Presence ●● Mask of Tranquility
After the room cramped by equipment, the indoor gymnasium feels absolutely cavernous.
Shoes skip and squeak on industrial rubberized flooring, and basketball backboards hang like giant gargoyles come to bear witness. Lights from outdoors spill through windows set high in the walls, orange slashes of light in this cathedral of pre-pubescent athletic triumphs.
They're outnumbered.
A half dozen or more roughs wait at the far side of the gym; at the center of them is the short and powerfully built Wilhelm Von Schusten. None of his compatriots trigger the Taint. More than likely? Ghouls. Or simply hired help. Armed with various melee weapons, Von Schusten's dull black SMG is a stark contrast.
"A lot of women say that," he answers Twist, seeing if there's any jealousy to be found under her humor.
"Before we start. I've been instructed to extend an invitation to you. House Straiphen would welcome and honor you. If you decline, I suggest your friends leave. Do they know this is a war between our Houses? Is that worth the Final Death?"
He hefts his weapon, calling attention to it.
"This is loaded with Dragon's Breath."
Need a Resolve + Blood Potency roll from each person and a Wits+Subtefuge roll (any Lie Detection Specialty applies).
Also, go ahead and roll Initiative. It's not combat yet, but if it gets there, we'll all be ready.