enough. Focus. Each and every muscle, every cell needs to have the power at the same time.” She is still standing there in a loose guard position. “Again.” She commands.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 10, 2022 8:04:00 GMT -5
she does as instructed, focusing on each muscle and cell feeling her strength grow as she launches herself at the elder again throwing a punch aimed at her face this time.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 10, 2022 12:16:44 GMT -5
The Elder pivots smoothly, grabbing your wrist and using that to provide the leverage to throw you across the room. You bounce on your ass a couple times before using that forward momentum to get back on you feet. "Good. Now defend." Is all the warning you get before the Elder is on you. Her fists are a blur of motion hammering into your torso. When you manage to defend your torso, the blows rain down on your head and neck. You charge your blood and move faster, block more, defend yourself better. The blow still get through, but less often, and with less oomph when they do land. The Elder is smiling now, her face determined as she redoubles her effort. You only have split seconds to deflect this shot before that shot has to be repelled. When that shot is defected, another is falling. Parry, deflect, block, parry, deflect, block. There! You deflect a blow just enough for a brief opening, and manage to land a glancing blow across the Elder's chin. She counters with an elbow that lays you out on your back, but she's laughing so you must have done something right. "Good, good. That will do. You finally stopped thinking about it, and just started doing it. It has to be second nature."
You've earned a dot in the discipline you chose.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 10, 2022 12:55:06 GMT -5
This time its a bit more difficult to get up but she manages. brushing herself off as she stands and looks at the elder."thank you maam" she says giving a formal bow. feeling rather beat up but still proud of herself for pushing thru and making herself stonger. She knew she had a long way to go to get on the same level as tombstone but atleast she was getting somewhere.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 13, 2022 9:10:11 GMT -5
The Elder nods, pivoting to walk out of the room. As she does she gives you a little wave over her shoulder. “Lead her outside.” She commands one of the guards that you now realize she doesn’t need. You are escorted out of the Elder’s home, and led down to the driveway where Tombstone waits. He’s idly chatting with a pair of armed men, but they disperse as you arrive. “You look worse for wear. How did it go?”
You take stock of yourself in the mirror on his bike. Split lip, blood trails from both nostrils, bruises up and down both arms, and likely both legs as well. You have definitely looked better.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 13, 2022 17:15:12 GMT -5
"it went better than i look i promise." she says as she tries to wipe the blood away from her nose, which only helps a little as most of it has dried already. " i didnt think you were gonna wait around, figured you were gonna get out of here as fast as possible." she says as she glances at her reflection again, pushing the random strands of hair out of her face.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 18, 2022 11:35:18 GMT -5
Tombstone smirks, “In case you forgot, I’m your ride here.” He grabs your helmet and hands it to you. “Get on.” He starts the bike, and once you’re settled the radio sparks to life, “Where to?” You give him a destination, and he begins to ride. All this excitement seems like it’s coming to an end, but is it? Your apartment is still not safe to go to, even though the mole has been found. The Sabbat is still moving into St John’s. The guy from there warehouse is still on the loose. This isn’t over.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 18, 2022 13:22:27 GMT -5
"i didnt forget just figured the case was over so you would dissapear." she says and shrugs as she pulls the helmet on and slides her arms around his waist as usual. "i guess to go get my bike if its fixed" she says, loosing herself to the hum of the engine as they weave in and out of traffic. she couldnt go back home but she wasnt sure if he still wanted her at his place now that they had found the mole. "guess i should start apartment shopping."
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Post by DM-Delfon on Sept 18, 2022 16:12:01 GMT -5
Tombstone nods as you suggest fetching your bike. “It’s over is it? You think we’re done now? Just because the mole was found, doesn’t mean the Sabbat are finished with us. With you. I’m not letting you out of my sight until I know you’re safe.” Someone Tombstone just cut in front of honks, and Tombstone casually flips them off. “Besides, I like having you around my place. You’re welcome to stay with me until you find a place of your own.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Sept 18, 2022 17:15:50 GMT -5
"you sure?" she asks as she glances back to make sure who ever it was that tombstone flipped off that they werent following them. before settling back ,her arms wrapped around tombstones waist, totally enjoying the way it felt to have her arms around him.
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