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    Drakken's Avatar


    The cool September air hangs still as the group of investigators begin their stakeout. The night is dead quiet, as if even nature refuses to tread upon the desolate landscape.

    What lays before them is a rundown warehouse sat by the riverfront. Graffiti adorns the outer walls and large sliding doors, windows are broken out of their sills. The initial view shows only two entrances; a large sliding double door, and a smaller metal door beside that.

    There are various vehicles sat outside, all of which seem to fit the run down aesthetic of the scene as a whole. Everything looks to be deserted; and yet, the faintest light can be seen through the long destroyed windows.


    Short opening post. This will be an extended roll (wits+composure or wits+investigation), with each roll covering 4 hours of watching the building. (Everyone will get 2 rolls before each day ends, and you will have a total of 3 days to investigate.) I need to know exactly what you're watching for when you make your posts, and you will get more detailed descriptions as your successes pile up. If you feel your character would not take part in the stake out, please let us know so that we can move on.
    Seryna Jennifer Hazelton John Helen Kingsley BoxingUnicorn Conner Wells NotaHoneyBadger Aiko Hamura George Albert Baker

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    Jennifer Hazelton's Avatar
    Seneschal, Lady Notary, Priscus of the Nosferatu
    City Status
    Invictus status
    Presence (Lady)
    Obfuscate 2 Mask of Tranquility
    Resources
    Jennifer Hazelton

    Nosferatu curse: A voice that withered like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise
    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    (Blush)Vitae 1 Spent
    -1
    NOS
    3
    PRE

    At the beginning of the evening, Jennifer and Liam spent some time disguising her physical scars on her neck. SFX makeup was applied to the skin, adhering a fake skin over Jennifer’s scar. Jennifer had Liam adhere a flesh-colored scarf over this SFX make up. Over this, Jennifer donned a grey turtleneck. Grey pants, leather belt and running shoes completed Jennifer’s ensemble.
    2 successes

    Jennifer uses her burner laptop to set up the six spy cameras to show the screens. Jennifer ensures that the laptop and system is set up to record the footage that the camera sees.

    Jennifer took a minute to evaluate her weaponry. If police were called, they could issue a ticket for illegal weaponry. Worse, they could detain her in a police station. Fixed blade knives were legal in California as long as they were carried openly. Jennifer affixed the fixed blade knife that Castor had given her to her belt. As there were avenues opened to her that could present her as harmless, Jennifer took a moment to try and obscure the knife through touch of Shadow.
    2 successes


    At her haven, Jennifer affixes the spy cam to the interior of her car dash so that it will record the front of the vehicle and events that happen in front of the car. Jennifer drives the Avalon to the area and parks three blocks from the address. Jennifer walks about near the car, searching for a shadowy area. Once within the shadows, Jennifer removed the binoculars from the go bag and placed the cord around her neck. The camera was removed and the strap looped around her wrist. Jennifer then pulled on the Cloak of Night.
    6 successes


    Jennifer walked towards the address of the warehouse. She looks for a fire escape or similar high yet ill used access point to hide a distance from the warehouse, yet within sight of the binoculars and the camera she is using. Jennifer snaps pictures of the warehouse, the vehicles, and surrounding streets. Jennifer remains as still and quiet as possible. She will snap a picture of those approaching the area and entering the warehouse. Jennifer does evaluate individuals with Auspex to see if she can determine if they are Kine, ghoul or Kindred. She spends time being still and careful to not interact with things that would break her Blood Gift and expose her suddenly.

    3 successes

    5 successes

    4 successes


    During the day, Liam was instructed to place one of the cameras discreetly facing the two main streets leading to the address. One camera faced the double door. Another was directed at the vehicles sitting outside. Another is placed to observe the windows of the lot. The other is placed around behind the back of the lot. Liam was instructed to observe from some distance away with binoculars and snap pictures of those entering and exiting the lot.
    Liam wears sunglasses and observes the warehouse as discreetly as he can.

    Equipment
    Nosferatu Curse: Jennifer's voice withers like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise.

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  5. #3
    Conner Wells's Avatar
    Blood & Faith
    Presence
    (Earnest)
    Allies
    (Academia)
    Obfuscate
    (Mask of Tranquility)
    Eidectic Memory
    Conner Wells
    PRP Stats

    HP: 0/7 [7 Bash]
    WP: 0/2
    Vitae: 2/6

    Equipment: Reinforced Jacket, Broadsword, Messenger Bag (flashlight, pen, notepad, binoculars, duct tape), Phone, Wallet ($50 cash)
    Combat Stats

    Def: 3 (Dex; Tonfa +1)
    Armor: 1/0 (Reinforced Clothing)
    Initiative: 4
    Speed: 9

    2
    PRE

    Conner takes in the stillness of the environment. He's walked nights like this before, though that was surrounded by the screeching noises of the concrete jungle and the thrum of beating hearts. Here tonight there's next to nothing. No distractions.

    Approaching on foot, Conner makes sure before he has his broadsword protected from sight with his Obfuscation abilities.
    1 success

    So armed, he sizes up the warehouse. Its rundown nature makes it easily missed but will make security difficult for them to maintain. All the easier for us once we spring the trap. He starts by observing the vehicles from afar to see if anyone's using them as cover for security or even just as a makeshift bedroom. What better alarm bell than a startled drifter trying to rest unmolested? Then he focuses on the windows, sharpening his eyesight to differentiate mortals from supernaturals and hoping to make some sense of the light source from within. After all, there were more ways in there world to make light than candles and lightbulbs.
    1 success

    failure

    3 successes


    Equipment


    The Cloak roll was accidentally set as Extended, so the roll with least suxx was used.

  6. #4
    Albert Baker's Avatar
    Status
    (Acknowledged)
    Albert Baker

    2
    PRE

    Al entered the scene in a dark blue tracksuit, running shoes and a matching scarf and knit cap. Carrying a messenger bag and an umbrella instead of his cane he slowly around watching the streets around the location and the main passages leading to it from afar. Thenm he looked for a point from where he could watch the back of the building, subjecting any persons he saw to a glimpse with extended senses.

    Wits+Investigation I


    Wits+Investigation II


    Auspex 2 (Int+Emp+Auspex, Comp unknown


    Equipment

  7. #5
    Connor OBrien's Avatar

    Striking Looks
    (Handsome)
    Presence
    (Boxer's Build)
    Obfuscate
    (Mask of Tranquility)
    Connor OBrien

    +1
    SL
    -1
    NOS
    3
    PRE

    Jennifer



    Conner



    Albert
    Nosferatu Curse: An Aura of Danger, like the feeling that causes the hair to stand up on the back of your neck.
    The Vanishing:

  8. #6
    Jennifer Hazelton's Avatar
    Seneschal, Lady Notary, Priscus of the Nosferatu
    City Status
    Invictus status
    Presence (Lady)
    Obfuscate 2 Mask of Tranquility
    Resources
    Jennifer Hazelton

    Nosferatu curse: A voice that withered like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise
    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    Jennifer Hazelton Scenes
     
     
     Blush, imbibe, 

    (Blush)Vitae 1 Spent
    -1
    NOS
    3
    PRE

    During the day, Jennifer has Liam take the camera focusing on the car and redirects it to cover the walking path up to this newly discovered door to the back entrance. Liam settles into an area a bit farther away than Jennifer had been. Liam uses his binoculars to observe the back door and back area. He remains appearing casual and aware of his surroundings, tucking the binoculars into his coat if anyone walks by or appears to be looking over in his direction.

    failure

    3 successes

    1 success


    When Jennifer observes the camera footage in her haven, she makes a note of the time - 4 AM and the fact there could be two Kindred present at the location. She sends two text messages.
    The next night, Jennifer affixed Castor Drake's gift of a fixed blade knife in the sheathe to her belt.Jennifer took a moment to try and obscure the knife through touch of Shadow.

    Once Liam helps her disguise her disfigurement through SFX fake skin and adhering a flesh colored scarf over the disguise, she dresses in dark grey work out clothes with an olive green chunky knit cowl scarf draped over her head and neck. Jennifer took care to Blush before getting in the car and driving to the area.
    2 successes


    Jennifer proceeds to act in much the same way by parking three blocks from the area and searching for a place to draw on the cloak of Shadows before approaching.
    5 successes


    Jennifer spends some time studying the area as she looks for a new vantage point that allows her to watch the back door that she discovered the night before.
    3 successes


    Once settled, Jennifer focuses on using the Mekhet Family gift to study those who go near the door or who come out of the back door.
    4 successes

    2 successes
    Nosferatu Curse: Jennifer's voice withers like a snake sneaking through the grass, plummeted like an old man's nearing his demise.

  9. #7
    Conner Wells's Avatar
    Blood & Faith
    Presence
    (Earnest)
    Allies
    (Academia)
    Obfuscate
    (Mask of Tranquility)
    Eidectic Memory
    Conner Wells
    PRP Stats

    HP: 0/7 [7 Bash]
    WP: 0/2
    Vitae: 2/6

    Equipment: Reinforced Jacket, Broadsword, Messenger Bag (flashlight, pen, notepad, binoculars, duct tape), Phone, Wallet ($50 cash)
    Combat Stats

    Def: 3 (Dex; Tonfa +1)
    Armor: 1/0 (Reinforced Clothing)
    Initiative: 4
    Speed: 9

    2
    PRE

    Fire!!!

    Approaching for the second evening of reconnaissance, Conner has to suppress the urge to shudder. Fire was everything bad and wrong with the world for Kindred, and especially for Shadows. He thinks back to Quinn and her electronic candles, how they provided light without the danger of flame. But that would mean that there wouldn't be a Kindred inside at that time. Unless the flame was somehow unnatural. He thinks back to how the flame had moved as if with wind. His senses weren't in the habit of deceiving him. Perhaps tonight would glean more information on who or what could be found within...

    2 successes

    This night he approaches with his cloaked weapon through the shadows and approaches as quietly as he can muster using the scattered vehicles as cover. As he ducks behind each window and engine and tire he takes focused glances with a combination of binoculars and inherent night vision, depending on his resilient memory to capture the details as well as any camera lens. He's also gauging (as he approaches more closely) whether or not that primal fear of fire actually grows as he approaches the flickering light, or whether it's just a psychosomatic reflex. He also takes a moment to examine the graffiti found on the side of the building. Street art has recently been an interest of his in other investigations, and there's no telling how recent the art is or what messages it could be conveying.
    5 successes

    2 successes


    As before, he expands his vision with Auspex to cover the range of beings as well as emotions that he should encounter.
    4 successes


    Equipment

  10. #8
    Albert Baker's Avatar
    Status
    (Acknowledged)
    Albert Baker

    2
    PRE

    Having taken a quick picture of the duo, Al retreated as the night slowly dies and morning approached steadily. After filing the information away for the later report, the night ended.

    On the second night of reconnaissance he did the same round around the location as the last night, then carefully took position on a perch on another warehouse, close to last night's position and enabling him to see the back door, yet not the same location as yesterday. Then the waiting and watching began anew with binoculars and extended senses...

    Wits+Inv 1[dice=1 success

    Wits+Inv 2

    Auspex 2 (Int+Emp+Auspex

  11. #9
    Seryna's Avatar

    Jennifer Hazelton

    This thread opened August 31st. It is well over time and is closed.

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