Forten's Illusion: Rapture

[Conner Wells]

The noise of Rapture thrums in Conner's ears as he takes a drink like a good, normal boy and scans the crowd. The base from the dance floor running counterpoint to the harmonies of beating hearts and the sometimes slurred and sometimes staccato chatter that made up the conversations.

Well, most of the conversations. Edward was at least clear spoken; even an unnaturally cheery attitude can't hide the clear enunciation of someone who cared about appearance. "Good to see I'm not the only one interested in having a good time tonight." As Edward and Jennifer perpetuate their ruse, Conner's keen eyes focus on the well-tailored man just shrouded by what looks like a bouncer or bodyguard. Maschio?

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-11-20 01:10:44	Conner Wells rolls 9 to Tail the Possible Maschio (Wits + Stealth + WP) (10 Again, WillPower)	2, 1, 10, 4, 6, 2, 2, 4, 6, 2	1 success

Conner takes another sip of his drink and gets up from his seat, nodding to Albert in the direction he's headed as he attempts to tail the would-be Maschio and pursue his best lead so far. ​If all else fails, just pretend to be drunk.

Equipment: Broadsword (Cloak 4); Wallet ($45 Cash); Messenger Bag (Pen, Notepad, Burner Phone); Nice Clothes

[Albert Baker]

Al overheard Edwards talk with Jennifer and wondered what all that was about except as smoke for the masses. When the idea was brought up to get outside he frowned, as he didn't like the idea of the group splitting up. Splitting up always caused messes, especially with not much of a plan.

Then Conner stood up and probably found someone to tail, indicating a direction. Al nodded in response and tried to keep an eye on Conner in case it was needed.

Tail Conner

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-11-23 14:56:37	Albert Baker rolls 11 to Wits +Stealth (10 Again, WillPower)	4, 1, 6, 7, 7, 3, 5, 9, 7, 6, 2	1 success

[Seryna]

Conner follows after the man known as Maschio. The first obstacle comes up when Maschio and his bodyguard are admitted past the large man in the suit to what appears to be a VIP area. The two take a seat at a table on the upper balcony and look down at the club goers. They speak quietly to one another. The VIP bouncer glances at the people in his view, his gaze swinging to Conner. What does Conner do?
The others are unbothered as they sip their drinks and attempt to pass for mortals. Albert gets a glance or two from women passing by the bar.

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer looks around for a moment, her eyes catching as Conner walks off without a word. She scans the area around Conner, yet doesn't see anyone of interest. She visually checks if Albert is still in the area. Spotting him, she nods slightly at him. Good.

"Ah, I could. I am trying to cut back." Jennifer replies, as quietly as she could to Edward. "Let me see if Jake is going to meet with us." She suggested. She continues to talk as she types a text, including Albert, Conner and Edward.
"Did you want to go see if we could chat up someone?" She includes Albert with a look.

[Edward Heinrich]

Jenniffer declined, and Edward smiled agreeably: "Good stuff." And, let his eyebrows go up, "Jake? Wouldn't that be a treat, haven't seen the guy in ages." Edward, of course, had no idea who she was talking about.

Jennifer sent her text, and Edward felt his phone buzz. On the off chance someone was watching, he waited a moment before checking and instead took a sip of the drink that had appeared before him.

Some VS brandy, some triple sec, and lemon juice that was squeezed weeks ago. A low passing grade. I should own a Lounge.

Any standard brandy -- Remi Martin was an easy go-to -- of XO grade, with Cointreau instead of triple sec, and freshly squeezed lemon, is what would earn an A. A bit lethal, hovering around 60 proof, but it could be more than worth it.

The alcohol didn't matter anymore, although Edward still paid a price for drinking it, blood flowing to his gut to hold the objectionable liquid in place until there was a polite chance to vomit. It was the nice thing about clubs; if you threw up in the washroom, nobody would pay that much mind.

He slipped his phone out of his pocket and checked it. "New friends it is, and who knows if they might know friends of friends." Edward insinuated, "small world, and all that." He smiled and picked up his drink, ready to follow.

[Conner Wells]

Conner slides past moving bodies and the swerving architecture of Rapture as he tails Maschio, who he's certain now is the well-dressed of the two men ahead of him. He stops just shy of the stairs as they retreat. Yes, that's what they must be doing. to the VIP section upstairs. He notes Albert behind him but before he can consider mounting the stairs he feels his phone buzz. The predator snarls inwardly at the delayed hunt, but Conner checks to see if it's worthwhile information.

And...it kind of is? It makes sense. We can't split up in unfamiliar territory. Even if we had the best lead. Conner looks up at the VIP balcony and notices the bodyguard's gaze swing in his direction...

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-11-29 22:16:32	Conner Wells rolls 5 to Distract VIP Bouncer (Manip + Subterfuge) (10 Again)	5, 4, 10, 3, 9, 3	2 successes

Thinking quickly, Conner uses the flow of the bar patrons to 'bump' into a young lady or two moving from the dance floor to the bar, throwing a friendly half-look their way to give the illusion of interest while his face is turned away from the upstairs voyeurs. He slips a text to the useful mission group chat before holding just shy of the bar itself.

text to team

Man upstairs named Maschio. Possible Kin. Recruits homeless from outside. Look for ways to access VIP?

[vtl] Equipment: Broadsword (Cloak 4); Wallet ($45 Cash); Messenger Bag (Pen, Notepad, Burner phone); Nice Clothes [/vtr]

[Albert Baker]

Al tried to follow Conner in about three arm lenghts distance when he was spoken to by Jennifer. Nodding he replied to the question and was on his way again. Wouldn't do to leave someone alone in this place, after all.

"Yes, that as well..."


​Keeping the distance he slowly shuffled through the crowd.

[Seryna]

The body guard looks around the area, scanning anyone that walks within ten feet of the VIP raised lounge. The view of the two men is slightly obscured by a pillar besides the guard. The two men appear to be watching the nightclub floor.

After a few moments, a man in casual street clothes approached the guard. The guard indicates with his body language that the man isn't gaining access. A slight tilt and touch of a finger to his ear piece, and the guard steps aside, admitting the man to the VIP area.

What is the goal that your character is working towards?
Edward Heinrich Conner Wells Albert Baker

[Jennifer Hazelton]

"Yes, I keep running into old friends of a dear friend of mine." Jennifer says to Edward. Honest in her remark. "Let's head this way." Jennifer strides forward, calm. Confident. Trusting the kine to see her as a Lady not to be interfered with, while at the same time hoping that the sound of the club prevented anyone from hearing her too closely. Yet the Curse always asserted itself. The sheep were always alert for the Predator in their midst...
A beep alerted her to her phone text. She checks the text and reads Albert's response. What good news.

Jennifer looks around the room, scanning for someone who looks out of place. Then she reminded herself, Forten could be completely at ease here. This was his domain, in that he owned this club and was apparently unafraid of the monsters who Dansed with him. The Kindred should help him adjust that perception; she thought as she strummed her Blood Gift. Her eyes fall on where Conner stands. She looks around for who Albert could be rerferring to. The VIP body guard? The man is unlikely to be Forten, for the coloration did not match. Yet it could be his thrall, someone who could be protecting him. Jennifer abstains from conversation as she concentrates, looking at this body guard to the VIP section with the Gift of Auspex.

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-12-02 15:16:40	Jennifer Hazelton rolls 7 to Auspex 2 (Aura perception)(Forten's illusion Rapture- Body guard) (10 Again)	4, 10, 4, 1, 1, 8, 4, 9	3 successes

[Edward Heinrich]

OOC: Edward's goal is to follow what he interpreted Jennifer's request to be: support her in social encounters at the club.

Edward raised an eyebrow, "this way it is."
He followed, and his eyes slid over the crowd, looking for the man from the photo. All the while, Edward considered Conner's text.

They had no "in" here, at least not one Edward was aware of, and trying to smooth talk past the VIP guard would take a little discipline encouragement… something Edward wanted to avoid as they were trying to keep it low-key. He kept his eyes open, thought about if he was missing an angle on the VIP guard, and waited for Jennifer to speak to someone — in case he might need to intercede.

1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2022-12-06 00:17:48	Edward Heinrich rolls 5 to Looking for the man from the photo (Wits + Comp) (10 Again)	5, 4, 6, 1, 8	1 success