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    Club Ember.

    Most of the night is gone. Two hours before 'last call', when the girls and waitresses will disappear to carouse the after-hours clubs, and whatever other mischief they are wont to do. Getting paid in cash does tend to lead to mischief. Martha's learned it's become a weekly, if not daily, routine to discover one of the girls has quit, found legal trouble, or worse -- illegal trouble.

    Tonight, no one's in trouble. Fortunate, since it's Velma's night off. For a moment, it was shaping up to be a good night. An attractive couple had appeared, dressed as if they'd stepped out of Casino Royale. Or perhaps the opera -- she was wearing evening gloves. Who does that anymore? Chiffon ruffles exploded into long, sleek legs which ended in Louboutins. Then they were gone, disappearing into the mysteries of the Strip Club VIP Room with one of the more attractive dancers.

    Which means they had money, because she's a gold digger.

    What is going on up there? Surely it would be fine, and appropriate to check.

    There's No Sex In The Champagne Room.

    But there's legs.

    The legs and shoes customers needed to be checked upon. Made sure they were enjoying themselves!

    They are.

    Ginger, or Daphne, or whatever the dancer is calling herself this week, is working it. She's straddling the man. There's soft laughter and roaming hands. The woman sits next to them, to the side. She's laughing, and holding up her phone. Maybe taking some incriminating or exciting photos!

    The man whispers. Jezebel nods. He pulls something out of his pocket, and sprays it. A fine mist clouds Mercedes' face. The phone flashes.

    When it does, it almost brings Martha to her knee. Nails on chalk, magnified. A high pitched staccato compressed into a half second explodes outward from the phone, loud enough to make her wonder how every glass in the building hasn't shattered. It's certain to have deafened the trio!

    Ginger, or Daphne, or whatever the dancer is calling herself this week, is working it. She's straddling the man. There's soft laughter and roaming hands. The woman sits next to them, to the side. She's laughing, and holding up her phone.


    Nothing is amiss.

    No one heard it.

    Maybe it was Martha's imagination.

    Maybe it was her Heightened Senses.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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    Martha Villiers

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    Concern for the wellbeing of the legs...er of her dancers is replaced by bewilderment...

    Physically shaken by the noise and the vertigo it induced, tiny Martha gripped at her cane and shook her head to make certain her hearing was triangulating correctly.

    Then looked about to see if anyone else in the place had experienced something peculiar.

    Blinking...she tried to commit to memory this man's face and scent and wondered what what on Earth was going on.

    Knowing this town could be a little rough, Martha took another glance. Hopefully Ginger was still in one piece.
    Health: 8 Willpower: 7 Vitae: Safari - -1 Striking Looks +2
    Very English accent. Flaw: Limps badly - most of her left leg is missing. Eidetic Memory, Combat Aware'. Danger Sense. Trained Observer

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    Ginger's fine. More than fine, judging by the small pile of bills she keeps adding to, taken from the man.

    The young woman with the phone has turned away, still smiling, but clearly focused on the phone now. She looks up, and locks eyes with Martha. Casually, the phone disappears into her purse.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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    Daniel was moving slowly throughout the club, his eyes scanning between the booths. Lately he felt the need to at least familiarize himself with the local Elysia following the Prince's latest announcement.

    The hour was late, and the Carthian now felt thoroughly familiar with Club Ember. Simple pleasures.

    Daniel figured now might be a good time to start heading home, but he also figured if Martha was anywhere to be found he might have a chat with her about clan business. More along the lines of 'what the hell is going on between our guys?'

    Put a little less bluntly, of course.

    Now, where was she?

    Heightened Sense active

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    Martha Villiers

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    Martha smiles and locks eyes with Phone Lady.

    Trying to assess if the lady was...well, first; Martha simply tried to assess Phone Lady's mood and goals.

    Martha would study the Phone Lady's legs and shoes in a moment...



    Does Martha need to make any sort of Empathy test?
    Health: 8 Willpower: 7 Vitae: Safari - -1 Striking Looks +2
    Very English accent. Flaw: Limps badly - most of her left leg is missing. Eidetic Memory, Combat Aware'. Danger Sense. Trained Observer

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    She can certainly make a Wits+Empathy roll if she would like! Remember though that it's considered an Action -- represented by a full Turn (3 seconds) of focused attention... and thus quite likely to be noticed.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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    If you have a question about your character, please post it on your character sheet

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    Martha Villiers

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    Well, Phone Lady is the one initiating the eye contact, so holding her gaze as a reciprocal activity might be unusual in a modern Big City where people avoid other people at all costs...but in a nightclub, it's not too unusual.

    But, given an instant of reflective thought, and that Martha's still a bit bewildered by the odd noise...and keeping the idea of the Vampire Dog Whistle still at hand...Martha rather bashfully lets Phone Lady's gaze go.

    Wondering if she imagined the whole noise thing.

    Health: 8 Willpower: 7 Vitae: Safari - -1 Striking Looks +2
    Very English accent. Flaw: Limps badly - most of her left leg is missing. Eidetic Memory, Combat Aware'. Danger Sense. Trained Observer

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    The woman takes in Martha's apparel with bemusement, then dismisses her. Her attention returns to the couple next to her, and she leans over to whisper in the man's ear.

    Within a few moments, Ginger has stood, collecting her money and clothing. Hugs and kisses. More whispers and laughter.

    By the time Ginger has moved away and is passing Martha, jaded annoyance is on her face.

    "That asshole. Now he wants a blonde. I'll find Cammy -- that bitch better bird-dog me!" she hisses at Martha with her back to the patrons.

    "And I'm supposed to tell a waitress to bring them another bottle of champagne!"

    Ginger flounces away, outraged.

    Apparently the mostly naked girl is too good to be passing drink orders along. A girl has to have standards.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
    The Zeroth Law & the Burden of InteractionThe Devil is in the DotsGreat ExpectationsPlaying MagePlayer Run Plots
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    Martha Villiers

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    At this, Martha blinks and begins to hobble after Ginger.

    She might have some idea about who this guy is...he wants blondes?

    To Martha's bewildered mind hunting for a blonde equals that deranged serial killer on the lose.

    Lagging a little as she limps along, Martha studies Ginger's legs. Hobbling as best she can after Ginger, Martha hopes to talk to Ginger at the bar...
    Health: 8 Willpower: 7 Vitae: Safari - -1 Striking Looks +2
    Very English accent. Flaw: Limps badly - most of her left leg is missing. Eidetic Memory, Combat Aware'. Danger Sense. Trained Observer

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    Ginger doesn't even make it to the bar. She waylays the first waitress she sees, and Martha catches the tail end of the conversation as she hobbles up.

    "...and make sure you tell her I turned her onto them. I get a piece. And they want another bottle. And make sure you get my tips from them!"

    Maybe less of a conversation, and more of imperious demands. There is a hierarchy, after all.

    The waitress nods, and spins away, her marching orders complete. Ginger turns, and sees Martha.

    "Hiiiiiiiiii!"

    It's almost a squeal, and is followed by a dazzling smile as she deftly and expertly shrugs her top back on. She's all sugar and (ginger) spice and everything nice, now.
    Don't hate the player, hate the game.
    The Zeroth Law & the Burden of InteractionThe Devil is in the DotsGreat ExpectationsPlaying MagePlayer Run Plots
    If you have a question about your character, please post it on your character sheet

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