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    Evening traffic is the Park is dying down. People with children have long since departed, while those who remain are likely to be there until the park closes. As with any city, less savory deals are often done under the cover of darkness. Which is why those who call Funderland their home away from home may take notice of a character in a hood, hanging out by some dumpsters just outside the park. Never mind the fact that it's too warm outside for a hooded sweatshirt.

    Two young men approach the individual, and the hood pulls in close to speak quietly with them.

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    Nana

    Nana had just finished checking up on a 'patient' who had somehow managed to fall onto a few bullets. Nothing vital, despite all the noise they’d made about it. The pocket cash didn’t hurt, if the stains on a few bills had made it a more charitable exchange than she’d intended. She carried her doctor’s bag and wore her leather coat that she found much more resistant to those same stains than a lab coat. It was worth the stifling heat for her work, though she had on a much lighter white dress shirt and black slacks beneath.

    As she was walking to where she’d parked her van she heard the muffled sounds of conversation. She couldn’t help her curiosity, keeping to the evening’s growing shadows as she sought to get closer and overhear what the kids, as nearly everyone was to her now, were up to.

      Creeper 3 succ
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-08-05 14:50:43 Nana rolls 7 to Be a creep (Dex+ Stealth+Spec+Dex Seeming Blessing) (9 Again) 7, 2, 10, 1, 8, 2, 5, 10, 5 3 successes

    Equipment in ST mini-sheet. Reinforced Clothing jacket = 1 Gen. Armor.

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    Going to pause this thread until we figure out who all is joining.

  5. #4
    Lucifer's Avatar

    Distinctive Voice
    (Disquieting)
    Striking Looks
    (Nonpareil)
    Presence
    (Smoldering)
    Mantle
    (Candlelight)
    Lucifer

    Mask
    Lucifer's alien beauty is almost cruel, the eye moving uncomfortably from one monstrously perfect feature to the next.

    Mien
    Lurking beneath the alien beauty of the mask is the echo of the grotesque. Cruel teeth hide behind plush lips, goat eyes glitter beneath long lashes, ears are twisted into points, with skin the color of curdled milk.

    +2
    SL
    +1
    DV
    4
    PRE

    The taste of fear was a wine Lucifer knew exquisitely well. She drank it in almost every moment of the day, and as she left the Park, her thoughts aswirl with her dreams of her shadowplay, she tasted it once more as she caught sight of the figures huddling together. Yes, Lucifer knew the taste of fear. For, while it was true that she didn't know the lore of the drug trade, the etiquette of trapping, or really anything about the people that resided in the shadow of the law, she did know about the ways in which media portrayed them, and that was all the Fear needed.

    Reaching into her purse, her elegant hand folded around a canister of mace, and after a moment of indecision, she turned and began walking towards the men.

    Sometimes, Fear did not live in the dark. Sometimes, Fear came when the lights were turned on, revealing the vermin that had already crept into the kitchen, or the set of eyes watching what you so desperately wanted to hide...

    "YOU!" Lucifer roared as she neared the three figures. "THIS AREA IS FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY!"


      4 successes to intimidate
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-08-11 16:01:11 Lucifer rolls 10 to RAWR! (Pres4+Intim4+spec1+DV1) (9 Again) 4, 9, 8, 1, 10, 4, 6, 7, 3, 10, 1, 6, 6 4 successes
    Pepper spray...times FOUR! Phone. Purse. Pens. Paper. Moneys.
    Lucifer. Fairest: Shadowsoul/Illes, Pres 4 (Smoldering), SL 4 (Nonpareil), Distinctive Voice 2 (Disquieting). Autumn Mantle 1 (Candlelight reflecting in her eyes).
    Pledges: Dignitaries Vow

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    Penance

    Helping out around Funderland was something of a passing interest for Penance, or Fang as she was known to mundies. This was at least partially her home so putting in some effort to make it look nice at the end of the day was in her own interest. And if this place didn't look nice to customers, there were fewer people to glean emotions off of. Besides, she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty or provide some manpower. More than one guy around here had called on her if they needed some extra muscle.

    Such as how Penance found herself taking some trash out to the dumpsters. It was on her way and far away enough to have been a hassle for the actual vendor to take care of. And it's with some surprise she notes the fellow hanging out near them. No one she recognized either. She would've drawn her Mask down, but she'd already donned that a moment ago while talking with the vendor here. The Ogre dumped the garbage in some nearby shadows before trying to stealthfully creep closer herself. Judging by his unseasonal hoody, the guy likely wasn't up to any good, but best to let him be for now and see if he was worth bothering in a moment.

      failure
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-08-12 03:17:47 Penance rolls 1 to Lets Not Get Involved (Dex - untrained Stealth) (10 Again) 6 failure

    Of course, Penance had more practice making a spectacle of herself than slinking about.

    It was also very curious to the Corpsegrinder to see Luci, a woman she was of passing familiarity with, confront the now trio. It was bolder than she would've thought the Autumn Courtier credit for. And in something she was starting to notice was a trend with this women, she immediately raised her voice at them.

  8. #6
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Circe's presence at Funderland always had her sporting one of two outfits. Either a jumpsuit or a security uniform. Tonight she was sporting the security coat, albeit a open one. It is a little uncomfortable to be wearing a dual shoulder holster but she really needed the taser.

    It was a lot more comfortable for parents to see security armed nonlethally. That didn't stop her from having to do stupid shit like taking out the trash. And there were some punks to mess with too. That could be fun. Oh, Lucifer was here too. And already getting started. So Circe had to join Lucifer.

    "Hey! SHE SAID EMPLOYEES ONLY! YA SHOULDN'T BE NEXT TA THE DIAPER DUMPSTER!" Circe ran up join Lucifer in the open.

      Cute yelling
    Date Action Roll Result
    2018-08-12 07:33:02 Circe rolls 2 to Trying to be scary (10 Again) 6, 7 failure

    Sadly Circe was much better at seduction then scaring. Hence the diaper comment to help run them off.

    Security Badge, Jacket, Thin kevlar vest 1/2 Bulletproof, Colt 45 and two clips, Taser and two batteries
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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    Almost immediately upon her approach, the hooded figure signals the two others to be silent and points in Nana's direction. The two young men, now also looking at her, look like a couple of college students. Old enough to know better; young enough not to care.

    Penance's attempt to go unnoticed just seems to tick the hooded figure off. "Another one? Jesus... jig is up, ladies!" a man's voice calls out. The other two exchange grins and laugh under their breath. Whatever their purpose for being out here, by the dumpsters, seems to have been diverted by unwanted attention

    But the voice that cuts through their snickering and the dwindling sounds coming from the park grabs all of their attention. Almost immediately, the two college boys turn tail and run, leaving the hooded figure alone by the dumpster. He puts his palms between himself and the approaching Fairest, taking a step back.

    Circe's command might not have held the same edge as Lucifer's, but the point had already been made. The hooded man rapidly glances over his shoulder, causing the hood to fall away from his face. He looks older than the other two, with a beatnick goatee.

    "Alright, alright. Easy. I was just leaving."

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    Nana

    Nana’s grip tightens on her bag when she is spotted, feeling a tension to her chest that was only relieved by Penance’s appearance. At least she wasn’t alone. Lucifer’s yell brought it right back -- for a brief moment feeling that same rush of panic at being caught before remembering she wasn't the pest here. She stepped out from the shadows, giving a glance to the other Lost from behind her mask, and then addressing the remaining man.

    “Not just yet, dear." She opened up her bag and pulled out her cellphone. It wasn't the fanciest piece of tech but it took pictures and she didn't hide the one she snapped of him. "We’ll need you to explain yourself. I’d recommend keeping your hands out in the open, too.”

  13. #9
    Lucifer's Avatar

    Distinctive Voice
    (Disquieting)
    Striking Looks
    (Nonpareil)
    Presence
    (Smoldering)
    Mantle
    (Candlelight)
    Lucifer

    Mask
    Lucifer's alien beauty is almost cruel, the eye moving uncomfortably from one monstrously perfect feature to the next.

    Mien
    Lurking beneath the alien beauty of the mask is the echo of the grotesque. Cruel teeth hide behind plush lips, goat eyes glitter beneath long lashes, ears are twisted into points, with skin the color of curdled milk.

    +2
    SL
    +1
    DV
    4
    PRE

    "Well?" Lucifer demanded, glaring at the man.
    Lucifer. Fairest: Shadowsoul/Illes, Pres 4 (Smoldering), SL 4 (Nonpareil), Distinctive Voice 2 (Disquieting). Autumn Mantle 1 (Candlelight reflecting in her eyes).
    Pledges: Dignitaries Vow

  14. #10
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    Penance

    So clearly her skulking skills could use a little work because she was found nearly right off the bat. Unfortunate, but she supposed it was for the best anyways. She much preferred being up front about her dealings. Luckily, Lucifer managed to spook him enough to get in his head, so good on her. Penance briefly considered giving chase to the two escaping hoodlums, but decided against it. They already had one guy surrounded and if he was the one the other two had been looking for, he probably had what ever they wanted.

    Switching tactics, she reared up to her full height, which... ok, 5' 10" wasn't exactly towering over someone, but she was pretty muscular and a lot could be said for just a mean-looking face. She put a scowl on and moved up next to Lucifer to glare at him.

    "Tā kěnéng shì dúfàn. Ràng women pāi pāi tā, kàn kàn tā you shé me." Her exact words didn't really matter. No one would understand her. But there was a certain intimidation factor of someone ranting off in gibberish and just knowing they were talking about you. ...She would know from experience. So long as she glared at him and put an edge in her voice, he'd get the message. ...Maybe she should've thrown a curse word in there for good measure.
    Last edited by Penance; Aug 13th, 2018 at 11:36 AM.  Reason for Edit: Used spoiler instead of tip

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