(1005) Avalon Underground

[West]

Satisfied that the two men were willing to let the matter drop, Asa turned to Dirge.

"Hierophant Circe let me know that she found Sacramento unsuitable for the remainder of her Requiem, and has consequently left. It brings me no pleasure to be the bearer of such news, but perhaps not all of it is bad. Rather than absorbing her farm into my own holdings, I'd like you to have it as thanks for your willing and valuable assistance of late." Asa spoke softly, turning to give the woman his full attention and to make it difficult for any eavesdroppers.

He's a decent liar

2010-06-03 03:11:35
Asa Clarke rolls 9 to Manip + Subterfuge + Status (10 Again)
8, 5, 9, 1, 9, 2, 2, 9, 3
4 successes

[Dirge]

Dirge was clearly surprised by the Prince's comment to the two posturing men, and while his suggestion was unexpected she held no delusions that the Reeve or O-yama would concede anything to her. In fact she expected they would pick shadow, or a hedgehog before they'd pick Dirge. Instead of fancies she filled her mind in the period of silence contemplating the Prince's motives and decided that he was making fun of her to help lighten the mood between her clan mates. She grinned politely like she clearly didn't believe him and gave a barely audible, uncertain and nervous chuckle.

That bastard...is he mocking me? He dismantles my covenant and now calls me over to gloat?

Then suddenly the tiny sound freezes in her throat and her whips to her right to come face to face with Asa, while taking a half step back so as not to bump her head into his. With her arm still on his bicep where the Prince had placed it her mouth began to move, but no sound came out. After pausing for a second she licked her lips and tried again only to fail to express herself a second time. Then the blind haunt almost jumped out of her skin startled at the sound that she soon realized was her voice.

"Um...ah...really?!" she haltingly began. "Thank you your highness."

Hey wait...that's not what I wanted to say. Something's odd here. She tells the Prince she is leaving and no one in the Covenant? Didn't prepare a successor completely? Didn't say goodbye? Then the Prince bans mention of the Crone...what are you hiding?

[O-Yama]

"It is good that we stand united." That is all that O-Yama says in regards to Culler's claim of Priscus.

When Asa mentions giving up the position to Dirge or Shadow, O-Yama simply cocks an eyebrow as if the thought was rediculous. He respected Dirge, she had heart, but he could not see her leading the Nosferatu. Shadow he loved, but she was not the type to take to authority in his mind. She had stepped down as Prince, had she not?

O-Yama surveys the room, spotting Ishani, Twist, Jayant, and his thoughts drift to Grim Hand. Culler could keep his position as Sheriff, or even as Priscus. O-Yama had an alliance of some of the most powerful members of the Domain. He had no worries about his need for power, he would have it in one form or another. O-Yama and the Grim Hand would not be underestimated.

[Frost]

Madison follows Argent with her eyes as he walks away, clearly upset. She turns her head to look at Regina and is tempted to ask what the woman said that would cause him to lose his temper in such a manner. Yes, Argent is flamboyant and a flat out pain in the ass sometimes but most of it was his playful personality. She'd never actually seen him angry. Now, he was angry.

She opens her mouth to ask and Cassandra begins to speak. Madison looks at the woman and her face goes perfectly blank and still. It's the kind of stillness that only the undead could achive. It is as if someone waved a hand in front of her face and all expression were wiped away in an instant.

She takes a step forward and extends a hand. "Madison Wells, former Paladin of the Lancea Sanctum and current protecter of Seneschal Staley. It is nice to meet you Lady Dawes. Which kindred were you looking to meet?"

She extends a hand to indicate the small group around the Harpy. "Harpy Stamford is standing over there with the Prince's Hounds Ishani Naetesh and Viscountess Twist, as well as a few others." She motions in another direction. "Prince Clarke is speaking to Reeve Culler, Oracle Shadow, Ms. Dirge, and O-Yama Hatori." She gestures in yet another direction, this one more vague then the others. "There are other kindred roaming around the area as well who also hold some form of title or standing. I know them all and can introduce you to them if you so choose. However, who would you like me to begin with?"

[Rosyn]

Sean O'Neill arrives with Lori. He's dressed in black pinstripe pants, boots, and evidently his nipples are less sensitive than the Prince's cause he's managed to rock the mesh shirt for the evening's festivities. Also, his usually red or orange mohawk has been dyed black, and he appears to be wearing corpse paint.

He walks around with Lori, grinning at the sights and sounds of Court - even as his Beast whimpered and pleaded with him to flee from many of the Kindred present, even as it demanded Blood sacrifice from others.

"Nice place." he comments to Lori "Don't you think?"

Lori's attention snaps back to reality, her thoughts previously engulfed with the Beast's violent threats on her safety if she did not flee this place *now*. "So many Beasts," she blankly replies to Sean before really getting his question. "Oh, uh, yeah, actually as far as Court goes I think this one's one of the nicest though you know me. Less velvet; more leather."

[Mykel]

Ciara

*Ciara turns away from the three-ring circus between Pia and Argent, thankful for the distraction.* Hello again Mr. Hall. In all honestly I would rather be anywhere but here right now; but if a thing must be done, let it be done properly... *She reaches up, brushing a wayward strand of hair from out of her eyes and tucking it behind an ear.*

I hope the night finds you well?

Max

*Max remains between the two separated verbal combatants, waiting to see if Clarke recognizes the disturbance or ignores it. Better to seem over protective than inattentive.*

[Michael Hall]

Michael smiles, which looks awkward in relation to his eyes. "That would make two of us who share the same attitude." he says "I am doing okay for now, we'll see how the rest of the night goes after the festivities. Speaking of which, I hope I didn't interrupt anything with you and..them." he says gesturing to Argent and Pia.