(Haunting) Spiritual Debriefing

[Otto Schneider]

Otto nodded in agreement with the Daeva. "Of course, I don't intend to be reliant on the Reeve's assistance. Selfishly because the more we can do on our own, the better it reflects on us. But in a practical sense, yes, we can't make any assumptions about how much or what kind of assistance we'd actually get."

The Priest put a hand on his chin for a moment as Alicia started talking about the specific kinds of help they might need. "If there were no issue with actually arranging the assistance, I would want Ghouls monitoring the park during the day so that there would be a consistent watch on the location." He started to rattle off a sort of 'wish-list' of assets. "I would want at least one Kindred doing nothing but research so that someone could be ready with answers to unexpected questions, maybe even staying in an occult library and communicating remotely to ensure they are constantly close to sources of relevant information. Brute strength probably wouldn't be in high demand, one or two individuals at most that could handle any unexpected mortal interference. Past that, I think we could make do with what we currently have." Turning to the Succubus, he shrugged slightly. "Will we actually have these resources going forward? Doubtful, but off the top of my head, that's what would strike me as 'ideal.'"

He gave another shrug at the suggestion that he start tracking down 'Alaric.' "I am content with that assignment. I wouldn't call myself an academic, but I have a better-than-average understanding of the Occult." He briefly glanced at the Mekhet Priscus. "I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I'm no slouch. I'm reasonably persuasive and a decent negotiator, and I don't need a weapon to hurt people." The Lord absently flexed his left hand. It was a little strange to give an overview of his abilities, as if he were interviewing for a job. "I don't mind being the one to look into this 'Alaric', given that we are a bit short-staffed, but I wouldn't call myself an investigator."

Otto found that he had been clenching his teeth at the Daeva's argument about the 'burning the Eagle' incident. It was frustrating because he had to admit that she had a point, not sharing all information was a bad idea. "Right. That being the case, we can brief the Priscus on the specific details as he requires them." The Ventrue would cooperate, but he certainly didn't like it.

Finally, he nodded at Alicia's suggestions about keeping in contact and coordinating digitally. "I'm always wary of committing... sensitive information to text. However, so long as we are all cautious and thoughtful in what we actually type, I think some kind of group text or chat group would be an asset for this investigation. You both already have my phone number, so feel free to use it."

Since Albert has been more or less absent for a little bit, I figured it might be easier to describe bringing him up to speed narratively than to engage in dialogue. Let me know if you disagree.

[Alicia Silvers]

Keeping her eyes on the priest whilst keeping her comfortable position.
"How we come off matters little in my eyes, glory or recognition is not something I care for. Settling this matter is of far greater importance than such trivial things, this is my home and I do not want it to get riddled with dangers for us." Or the Kine to learn to much. "Expecting help will weaken us, and slow us down, if we get it grand, if not we should not allow that to slow us down."

Leaning her cheek ever so softly against the palm of her hand.
"That would be ideal, however I shall be upfront and admit that I do not keep one, so unless you do or have someone you can trust enough to handle this so are we bound to the alert notifications I have setup on my phone unless we do manage to get assistance." Not like alerts was much though. "Brute strength would serve three possible roles, keep me safe, get intruders away when things happen in the park, and deal with Alaric and potential cohorts if needed. Seeing as we know nothing about this Alaric so should we be prepared that any deeper looks there might awaken trouble." Looking to the silent older man. "But it does seem like for the time being we are two, so unless Priscus Baker decides to do aid in these matters so does that leave you and I, meaning if I am to keep my charms active at the site so does that leave all external work on your shoulders until you either call for me to come aid, or if we do get assistance."

Sighing at the words.
"And I am a scientist, not an occultist. So that leaves you with looking for Alaric as an investigator, I doubt spreading to thin would be wise, so possibly minimal occult research on your behalf. I would prefer Priscus Baker here to do that, if he is amenable but otherwise we likely have to give that part up or get spread very thin." Looking to the left hand and up at the priest, gently waving her left hand in answer. "Weapons are so crude, leaves you so open and takes chances, better to utilize the Kine against themselves."

Glancing to the silence with a bit of annoyance in her eyes before turning her eyes back upon their host.
"Agreed, likewise we should probably speak of our insight into Madame Bella as well once the opportunity arises. Leaving anything unsaid in these matters might cause issues down the line, which is a price I doubt either of us wants to pay." Showing no signs of reaction to the clenched teeth, free from the grip of covenants views all that mattered were all of the Kindred in the domains safety nothing else.

Shaking her head ever so slightly as she fishes up a red pill/capsule from her purse.
"Words needs to be careful, nothing of our world should exist in digital communications. All things we discuss should be brief updates, requests to meet, call for aid, and notify when we have knowledge to share, or plan meetups. Personally I prefer communication through means like Wickr or the like, but a group text certainly works as well." Not as ideal though. Twirling the pill between her fingers. "So I will head to the park once Sol settles, you will look into Alaric, if Priscus Baker decides to aid he will handle the occult research, in addition any assistance or aid given by the Reeve will be put to use to cover our weak areas. Lastly we will both give a nightly report of progress which might be vague, if there is nothing to report we will simply send a single emoji, any emoji as long as that is all we send means nothing to report. If we need to meet up or need assistance we will coordinate and get the other to be present, but not do so lightly unless we have someone who can cover the park. Lastly whenever we meet we will use our aliases, that includes through text. Sound good?" Raising the pill to right before her mouth and nose as she awaits his reply.

We are to consider him having left according Seryna so agreed.

[Otto Schneider]

Otto couldn't help but smile slightly at her response. Somehow it was a perfect combination of practicality and naivete. "If you never take credit for the good deeds you do on behalf of the Domain, others will profit off of your good will. I won't quote the Monachus at you or argue any further, I think we are of an accord on taking action without expectation of immediate support." He still found himself mildly curious about her motivation to continue probing into the park haunting. Surely it's not purely out of good will, only the freshly Embraced are that idealistic.

He sighed slightly at her analysis of the situation. It was accurate, which only highlighted how shorthanded they were. "I don't keep Ghouls, I'll spare you the sermon and just keep it to 'they frustrate me too much to be worth keeping.' Seeing as I will be investigating 'Alaric' myself, I'll make do with my own brute strength. If we can get a hold of any other strongarms, like that Gangrel, you're free to make use of them as a guard. I should be able to manage on my own." An amused smile crept back onto his features as the Succubus referred to herself as a scientist. "I didn't take you for a Dragon. Unless you meant 'scientist' in the more concrete sense. And I agree with you about the need for weapons, or lack thereof... Though, if you know where to find brass knuckles or even a push dagger, I'd desperately like to know."

He raised an eyebrow at mention of 'Wickr' but said nothing. Compared to other Lords, in part due to his relative youth, Otto wasn't so behind-the-times that he could be called a Luddite. Even so, he had no idea what application she was referring to. Just don't say anything. Better to be thought a fool than remove all doubt, and all that. He tried not to focus on the little pill she was rolling about, but he couldn't completely draw his sight away from it either. He mentally reviewed each pf the bullet points she had hit before giving a slow nod. "It all sounds agreeable to me." He fought back a frustrated sigh and managed to meet the Daeva's eyes with relative calm. "I certainly appreciate your dedication in this matter A- Elisa." There was a slight pause as he glanced at his phone. The night was closer to its end than to its beginning. "If you need a place to stay..." He let the words hang in the air as he glanced at both guests. His tone seemed tired, but genuine.

Do you want to wrap up here? I think we've covered the main points for continuing the story, at least for the near future.

[Alicia Silvers]

Raising an eyebrow at the priest, unsure how he got to such a conclusion.
"When did I claim I would not? It is merely just not my immediate concern, such matters can be considered once we are done, to have it as an aim would make me little else than a glory seeker and more likely to falter than see it through." How awfully dull would that be? "We are indeed."

Placing her Fum mod at her lips with a slow inhale before letting out a breath of minty air yet no vapor.
"Appreciated, this is hardly the time for such things. That does mean we have no secured one for whilst the star Sol looms over us though, thus far we seem to have had it nightbound, but unless you have knowledge that the tales of ghosts not appearing in the day so does it mean we must make all the more haste, unless we get the aid from the Reeve." Slowly shaking her head. ​"I doubt I need a guard just yet, and a Kine or two is easy to utilize at my behest, if this does start to attract the wrong crowds though or this ghost has the potential to stir up emotions in the masses of violence so would I certainly not be opposed to a shield." Taking another breath of her mod as a small grin dawns upon her lips. ​"My cousin would be the dragon, I make no claims to belong there. I am a bona fide scientist." A light shake of her head. ​"Afraid not, that would be life two through seven not my current state."

Noticing the lack of comment but letting it slide, it clearly was not a part of the world he had traversed. Thats likely good, bad for now, but good for me. Noticing the look upon her pill with a little chuckle.
​"Interesting little things are they not, yet the red ones are sadly not my favorite." Taking up a case from her purse, flipping it open to reveal three rows of pills visible, with another three hidden, one with red pills, one with purple, and one with white ones as she carefully places the red one back and puts the case back into her purse. ​"Then we have an agreement, do let me know if my social skills becomes needed, not I do not think you are resourceful enough to get by without them." Tossing her mod to her left hand with a twirl of it. ​"This is your abode, the habit is good to get into but no need to force it within these walls." A glance down at her own phone with a nod. ​"If you are offering harbor for the night so am I not one to decline. I may carry the moniker of succubus but have no desires for the meeting of flesh though, if that does not work against your intentions so would I appreciate a book and a charger." Glancing around, hoping to see some book she might enjoy reading.

You can make a final post if you wish to wrap it up or wrap it. Alicia agrees to stay the day, but not fade to black.

[Otto Schneider]

Otto couldn't hold back the frustrated sigh at Alicia's clarification about overnight intentions. "A place of rest, nothing more." The Lord walked over to the bedroom and gestured towards it. "I don't hold on to every ancient tradition, but I am a firm believer in the rights of guests. Choose whichever part of the room you prefer, I will abide your decision. I'll even sleep on the floor if I have to."

I felt like the major points of the scene were conveyed, so I just wanted to give a brief exit reply from Otto before closing the scene

[Otto Schneider]

Otto couldn't hold back the frustrated sigh at Alicia's clarification about overnight intentions. "A place of rest, nothing more." The Lord walked over to the bedroom and gestured towards it. "I don't hold on to every ancient tradition, but I am a firm believer in the rights of guests. Choose whichever part of the room you prefer, I will abide your decision. I'll even sleep on the floor if I have to."

I felt like the major points of the scene were conveyed, so I just wanted to give a brief exit reply from Otto before closing the scene