Lockie's Acknowledgement

[Dillon Connery]

Though Dillon could probably scoff at 'Miss Loaded's excuses, or roll his eyes, that would be a little juvenile.

You didn't realize they weren't synthetic drumsticks when you whipped them out and started whirling them around in Court?

Wiping away his presumptions, judgements, and cynicism with a firm mental hand, the deputy returns @Callum McCann 's nod. Respectfully, but always with that cheerful smirk. It isn't just a mask used to put others at ease; he is always open minded for granting others consideration, and benefit of the doubt. It just turned into a very annoying evening very quickly.

He amuses himself by imagining unacknowledged Kindred juggling knives in Court next.

But as they make their way to the Conference Room, it pains Dillon to watch Martha struggle the way she is. The gentleman in him is demanding that he offer his assistance... but in order to keep an eye on the girl with the vivid hair and the goofy name, he must hang back a pace. And he can't help but be curious about what is causing the Herald's distress, watching every dragging step just as carefully as he watches the girl.

As they reach the Conference Room, he politely ushers the trouble inside; gently placing his hand on the door to take it from Martha's and allow her inside as well. Once everyone is clear, he steps in and takes a post nearby. The door is pulled shut behind him.

[Martha Villiers]

Martha's smiles are genuine and as she pauses at the door to the Meeting Chamber. Pausing to unlock and open the door, tiny Martha gestures for him to enter the meeting chamber.

It was a basic meeting room with a large and long polished wooden table. Enough chairs around it to suit a large group and a single Flip-Chart stands close to the table at the end nearest the door.

The room has a bright scent of lemon and citrus about it, Martha makes a small hand gesture, inviting Alec to select a seat, "Please, Miss...do be seated..." with a shy smile she nods to the Flip-Chart. "Now...here I have some information for you...and then we can proceed to the Acknowledgement! That way any Feeding and dwelling you do shall not be considered poaching!" a happy giggle.

Tiny Martha carefully and meekly sits on the edge of the table rather than take a seat directly. Smiling warmly to Lockie as she rubs hard at where some might well assume her thigh stump is.

She smiles again. Taking time to let Lockie settle and watching with wide and, perhaps even caring, eyes.

"I am about to show you a great deal of information, Miss...do not worry about committing it all to memory this evening! These charts are held here and much of the information is also replicated at other Elysian Fields about the Domain...so you may refresh your understanding of it all at your convenience!" she giggles merrily. Taking a moment to rub at her maimed upper thigh for a moment as she glances to Alec then the chart as she begins...

"So, we shall begin!" a happy smile again...and she then turns to the chart and flips the top page,

Chart 1

The Traditions

Keep The Three Traditions in full

Breaking the Masquerade shall incur the Prince's displeasure.

The Prince: has exclusive Right to Permit Embracing Childer

Regnants are responsible for their Thralls and Childer.

Those who have committed the Amaranth are NOT welcome

Chart 2

Presentation & Acknowledegment

Any Kindred entering the Domain have Two Weeks to present themselves to the Prince, or His Herald

Prisci may take full responsibility for one of their own. Presentation is then deferred until the next Court.

Only Acknowledged may Hunt in the Domain

Chart 3

The Blood Hunt

Only the Prince, or His Seneschal, shall call a Blood Hunt.

Treason - is thus: violation of allegiance toward His Majesty, His Property or His Will. Acts of waging war actively or passively, or aiding His Enemies.

Chart 4

Etiquette

* Kindred shall show their Respect by appearing at Court.
* Failing to appear to two successive Courts invalidates Acknowledged status.
* The Alder Prince places high value on good manners at Court

Chart 5

* None shall harass His Majesty.
* Should any find themselves in His Presence: keep a respectful distance, approach only when invited
* The only exception shall be if His Majesty finds himself under duress. Then all Kindred should render swift aid.
* Only His Majesty shall decide whom is bound by Blood Vinculum
* It is Forbidden to use Powers of the Blood in the Elysian Fields - except in the defense of the Elysian Fields, Officers of Court or with prior permission.

Chart 6

Feeding

None shall Feed upon, Ghoul, Kill, or otherwise harass, the following:

* Law Enforcement
* Firefighters
* EMTs
* Hospital Employees

Chart 7 - is a flow chart and organ-a-gram

Alder Prince: His Grace, Alder Asa Clarke, Duke of Sacramento
Royal Archon: Duchess Alder Judex Twist
Acting-Seneschal: Miss Martha Villiers
Acting-Harpy: Miss Martha Villiers
Herald & Keeper: Miss Martha Villiers
Bailiff: Daniella Sage
Acting-Reeve: Miss Martha Villiers
Deputies: Dillon Connery, Tracy Burns
Ranger: Callum McCann

Zones of Regency

Regent (F) under the Lord Paramount
Regent (RM) under the Lord Paramount
Regent (CH) Dr Erika Brady
Regent (V): under the Lord Paramount
Regent (SS) Roxie Hart

(Here there is a large map on the Flip Sheet showing a fairly detailed sketch map of the Domain boundaries to this chart for clarity as per this: ( http://nwod.org/wiki/index.php/Vampire_Subinfeudation )

When the chart of the Domain comes up, tiny Martha pauses to add more detail; "If you decide to live within a certain area within the Domain, you must speak with that areas Regent. Each Regent holds the rights to Tenancy and Feeding for those areas and award those rights to others as they see fit." she gestures with a delicate finger to each zone, "If you decide to approach one of the Regents, or myself or the Prince as Lord Paramount, please be aware that they may require some type of agreement, or service from you for the privilege of feeding and tenancy rights." she glances toward Alec, "Though once you have received Acknowledgement, you are free to reside and feed within the Communal Zone. I would also like to point out the Alder Prince's personal and Private Rack," she will then carefully indicate this on the map, "It is within the Communal Zone, so I wanted to make you aware of the area. This personal Rack is an area encompassed roughly north of West Street and Capital City Freeway; east of 5th Street; west from 29th Street and south from J Street, that would be the Rack. The Rack is Royal Domain, and Feeding rights are very highly protected. But the rest of the Communal Zone is open to all." there is a pause, "As this is an Invictus run Domain, I cannot stress enough the importance of manners and etiquette here. Should you have any concerns or concerns about manners or etiquette, please do not hesitate to ask me or speak with the Madam Bailiff who is also the Au Pair of the First Estate." her tone remains happy and cheery...

Chart 8

The Elysian Fields

NB: Unless with prior permission, it is Forbidden to use Powers of the Blood or carry weapons into the

The Elysian Fields

The Elysian Fields in this Domain are:

* The Avalon nightclub
* The Reverence nightclub
* The Ember nightclub
* The Ballo Della Notte Theater

Chart 9

Covenants

Carthian Movement: position vacant
Circle of the Crone: Hierophant Chris Wooding
Invictus: Judex Twist
Lancea Sanctum: Deacon Connery
Ordo Dracul: Grand Wyrm Max Heinz

Prisci

Daeva: Judex Twist
Gangrel: Dillon Connery
Mekhet: Chris Wooding
Nosferatu: vacant
Ventrue: Madam Ciara Maskelyne

After the last chart is shown, Martha smiles at Lockie for a few moments. Allowing her time to read and take it in before adding; "I know that can be a great deal to absorb, Miss...but please feel free to ask any questions you may have! As I say, these Charts are here...and copies are held at the other Elysian Fields along with copies of the actual Laws in full for your consultation." she says, stepping off to the side away from the charts and rubbing again at her crippled thigh as she perches again on the edge of the table in an almost informal manner. Her C Leg sticking out straight in front of her and she watches Lockie Loaded gently and tenderly over the rims of her wire framed spectacles.