Park Planning Committee

[Otto Schneider]

Alicia's confirmation that she didn't care what happened to Alaric once the haunting was resolved mollified any remaining frustrations that Otto felt. As passionate as he was about his beliefs, he understood that there were times when a person had to consider what was practical. And judgment deferred is not judgment avoided. He nodded at her comment regarding public records. "I can manage by myself. I'd take any assistance we could gather, but I'll survive on my own."

The comments about the medium gave him pause, however. "I don't necessarily agree about her wanting the spotlight... at least, not for its own sake." He rubbed his chin in thought. "I think she's genuinely concerned about the safety of others and trying to warn them." He shrugged. "It might be a distinction without a difference. Hopefully that would make it easier to persuade her from doing anything... ill-advised. However, if you're alright with proceeding as discussed, how to deal with her is entirely at your discretion."

He blinked rapidly for a few seconds as he paused, initially not remembering their previous conversation in the garden. But as he saw Alicia demonstrate, taking the gift in his hand, he recalled the exchange amongst the flowers. "Thank you, Ms. Silvers." The Lord meticulously replicated the Daeva's movements as best as he could. Selecting a cartridge at random, pleasant memories of a fresh pot of coffee on an early morning flooded him as the familiar scent assailed him. Not bad.

[Alicia Silvers]

"Sadly I do not think we can expect to find much aid, it seems our numbers in general have been rather dwindling as of late." Unfortunately enough. "We have been five of us involved in this and yet only you and I remain both on the task and within the domain. So should you want aid there so would it be me but it would mean less time for me to visit the Kine we have dealt with." He wasn´t wrong though an extra pair of hands or two would certainly have been a boon.

Merely offering a look of indifference.
"And the end result changes how? My point that she will seek out media attention remains and with that potential trouble for us might find its way to this city." Trumming her fingers upon the brought book. "You are right though, utilizing someone's nature against them is manipulation 101 and a plan on how to deal with her in a favorable way. Who knows utilizing her and our exorcists knowledge together along with what you can find might be enough to stop this once and for all should we be lucky." Now that would be ideal. "I believe we have a plan, I will set out to get a proper chance to talk with our little Madame, and then carry on, and keep you informed should anything of note happen."

Merely watching as he tried it the mod with a slight internal chuckle. Ohh if she would have seen this, then again I am surprised she dared to touch anything after our conversation.
"You´re welcome, do feel free to call me Alicia when we are in private though, never much cared for the family I was born into." Bunch of brainwashed smart fools.

[Otto Schneider]

The Priest gave a grunt of acknowledgment regarding their lack of support. There wasn't much more to be said, Alicia had accurately summarized their situation. "I will see if we might be able to attract aid from Domain leadership, but we should plan as if it's just the two of us." Her follow-up about the madam was met with a shrug. "As I said, it might be a distinction without a difference." Once she acknowledged the potential relevance in manipulating their erstwhile ghost-whisperer, he nodded. They were more or less on the same page at this point.

"I will start making the necessary inquiries in the coming nights." He glanced at his wristwatch. "Now is not the best time to be sifting through archives." The Daeva's statement about her family caught his attention. Otto shifted slightly in his chair, tenting his hands and keeping his expression as neutral as he could manage. "Of course... Alicia. For what it is worth, I do not have a strong preference in how you address me in private. I have no issue if you wish to stay, but I would like to know what your plan is for sheltering from the sun." It was the middle of the night, plenty of time to return to one's personal haven or continue deliberating as needed.

[Alicia Silvers]

Rolling her eyes knowing full well they would likely not get any aid and being disappointed in the ones who do had stepped forth.
"I have not explicitly asked for it but other than her Grace so have the other two of note been informed without much offered. If it becomes dire I do believe our Reeve would aid based upon what she did say. But I do not think it is wise to think that over both once and twice before going that route." No the domain had a lot for her to keep track of as it were. "There is another note that does concern me though, the security did not work for the city. Yet they had ID checks, I am no expert in these matters but is such a thing common? Locking off public none privately owned places with ID controls and not being part of the city does sound odd to me, but it might be a lack of knowledge in those matters." Something did feel strange with it though.

Looking towards the door, imagining the outside with a light shake of the head.
"No sadly the kind winter months have already left us. Nor is it ideal to seek her out tonight, likely a tad to late for that." Pondering for a moment. "With the lack of need for staying so do I think it will be best for me to venture home, more access to being able to change clothes and act faster as the sun next sets." Giving him a direct look. "Besides I would hate to inconvenience you more than necessary my dear Otto, leaving my book here will be enough for tonight."

[Otto Schneider]

Otto nodded in agreement of her assessment of receiving assistance. It was consistent with his own experiences thus far, though it never hurt to keep an eye out for Kindred they could wrangle into helping. He frowned at her point about the park's security. "It's certainly not common, no. Unless the park is secretly owned by a private individual or enterprise, I can't think of a good reason why law enforcement wouldn't be handling security." The Ventrue idly tapped his foot as he sounded out his thoughts. "And if it were law enforcement asking for ID, that's at least part of their investigative duties. But I'd wager that a private security company refusing to let people leave a public space without showing ID is outright illegal." At the same time, so long as it didn't directly hinder their attempts to mollify the park poltergeist, a security company stretching the law wasn't a priority.

The Priest looked briefly stunned when the Daeva addressed him only by his first name but said nothing. He had invited her to do so, after all. "Of course." His glanced at the book. "I do not mind if you leave it here. We can touch base in the coming nights as we learn more from our respective investigations."

Once again, sorry for delayed replies. Shall we conclude here?

[Alicia Silvers]

”I could see the reason to hire in a company, but it would still be city who would do such a thing. Which does cause me a bit of concern and curiosity, if we get the time so should we probably take the brief instance to get in contact with the city and look into it.” Thinking for a moment. ”What is further odd to me at least is the time, they began closing as the star Sol was about to rise. Not when night was approaching, not for the cover of darkness but when we were close to seeing the star Sol. Why would they need to do such a thing? I fail to see a logic behind it from standard Kine perspective.” Thinking for a moment longer. ”That your bribery worked does make certain aspects hard though.” It was just odd start to finish. ”It should be, I am not up to date with state laws but it should be highly illegal, unless they want information on the ones leaving at a certain time, all in all it might be nothing but it might be cause for concern.”

Rising up ready to leave for the night, to get back home and prepare for their separate journeys paying no mind to the stunned look, unsure why he was surprised to begin with.
”Sounds like a plan, I shall be off for the night then, and will likely start my work tomorrow, it is far to late tonight.”

If you want to have a last response to the first part so can we go one more post, else we can conclude here.

[Otto Schneider]

"If they are actually employed by local government, there may be public records that will shed some light on the matter." Otto wasn't particularly knowledgeable about public records laws in California, but there wasn't likely to be any harm in checking. "It might be that it simply poor timing... perhaps the company have odd internal protocols and procedures. But I agree, it is quite suspicious. I can't conjure up a logical explanation for it that doesn't involve the supernatural." That seemed to be the last piece of some internal puzzle as Otto nodded. "I am going to make a point of looking into this company. Even if we resolve the haunting itself, their actions raise too many red flags for me to just let them go without looking deeper."

The Priest offered his fellow Priscus a nod as she rose to leave. "I look forward to comparing notes on our respective investigations. Best of luck, Alicia." And may the Dark Prophet guide you. He decided that it was wiser to keep the blessing to himself.

If you'd like to make one last post, feel free. Regardless, I will close up the thread in about a day. Thank you for the scene!

[Alicia Silvers]

"Nor can I, but they took your bribe which makes the whole part feel rather odd to me." It really was the one point that made it all come undone and just be odd. "The haunting needs to come first, but a simple call or two in the meantime might give some insights, then we can see about looking into it after."

Putting her boots back on, grabbing her helmet and gear with a light wave to the Priest.
"Likewise Otto, lets hope this final push can settle this once and for all so that we can lean back and let it come to rest, for now though have a pleasant night." Opening the door and heading to her bike to get back home.

Thanks for the scene.