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    Somewhere in Sacramento there is a book and a book seller.

    Somewhere in Sacramento there are two Hunter's who have an interest in acquiring that book.

    Somewhere in Sacramento two Kindred stalking the night looking both. A third watches from the sidelines.

    Sacramento by night is a playground. Come lay out your hands, put your pieces on the board...

    I've set this scene so you can do whatever research or investigations you wish to pursue. If you wish to make use of Allies or Contacts, we can do that here too. Macavity Peter Byrne Robert Cross unlimited sink

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    Peter Byrne

    None of Peter's connections were of the type to be useful at this stage of investigation, not for out of town hunters looking for a manuscript of uncertain providence held by a mysterious hunchback. That didn't mean that he was without recourse, for he had a presumed advantage...

    The hunters didn't know they were on his Radar.

    So while Robert Cross pursued whatever connections he possessed, Peter planned to be more hands on with a good old fashioned stakeout. Dressed in black with a black baseball cap pulled down low and swaddled in the cool embrace of his dark gifts, he scouted out the Ridge Motel. The night sang to his heightened hearing, a chorus no mortal will ever hear as clearly.

    Granted, a great deal of it was made up of the varied collection of noises made by prostitutes and their johns conducting their business, but that was the Ridge Motel for you.

      Cloak of Night 3 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-05-12 00:55:51 Peter rolls 7 to Cloak of Night (Intelligence 2 + Stealth 2 + Obfuscate 3) (10 Again) 3, 8, 9, 3, 8, 7, 2 3 successes
      Ridge Motel Stakeout 4 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-05-12 00:57:44 Peter rolls 7 to Ridge Motel Stakeout (Wits 4 + Investigation 3) (10 Again) 7, 10, 6, 8, 5, 8, 9, 1 4 successes

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    Robert Cross
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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

    (Blush of Life)Vitae 1 Spent
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    While the Shadow goes about his business, the Haunt takes care of his.

    Frankly, he'd prefer staking out the motel. Almost anything would be better than gritting his teeth and making nice with Breathers. But he needs information on the two hunters in question.

    So he asks around in cop bars, his scarred visage forced into a semblance of life by the magic of the Blood. He makes some calls to those on the force he can't find drinking off their shifts. He hits up street corners and trap houses where his less savory contacts do business. Looking to see if Sanchez and Tombs have run afoul of the Law or made contact with the unlawful.

      Working his Sources, 4 suxx
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-05-12 07:01:52 Robert Cross rolls 7 to Manip2 + Intim3 + Contacts2 (10 Again) 9, 5, 10, 5, 1, 9, 10, 1, 3 4 successes

    Finally, he calls Grant, son of his former partner back in LA, and his closest ally on the SPD.

    "Hey Kid, got a minute? I have some questions about a couple of humps..."

    I went ahead and used the same roll for working contacts you asked for in Alien Call. Hope that works. How would you like me to go about using Cross's ally here, in terms of mechanics?

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    ROBERT CROSS


    The burned man gets his information.

    The cops know of Tombs and Sanchez it seems. Enough to keep vague tabs on their movements. Enough to watch in anticipation of something strange happening; something that they would eventually have to clean up; something that could not be explained.

    It seems Sanchez and Tombs have a reputation from San Francisco and L.A. But you can't detain people because weird shit happens around them. There is no law to stop people shooting... monsters... in the storm drains. Or having a hand in disposing of bodies that... weren't bodies. They are even taking bets as to which precinct and which shift is going to have to "deal with it".

    Cross is able to trace the Hunter's movements: they have left the Ridge Motel but probably have a cache there or something, because they keep going back; they have rented a house in Oak Park but don't spend a lot of time there; they've been checking out select bookstores and antique dealers. If you really wanted to talk with them they are always at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown.

    The underworld knows they are here too. And that they have been asking about the Man In Black. At which point the conversation withers into knowing glances.

    If Cross is seeking nothing more than information, his Ally won't have much more to say. If Cross is seeking more assistance from his Ally, then that will be a Persuasion or an Intimidation check. Your choice unlimited sink .


    PETER BYRNE


    Meanwhile an unseen Shadow stalks the Ridge Motel.

    For most of the night, nothing. Then a boxy chrysler rolls up and two men matching Tombs' and Sanchez descriptions get out. They make for the office but do not get a room. Instead they converse with the staff on duty - a lean man with a beard. In return they receive two heavy duffle bags and the pair spend some time shifting around the contents: knives, stakes, bottles, a sawn off shotgun, wads of cash, an object carefully wrapped in tissue paper and an ornate blanket.

    They will leave with one bag (which includes the object wrapped in its blanket).

    Before they go, Sanchez reaches out to the staff and lays his hand comfortingly on his shoulder. "We will pray for your wife."

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    Peter Byrne

    Two bags, one going with Tombs and Sanchez and one staying with Mark. And full of such interesting things.

    Peter wonders where Mark is storing his dufflebag full of cash and illegal weapons. So Peter follows Mark to find out.

    But only after memorizing a description of that chrysler they were driving. Cross could probably do a great deal if he had a description, a location and knowledge that there were illegal weapons in the trunk, if he had any pull with the authorities.

      Memorize Car Description 2 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-05-13 16:14:05 Peter rolls 5 to Memorize Car Description (Intelligence 2+ Composure 3) (10 Again) 5, 4, 10, 9, 2, 5 2 successes

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    Mark the night staff has found a secret compartment in a wall and commandeered it for himself. He stores the remaining bag there.

    Mark then returns to his solitary watch.

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    Robert Cross
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    Robert Cross

    Nosferatu | Lancea Sanctum


    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

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    "Sorry Bobby. You hear anything about what these assholes are up to, you call me."

    "No problem, Grant. I'll be in touch."

    Cross hangs up the phone. Seems Grant doesn't have much to say about his suspects. Nothing the kid can do for him as of right now.

    He's sitting in his Town Car, parked in a deserted lot down the street from the Ridge Motel, staring out at the night. Thinking over what he's learned. Wondering if Peter's turned up any actionable leads on his end.

    Cross knows that Byrne is supposed to be checking out the Motel this evening and he doesn't want to interrupt. For now, he simply waits to hear from the Shadow.

    Cross will hold off on calling in any favors from his ally until he has more to go on.

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    Peter Byrne

    After enough to allow Peter to remove himself immediate observation, a series of texts start arriving at the phone number Robert Cross provided Peter.

    S&T have cache at Ridge. Overseen by an agent, Mark [description included]. Bag w/modified firearms & other misc weaponry & 'equipment', cash. Secret compartment at [location included].

    S&T left with matching bag +unknown object [time] ago, destination unknown. Driving a Chrysler [vehicle description and license plate number included].

    Next move?

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    Robert Cross

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    Nosferatu Curse: Cross has obviously been badly burned in the past with visible scars to prove it, and is that a faint smell of burnt hair and skin?

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    Cross fires a text back to the Shadow and starts his car.

    We should talk. I'm on my way. Meet me across the street from the motel. I'll be in the Town Car.

    Pulling out of the lot, Cross dials Grant's number again.

    When he spots Peter, he'll park the car long enough for the other Kindred to get in before driving off again.

    By the time he picks up Byrne, Cross is just getting off the phone with his ally, having given Grant the information on Tombs and Sanchez:

    "Yeah, I'd get on that," he says into the phone. "Wouldn't want it on my head if these two start using all the gear they've got on them." He's brow beating the kid, for sure. But sometimes it takes a little bullying to get things done.

      1 success
    Date Action Roll Result
    2017-05-16 07:14:03 Robert Cross rolls 8 to Manip2 + Intim3 + Specialty1 + Allies2 (10 Again) 5, 4, 3, 10, 3, 1, 4, 4, 1 1 success

    Cross gives Peter what passes for an apologetic look as he wraps up his conversation.

    Cross is trying to convince his ally on the SPD to go after Tombs and Sanchez. Hoping to get them in trouble with the law over the illicit cargo in their vehicle.

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    "I'll take that as an anonymous tip, then. I'll pass it on up the chain."

    Thats the power of Allies. Its not what you know; its who you know. A word, a gesture, in the right ear can move mountains. Or in this particular case, get two Hunters who want to stay under the radar on the radar. The Police radar. Right now.

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