(1411) Mekhet Clan

[Daniella Sage]

It was roughly thirty minutes after the museum had closed to the public, and the Shadows had the whole place to themselves for a couple hours. It wasn’t her first idea for the meeting, but it was easier to get setup and her first choice would wait.

The Friedman Court was where the Shadows were directed to go first, and she had the space setup for the evening. A large round table was in the center, fresh cut flowers were on display on the table, and chairs were evenly spaced around. Soft classical music played from hidden speakers, and the lights were comfortably dim. It was a clear fall evening, and the moon could be seen through the large wall of windows.

Daniella stood off to the side of the table, hands clasped in front of herself. She was dressed in a white pencil skirt with black lace detailing and a black bell sleeved blouse.

[Cabochard]

Rina entered quietly, like any other of her cousins would, she expected. She looked around the area critically, especially noting the table in the center and the look of the place in general. A round table? Equality? How does she expect to lead us like that? Rina tried not to let her face betray her thoughts, however, and she instead offered Daniella a semi-bow, before walking to take a place on the left 'side' of the table, with a line of sight to both the door and the windows.

[Wod.Infant]

A lonely bright electric blue light can be seen afar as Azalea approaches the Friedman Court from a darker corridor.

The shadow takes another pull from her e-cigarette and its blue tip gives away her position, the thin trail of vanilla scented smoke doesn’t seem to bother the fire detection alarms, if it does, they register as much as the dispassionate Mekhet, a blank and void smile as she looks to the device hanging between her two fingers.

The Mexican woman eventually raises gray eyes towards the assembled group, the others... She is wearing a plain dark blue jersey and short denims over black stockings who reveal some of the patterns of the tattoos in her legs under direct light. On her feet she wears a pair of worn out All Star and around her neck she has a large golden chain.

As her eyes settle on the Asian woman her left eye seems to blink for the split of a second, something big moved under dark silent waters…

She takes in the others and snores once before talking.

”Good evening. I’m Azalea. I also saw the note at the Nox.” She doesn't seem to adress anyone but her voice carries through, smoky and husky but neutral and passive, a hint of Spanish accent seems to pervade.

[Chris Wooding]

Chris is a bit later than all the new arrivals. He's a busy man these days, or so he likes to see himself. As long as he's not too late it's fine. And since Erika Brady is not yet here, he may even be early. Clan Mekhet should be really glad that the meeting is at the Crocker Art Museum, because it's so much better then yet another event at Nox. Maybe it'll be more exciting this time.

And we already have a Priscus at the start of this meeting! What else is new?

The Hierophant even put on some fancy clothes for the occasion. It's not black or grey, so that says quite something already. He's in a particular good mood, you can probably read it on his face.

He arrives in the room with a warm smile, and as he looks around Chris realizes he knows the name of only one Kindred present. 'Priscus Sage,' he gives her a respectful bow, 'I simply must say, you look wonderful tonight.'

Then the others, 'Good evening everyone. I am Hierophant Chris Wooding.' There are some interesting new faces. Some he has seen at Court, others are entirely unfamiliar. Introductions would probably be done later.

So he walks to the other side of the table, opposite of where Daniella is standing - hoping that she would sit on a seat closest to her. It is slightly surprising that they're using a round table, since Chris learned to look for meaning behind every single thing, duing his time in Sacramento. But he is happier so. They're one family after all.

[Max Heinz]

Max Heinz
Presence 3 (Nonchalant)
Mask of Tranquility Active

As the Shadows of Sacramento begin to trickle into the meeting, another Masked Mekhet made his way into the gathering. Unlike the informal meeting between himself, Wooding, and Sage; Max had actually bothered to dress up for the evening, even if he was as scruffy as ever. At least he was wearing an actual suit and tie this time.

As the Dragon glances around at the assembled Kindred, he quickly comes to the realization that there were more unfamiliar faces than familiar ones gathered around the large circular table. It seems things have indeed changed during his time away from the city...

Thankfully, only two Beasts rises up to challenge his own; and Max quickly manages to suppress the anger of his own inner Demon behind a slightly off-center grin. He gave a polite bow to Daniella, followed by a nod of the head to Chris and David.

"Good evening, Priscus Sage; Hierophant Wooding, Mr Regan. And good evening to those I have not met before, I am Maximilian Heinz."

[Daniella Sage]

As Rina entered, she smiled warmly as her Beast growled and demanded the blood of the weaker Beast. Her cousin interested her, and she wanted to learn more about her, perhaps a meeting to have at a different time.

“Madame Yui, good evening.”

The pretty boy who entered was new, she didn’t remember seeing him at any Courts recently. He had a focused presence about him, and she offered him a friendly smile.

“Welcome, and this is indeed the right place, please,” says the British Shadow, “Feel free to have a seat.” Her hand motions to the chairs, her tone welcoming.

Dark eyes move to David as he enters, and she hopes the first meeting without Aileen won’t be too painful for him.

“Mr Regan, a pleasure to see you.” She says with a soft smile.

And then yet another new face entered! Seems the Shadows were growing in numbers, this was a good thing. Her ears picked up on an accent, though she wasn’t quite sure where to place it.

But none the less, a friendly smile is offered to the glinting Shadow, “Good evening to you as well and welcome.” She again motions to the chairs, “Please, have a seat.” Again, her tone was welcoming.

Wait, another new Shadow?! Luck was with the Family as the numbers were growing.

He had a neutral presence about him, though her Beast stirred when presented with another weaker Beast. It rose to its feet once again, teeth on full display, salivating with the desire for the weaker ones blood. Putting her Beast back into its place, she offered yet another friendly smile,

“Welcome, a pleasure to have you here this evening. Please, have a seat.”
It was a good thing they were getting a Whip this evening.

Chris was the next to arrive, and she returns his warm smile,

“Hierophant Wooding, welcome.” She says, “And thank you, that’s very kind of you.” She says to her handsome cousin. Using his title to show respect.

She then sees Max and his off center grin, and smiles, “Mr Heinz, welcome and good to see you this evening.” She says.

Once everyone has taken a seat, she will remain standing,

“Seems we have quite a few new faces here this evening, and let me extend a warm welcome to the Domain. I am Lady Au Pair Daniella Sage, Mistress Keeper, and Priscus of Shadows. If none of you have had the chance of speaking with Seneschal Villiers, I am able to offer you a temporary Acknowledgement until the next Court when you can present yourself to her for a full Acknowledgement.” Her eyes move from new face to new face as she speaks.

“With so many new faces, it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves before we get down to business.” With that, she will sit down, the floor was now open to whomever wanted to speak first.

[Cabochard]

Rina's Beast raged, as always, against the weaker ones present. It pushed her to rip them apart, for existing, and for slowing down the meeting with their simple presence. How dare they? As the Beast raised its hackles for the attack, Rina rose slowly, taking the time to focus and force a muzzle on the problematic 'pet'. She gave each individual present a nod. "I am Rina Yui." Was there anything else that needed saying? No, no there wasn't. If they wanted to know more, they could figure it out for themselves. It wasn't her job to teach the random newcomers about things, least of all herself. She sat down again, finished.