Los Angeles: Blood Moon - ❌💀labm-d1-the-pact

Day 1 Location: Elysium Players: Alexander Montferrier, s3 @Slinar [Alexander Montferrier] & Alex Kennedy, s3 @Alex/Sofie /Stefan ST: @!Your Hyennaes (edited)

Alexander walked down to the hall, lost in his thoughts. His new-found liberty made him realise the abyss he was standing in front of, and the possibility to explore it were dumb-founding.

*Hanging out near the exit, Alex looked towards Montferrier and said. "So... We may need to talk. Basically smaller elysiums are being burnt down and we need to start gathering other vampires together to build a Coterie."

"Why? Can't we just investigate just the two of us ?" he looked at his brother in blood, squinting at him.

"It's for security sake and because we don't know what we are going up against. Could be a Sabbat pack, could be an Anarch gang, could be a group of Hunters, could be a group of angry Werewolves... Either way can't really go into this thing without forming a team."

"What are your skills exactly ? Have you ever done that ?" he asked him, staring at him, cold and serious. A spark in his eyes has been lit, one of determination, hunger for truth and habits.

"I'm a more social Tremere. I've always focused more on the Dominate then the magic and Auspex has certainly fell at the wayside. So I lack the abilities to do an investigation... But I do have Dominate."

The other Tremere smiled, showing his fangs. "That is perfect. You could actually gather support, and other members for the "Coterie" and I could gather some Intel on the side, safely. What do you think? So when we're ready to act, it will be with some trails to follow."

"Exactly. I'm more of a face but I'll be happy to help drum up a support... Now the hard part is finding a way to sucker in other kindred into our mission."

"Any idea on how to tempt them ? Oh, and do you have the localisation of the burnt Elysium?"

"Leaning into the emotions of 'weve been attacked' should be good enough. I should know of which ones were burnt."

"Perfect, if you could tell me or show me, I could investigate a bit."

"What I know is that the areas that were hit was a Toreador owned Gallery, a private film studio, and a nightclub owned by a Harpy. I'd rather we wait until we get a few more kindred to help us."

Alexander shifted on his feet, tilting his head on the side, bringing his thumb to crack loudly his middle finger. "If you asking for help without having put someone on the task, what does it say of the House Tremere?" he said, with a slow voice, seeming to express his thought as they go. "That we need others to do investigations. If you sent me before, you would have something to tell to appeal to them. You look like a capable leader, and I do what I'm good at." he finished, looking at his left hand, clenching it tight. Staring up to Kennedy, he raised his eyebrows : "I have what needed to do a safe preliminary investigation. But I'll trust you to choose what is the best for us to do."

"Yes but here's the thing... We don't know if it's an Anarch Gang, A Sabbat Pack, or a Lupine Pack doing these attacks. So it's better safe then sorry to start building a group just in case we walk into a trap."

"Let's do as you said. Have you any person we could ask about those fires ? You talked about a Toreador and a Harpy. Why not gives them a visit and ask questions ? Maybe they'll lend us on of their infant to help us."

"Perhaps we could ask and then form a Coterie from there." he scratched his chin a little in thought.

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"Led the way." Montferrier replied, smiling with genuine joy before putting on his mask.

@Alex/Sofie /Stefan You know that toreadors usually were getting together in their Elysium, but now it's getting a bit complicated. Harpy does not respond to a call. Well, you know there's one girl for sure you know where to find. You were present at Elysium when Debra Parker was introduced to the court with pretty nasty rumors around. Maybe that was the reason to remember. After that she tried to avoid gatherings hiding in her auto repair garage. (edited)

Alex just repeats that info to Montferrier

@Slinar [Alexander Montferrier]

"Let's met her, maybe she could fill us in on what is happening in the Clan of the Rose."

"Yes... Lets see if we can try and visit her Autorepair Garage."

⭐ Autorepair Garage ⭐

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The location seems to work late at night and work 24/7 at all. The outer door for people was opened and "Alex Twins" could see just one person inside. Woman figure, put together long ginger hair and a spray paint in her hand. Inside the garage there stood a couple of very fancy expensive cars. As soon as vampires came inside, the girl turned her face to them and shrouded a bit not spilling a word yet.

@Alex/Sofie /Stefan@Slinar [Alexander Montferrier]

The masked kindred just nodded to her and stood besides the goodboy as he gazed at the place, searching by sight anything suspicious. [Augmented senses]

Noticing Debra and giving that award winning App4 and 2 extra dice smile to her. Waving to her he stopped at the doorstep and smoothly asked. "Good evening Ms. Parker. Mind if we come in?"

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The girl removed her mask and put the spray bottle into her working coat's pocket. She appeared to be of a pretty young age, with big poppy eyes that could give the impression of both innocence or evil eye witch. She looked carefully at both vampires. If she didn't know Kennedy, she would definitely think he's a human or a ghoul of the newcomer in mask. - What's up, Alex? Who is your friend? - She pointed gently at Montferrier. Meanwhile Alexander noticed a few curious details. First of all, one of the cars contained occult symbols, nicely implemented into close-to-graffiti work, secondly, there was something strange in the smell of paint. Not the blood, but something he could name mixed with herbs.

The extremely human looking Kindred smiled widely as he introduced his friend. "This is Alexander Montferrier. A member of my family. Anyways you are not in trouble but we need to ask you some questions."

"Nice to meet you. Do you mind if I take a look at your cars? They sure are beautiful." he said with a calm voice.

"Trouble" definitely made her tense a bit. Deb looked suspiciously at one and then another. - Of course, - she shook her head, and then pointed a finger at Montferrier. - These are not my cars, please do not touch anything!

He nodded than got close to the cars, trying to understand what those symbols and the herbs could be.

Waltzing inside, Alex asked. "So I'm not gonna hold you up for too long so I'll get to the brass tax. I've been tasked to talk and ask you about some of the Elysium bombings. Do you have any information about what happened?"

- Bombings? I know only about the fires. A few days ago all the area was loud as hell because of the fire engines. It was there not far, you should know, - she pointed with her hand at that side, - no news from Louise Caroll, she could definitely know everything about it. She shook her shoulders. Montferrier could define the symbols. Pretty easy for him - hermetic scribbles in the nature of separating body and soul.

@Slinar [Alexander Montferrier]@Alex/Sofie /Stefan

"Any ideas of who could have been interested to hit your clan like that ? Nice symbols by the way" he said, showing them. "For a kine client ? That's pretty specific." [Aura seeing] (edited)

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- I have no idea. It is not only about our clan. I've heard several Elysiums were burnt... Our clan had only two, - she chuckled, - 'only' huh. Too much, - she continued in a very low whisper. - Some of the clan can have their ambitions, I don't know. Maybe Elisabeth said something wrong to someone she shouldn't have to. She turned more towards the car with the aura of cautiousness and light anxiety. - It's Troy's, - like that should have told something to Montferrier. Kennedy had heard that name. One of toreadors that doesn't show at Elysiums usually too, but the rumors about him tell he's no the one you'd like to have a nice talk. Because of him.

"Two elysiums is a lot. Sorry if this is starting to sound like a police investigation, but you were there at the scene right? If you were is it ok if we get your account? You see we are just trying to get information on what happened."

- Like what? I didn't see anyone running fro the scene, - she shrouded, - looked like a fire to me anyway. I'm a mechanic and artist, not a detective... Detective, - she chuckled. - Anyway. I don't think it is someone from Camarilla. Way too loud to catch attention. Not sure about anarchs though.

Chuckling with her he asked. "So you couldn't remember? Well it being someone who isn't from the Camarilla confirms our suspicions."

- What are 'your' suspicions? Sabbat? - Seemed like she knew something, or just an obvious guess.

"Sabbat, Lupines, Anarchs, Hunters.... I could prattle on but anything but the Camarilla. As if the Camarilla wanted a domain gone they'd usually just use the housing market, taxes, construction groups, and eviction notices to get rid of someone's Domain."

Alex just watched her and tried to see she hides stuff with the changes in her aura.

Alexander definitely could see the increase of anxiety after that topic was touched.

"Why Sabbat immediately ? I didn’t knew they were in town." asked Alexander in a cold voice, rising up and walking toward them to stop right to the other Alex. Using his position of "whotheheckisthisguy", he begun the bad cop role.

- Grin time to time as I heard. I just... Just know they do nasty stuff like that, okay? She started to show her anxiety and nervousness raisins hey voice a bit. - I rather would not take about it. Not the best topic to discuss with me, ya know?

*from the to time

At that moment a cheap ringtone cuts the atmosphere. Alex feels his mobile gets an incoming. Unknown number.

The atmosphere was absolutely destroyed by an bit crushed midi ringtone of "Hey Ya" by the Outkast. Quickly digging through his pockets he answered the call with a sharp. "Hello?"

A men's voice spoke in a direct business matter and had an obvious German origin: "Gutten Abend, Herr Kennedy, i was told to call to you about the Elysium incidents"

Putting the call on speaker so that everyone can listen in, Alex answers. "Oh? Well it looks like my group slowly expands... It's nice that you know my name but I don't know yours. May I know your name?"

"My name is Frederick Bauer" he says. "Detective and mercenary"

"And I am Alex Kennedy: the sexier nerd." There was a chuckle as he shifted a little. "I hope you don't mind but I put the call on speaker so my friend Alex Montferrier can hear us talk."

"For sure...well, i wanted to ask where to find all Anarch nests...dens...havens..maybe i would find it useful in my quest"

"Mmmm saying fancy terms like that over an insecure line... Are your sure you'd want to do that? You'll never know who or what is listening." Smiling widely Alex began talking in riddles. "It may lead you to be taking your Last Round maybe you should go to the club and have a moment to reflect."

"Got it, well, it was nice to meet you , Herr Kennedy" he sayd "Maybe i will call you later" he sayd.*

"See you and stay safe... I'd love to call you again. Maybe you can meet my brother and we can work together. But anyways we are both busy men... Anyways see you soon." With that, Alex hangs up.

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"I understand. Thanks for your… Collaboration. We’ll be back if you need protection and you remember other useful informations… Who knows what could happen in a city with Sabbat roaming after all?" pursued Alexander.

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He then cracked his index with his middle finger.

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- That sounds like a threat, - she seemed not stupid to understand what was that about. She was scared indeed, and looked at both tremere with confusion.

"Y'know Alex with the way you said that it implies that we're working with the Sabbat... And I thought I was the dumb one." The handsome hammy Tremere smiled to Debra as he played good cop. "Deb, it is so nice to meet with you and I thank you for welcoming us into your domain. If you ever need someone to talk to I'm always happy to. Anyways other then scaring the living daylights and forcing a poor Toreador into a frenzy do we have anything else to ask?"

"I'm genuinely concerned, Alex." he replied, turning to the beauty boy. "I would not pardon myself if she got in trouble, maybe we could put some mesures of security ?" he asked him.

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"I don't have any wards and I lack any defensive abilities. Kinda hard to defend someone when your only thaumatugical power is picking stuff up. But I do have other things... But it demands constant guidance"

"I see. Well, I'm sorry if I scared you. I hope to see you one day to have a car as nice as those ones." he finished, always talking with a cold voice. "I'll see you outside, Alex, if you need me." he said, before going out.

The words about the car added grief in her aura. She tried to hide it behind the shrouded brows and low "Thanks".

Alex began walking outside as he waved Debra goodbye. "Have a nice night and good luck hunting, Deb."

"Isnt it possible to put a vigil with your domination powers ?" Alex asked when they were both alone outside. "And also, who is this Troy guy?" he continued.

"You want me to forcefully dominate the poor girl?" Alex crossed his arms. "Troy is another toreador. They don't show up to elysium often and they are quite rude."

"No, not her, but maybe someone in the neighbourhood could give you a call if a van and five armed guys showed up at her place."

"Just a proposition after all. What do you think about going to this Last Round ?" proposed Alex to the other Alex.

"Yes let's drop down to the last round and see if our German friend arrives there."

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