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

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    SL
    4
    PRE

    Kalos was waiting for Jacque when he arrived at the theater and after exchanging social niceties, motioned for the Kindred to follow him to where Twist was waiting. Usually when Kalos performed such tasks at the theater it was to her office or perhaps one of the back rooms. But tonight, hid footfalls just a step ahead of Jacque's lead the two to the theater's main stage.

    The house lights were off, leaving the row upon row of empty seats just past the orchestra pit a yawning maw of darkness beyond the edge of the stage.

    And in the center of the theater was Twist. Looking not at all like usual.

    Her hair loose about her shoulders, her outfit was a simple black leotard. Not a single sparkle of jewelry or makeup caught the light that highlighted the stage.

    But maybe it wasn't even the outfit or hair or makeup but the fact that she was bent.
    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.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Jacque arrived at the agreed time to the locally famous Ballo Della Notte. Greeting Kalos, he followed through the eerily empty main theatre. His eyes quickly focused on the main stage, the seemingly only thing meant to draw attention at that moment.

    The Lord had been accused as a chameleon more than a few times in his lifetime, but this woman... she yet again threw a curveball and kept him on his heels. A part of him was anxious at the uncommon feeling, but that was overshadowed by the intrigue he had for the subject. Was this just innocently natural? Or was it more that she having fun with her own game? He slipped off his blazer, leaving it draped over the back of one of the aisle seats before making his way on stage at Kalos' lead.

    He thoughtfully waited until he was announced or addressed, considering he was her guest this evening and she was... occupied. Until then he appeared content to observe the demonstration of skill in her craft.


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  4. #3
    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

    Unfolding and standing with ease that spoke of long hoursdecades of practice, Twist brushed back wisps of hair as she smiled in welcome at Jacque.

    "Good evening, I hope it finds you well?"

    Most at this point would reach for a sweat towel or a water bottle. A human response to physical exertion. No water bottle was in sight, and though her hair was loose and tumbled, it was as dry as if she had just finished blow drying it.

    If it was a show that she was putting on, the contortion was merely the prelude, the climax was the lack of response.

    She was Kindred. And tonight they needed to know that in order to learn.

  5. #4
    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

    The Lord's hands quietly and briefly applauded, understanding there was no reason to try and substitute a full audience with his actions, "I really should make it a point to see the full performances of Ms Torsione." He bowed his head slightly in response to her salutation, "Quite well, and I hope the same for you." Truth be told the Lord was ecstatic. Months of delving tomes and extensive research culminated to this meeting and he was ready for it.

    He glanced once more around the stage before returning to the Daeva, "How would you like to proceed, your Grace?"


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  6. #5
    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

    A pleased smile graced her face at his applause and it was with a nod of the head that she accepted it.

    "I have no complaints this evening."

    Noting his look she chuckled, "Majesty is the ability to make oneself the center of attention. A stage seemed an appropriate place to learn more in regards to it, no?"

    "Your research into the skill you are seeking, did it explain what we are going to learn tonight?"
    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

    His eyes rested back on the Succubus as she offered insight. He nodded in agreement with the locale before addressing her subsequent query, "Not entirely. There are gaps from presumed knowledge about our respective power. Once I learn a little more about Majesty I can create some hypotheses on the devotion."

    Following her lead, "What I've taught you so far is the Lord's ability to brute-force a suggestion into the mind. Properly executed, the target cannot break their focus from the command until it has been carried out to the best of their abilities."

    He smirked, "The downside, of course, is the command is vague since it is limited to a single-worded thrust into the mind. Tonight, I will teach you the same ability but with more finesse. Instead of clenching the mind by sheer force of will with a word, you will instead be able to verbally implant a series of suggestions into the target's subconscious." He glanced in Kalos' direction as he briefly considered a demonstration. His eyes returned to Twist as the voice inside perished the thought, "No Jacque, it is rude to play with other's toys without invitation."


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  8. #7
    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 caught his glance toward where Kalos stood waiting in the wings and a mocking smile appeared briefly on her face.

    She supposed she could understand not wanting to have the Elder Hound of the city practice Dominate on you.

    By the time he turned back though it had faded into neutrality. A small motion of her hand and Kalos stepped back into the shadows, the sound of his footsteps fading as he clearly left the stage.

    "Kalos will find someone to help us," she explained.

    "Is there a trick to this? Or is it much like the first stage, simply understanding your will and imparting it?"

    Kalos will find one of her Herd members to help the two Kindred "rehearse".
    Counterfeiting Life (Blush) in Public Scenes

  9. #8
    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

    He shook his head, "It is similar. The primary difference is instead of the target's mind obeying our will out of sheer dominance, we are instead..." he eyes wandered as he looked for the right word, "...programming it during a trance. The target ultimately believes they are doing what we asked because they chose to."

    The lord lifted a slender finger as to indicate an exception, "As with what you know already, eye contact is required to hold the trance. The target cannot be mesmerized into self-inflicted harm as preservation is the base instinct of any creature." Shrugging his shoulders, "You can, however, suggest morally compromising actions but the mind will actively fight it. The time we have to mesmerize simply pales in comparison to established behavior and rapport."

    "All in all, the skill comes more naturally to those in entertainment. Performances often tell a story whether it be theatre, art, music or acting. That refined skill makes it easier to pass off our foreign thoughts as the target's own." A smile formed across his lips, though the expression of his face signaled more towards that of embarrassment, "Considering your talent, I imagine you'll be a quick study." And surpass me in no time.


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  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

    "I will try not to disappoint," Twist said with a smile.

    The sound of returning footfalls announced Kalos and another. "Ah, thank you Kalos. And thank you Erin for being able to help us," she said turning to the female who stood to the side of Kalos. Erin, for her part, simply smiled and responded with an easy affirmation of her willingness to assist.

    Glancing to Kalos, she raised a questioning eyebrow, would she suffice?

  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

    "Erin," the Lord spoke up to grab the woman's attention, "Thank you very much." As her eyes met Jacque's, he locked her conscious in a trance, "While keeping your eyes on me, walk until you bump into Ms Torsione, then face her and apologize."

    He then looked at Twist with a coy grin, and Erin began her inattentive walk. He then gestured for her to take her turn, as the pawn was set to face her with her apology.

      3 successes
    Date Action Roll Result
    2020-04-21 14:22:43 Jacque rolls 10 to mesmerize (Int+Dom+Exp+spec) (10 Again) 7, 3, 8, 1, 8, 2, 9, 4, 4, 5 3 successes


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