1211 Invictus

[Twist]

Though early yet for the Kindred of Sacramento, the hour was late enough that the parking lot of the Maidu Museum was devoid of all but a few cars. Though outside of the norm, eventually Twist had managed to pull the right strings in order to get a rental on the small museum that ran later than the normal hours offered.
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Inside, the staff was reduced to a bare minimum- just enough to close up once the scheduled meeting had concluded. To insure they remained away from the party, Kalos sat keeping them company.
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Inside the chosen room, a long table had been pulled in. The wood legs and chairs surrounding it were the only clue as to what the table was constructed of, as the remainder was covered with a heavy cream colored tablecloth. Along the center of the table, small arrangements of black stones broke the smooth expanse of cream cloth without interfering with the view lines of any.
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Despite the presence of Twist’s ghoul, the reclusive Daeva herself was not seen yet.

[Mike]

Erich arrived as early as he was able. He knew proper etiquette and as a junior member in the city, if fully expected to arrive well before and of the more esteemed. Entering the meeting room he scrunched his nose slightly. He'd arrived too early. He knew with certainty he wasn't the lowest among the cities Kindred of the First Estate. He passed through the doorway and moved to the side, standing ready to greet others as they arrive with a pleasant smile on his face.

He'd had a new suit tailored to be ready for just this occasion.

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His tie showed his Clan affiliation in it's Red and Gold striping.

Rather than his left breast pocket being adorned with his usual red rosebud he work a small boutonniere, several bamboo flowers surrounded a single Dittany of Crete.

Boutonniere

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[AlphaStrike]

Zach steps into the room, followed by his retainer, who is holding a suitcase. He takes a seat, his retainer sets the suitcase down next to him, and leaves.

Zach's suit and tie are very formal, even for his usual attire.

He nods greeting to Abby, and offers Mr. Passions a "Profitable evening to you, Mr. Passions."

It seems like Zach was in a great hurry before, but now that he is here, he seems to calm down some.

[Daniella Sage]

Daniella makes her way into the room, her dress for the evening was deep blue in color and hit just below her knees, her hair is carefully styled. The only jewelry she wore was a single necklace. As she views the room, she smiles to those gathered, "Good evening Mister Passions, Mister Griffiths," she says with a nod of her head, before turning to Abby, "Miss Pendleston" she says with a smile.

[Asa]

Asa arrived, as he was wont to do, in a dark suit with a purple tie. The suit itself had the clean, smooth look of expensive tailoring, and a practiced eye would note the clean lines that were often associated with Givenchy or Yves Saint Laurent. The small white rose he sometimes wore in his lapel was replaced by a larger one, in full bloom.

He took a moment to take in the setting, curious, and a small smile played at his lips as he wondered if it were a hint to a theme for a new show at Ballo Della Notte.

Seeing everyone already engaged in conversation, he made his way over to the ghoul.

"Good evening, Kalos," he said with a polite nod and smile; clearly a greeting, rather than a request for conversation.

It might surprise some to see the Prince of the Domain acknowledge someone else's ghoul. Once, the ghoul had been the ghoul of the Seneschal; and while Twist arguably wielded the same amount of influence, in that moment of "once", Asa had not.

[Ciara Maskelyne]

Madam Ciara Maskelyne, Priscus of Lords
Blood Potency 4
Presence 4 (Magnetic), Striking Looks 2 (European Beauty)
Blush of Life active

*Ciara was running late, much to her annoyance. She hadn't figured on her hairstyle taking as long as it did; but it had been almost a century since the style was in fashion, and it took some time to get it perfect. At least it showed off the drop pearl earrings exquisitely...

The dress she wore was just as old, a purple so dark it looked almost black with white lace around the collar and sleeve cuffs. Nestled into the lace around her throat, hints of a porcelain cameo on a black silk choker peak out from time to time when Ciara moves her thin neck to scan the museum that was hosting tonight's event.

She had to rent a limousine for the night; she couldn't drive the Jag dressed like this; and she wasn't about to trust the vintage material of the dress to survive a ride in the backseat of some dirty cab. As the long, black limo pulls up to the museum, Ciara can't help by be perplexed by the strange looking location and wondering what had nominated it as a suitable meeting place of the city's Unconquered. But, she trusts Twist's judgement, and her fellow Invictus was full of surprises; usually ones she enjoyed.

Once the car stopped, Ciara waits patiently for the chauffeur to come around and open her door. He takes her thin hand and helps the tall Ventrue out of the vehicle. A small smile and a few soft words of thanks, then Ciara instructs the man to park and wait for her to return. At least he would have an easy time finding a spot given the almost deserted parking lot.

As she makes her way into the museum itself, Ciara was pleased to see she wasn't the last to arrive. She bows her head to Asa, though she doubted the Prince saw it as he was already busy with Twist's Ghoul. Yet, she knew better than to approach her fellow Ventrue, instead making her way towards the other Invictus that had already arrived.

Another bow of the head to her fellow Kindred, her lips parting in a warm smile.* Good evening, everyone... *She says softly, not wishing to interrupt any conversations already in progress.*

[Mike]

Erich politely greets the others as they arrive.

"Lovely to see you as well, Madam Pendleston."

"To you as well Mister Griffiths."

"Good evening Madam Au Pair Sage" Rather than interrupt the Prince he give His Grace, Alder Duke Clarke Prince of the Domain a polite nod.

When Ciara enters he returns her greeting, "Good evening Madam Maskelyn."

The entrance of Abby and Zach had infuriated his beast, he suppressed it's desire to attack the two creatures that challenged him. However, the entrance of Ciara is almost too much for him to stand. His beast wails to him, pulling at him run screaming from the room as fast as he can. The Shark however, is unmoved forcing his beast back down into its dark cave. The moment made Erich decide it was perhaps best to step back from the entrance and the assault of the arriving beasts. He moved to the table, standing behind a chair across from Zachary. Though he was quiet, his demeanor showed that he was open to conversation should any of his betters have a desire to speak to him.

[Twist]

Kalos's calm facade did not waiver when Asa greeted him and smoothly he bent at the waist in a very low bow. "I wish the same to you Prince Clark," he said before straightening. Though he knew who Asa was and the respect he deserved, he couldn't help but glance past him when the doors opened once more, to see the one who he still held above the Prince of Sacramento. Or it may have been done on purpose, giving the Prince a subtle clue of Twist's arrival.
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Dressed formally for the occasion, Twist wore a deep purple evening gown. The corset top wrapped around her curves, even as the skirt did the same before flaring out. Amythest earrrings glittered in her ears and in the pins that held her hair back.
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Twist's Gown
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As she stepped fully into the room, she took a quick note of everyone who was there before begining to make nods of greeting to those who deserved it. Reserving Asa for last, she approached closer and gave the deepest yet. Kalos took a silent cue and stepping aside made his way to the door, ignoring the remainder of the Kindred around him. As he pulled the door softly shut, Twist straightened. "A pleasure to see you this evening, I do hope everything finds you well so far."