(1810) Sanctuary 20

[Kaze]

Kaze nods acknowledging Campanella's words, both about a lack of knowledge about "the clock" and about any other points to discuss. For his part, Kaze looks content to listen to what others have to share.

At Eurydice's greeting and introduction, Kaze smiles, nods, and then his eyes widen slightly at her revelation of her Order. "Thank you for your service, Eurydice." he says quietly and respectfully to someone willing to do what needs to be done so that others do not have to.

At Alastor's words, Kaze becomes serious and then nods in agreement at Alastor's closing declaration, murmuring softly,"Absolutely."

[Phoenyx]

Phoenyx nods to the greetings, watching intently, filing away names and faces for later.

Kaze's suprise and bustle brings a touch of a smile to her serious expression. He's so formal. Not every occassion is an inspection. Let our actions speak for themselves. There's a tiny shake of her head.

She nods to Eurydice. "The Guardians fulfill a difficult role, but a necessary one. Phoenyx of the Arrow." Then she lapses back into silence.

Alastor's decree has the Obrimos filling with pride. She smiles and nods in agreement to both the Mastigos' sentiment and Kaze's affirmation, moving slightly to be closer to both of them.

[Sand]

Statements answered and generated questions. W/ Winter ... always generating.

”Breaking in what way Winter? It has been possibly broken for many months. Or anyone else who has additional information on this.” A glance around.

”Lured there by what do you know? Seers?” A pause, head shake. Alastor’s tone -> tendency 4/ data.

”I’m glad everyone is ok. Who all was involved?”

[Aurora]

She caught the question, and simply nodded. Unless Bacchus wanted to make a thing out of that again. Though she did need to reach out to him at some point and attempt to mend any hurt feelings. They needed to work together after all.

Smiling to Kaze, “I like to think it’s a great community.” A lot coming and going, but a good solid base.

A hand was raised, “Hey Cricket.” Speaking of getting to know people better, she needed to talk with her Path. Get to know them, let them get to know her.

Then attention shifts with a few words.

Frowning, “Well, this was unexpected.” When the fuck did that happen?

Alastor then spoke, blue eyes widen, “I’d like in on that investigation if you don’t mind. Any attack is an attack on us all. Anyone still injured? What happened?” her tone turning concerned.

Building on what Sand says, “Do we think this is tied to the Seer’s and the Clock? They’ve been trying to fuck with is for quite a while now. It would be a more direct attack, but I don’t think it would be impossible.”

[Kaze]

Nods respectfully at Aurora's positive...assessment aspiration.

At Criket's words he first smiles then looks mildly confused, then concerned.

"Um. Excuse me. The timeline doesn't seem to make sense to me there." he says, "I mean, if they set a trap, set a building on fire, rigged it with explosives to lure us in to rescue people...and attacked at the site, but they also knew we were to be found coming and going from the Circle here...where was the ambush? At the burning building, or right outside here at the Circle?" he asks, confused.

[Bacchus]

Cricket was greeted with a nod and offered a cup, but no other sign of welcome or resentment was offered. Cryptic Buddy was cryptic, Bacchus's cup was raised with Alastor's, and Aurora's not-a-denial was duel-ly noted.

"Where even is our Acanthus?" Bacchus looked around the room for the path of one that had unfortunately turned to a path of none. Rather then say more, he simply started drinking.

The talk of bombings, clocks, and ambushes earned silence from the Shaman. He didn't want to avoid the topic, and it would probably distract from the political nonsense that would arise eventually. The problem was he had no knowledge or skills to add to the conversation beyond what was already said. He was an animal trainer not a detective.

"I have a rote to heal peeps with." He shrugged, not sure what else he could contribute beyond what Aurora had said already. "Good for bites, stabs, burns, and not getting doxxed in the middle of a fight."

To Alastor's questions the Apostate's lip twitched as he took ever longer gulps of what was left of his drink.

"Assembly of two currently." His index finger bounced back and forth between him and Cricket."And I'm pretty sure the point of an assembly is that no one speaks for everyone."

The coke and vodka were reclaimed and poured into his cup to refresh it's contents.

[Eurydice]

The smile from Eurydice's face faded as the conversation turned to issues of security, replaced by an expression of stoicism.

"I see," she says in response to Winter's statement, "I must say I am of a mind with Aurora. The issue is unexpected certainly, but, though I know little of Time, I am willing to assist in your investigation, Mr. Winter."

Alastor's statement of further troubles prompts the Cleaner to press her lips together momentarily, almost as if wincing.

That is a more... direct matter.

Then a flurry of questions and information, with greater detail lent to the recent attack being granted over the concern of the clock. Thus, Eurydice granted the matter greater focus, listening intently as the others talk while she formulated her own response. Sands concerns were noted. Most of Cricket's words were ignored as he spoke of Assembly, that was a matter of politics, and politics was something she cared about very little when the security of the Consilium was in jeopardy. Further it seemed an unorthodox request to make, why would they need a separate assembly hall? His mention of the witchhunter's knowledge of the Circle, however, was highly noted.

"I wouldn't concern yourself overly with a motive," she offered to the heavily tattooed man, "Witch-hunters rarely hunt with rationality. They hunt because they are afraid. Or crazy. Or both. However, if Councilor Sand's concerns are realized and these witch-hunters are somehow associated with the Seers that would prove interesting indeed..."

Then she turned to Alastor.

"With that in mind, I am no Arrow," she began, "but I too would like to offer my service in your investigation. I cannot heal others as Bacchus can, but I can heal myself if necessary. Further, I possess knowledge of rotes that can assist in the identification of Death and altering its presence to the eyes of Sleepers. If what you say is true, it could be the beginning of a war. And I will gladly assist in cleanup where necessary."

Then to Kaze.

"Considering Alastor's statement, I would assume the ambush occurred at the site of the fire," she mused, "If you had the capabilities to help Sleepers in such dire need would you leave them to die? Many of us would not. They'll use that compassion against you. As for the explosives, I believe it would be sensible for the Hunters to afford themselves an assurance of our demise... and to clean-up evidence of their identities."

Finally, her face landed on Bacchus.

"And with that in mind, if your offer for a drink is still on the table, Mr. Bacchus, I would gladly take one," she said. This was going to be a long night and already there was a lot to take in. "If you please."

[Sand]

"They knew? About here? That isn't good."

Understatement? Yes.

Another Consillium location?

Good idea
Investment heavy

Alternative: Cabal Sanctuaries

Requirement downside: Cabal

Focus on Alastor. On the information given. Conclusion in line w/ his.

Cricket's smile returned w/ a small nod. Not fully confident in that conclusion.
Status @ that meeting = observer.
Status 4/ Cricket & Bachus = participants.
Thus Cricket & Bachus -> better informants.

"It sounds like we have two issues our doorstep. The Hunters and the Clock matter," which still hadn't been explained. Missed meeting notice maybe? "Winter, Alastor - are you two taking point on the two matters? Or is there someone who is better suited? I imagine these aren't things that we just want to sit on talking about."