Los Angeles: Blood Moon - ❌💀🟩ch7-welcome-to-asylum

Chapter 7 Location: Asylum club, Santa Monica Players: @Sebastian Grey ST: @!Your Hyennaes Previous scenes: #❌💀⭐ch6-the-court

Sebastian pulls up in his car. He takes a moment to check himself in the rear-view mirror and move some errant hairs back to where they should be - just because one is hideous it doesn't excuse letting standards slip with the few aspects of one's appearance that one can control! Feeling satisfied that he now looks as presentable as can be reasonably expected, he exits the car and strolls up to the entrance.

His car attracted some people. Girls, guys, but as soon as they could see Sebastian's face he noticed confusion and fear. Some just want away from his path. The club was pretty big and the loud music crawled its beat right inside the brain. Angry, rival, free... Posters of the band's over the walls, tattooed bartender, freaky dancers. It all had some morbid Fleur of madness.

@Sebastian Grey

Sebastian grits his teeth, feeling his fangs wanting to extend. This din is most displeasing to his preternaturally sharp senses and tender artistic sensibilities! Still, a creative individual does need to experience Life in all its forms to seek true inspiration, even if he'd rather prefer it if Life could lower the volume somewhat... He heads over to the bartender. "Pardon me," he says, trying to raise his well-modulated voice just enough to pierce the noise. "I am looking for Ms. Voermann. She advised me that anyone among the staff would be able to direct me to her."

- Oh man, That's the problem is written on your face. No offence. I mean... Which of Voerman are you looking for? - asked the bartender.

Sebastian gives the bartender a withering glare, but reminds himself that truth is beauty, and that an artist should champion free expression. Even from uncouth louts. "I was more specifically referring to Ms. Therese Voerman," he therefore only says. "There are others associated with this establishment, then?"

- Yeah. Two sisters room the club. If you want to see Therese, she's there, - the big guy pointed his sausage finger towards the elevator.

Sebastian glances at the elevator. "Which floor - or is there only two?"

- Two. You won't miss, - he chuckled with his low voice.

Sebastian nods gruffly, heads into the elevator and goes up to the next floor.

The elevator opened on the 2nd floor. There was only one main door and a few more band posters on the walls.

Sebastian goes over to the door and gives it a measured, gentlemanly knock.

- Come in, - he heard Therese's voice. Or probably should be hers.

Sebastian opens the door and steps inside. "Good evening, Ms. Voerman," he says. "It's I, here to take you up on your kind invitation. This is quite an impressive establishment you and your sister have here."

She smiled and rolled her eyes a bit: - Oh, no-no, you can consider me running this place. My sister is just... a nice addition... as many would tell. It seemed she was really proud of herself. - Please sit, - she offered toreador a chair. Seemed she wasn't confused about his looks at all, - I have a good offer for you.

Sebastian sits down and leans back in a stylish slouch. "I wait with bated breath - figuratively speaking, of course..."

- Am I right what you're am artist? I have some... Hmm... Order for you. I'm waiting for investors and good guests of mine to arrive so I needed someone of the best. Like you. She didn't mean to flatter him. More of the fact.

Sebastian nods, his artistic ego pleasantly tickled. "I like to think I have some humble skill with a brush," he says modestly. "What did you have in mind? I usually specialise in portraits, but if you are looking for something else I'm sure I can accomodate you?"

- Actually I think you will fit. The point is - we need four pictures biblical related. About Caine, Lilith, Abel, - she smiled, - Sounds familiar?

"Fascinating..." Sebastian rubs his scarred chin. "A double meaning to the motifs, then - to all the world simply mythological references, but with hints and details that only those of our, ah, elevated understanding would spot? Yes... I think I would find this project a most stimulating challenge..." He tilts his head. "Caine. Lilith. Abel. But you said four pictures. What should the last one portray?"

- So there should be four, yes. On the first one should be Caine who slays Abel. The second one should be when Caine is cursed by God, Third - Caine meets Lilith and then the last one he spurns Lillith. That's the idea/ The paintings will be shown in Gallery Noir. She looked at Sebastian with big expectations of his professionalism.

"Ahhhh... Most evocative..." Sebastian nods slowly. "Yes, I believe I can do such a thing. It would require some time, of course. I would need to brush up on the relevant lore to be sure I get the details right, and locate and hire some suitable models. Is there a so-called deadline to this comission?"

- I don't want to make it a hurry, but the sooner the better. I am not an artist, but it's not necessary to be a very realistic portraits, if you understand what I mean. This expo will be a part of the history museum decoration and will be a part of my charity event. I am ok to pay a little more for time. How much time do you usually need for four paintings?

"Well, art can not be rushed, of course, but..." Sebastian frowns thoughtfully. "Perhaps two weeks for all four items, if I give them my undivided attention?" (edited)

- Oh, - she seemed did not expect weeks, - well, I just hope you will have enough inspiration to finish it sooner. You can send me check when you're ready. Do you have any special requirements? The pictures should be a meter high and 70 centimetres wide. All of them. I don't think it should be a problem. Anyway. Is there anything you need? Or anything you'd like t ask me?

"I will do my utmost to hurry, madame, but I absolutely cannot put my name on a work of inferior quality," Sebastian says. "Trust me, you will find it worth the wait." He watches her thoughtfully. "Is there a statement in particular that you wish to make with these images?" he says. "Should they uplift the spirit? Send shivers down the spine? Fill the heart with sweet sorrow?" (edited)

- As I mentioned it is for the history museum. So anything serious that fits the atmosphere would do just great, - she tried to explain, - something that will get the heavy feeling of time.

"Ah, I see." Sebastian nods. "The grandeur of the endless ages, against which even the eldest among those of us who still walk the night are as mayflies... yes, that is a theme I will find most interesting to explore." He gets to his feet. "Thank you for this opportunity, Ms. Voerman," he says. "I promise you will be very pleased with the results."

- I hope so too, if you need anything, please let me know. It's a very important event and I want it run nice and smooth. She offered a hand to a Toreador.

"Of course. I will be in touch to inform you of my progress." Sebastian shakes the offered hand courteously and takes his leave.

[end scene]

Recap: Sebastian went to Therese Voerman who asked him to draw 4 paintings for Gallery Noir: Caine slays Abel Caine is cursed by God Caine meets Lilith Caine spurns Lilith The event would be for charity and the paintings will go to the history museum. Sebastian promised to do the job in about two weeks.