Innocence Lost Chapter 3 Stakes and Woes

[Marcus Roman]

Marcus followed along until they were in a masquerade safe space, following suit with Seneschal Hazelton, he gives a deep bow to the Prince and a slightly less deep bow to Jennifer.


"I came upon this poacher in (name) park. There were loud screams that drew myself and several other Domain members to the scene who happened to be in the area. We found two bodies at the car. Several did nothing. Whip Dominguez wrestled the poacher down in hand cuffs while I hid two bodies in the trunk of the car in case we were discovered. Those bodies are still in the car currently parked outside. Whip Grey caught the woman who was still alive, I am unsure where she has been taken. During this time the poacher now prisoner was tied up in the back of the car while Whip Dominguez guarded. The Reeve was called and we met in the barrens. Whip Dominguez left after the Reeve arrived. The Reeve attempted to stake the prisoner to bring him in..."

Marcus spoke no ill of the Reeve. Obviously the stake didn't take given the wound on the prisoner.

"The Reeve had other things to attend to. I then contacted the Seneschal, and brought the prisoner here. I circled several blocks on the way, and circled here three times before parking so I don't believe I was followed. I also believe we acted fast enough to avoid police notice on our end. Unsure about what's happened with Whip Grey. Despite his current demeanor, our poacher tried to convince us to forget your laws and live as he does. He was rather disrespectful of the idea of following a Prince, but it seems he's had some instruction in proper behavior given his change in attitude."

[Alessandra]

A nod of Acknowledgement to Jenn, then a raised eyebrow, “Indisposed? In what way? I hope it’s in a way that excuses her from preforming her duties.” Or there would be consequences.

The prisoner was overlooked for now, his presence wasn’t important…yet.

To her Cousin, who seemed to have more of the story as to why her evening had been disturbed. Sounded like Breaches were becoming more and more common these nights.

“So Miss Grey has some random Kine somewhere in the Domain, and you have two dead Kine in your trunk?” a slow nod, “Well those will need to be handled before the night is over.” She was fairly sure he knew that, but sometimes it needed to be said. Would he know how to dispose of the bodies, or was it something she was going to have to handle as well?

Her tone flat, unamused, “Seems we need a class in staking.” It wasn’t a hard thing to do.

“Di nuovo, con il Reeve che ha altre cose a cui pensare, è meglio che il mondo stia finendo.” Because this was something that the Reeve should have handled.

And then it came, a cold, calculated smile, one of a true Apex predator, turned to the prisoner, “Does he now? And disrespectful? Seemed respectful when he saw me, why the change in attitude?” head titled slightly to the side, “Change of heart? See the errors in your way?” her tone was calm, maybe…too calm? But that smile stayed.

[Seryna]

The Kindred has a lithe build and a narrow waist. The man appears to be in his mid – teens.
"I was confronted with seemingly weak Kindred, Prince. One melted away without any confrontation. One engaged me in worthy combat, the man who is not here."
He looks to Alessandra. "I hunt the weak. I have been hunting the young for a bit without being confronted.”

[Jennifer Hazelton]

Jennifer gave the Gangrel a measuring look. It appears that he had seen the problem through, while others had departed.
"The first that I heard of this was from Mr. Roman, who was appropriately discreet over the phone." Jennifer replied to the Prince at the question of indisposed. Her Cursed voice slithers out in the space like a snake slithering over dying autumn leaves.
"I do not know where the Reeve is, Your Grace.

“Spero che mio cugino sia impegnato in qualcosa di utile. Perché sono d'accordo con te.” Jennifer responded to the Prince. "Mi chiedo se questo abbia qualcosa a che fare con la questione di Reeve e Priscus Durant. È stato menzionato un parco durante il debriefing?

Mr. Roman. What happened to Reeve Kingsley and Whip Dominguez? When you say 'several did nothing', do you state that Domain members saw the situation and chose to leave? Who were the several other Doman members who did nothing?"

Translation

I do hope that my Cousin is engaged in something worthwhile. For I agree with you
I wonder if this has anything to do with the matter with the Reeve and Priscus Durant. Was there a park mentioned during the debriefing?

[Marcus Roman]

"I was planning on quick dry cement, and a body of water outside the domain in an area with little police presence." He said in regards to the bodies needing handled. Clearly the Roman had a plan in place to see this through.

"Non voglio parlare male della Reeve, ma se n'è andata senza ulteriori istruzioni dopo il fallimento del picchettamento. Ho chiamato il siniscalco perché volevo occuparmi di questa cosa nel modo giusto, non perché mi era stato detto." Marcus paused a moment clearly uncomfortable at the possibility of Helen getting the short end of the stick, but you must see through what you start when duty demands it and she did not.

"Whip Dominguez received a call and left with little word. At the start of things in Cedar Park Mr. Godwin was present as was Ms. Allard till things got heated."

He ignored the captive kindred as best he could, but when the fool talked about hunting the weak the Roman couldn't help but wonder if the teenage looking dirtbag absolutely didn't realize he was recommending that the Prince hunt him.


Translation: I don't wish to speak ill of the Reeve, but she just left without further instruction after the failed staking. I called the Seneschal because I wanted to handle this right, not because I was told.

[Alessandra]

And there it was.

Admission.

“You are admitting to Poaching in my Domain, admitting to breaking my Laws. Do you understand the ramifications of that? Do you understand how Laws and Domains work for that matter?” most who poached were not so brazen. Was he just stupid, or was he playing a game with her? Neither was going to work well for him.

Looking to Jenn, noting the Italian, but not responding in it, “Nothing has been brought to my attention, nothing has been sent to me in regards to that.” Jenn knows Ale well enough at this point to note the hints of irritation in her voice, subtitle, but there.

Eyebrow raises, “There are more efficient ways Mr Roman, you and I will discuss it.” Divers tended to find bodies that way, and it raised questions. “In the past, that would have been a perfect way to go,” making sure she gave credit to him, “but I’ll let you in on some fun secrets.” After all, she didn’t live this long and successful take care of bodies for no reason.

“The issue with the Reeve will be addressed and handled. I’ll have a meeting with her and see if perhaps there was something else going on that needed her attention. Perhaps she felt you had the situation under control and could see to something else.” Not making excuses, but she was willing to give Helen the benefit of the doubt in front of others for the moment.

“For now, we have a poacher who seems to think the Laws do not apply to him.” Her attention now fully back on him. “Is that the case?” taking a step towards him.

[Seryna]

The speech in another language has gone by without comprehension for the prisoner. He glances between the speakers, yet can not determine what is being said. "What he says is true, I have been hunting in the parks for some time. I was accosted by someone's property. Some Daeva's property perhaps, he had a touch of strength to him when he told me to 'cease my attack'. He was not strong enough to stop me." A small drawl. "I iamgine he's one of the bodies. A spectacularly ugly fellow. Then this man and another man came and they were able to stop me." His eyes look at Roman.
"Although I have to say, the demonstration of someone unable to stake me when I was being as still and compliant as could be was just," A shake of the head. "- embarassing to witness.
I have come to face one strong enough to rule a Domain, your Grace. I recognize your power. I recognzie that you keep all the little snapping Beasts in line.

Although someone has been letting me play in the hen house for a bit."

[Jennifer Hazelton]

For her part, Jennifer was silent. She heard the information that was given and noted some areas of concern. Helen should be here. The Prince was making a gracious decision to state that there was likely something important for the Reeve to handle. Yet Jennifer was concerned. Whatever the more important matter was, it could be quite concerning.

Her dark eyes watch the prisoner dispassionately. Is he trying to provoke the Gangrel members into a rage of the Beast? Jennifer wondered. He was an ancillae, yes. Yet he was nowhere near a match to the Alder Prnce. The newcomer to the Domain had brought him in by himself. How much pride was in this prisoner?