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  1. #1
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    Katsuro Tomori




    The Lilly, August had not walked these halls in some time. It was good to be back. The Lord was sure of this, as sure as he was that this business deal would go well. It showed in his face, something was different in the Steel of his eyes. A Righteous calm washed over the man, and he knew he was on the right path.

    That path of course, had him waiting in a private room, a server had been notified to wait for Mr. Roth and bring him here. There were two chairs set out, and a table between the two. Out of the way, at the head of the table sat a box of fine tobacco and cigars. August had been tamping down the pipe, and held out his matchstick and struck it, the flame sparking.

    August could feel the beast, it tried to run from the cage. It slammed, hard as it could against the steel bars of the Icarians iron will, reinforced by the Blood of Icarus. Once properly smoking, the match went out quickly, to say the least.

    1 suxx to light the pipe


    And so the image of the Southerner, though he looked younger without the beard, was complete. He sat at his table, and waited, pleasantly puffing away allowing the smell of fine cherry pipe tobacco fill the room. A manilla envelope sat between him and the other chair, whose back faced the door. The Lord thought it framed things nicely, really.



    -2 Vitae, Blush of life and Constance. Resolve now set to 5.
    Katsuro Tomori Presence 1 (Reserved) H:7 V:5 (Blush) W:6 French Japanese English

  2. #2
    I've Done Things... Bad Things.
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    Konrad Roth's Avatar

    Domain Status (Bloodhunted)
    Status (Criminals) ••
    Presence •• (Wallflower)
    Konrad Roth

    5'10" 158lbs (72kg), Konrad has narrow dark blue eyes and sandy brown hair. He looks to be in his late twenties and often is seen wearing a heavy leather overcoat and sneakers.

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    The Lily. Konrad had not walked in these halls ever. But it did remind him of Vegas in a way, back when you could get free cigarettes just for walking into the casinos. Those were different times. Here the smell of tobacco wafted nostalgically through the closed air and into his now breathing lungs. Probably not many places in California where you could enjoy this. Konrad could get used to it.

    After speaking with the server the Savage is directed to the private room where August awaits him. It feels as though he's walking into a cage too small with another Beast growling back at him. It angers him. Meeting the man twice does not dampen those urges to rend flesh. But there's something different about August that Konrad can't quite put his finger on. He seems more at home here, as if he owns the place. His confidence seems to emanate about his person in things as subtle as a look or a gesture. All the same, he shuts the door behind him.

    "Mr. Galloway," starts Konrad with a smirk, trying to counter the Kindred Lord with his own swagger. Konrad walks up and sits in the empty chair, slouching a bit as he slides his gaze down to the envelop that sits between them. He looks back at August again expectantly. "So, I hope you've had some time to think over the conditions of this arrangement. To be honest, I'm excited to get started."

    -1 Vitae for Blush of Life

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    Katsuro Tomori

    "Mr. Roth!" August clasps his hands together in a pleased expression as the gangrel enters the room. If there was any issue with the beast being only just familiar, Augusts reaction didn't show it. He exhales a long draft of smoke, aimed up and away from the man just entering the room.

    "I have indeed, can I get you anything? Wine, Spirits, Cigar?" he offered opening the tobacco box. As always, Gus wasn't shocked when Mr. Roth went straight to business. He liked that about the man, but this was a chance for Konrad to see how the Invictus did business, and that required pleasantries first be met.

    His fingers drummed against the manilla envelope as August waved with his other free hand at the seat in front of him. Please, have a seat. Be comfortable. Tonight is the first time I've been at the table since my sabbatical, and I do believe I've found someone worthwhile to sit with me so let's enjoy ourselves while we're here."

    All that said, the Ventrue did slide the envelope over to Mr. Roth.

    If he opens it immediately...
    Contract
    Katsuro Tomori Presence 1 (Reserved) H:7 V:5 (Blush) W:6 French Japanese English

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    I've Done Things... Bad Things.
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    Konrad Roth's Avatar

    Domain Status (Bloodhunted)
    Status (Criminals) ••
    Presence •• (Wallflower)
    Konrad Roth

    5'10" 158lbs (72kg), Konrad has narrow dark blue eyes and sandy brown hair. He looks to be in his late twenties and often is seen wearing a heavy leather overcoat and sneakers.

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    "Well, this is a cigar bar," answers Konrad thoughtfully, eyeing the tightly rolled tobacco. "Don't mind if I do." Konrad reaches in for a cigar and pulls out a lighter from his coat pocket, lacking anything more sophisticated to ignite the dried leaves. If it's pre-cut he moves to light the stick, otherwise he searches for a cutter to snip the tip before doing so. Since the lighter and cigar are both under his control in a controlled environment his Beast does not appear to stir, though the effort does make him slightly uncomfortable given the proximity of the flame.

    After puffing away at the cigar, Konrad released a ball of smoke from his mouth and savors the flavor before responding to August's next statement. "The feeling is mutual. I have the feeling it will benefit us both."

    Once the envelope is in his hand he tilts the cigar away from his lap, resting between two fingers while he empties the contents from the sleeve. His eyes scan over the document, reading aloud any point that catch his attention.

    "Head of security... high-priority situations... suspicious activity in a six block radius... acquisition of arsenal... agreed patrol route... may be done by Ghoul..." He reads a bit further silently, noting the typo on his name and the reference to his Covenant. "Jeez, a Blood Hunt? That's a bit excessive," comments Konrad but doesn't seem to direct the remark at August directly.

    When he does raise his gaze from the paper to August, he studies the man a moment. "Okay, how about this for a counter-offer. I do the patrol route on the specified nights, or even have my Ghoul do it when I'm not available. And we itemize all the weaponry you want to get, one item per month for four months, Smith and Wesson .40 Caliber, Armor-Piercing Rounds, Colt .45 Autoloader, and then that shotgun modification. I want it listed that you provide the funds to purchase said items while I provide the means to obtain said items. That's a default. Now as for compensation there's something rather specific I want. A down-payment of ten grand. We'll waive any Boons or follow up payments on the weapons if you can get me that. Then at the start of March the Contract goes into effect. As for compensation for the patrol itself I'll ask for two Minor Boons. I figure this kind of service is worth a Major Boon in and of itself, so you'd be getting a deal there. Then, instead of a Blood Hunt, how about a fine. Let's say a Blood Boon if I don't meet those specifications, and I have to check in with you every week with updates. If for any reason I skip town with your money then maybe we can put a clause authorizing involvement by the Knights of the Thorned Wreath."

    Konrad sets the envelop back down on the table and draws another breath of smoke from the cigar, regarding his would-be employer with an air of scrutiny. Negotiations have begun.

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  7. #5
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    Katsuro Tomori

    August nods along in agreement here and there. As he mentions the bloodhunt August laughs, in a good natured way. "Indeed it is excessive, I just need it in there for the rough draft. While I frankly don't give much of a care to work with the Carthians, it could be looked at suspiciously if I entered into any documentable agreements with your group too softly. I'm sure you can appreciate that." August reads the paper upside down skimming along. "Oh, and I'll correct that typo there." He said tapping the side of his temple. "I use pneumonics, sometimes it comes across in writing..." He said slightly sheepishly. Well, as much as a Ventrue can sound like a sheep...


    August took out a pen, and made the noted agreements. The timeline of gun drops were fine.Then things got more serious, an eye arched,certainly in surprise but it was otherwise impeccably placed at the mention of Ten Grand.

    "You have to understand Mr. Roth, I respect you or we wouldn't be here...but that is an awful lot of money for one untested and in a rival covenant. I would be comfortable with... He paused, doing a little math in his head. "Three Thousand dollars up front, and another Two-Thousand when the contract begins in march, also a Major Boon is worth significantly more than you might realize. One might call in a regent to step down from their position with a major boon, or get someone to cover up heinous acts perhaps...or other Major things. Lets not start so large...a relationship, stable and proper needs time to grow, to trust...otherwise things can get Beastly quick." Never once did Augusts tone talk down as he went into the boon structure, it rolled off his tongue with a smooth mater-of-factness he hoped hardly anyone would take offense to.

    August shut up again as Konrad mentioned the idea of a Blood Boon, and the Wreath. "Oh, make no mistake Mr. Roth, if you are not the trustworthy type, the Line will step in. The Unconquered act as one, any deal made with my honor on the line holds with it the weight of all the Invictus now and before me. We are strong and undivided." Not perfectly true of course, but any petty squabbling between the Invictus immediately stopped when Honor is on the line. The Lords tone was firm, pointed, but not antagonistic, and when done he quickly went into a smile.

    "One Boon, neither major or minor for the patrols, I promise it will be worth it. I am a man of many means and in my hundred and nintey years have been very Charitable to my friends. If funds are your concern I can promise you in four to six months upon renegotiation if things go as I hope there will be an 8 thousand dollar signing bonus, and as much as three grand a month in your pocket regularly, with any other negotiated boons you attain along the way. But I need to know your worth it, your mind is obviously keen, but I haven't seen what you're capable of personally. I hope you understand?"

    3 Suxx Manip+Pers if needed
    Katsuro Tomori Presence 1 (Reserved) H:7 V:5 (Blush) W:6 French Japanese English

  8. #6
    I've Done Things... Bad Things.
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    Konrad Roth's Avatar

    Domain Status (Bloodhunted)
    Status (Criminals) ••
    Presence •• (Wallflower)
    Konrad Roth

    5'10" 158lbs (72kg), Konrad has narrow dark blue eyes and sandy brown hair. He looks to be in his late twenties and often is seen wearing a heavy leather overcoat and sneakers.

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    PRE

    That's a laugh, thinks Konrad, maintaining a calm demeanor. Guess he didn't get all that money from being stupid. He wonders if August were right about the Invictus acting as one, if he deludes himself into thinking so, or if he just wants Konrad to be impressed.

    "I don't think I'm wrong in how I place value on a Major Boon. But who the Boon comes from also makes a difference. You may be Invictus, but you're not a Priscus anymore. But who knows, maybe that'll change. I guess it's too much to ask for that much upfront. Hell, if you really want to start on a relationship first, why don't we just forget the contract and we can do this on a purchase by purchase basis. You can still get your weapon of choice every month and I'll charge a Minor Boon per purchase and you foot the bill. That's non-negotiable by the way. As for the patrol, I'll just do it pro bono for the first month and if you're satisfied maybe we can talk bigger figures next month."

      Cutting a Deal | 2suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2015-02-11 20:28:23 Konrad Roth rolls 6 to cut a deal with August McMoneybags [MAN+Per] (10 Again, WillPower) 8, 8, 1, 1, 5, 6 2 successes
    1 WP spent, Konrad fails to match and concedes the down-payment, offering instead 1 month of patrol for free while also declining the contract

  9. #7
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    Katsuro Tomori

    Vassagon per the RAW (after I derp'd to begin with admittedly. I'm still at three suxx with the dicepool, and should have one extra dice due to Resources, but as it was my screw up I'm not going to worry 'bout it)

    August must win Konrad over with physical appeal, first (this may not be sexual seduction, but it is social seduction). And thus must start with his Presence + Persuasion + Equipment versus Wits + Composure + Equipment. As everyone has narrated themselves as looking nice enough, you may consider your equipment bonus equal to your dots Resources.

    If August wins the Presence roll, then he gains a bonus equal to those successes in his persuasion rolls. If Konrad wins the resist, He gain a bonus to resist Augusts persuasion rolls equal to your Suxx.

    (Paraphrasing a similar issue that came up Here. )


    Katsuro Tomori Presence 1 (Reserved) H:7 V:5 (Blush) W:6 French Japanese English

  10. #8
    I've Done Things... Bad Things.
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    Konrad Roth's Avatar

    Domain Status (Bloodhunted)
    Status (Criminals) ••
    Presence •• (Wallflower)
    Konrad Roth

    5'10" 158lbs (72kg), Konrad has narrow dark blue eyes and sandy brown hair. He looks to be in his late twenties and often is seen wearing a heavy leather overcoat and sneakers.

    2
    PRE

    Their discussion of terms continue through the hour, each presenting their case for fair terms and what each were willing to accept. In the end, August ends up being the more shrewd and more savvy businessman, whittling down Konrad's steep payment to the original compensation detailed in the contract.

    Terms agreed upon via PM:
    • Patrol Designated Route - 1 Emergency Call a month for 2 hours for 3 nights per week or with Approved Ghoul
    • Non-Disclosure Agreement
    • Blood Boon Penalty for violation of terms (assumed for both parties?)
    • Acquisition of 4 Specific Firearms paid for by Galloway and acquired by Konrad
    • $1,500 downpayment + $500 per month for 3 months for Patrol (equivalent •• & • resources + • resources per month)

    "You drive a hard bargain, Mr. Galloway," says Konrad, getting down to the last third of his cigar. "But I can respect a man who knows the value of things as well as his own worth. Once this contract has been revised I'll be happy to sign it. Then there's just the matter of the witness. If I might suggest, I'd like Juan Cordoba named as the witness unless you have someone else in mind?" Since Konrad has had dealings with Juan in the past he trusted the man enough to honor this agreement. Plus he is Invictus so Konrad figures August won't mind. But then he doesn't know much about how Invictus do things.

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    Katsuro Tomori

    Augusts own pipe had burned down near to ash, he set it aside as their negotiations come to a close.

    "No, but I respect a man who will sit and argue well, but who knows when to give a concession. I will not forget that Mr. Roth. Not to mention starting off strong, bold. Very admirable traits." August said making the necessary notes on the paper, then tucking away the papers into the envelope. " Mister Cordoba? He is a fine Priscus from what I understand, and will make an excellent witness."

    Blood Boon is for both parties, yep yep. Also, the NDA applies to business and covenant discussions, per the advocacy talk earlier, just making sure that's clear too.
    Katsuro Tomori Presence 1 (Reserved) H:7 V:5 (Blush) W:6 French Japanese English

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    I've Done Things... Bad Things.
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    Konrad Roth's Avatar

    Domain Status (Bloodhunted)
    Status (Criminals) ••
    Presence •• (Wallflower)
    Konrad Roth

    5'10" 158lbs (72kg), Konrad has narrow dark blue eyes and sandy brown hair. He looks to be in his late twenties and often is seen wearing a heavy leather overcoat and sneakers.

    2
    PRE

    "Well I do my best," says Konrad accepting the compliments easily. "I'll give him a call and we can try to meet up tomorrow night if that's cool with you?"

    With business set aside, Konrad has a bit of cigar left, though he leans it up against the provided ashtray one assumes to be available in the room. He sits back languidly in the armchair, waiting to see if there's anything more to be said between them.

    All contract details & dialogue exchanged during meetings relating to contract business (hope that covers what you mean by covenant discussions) will be covered under the NDA. Meaning he will be subject to penalty if it is discovered that he has not taken steps to hold that information in confidence.

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