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    Yumyumcrow's Avatar
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    The Nox Populi Nightclub.
    In the heart of downtown Sacramento there is a place of intrigue, excitement and entertainment. The modern flare of this venue is host to exclusive parties. The seduction of this establishment may take you away as you drink, dance and socialize. There are private services available upon request. The best DJ’s in town are in line to play a wide variety of music. Some of you may dine…as long as you have your VIP pass.


    The club is quiet tonight. Bush fire season has continued with even more shocking and terrifying fires to the south. And now there are rumours of unwholesome airs and clouds of pollution across the state. Even the die hard clubbers and desperadoes seem subdued and for once the Nox is almost empty.

    None of this stops the Kindred from their slow Danse.

    When the Kindred arrive they are discreetly met and led to the back of the club. The space downstairs is decorated in dark, rich woods and expensive furniture. There's a coat room that will also hold one's 'unmentionables'; namely, weapons, at the foot of the stairs. There are also private areas, dark, and furnished with soft couches, as well as meeting rooms with conference tables and chairs, and an area with several televisions. The Court area is decorated with long black and red silken drapes cascading from floor to ceiling. Drapes hang in elegant bunches and gathered into valances across door frames and between supporting pillars; the lighting is intentionally low, and even with the gentle pulse of music from above, the place has the feel of a sepulchre.


    The common area circles the Court proper, and it becomes apparent that this is not decorated for a single evening. Small symbols note areas for Kindred only that branch off of the Commons, which will be necessary once those Kine privileged enough to see behind the Masquerade filter in: ghouls, herd members, or even devotees.


    Another evening; another Danse. For some it will their first, for some it shall be their last. After all, this is the Prince's Elysium, and subject to the Laws of the Domain.

    Eternal Court is open once more...


    Please remember that Predator's Taint is in effect and role-play is expected, or rolls will be asked for!


    This is a great place to get Acknowledged

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    Julian Durand

    The Nox. It had been years since his Requiem had first brought the Haunt here. In many respects, it had been here where his Danse had first began - freed from the constraints of his Sire, able to exist and act on his own terms and by his own values for the first time. Fitting, then, that it was here that his Danse would begin anew.

    The Haunt arrived early in the evening, making his way through the near-empty club towards the downstairs area. The lack of vitality in the upper levels of the Nox was disturbing, and a moments hesitation flared as he worried that this might be the least of any changes.

    His Beast was masked, but its predatory presence could be felt in his every gesture and word. Hungry eyes and a smile that was closer to a snarl were only the most obvious manifestations of his cursed blood. Those familiar with the Florentine code might notice the dark green tie, paired with a black suit and a matching dress shirt. Subtle statements of his nature, and of his allegiance.

    His suit had seen better days, creased by overuse and travel. Nevertheless, he cut a regal figure as his predatory gaze flickered across the room, hunting for any familiar faces. The Haunt had played out this moment in his mind a thousand times on the journey back to Sacramento, and he couldn't help but feel nervous at the thought of how this might play out.

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    John Davis

    With the question of Bugsy at the gate, Davis opted the Haunt's entrance. From the reaction of that one fellow at the underground party, it was possible that the mask had been breached. Unintentionally, but all the more concerning. If hunters could identify Kindred on site, then it was best to stay out of sight.

    As he descends the stairs, Davis's beast stirs. A new predator has arrived. Davis prepares himself as he approaches the final steps. He straightens his period attire. Picks a piece of lint on his cuff and enters Elysium.

    Before him, a new face.

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    Lina Moretti

    Sheriff Moretti was relaxed on her typical couch in the corner, contemplating a file of some kind with a look of calm concentration on her face. Her attire was simple; she wore black pants with a white blouse. A nasty-looking knife was sheathed on her belt, openly carried as fair warning, fairly given. Simple black flats completed the ensemble.

    A pen whirled from finger to finger in her hand, the agile little Daeva's nervous tic an unconscious revealing of a regular habit.

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    Atticus James

    Let's try this again...


    Atticus stands out in the Nox. Not because he is handsome or tall. Not because he is wearing some fine suit or surrounded by beautiful women. He stands out because he looks like he just stepped off a construction site or a crab boat. Which is semi-accurate, it wasn't a crab boat. The clothes are well worn, his jacket is second hand, his hair is a bit of a mess and his beard could use a trim. Atticus didn’t want to risk being accused of something by finding a place to clean up. He’d rather just let the powers that be know he is here. Even if he could get cleaned up, it’s not like he could buy a suit or something.

    The Gangrel follows the markings that he was educated to look for down to the private area. Before stepping through the door he takes 30 seconds to breathe mindfully, knowing full well that this experience was going to be hard, both emotionally and because of the snake that twists within his belly whenever kindred were around. He hated it, but he would keep control, if he didn’t, he might as well just leave town right now.

    Atticus steps through, not checking his coat, but leaving his bag. He had no weapons on him, so he didn’t have to worry about that. It was chaos immediately within him. Monsters everywhere. His beast tried it’s best to stand up to everyone around him, acting like the little dog on the wrong side of the dog park. He knew he was the little dog, even if the monster within him pretended to be something else.

    Atticus looked around, unbuttoning his old army jacket he got from surplus. He looks around hoping that this Moretti ( Lina Moretti ) will spot him and point him in the right direction to get acknowledged. Too many people, too many possibilities for mistakes.

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    (Gabriel)
    First thing you will notice about Ale is the abundance of her tattoos. They go from her face all the way to her feet, and not much is left bare. The second thing? Her strong Italian accent.

    Known as Sofia De Luca

    Gabriel, Ghoul
    Cain, Hell Hound
    Alessandra Scenes
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    PRE

    Things were different. At least for her.

    A hand reaches beside her desk, seeking the reassurance of what rested there. But tonight would not be the night to show the Domain. There were still things that needed to happen.

    Pushing herself up, she straightens her jacket, and moves to leave the office. Pausing at the door, she looks over her shoulder, and nods her head.

    The door remains open.

    Walking into Court, she pauses, observing the room, and allowing her Beast to react. The press of the weak Beasts stirred rage within hers. It was ready to rend the flesh and paint the walls with blood. It was a fun thought, but it wouldn’t happen.

    Spotting Lina, she offers her Sheriff a nod. Davis is seen, and she wonders when he’s going to join the age and dress to fit in.

    Finally, a new face. Seemed it was the flavor for Court lately, new Kindred showing up.

    So being who she was, she makes her way over. Tonight she was clad in black fitted dress pants and a silver jacket, with no shirt underneath it, three buttons holding it closed. But it still showed skin and an inked stomach.

    A smile appears, Buonasera.” Greets the Savage, “I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you yet.” The aura of predatory dread obvious. Was he a Haunt? The other new guy had a more anxious presence about him.
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

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    Presence
    (girl next door)
    Striking Looks
    (Wholesome)
    Mable Wood

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    PRE

    Mable had spent the earlier part of the evening working on some areas of the forest where there was a lot of ash and hot spots. She then rushed to the Nox and changed into her little black dress in the car. She pulled her hair up into a bun. She had missed a few smudges of ash on her face.

    She entered the building and went down stairs. As she stood in the doorway and let the howling of her beast die down she gave her dress a tug to straighten it. She saw their were several new people here already. Into the fray she marched.

    Mable walked up to the first one nearest the door, "Can I help you?" she asked Atticus James

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    Atticus James

    Atticus and Mable continued here

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    Julian Durand

    Alessandra and Julian continue here

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    John Davis

    And just like that Davis was alone at the door. Very well. He thought. The Southern Gambler began to make his rounds checking to make sure the room was clean. He ran his fingers along the chair rail, inspected the baseboards and crown molding, checking for dust.

    Happy with the results he finds a quiet corner and take a seat and begins to shuffle cards. Observing the comings and goings like a good Hound.

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