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  1. #1
    Twist's Avatar
    Presence
    (Seductive)
    Striking Looks
    (Delicate)
    Mask of Tranquility
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)
    New Identity (Myah Torsione)
    Twist
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Twist walked through the Crocker Art Museum Ballroom one last time, Kalos at her side, her dark eyes scanning everything.

    The tables were arranged and decorated. The gift boxes laid neatly on a tray, waiting off to the side. The small selection of blood dolls waiting along a far wall.

    It was nearing 11 and everything was ready, a small smile touched her lips. All she needed now would be the guests. Already the rabble were waiting, neonates of no worth scrambling at the door to get in first. To declare that they weren't worth notice but that they were there and thank you for the blood.

    Leaning into Kalos, she spoke with him briefly before parting to leave the ballroom. He would open the doors and greet the guests, allowing her to make her actual entrance last as custom dictated.

    Scene is open to arrival. Twist's ghoul Kalos is on hand to open the door and welcome guests and indicate that they are free to make themselves comfortable and take part of the provided blood dolls should they so wish.

    Alessandra Edward Heinrich Jacque


    Ballroom Layout.JPG
    Counterfeiting Life (Blush) in Public Scenes

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  3. #2
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    (Blush)Vitae 1 Spent
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Jacque arrives on time and dressed in a black and purple tuxedo/vest ensemble with pressed pants and shined shoes. He was very familiar with the Crocker Art Museum and returned the greeting with a nod to Kalos after being allowed in.

    This was certainly a show worthy of the unconquered's reputation with the elegant decorations, the blood dolls and the venue in general. His eyes traced around the room trying to take in any hints of decorum from the way others acted in the room. He knew this was a world of deep-rooted traditions but unfortunately the Au Pair had left before teaching any of it to him.

      2 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-09-24 00:21:34 Jacque rolls 4 to perception (Wit+Com) (10 Again) 2, 8, 2, 8 2 successes

    For the time being, he lingered just beyond the neonate tables adjacent to the blood dolls.


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  4. #3
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (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
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    (-1 Vitae Blush of Life)Vitae 1 Spent
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    The night of the Invictus meeting had arrived. And as such, Ale had purchased a new dress, in her Clan colors of course. Though who thought brown was a good color should be ashed. And she needed a Ghoul she could send out shopping for her, it was a tedious task.

    Finding gifts worth giving? Something else she didn’t really enjoy. How to shop for Invictus members who could get whatever they wanted? But she managed, and hoped they would be well received.

    Cain had been left at her Haven, this wasn’t a place for him.

    Her dress was floor length and a nice slit on the side that showed her leg tattoos when she walked. The Clan colors were complete with her lips being red. Her dark hair hung in loose waves about her shoulders, and her skin had a warm, healthy flush to it.

    Entering the room, she takes it in before setting the bag with the gifts at a designated place. A smile and nod were offered to Kalos when she was greeted.

    The neonates were paid little mind.

    But she did see Jack, and with a smile, approaches,

    “Herald Jack, wonderful to see you here this evening. That is a beautiful shade of purple.” She compliments.
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

  5. #4
    Edward Heinrich's Avatar

    Presence
    (Unobstrusive)
    Edward Heinrich




    Daeva Vice: Wrath
    Edward Heinrich Scenes

    (Blush of Life)Vitae 1 Spent
    2
    PRE

    Edward nodded to Kalos and entered only to be blindsided by Ale's Beast. It was his vast fortune to have already experienced it a few times. Otherwise, the fear might have him turning heel and fleeing. The reputational damage that would have incurred would be a long time in repair. After the Beast's anxieties were quelled, the Man's worries rose to take their place. Her being here meant he was late, although it seemed she had only just greeted Jacque. If Edward were lucky, that implied she had only arrived within the last couple of minutes. A misstep on his part, but not something damning. Spotting where he should leave his gifts, he placed them along with the others, stepped aside and waited for the proceedings to begin.

    He wore a simple black suit, a pale yellow shirt — the closest he could find to gold — and a red tie. Over his heart, two pieces of barbed wire are braided with a toft of Agrimony into a circle; at its center is a single swamp magnolia pinned into place. He wore no other adornment.

  6. #5
    Twist's Avatar
    Presence
    (Seductive)
    Striking Looks
    (Delicate)
    Mask of Tranquility
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)
    New Identity (Myah Torsione)
    Twist
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)

    (Blush)Vitae 1 Spent
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    It was time. Fingertips lightly brushed imagined dust away from her chosen outfit for the evening before she headed into the ballroom. Between the gold of her outfit and the light that reflected off the red ruby jewelry that she accessorized with, she sparkled. And she loved it.

    Less loved but no less true was the reaction of her beast. To her beast, the neonates that whispered at the their tables seemed to beg to be slaughtered. It was only when she moved past them that the tones it whispered shifted, uncaring for Jacque, rage for Edward and Alessandra - though in vastly different degrees.

    Smiling at the three in the room worth receiving such, she formally addressed the Prince first. "Your Grace," she offered with a deep nod. In Court Ale deserved the curtsy Twist always gave, but tonight it was a covenant meeting and there was a reason Twist had entered last.

    "Mister Heinrich," mostly a statement, just the barest lift at the end of the greeting, allowing a correction if the title didn't suit.

    "And Herald Jack," she greeted last, opting for use of his title.

    "Welcome. I hope that the evening finds everyone well?"

    Twist Invictus Sept 2019.jpg
    Counterfeiting Life (Blush) in Public Scenes

  7. #6
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Jacque's beast stirred, begging for retreat as the man turned his attention to welcome the familiar face, "Likewise and thank you." He smiled and ran his hand across the vest to roll out any wrinkles that may have formed in stride. It wasn't until the repeated gesture of Edward leaving packages at the table that concern began to wash over him. He nodded to Edward in greeting and debated discretely inquiring with the Prince. Unfortunately, the window quickly closed once the Duchess made her entrance.

    He smiled as the obfuscated danger approached like she owned the room, because she did. He bowed his head in response to her greeting, "Thank you your grace, Alder Judex Twist. It does and I am grateful for the invitation."


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  8. #7
    Alessandra's Avatar
    Presence
    (Commanding)
    Striking Looks
    (Tattooed Beauty)
    Blood Potency(+1)
    Status
    (Criminals)
    Retainer
    (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
     -2 Vitae for Blush of Life and Drink, 
     
     

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    The presence of a weaker Beast caught her attention before the man himself did. Looking, she sees a familiar face from Court, though not one she’d met yet. Though her Beast still wanted to rend the flesh from his bones. But this was an Invictus meeting, that would be rude.

    Instead she offers a nod of her head.

    Now Twist? Twist owns the room, even without the presence of a Beast.

    As such, Ale dips into a curtsy for the Judex. This was her show tonight, and Ale would show her the respect she had earned and deserved.

    “You are simply stunning this evening Judex Twist.”
    Ale says with a bowed head and respect. “I know I can’t complain, this is such a wonderful venue for the meeting. And how have you been?” she could talk with Twist all night.

    This was going to prove an interesting night. Jack’s first Invictus meeting. Would he rise to the challenge and prove that her decision to recruit him was worth it? Of falter under the pressure? If his behavior at Court and talking with her was an indication, he’d do fine. But, she could be wrong.

    She clasps her tattooed hands in front of her, watching. While in the back of her mind she longed for leather pants and a tank top. Damn dresses.
    Alessandra Antinori │BP 6│Strong Italian Accent

  9. #8
    Edward Heinrich's Avatar

    Presence
    (Unobstrusive)
    Edward Heinrich




    Daeva Vice: Wrath
    Edward Heinrich Scenes

    2
    PRE

    He cursed his fate. The membership was so small, so few people. He was somewhat relieved when Alessandra nodded to him, he turned and gave a deep bow almost a genuflection.

    Should I say something?

    He did not know what Alessandra was like, his Sire’s training screamed at him to not approach. Memories of a lightning-fast backhand and the growl of “eyes down Master Heinrich.” Earning manumission under the Meister of an Order was not gentle.

    Equally, his other half, the business networking half, the more human half, told him it was weird and rude to not introduce himself to such a small group. He didn’t know which voice to obey, and the indecision was a tacit agreement with the first.

    He almost winced when Twist entered and spoke to him. He reacted, unthinking, obeying trained reflex. He turned and knelt into a genuflection. “Your grace, Duchess Judex Twist” Rising when she turned her attention to Jacque.

    Eyes lowered, but posture straight, he approached the group. He found a compromise within by offering the Prince a deep bow. His raised his eyes to give Jacque a nod, before lowering them again.

    Edward responds to Twist: “Very well, your grace. I can imagine no place I’d rather be.” Despite his concealed anxiety, that was undoubtedly the truth.

  10. #9
    Twist's Avatar
    Presence
    (Seductive)
    Striking Looks
    (Delicate)
    Mask of Tranquility
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)
    New Identity (Myah Torsione)
    Twist
    Kalos Hamilton (Ghoul)

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    An easy smile curled at Twist's lips, "I only regret that it has taken so long to gather the covenant."

    With Ale's compliment, Twist's smile deepened, a small set of subtle shifts in her body occuring so that one instant she was standing with the small group and then suddenly she was posing for them, showing off. "Thank you. Though I am far from the only one worthy of a second glance tonight," she said letting her eyes roam down the figure of the Prince, catching the slit that hinted at skin and ink beneath. Laughing, she glanced sideways toward Jack, granting him a similar look, "By any stretch."

    Clapping her hands together, she shifts her focus from appearances of well dressed attractive people to the historic ballroom around them, "Isn't it a lovely surprise buried within the museum?" Beautiful yes, and symbolic enough for those who chose to look for such.

    Drawing in a breath, she glanced about the small group, "Well, I do believe that all those that matter are in attendance ... shall we?" She made a graceful gesture toward the head of the room and the table that stood there.
    Counterfeiting Life (Blush) in Public Scenes

  11. #10
    Jacque's Avatar
    Jack
    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Credence)
    Mask of Tranquility
    New Identity
    (Alexander Krait)
    Resources
    Jacque
    Behavior

    Goes by Jack.

    Educated, scholarly, lawyer, scientist.
    Jack's outward demeanor and tone are a baseline of respectful and calculated.

    He actively debates, persuades, negotiates and even at time tries to intimidate, as core skills of any lawyer worth his salt.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Jacque's expression softened in formality as he was whisked away to a memory of the Daeva sharing that she enjoyed to flaunt. It was strange, almost like seeing a completely different person. Strong, but delicate. He smiles, gratified by the positive review received from the Judex.

    "It certainly is," he offered, "I've been to this museum many times but I've never seen this room."

    His eyes followed the gesture to the table. He nodded at her request to move forward to the table and in short strides positioned himself at the farthest seat from the host's right hand side. There he waited, assuming that it would be inappropriate to sit before the host.


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