Summoned to the Seven Stars

[Dillon Connery]

The Seven Stars Motel isn't exactly the cutting edge of service or the lap of luxury. It isn't dirty, it isn't even run-down, but there certainly aren't any frills. Or wi-fi. There are porn channels, if you don't mind watching them on a tube TV. Unlike many places in the city, smoking is allowed. You can tell be the smell, here and there.

It isn't awful. It isn't wonderful. It's just there.

And tonight, it plays host to the Clan Gangrel, led by Priscus Dillon Connery, who is already in the meeting room. His iPhone is on a small table by the wall, plugged into a tape adapter, which is inside a cassette deck boombox that went out of style with MC Hammer's pants. It's playing Paint it Black by the stones, but Dillon isn't jamming out this time. The more he dwells on the things he is to address, the lower his mood sinks. Without anyone to smile for, or entertain, his expression settles into a scowl.

The Beast does nothing but Enhance this. It paces the background of Dillon's mind, in a sweltering storm of fire and ash. Snorting cinders, it awaits another to challenge, determined to make a show of itself before Dillon can heel it.

If Dillon heels it.

Grumpy Dillon is grumpy.

Drab meeting room is drab.

[Swift]

Dr. Swift arrives at the meeting place promptly. He takes a critical glance around as he enters the room, a dubious expression on his face. I liked the ice cream parlor better. His beast rages at the presence of the Priscus, but it's easy enough to calm it. It grumbles reminding him that they once again failed to find anything decent to eat before facing a score of other predators. At least you don't have to cower all night this time.....I hope. He forces a smile and raises his cane to touch the brim of his hat in a sign of respect. "Priscus. Change of venue, I see. Too bad. I liked the last place."

rolls....and why Swift is now grumpy too

  empathy fail

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2012-04-04 13:34:20		Swift rolls 1 to pick up on the Priscus' bad mood (Wits + Empathy (untrained)....perception?) (10 Again)		2		failure

  hunting fail

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2012-04-04 13:33:45		Swift rolls 5 to hunt before the meeting (Pre+Persuasion) (10 Again)		4, 6, 7, 7, 7		failure

[AlphaStrike]

Zach Griffiths walks into the room with the same number as the one on the announcement board back in Elysium.

He may have come slightly overdressed for the meeting, though.

outfit

ben affleck suit.jpg

The two occupants both seem a little put out, which bothers Zach. First impressions are important, and Zack did not want to blow this.

Hello, Gentlemen. Zach Griffiths. Pleasure to meet you. as he holds out a hand.

[Swift]

The Beast within spins on its heals and snarls at the unfamiliar predator that approaches. Dr. Swift pauses for a second to reign it back in, though he knows its aggressive behavior will surely be noticed by the newcomer. He nods at the man. "Dr. Robert Swift." He doesn't introduce Dillon immediately, assuming he'd like to make his own introductions.

[Tracy Burns]

The loud noise of a motorcycle engine is heard outside. After a few seconds, the sound comes to a stop. It doesn't take long for Tracy to make her way to the room that will be used for the meeting amongst Savages that evening. As she walks through the door, the petite Gangrel's Beast riles up as it senses the others already present. Two of them are familiar to it, but the third is an unknown; and the animal inside the tiny redhead urges her to rip the other to pieces.

After taking a moment to beat her Beast back into submission, Tracy walks over to small posse of Gangrel. Since they are not meeting at Court, the redhead is wearing a much more casual and practical outfit. "Sweet tune," she says to Dillon with a devilish grin before turning to the other clan mate she recognizes. "Dr. Swift, its good to see you again." She finally turns to the newcomer, gives him a once over and then turns back around to face her Priscus.

"Who's the new guy?" she asks, raising an eyebrow just slightly.

Tracy's Outfit

[James Calloway]

Another motorcycle could shortly be heard outside, the deep rumble of an encumbered vehicle. Upon it was James Calloway and @Jose Matias riding on the back. Jim simply gave his coterie-mate a nod and led the way in, his black, armored motorcycle leggings and jacket overtop of a white t-shirt. The Taifa did not bother with Aspect of the Predator. His blood needed no fraudulent help to be potent.

Before picking up Jose, he had stopped in with his herd, and had had himself quite a lot of fun... and got a great meal out of it, too.

  Does Not Fuck Around re: Feeding 5 sux

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2012-04-04 14:44:23		James Calloway rolls 5 to Proper Hunting Roll with Pres+Per. (10 Again)		10, 10, 2, 10, 1, 4, 9, 8		5 successes

As he found the room, his eyes scanned and his Beast immediately roared, the rhinoceros in a cage smashing at the bars, its metaphysical power locked firmly on the new creature. He had seen the redhead around, but had never met her either, and while he was a composed, meditative individual, the Taifa's teeth grit slightly beneath his lips. "Good evening, everybody," he said simply, giving a nod of respect to Priscus Connery. His calm brown eyes fell onto Zach for a moment before flashing over to Tracy. "I'm James Calloway."

Confident, but not overbearing. The Taifa assessed the moods of the individuals in the room, especially the Priscus, who would be running the meeting.

  Wolven, please let me know what Jim gets on your next post? :)

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2012-04-04 17:30:23		Jim Calloway rolls 5 to Wits+Emp (1s Subtract)		10, 3, 2, 2, 7		1 success

[AlphaStrike]

Zach sees his extended hand will remain empty, and takes it down. Not so warm here. Oh well.

He observes the others as they arrive, and takes a moment to intensely study the new faces, memorizing them. There is a semblance of respect directed at one member, one of the original two that were there before he had arrived. This is also noted.

The others arrive in sequence, and Zach gets no handshakes from anyone else, so he stands casually against a wall and just listens.

[Swift]

Dr. Swift smiles at Tracy, "Good evening, Tracy. Congratulations on your appointment."

He nods at James, "Jim. Any chance you picked up a deck? I won't say no to another person to play."