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April 29th, 2012
St. Louis
The terror thudded in her ribcage as her Beast scrabbled against the terrible Beast that approached her. The woman was dressed in an elegant blue business suit with a crisp white ruffled shirt. Her bone white hair was smoothed into a chignon at the base of her neck. Despite her hair, the woman's face didn't look older than mid - twenties. Yet she felt so terrible...
The blonde woman standing beside the Kindred spoke first.
"May I present Alder Lady Micha Chappelle, Notary of the First Estate. Childe of Alder Notary Ezra Rosietto; Childe of Councilor Notary Mariel Versaille; Chlde of Erland Aderes of the line Mekhet."
"I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Alder Lady Notary Chappelle." Jennifer squeaked.
The blonde woman spoke again, sharing what Jennifer had presented at the door.
"Lady Notary, may I introduce Notary Jennifer Hazelton: Childe of Joshua Homan, childe of Lady Notary Gweneth Ward; childe of Libretist James Barlowe of the line Nosferatu."
"Welcome to St. Louis, Notary Hazelton." Micha greeted. "Please, take a seat."
The blonde woman pulled out a straight backed chair for the lady and then one for Jennifer. The two chairs were sitting across from one another at a fine mahogany table.
"Thankyou, Lady Notary Chappelle. I am grateful for your hospitality. I heard of your service to the Invictus and had hoped to learn from your experience..." Her voice squeaked to a crescendo.
"Ah, I see that you are unaccustomed to such Dread." The Lady replied, regret in her voice. "Long ago, some allies and I performed an exorcism. For vanquishing such a spirit, the Dread has latched onto me. I couldn't shield it if I wished to."
"I understand, Lady Notary. Forgive a neonate's wonder."
The white-haired Shade smiled, although it was fleeting. The terrible BP 4 Beast was obfuscated; although the Dread lingered in the air like acrid smoke. Jennifer relaxed somewhat and pulled the Cloak over her young Beast.
"More comfortable?" The Lady inquired.
"Yes. Thank you."
"None required. We must not tax the Beast more than we must. Now, you brought the Oath book I requested? May I see it?"