To Catch A Dragon

**Shadow** · Mar 2nd, 2010 01:53 PM

Shadow stood in the doorway of the transformed meeting room gazing at the work she had done. Everything seemed to be in order and would be ready for the ceremony when the rest of the covenent arrived.

The room was barren of furnature save for one medium sized wodden table set in the center of the room. The carpet, which had once been a light brown had been pulled out and replaced with a thick black one. The walls had been draped with a heavy satin cloth in varying colors. One was black and had a glossy sheen against the small amount of light in the room. Another wall was draped with azure, the folds of the fabric falling in graceful waves and the third wall was covered in a dark crimson cloth. The other wall was left to it's barren wood panneling.

There were eight thick forest green candles set in ornate silver holders placed on the table an equal amount of space apart. There was a silver dragon in the center of the table also holding three candles, although these were already lit. One black, one azure, and one crimson, the light flickering shadows across the room and on the walls.

In front of one of the green candles sat a leather bound book. The book has no markings on the cover and the pages are lined in gold. The only marking is on the binding and appears to be an egyptian hyroglyph.

Shadow nods once to herself and heads for the front door in anticipation of her guests arrival. She stands at the door, dressed in her traditional Onyx black dress with silver brocade alone the cuffs of the umbrella sleeves and the low neckline. The only other object she wears is the silver and sapphire collar around her neck.

**Lesingnon** · Mar 2nd, 2010 06:41 PM

Wilhelm arrived a bit before eight o'clock. He had always believed in arriving early whenever possible. His dress was typical for him, in other words semi-formal by American standards. Such was typical in Europe, and he was still more European than American in many ways. He inclines his head slightly in respect as he sees Shadow at the door, pushing the frantic murmurings of his cowed beasts to the back of his mind as it senses Shadow's superior predator. "Greetings, Oracle Shadow."

**Asa** · Mar 2nd, 2010 06:51 PM

Asa and Ishani arrive, both dressed in dark colors; dark greys, but not black. Upon closer inspection, both wore tailored evening wear, a nod to the importance of the occasion, but using the off-formal color to not call attention to it.

The both give the Oracle a polite nod in acknowledgment of her station, feeling the cool air and strong predator surrounding and lurking within the delicate features.

"Oracle Shadow, good evening. Mr. Von Schusten, to you as well," he greeted the pair.

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**Max Heinz** · Mar 2nd, 2010 07:23 PM

*Max shows up a minute or two after the others, jogging up to the Chapter House door. Gone is the ragged look of hunger, he was back to his normal, almost human looking self. His dress is much better as well, wearing a tight-fitted triple breasted suit that wouldn't have looked out of place in the 30's. He dips his head to the others.*

Sorry to keep you all waiting; I wasn't expecting another meeting for some time.

**Joseph Hartman** · Mar 2nd, 2010 08:18 PM

Joseph arrives moments after Max. Smoothing down his sport jacket before entering he walks in and nods respectfully to the Oracle then the Prince and Harpy.

"Evening Oracle, Lord"

Joseph's sports jacket and dress pants are both black. Blue is still off limits...though someday he plans to wear it.

Joseph nods to Max and then to Wilhelm squelching his Beast as he does. He moves to stand by Max waiting to see who else shows.

**Asa** · Mar 3rd, 2010 06:47 PM

"Mr. Heinz, Mr. Hartman," Asa greeted the other two arrivals. Unsure of what was to come -- or where -- he gave the Oracle a slightly questioning look.

Apparently not all inductions were done on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.

**Shadow** · Mar 3rd, 2010 06:49 PM

Shadow greets everyone with a smile and a nod. After waiting in the front hall for a few more minutes, she checks the time and frowns.

She decides she is done waiting and closes and locks the front door as she had done at the last meeting. She leads everyone into the redone meeting room and smiles as she closes and locks that door as well.

Turning to face the small group she motions to the table in the middle of the room. "Please pick a candle and stand in front of it. Wilhelm, yours is this one here." She points to the candle with the book in front of it. Once everyone has chosen a spot, she pulls the black candle in the center of the table and lights the others with it, except for Wilhelm's.

"I called this meeting for a formal induction of Wilhelm Von Schusten. He came to me a few weeks ago with the request of joining our ranks. The general concensus was agreement."

She faces Wilhelm directly and begins to speak, looking at him first and then allowing her eyes to roam to the other members as well.

"The Ordo Dracul is a covenent dedicated to purposeful change. We all believe in striving toward transcendence, to overcome our current condition. Each of us has a different idea of how this transcendence can come to pass, but all of us work toward this in our own way. We all strive toward the effort of the Great Work."

She looks at Wilhelm now and only him. "Wilhelm Von Schusten are you prepared to also make this effort toward purposeful change? Are you willing to set aside time each night toward the study of transcendence? Are you prepared to work toward change in yourself to achive this goal? Stagnation is not an option. To join this covenent one must be willing to put forth the work and the time that it will take to overcome the vampiric condition. Is this your wish?"

**Asa** · Mar 3rd, 2010 06:57 PM

Asa's Beast hissed and spat at the sight of the flames; already on edge from the other predators, the fire almost pushed it out into the open. He took a few moments, pausing, locking it down, reminding if of the crucible of the sewers.

He looked over at his Shadow reassuringly as the candles continued to be lit; once satisfied, he turned his attention to the Oracle's words, mentally comparing them to those of Headstrong and Witherspoon.

As she spoke, he opened his eyes, and watched the Mekhet Priscus, waiting for his reply.

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**Ishani** · Mar 3rd, 2010 07:12 PM

Ishani wants to recoil from the open flame but to do so would be to show weakness. That is something she is unwilling to do in front of her covenent mates. She does take an involuntary step back, but decides not to concentrate on the heat before her.

Instead she watches Wilhelm intently and listens to the Oracle's words. She needs to know this is a sincere request and not born of a strumpet's affections.

**Lesingnon** · Mar 3rd, 2010 07:34 PM

Wilhelm continued to quell his beast with each new arrival, greeting them all in turn. Being especially respectful with the Prince and Harpy. He did idly note Asa's usage of Mr. instead of Priscus. Because this was Covenant as opposed to city business perhaps, or was there some other reason behind it?

He follows the Covenant members through the doors and into the meeting room, spending a few moments to admire the decor. It was rather well done, though he could have done without the pinpricks of flame that worked his beast up even more. In the end he pushed it to the back of his mind, utilizing the same stoicism that had allowed him to suppress it's...angrier, urges for long years. At least the candle he stood in front of wasn't lit, yet.

As Shadow began speaking to him he raised his gaze from the book to her, listening carefully to what she had to say. He considered his response, briefly. Ultimately though, he rarely opted for many words when few would suffice. "I am prepared, yes. And it is my wish."

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To Catch A Dragon

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