[Vampire the Requiem 2E] Ashes, Ashes, That's All There is to Eat

[Guenhwyvar]

He gestures to one of the dolls, and you step forward, taking her by the hand into an alcove.  She smiles and her eyes light up as you walk into the alcove.  Hidden away from prying eyes, she lifts her wrist towards you.  You take it and sink your teeth into her vein, drawing out her life.  She let's out a soft moan as you luxuriate in the ecstasy of feeding.  You feel your heart start to almost beat in your chest and your skin flush as you almost, almost feel alive again.  But then you stop.  You draw a away from her wrist, licking the wound closed as you go.  She groans in discontent as a feeling of hollowness pervades you. The life is gone, you're as dead as you ever were.


You sigh and walk away.  You have a meeting to get to.


Twenty minutes later, you walk into the warehouse Dante designated. Lucretia, Sam, and Tom are waiting for you, Tom swaying slightly to music from her headphones.  "What did you want?" Lucretia starts as soon as you stop moving towards her.


(Take 3 beats, Karl and Alec can be in the scene if they choose to)

 

[Paioni]

"We need to know, about the previous killings. See if there is a connection and figure out whose next. Also, as well as anything you found out about Jonas. The club provided enough info, enough to assume that that the club was the last place he was at, before his Haven. Which leads to suspect he follows his targets, which means one of you could be next."


(2 successes to a persuade check to make them help us.)

 

[Naberius]

"He's right. I would suggest sleeping somewhere else, or having a trusted ghoul watch over you as you sleep, just in case. One can never be too careful dealing with clever foes."

 

[Guenhwyvar]

"I think we can handle ourselves." Sam says.


"Previous killings..." Lucretia starts, "there were the three kindred that went missing...  Shit, there were also those fires... Why didn't I see that before? Fuck."

 

[Paioni]

Dante turning to Sam.


"I have no worries that you can handle yourselfs. I mearly say that if this person got the jump on Jonas he could just as easily get the jump on you. As well we dont know if its a singular individual or multiple, and no matter how strong you are numbers do matter."


Dante turns to Lucreatia.


"The others do you know of they had any ties to each other or Jonas? As well when and where it happened? If its all in a certain location there maybe pattern or at least work area. As well a connection between the victums could help point in the right direction of whose next."

 

[Guenhwyvar]

Lucretia shakes her head, "No, none of the kindred that went missing had anything in common.  The fires that were either them or what did them in were far apart, too."  She looks at the time on her cell phone. "Damn, it's 5, we've got stuff to do before dawn.  I'll see if we can get you info on those fires tomorrow night."


(There are still about 2 hours to dawn, you can call it a night or do something else)

 

[Naberius]

"We should be going too. We need to meet up with the others again and decide on a course of action. We should also discuss sleeping arrangements. I think a 'slumber party' is in order." Darren says, award-winning smile plastered on his face.

 

[Guenhwyvar]

The trio turn around and head for the exit, Lucretia giving a half-hearted wave as they go.


(Take a beat, and an experience.)

 

[Paioni]

"Well, lets hope everything goes well. I believe we should leave for the night. Gather at your place tomorrow night?"


Dante turning to Darren. Dante heads for the car thats been waiting outside for him.


"Need a ride?"

 

[Naberius]

"Actually, to play it on the safe side, I was thinking we should all stay at the safest haven we have at our disposal. All 4 of us. Can you give Alec and Karl a call, see what they want to do? I have to phone a friend myself, just as an added precaution. Wouldn't want any hunters getting the drop on me or otherwise tearing up my recently cleaned home."

 

[AcridComet]

Alec calls Dante, fortuitously enough, at that moment.


"Hey. Our place is clear. No infiltrates, the cults all fine, Eileen is still asleep. All that good stuff"

 

[Paioni]

"Goodtiming Alec, it seems with everything going on the smartest to do is for all of us to stay at one Haven. I believe yours and Karls is probably the best beat if yall are up to it."

 

[AcridComet]

"Hold on"


Alec covers the phone


"YOU KARL! THE OTHERS WANT TO STAY!"

 

[Naberius]

"Ask if they mind dogs."

 

[Paioni]

"Also, Darren wants to know if yall mind dogs?"


Dante shaking his head in disappointment...

 

[AcridComet]

"Not really. Eileen might like em. Depends on whether they're strays I guess."

 

[Paioni]

"They said it shouldnt be a problem, Darren."


"Either way, we will meet you two over there soon. I'll bring the pillows.

 

[Naberius]

"Excellent. Can we swing by my place on the way? I have a few things to pick up just in case we have any unwanted guests."


Darren will point back the way they came with this thumb, and start to walk back towards the car.

 

[Paioni]

"Sure. His place then to Alec's."


Dante will give the driver directions and wait for his go.

 

[Guenhwyvar]

You arrive safely at Darren's house.

 

[AcridComet]

Alec gets about making breakfast for the humans 


(1 success) 

 

[Naberius]

Darren will get out, stretch, and wait for Dante to exit the vehicle. Then he'll make his way to the front door and take out the 3 keys again. Once inside, he'll usher Dante inside before shutting and locking the door behind them. He whistles and a large chestnut brown wolf will plod into the room and make it's way over to Darren to lick his hand. Darren will pat the wolf on the head, grab a duffle bag from the hall closet, and start gathering up supplies. He grabs a boombox with remote, a CD labeled 'Funky Beats'. and then heads into the sub basement to get his swords, his cloak, and a black helmet. He dumps an extra pack of throwing needles into the bag, and zips it up before heading back upstairs.


"C'mon Liz, you're coming too. We're having a slumber party." He says to the wolf, walking back towards the door and unlocking it again. He ushers Dante and the wolf outside before shutting and again relocking the door, then heads back to the car for the ride to Alec and Karls place.

 

[AcridComet]

Alec opens the door for the duo


"Hey gu... What the fuck is that" pointing at the wolf and backing away to a combative stance.

 

[Naberius]

"Don't be rude, Alec. This is Liz, my faithful companion and friend. You said you were fine with dogs, so I brought her. She's great with people, very gentle.  Now, where can I plug in a radio?"


Darren will reach down and pet Liz on the head before reaching into his pocket and pulling out a stick of gum and putting it in his mouth, putting the paper back in his pocket.

 

[AcridComet]

"When you said 'dog' I thought you meant a dog!"


Alec is very unhinged.