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Titania:
Titania has recovered her composure from the other night and so now she is trying again to do the social thing.
Hopefully not as dramatically as the other night.
She was lounging on one of the couches, on her stomach reading her book. One hand tracing the words and the other idly toying with the shadowy feathers of Columbi.
Vincent Drake:
Vincent walked in, trying to avoid eye contact with any other kindred, still feeling like an idiot after Vertigo, however he found the women he was hoping to find, walking over to Titania, a bit more chipper than the last time she saw him.
"Um, hey Titania," he starts, not sure how to make conversation with an elder witch, "um. . .can I sit here?"
Titania:
There is a raised eyebrow at his approach though for a moment nothing more.
Best to let him stew a little. Finishing off the paragraph she uses one of Columbi's feathers to make a book mark.
A simple nod to Vincent. Followed by another pause.
"So. What can I do for you childe?"
Vincent Drake:
"Well. . ." he starts trying to find the right words, "I guess. . .thanks." he says nodding, "You um. . .you set me on a good path that night at Maddy's and I'll admit it was you, so thanks." he says, not really saying what that path was, but seems to be doing well by him, "And a question, how do you, well go owl?"
Titania:
There is another raise of her eyebrow before she places the bookmark and closes her book.
"A good path." She says with almost a chuckle.
"How are things going with the little bird?" Making a logical leap.
"Protean. It is one of the powers of my blood."
Alexander Tarek:
As the pair talked Alexander slipped inside, dark eyes scanning the room before falling on Titania and the unfamiliar face. Both received a polite nod from the Shadow, along with a "mind if I join you?" look to Titania.
Vincent Drake:
Vincent nods to the new comer and turns back to Titania.
"They're great," he says a tad wistfully, "wait how did-oh never mind, yeah we're dating now." he admits, "Which brings me to my question. . . I'd like to turn into a raven, to surprise them, so I'd like to know how to use Protean then. . .is that possible?"
Titania:
Titania nods to Alexander with a smile. A rarely seen smile from her.
"It is certainly possible though what are you willing to offer me?"
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander smiled a touch in return as he moved to join them, claiming a nearby seat. "The night finds you both well, I hope."
The talk of trading skills of the blood caught his attention, naturally, looking towards Vincent for his response to the question.
Vincent Drake:
"Anything." he says with some determination, "You want something dug up, crime done, blackmail, I'll do it.", then turns to Alex, "I'm well, sure I got turned to an abomination of nature, but now I'm a man in love!" he laughs, "Decent tradeoff?"
Titania:
Titania shakes her head a click of her tongue.
"Anything is a broad offer childe."
There is a pause as she sits up locking eyes with Vinny. Not the eyes of her best but she is sure he remembers.
"I want to use you as my personal blood bag."
Vincent Drake:
Vincent blinks, "Your own personal. . .what?" he says a tad confused
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander let out a quiet tsk at Vincent's broad offer, smirking a touch as he continued. "Welcome to the night, then, and congratulations."
"Those who reach a certain point in their progression find that mortal blood is no longer useful. She is asking for yourself as a source in return for the knowledge." He spoke calmly with the tone of one accustomed to teaching, watching the Daeva with an eyebrow arched. "Is that something you're willing to offer?"
Vincent Drake:
Vinny thinks. . .on the one hand this would allow him to shapeshift to a raven, on the other hand, he'll be at an elder's mercy, on the other other hand he might gain a patron. . .the things he does for love. Giving a sigh, he nods.
"I'll...I'll do it." he says with some hesitation but steels himself, "Ya need to make a deal with the devil at some point I guess, and I hope it means I have protection then." he looks her dead in the eye, "Fine, I'll be your blood bag."
Titania:
Titania smiles broadly. Perhaps a little too broadly. Her tongue running across those fanged teeth. Then looking to Alex.
"See. Kids aren't so hard to deal with. Just gotta teach them their place."
She leans forward on her hands and rolls up her sleeve on her left hand.
"Would you like to begin now?"
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander shook his head, saying something quietly under his breath in an odd tongue before nodding to Titania. "A lesson will certainly be learned."
Vincent Drake:
He looks to the sleeve, "So what, I have to drink?" he asks, "And I'll just know how?" he sighs, and takes her hand, moving to the unsleeved arm and bites down
Titania:
Titania winces slightly at the touch of his fangs. A smile crossing her face. Its been a long time since she has been fed from.
"I will have to teach you outside how this works but you should be able to feel the pull of the beast to enter the stone below you."
Renault Caron:
“Well, well, well, what do we have here?” purrs an atrociously thick French accent from the doorway. “Seems a fascinating evening has just begun.”
The Frenchman is wearing a dark suit and a wide grin, and slinks further into the room. “I stay away too long, and the place gets wild, huh?”
Don’t ask me to spell what it sounds like when he says “huh”.
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander watched passively as the deed was done, glancing towards Renault as he chimed in. "An exchange of information through vitae, in this case."
Vincent Drake:
Vincent lifts his head, wiping his mouth, "A few days ago I might have found this kinky. . .now I feel like I'm selling my soul to the devil, no, Lilith would be more apt." he turns the Frenchman, "Welcome to hell my friend, where all us Faustians end up."
Titania:
Titania heals the damage as she twirls her hand rubbing any residue clean. Rolling back down the sleeves of her coat she leans back.
"That was certainly a time to walk in." She says with a chuckle. "Teaching one of the Children of the city Protean, nothing more. Though I do like the Lilith comparison I wont lie."
Renault Caron:
“Faustians? I would think you could have shopped for a more amicable crush than the Devil herself,” he says with a smile and nod to Titania, then a glance over Vinny.
“You must be new. Deals of blood between Kindred are much worse than offering one’s soul.”
He offers a bow to the room. “Renault Caron. I don’t think I’ve had the pleasure of meeting any of the three of you.”
Alexander Tarek:
"Alexander Tarek." He replied, giving Renault a polite nod in return. "Been in the city for a while, but our paths haven't crossed, it seems."
Vincent Drake:
"Vincent, new in. . .well not in town but new in the night," he offers a handshake, "My sire got axed for embracing me without permission or consent, but the Estate has been treating me well."
Titania:
"The Devil herself. Renault, I would almost think you are trying to flatter me." She says with a touch of a smirk.
She gives Renault a nod before continuing. "Titania Sanguine, we haven't had the pleasure though it seems you know of me."
Renault Caron:
Renault grins, and gives Vincent a firm shake. “You poor bastard. They haven’t told you anything at all, have they?”
He flashes a charmingly little smile Titania’s way. "That was just wordplay, you’ll know when I start flattering," he replies in French.
“Alexander, what a name. Hmm, I suppose I should divulge that I am a member of the Lancea et Sanctum, by way of Paris until a year or two ago now. It is lovely to meet you all.”
Alexander Tarek:
"He has much to learn, it seems. Then again, we all were there at some point." He commented, smirking a touch at the comment in French before nodding. "I work under the Mother's watch, myself."
Vincent Drake:
Reading the room, he sighs and puts his hands to his face, "I've made a terrible mistake haven't I?"
Titania:
Titania smiles at Renault. "I must admit that my French is a little out of practice."
Then she continues to Vincent. "Only time will tell. You got what you want and I have access to an easy food supply."
Renault Caron:
“Everyone does, don’t feel too bad about it. Besides, if Titania here treats you too poorly, I’m sure someone will talk to her about it, the city is like that. Just don’t let her blood go to your head too much, even if you see halos around her now.”
Alexander Tarek:
"You now know more than you did earlier this evening, which is important. Knowledge is worth taking risks for, but keep the costs in mind."
Vincent Drake:
"What do you mean halos, what the fuck did I sign on for?"
Titania:
"Ill be well behaved. He agreed to be my blood bag and I will teach him to turn into a Raven so he can fuck his Lost lover."
Vincent Drake:
"So, how can I shapeshift?" he asks Titania, "or will it just 'come to me'?"
Renault Caron:
“It’s like any Discipline, it takes practice to develop new powers. You’ll have to master more of Protean first.”
Alexander Tarek:
Titania's rather blunt statement earned a small chuckle from the Shadow, shaking his head. "One of the more unique reasons for taking on the blood, I will admit. No judgement, though."
Titania:
Titania turns to Vincent. "It takes time. This will give you the ability to meld with the earth."
"It is what it is, said Lost really doesn't like me so I'm not quite sure why he has come to me."
Vincent Drake:
"Well, I don't know who else can shape shift," he mutters, "And after last night I really don't want to meet new people, I'll admit this has not been one of my. . .smarter moves, but what's done is done," he crosses his arms, "So what, you'll call me if you need a drink?"
Renault Caron:
“Any Gangrel could have given you the blood, and you could have learned yourself with enough experimentation,” Renault says with a shrug.
“Oh, someone else dating a Lost, huh? They’re lovely, aren’t they?” he asks, looking all dreamy for a moment. “Mine are such delights.”
Alexander Tarek:
"My interaction with them has been minimal, admittedly, but I'm not opposed to correcting that."
Vincent Drake:
"Yeah, their great-wait plural," he chuckles, "Is everyone in this city in a polycule or am I just meeting interesting people of late?"
Titania:
Titania chuckles at the polycule comment. "It would appear to be that way."
Before a smile about the Lost. "My interactions have been limited to Avery who I am fairly sure wants to turn me to dust. You most likely shouldnt tell them about our little deal."
Renault Caron:
“Yes, two, I’m very fortunate. Though it doesn’t mean I’m off the market,” he says with a wink to Titania. “There is, in fact, a greater Philly supernatural polycule, of sorts. Not formally, but all together…yeah. There are some dozens in an interconnected web.”
Alexander Tarek:
"I am not seeing anyone currently, so I may be the odd man out in this case." Alexander said with a chuckle, looking Vincent over. "What do you do with your nights? Information gathering, by the sound of your earlier offer?"
Vincent Drake:
"I'm just with my partner, If their open to poly in the future I'd be ok with it, but for the time being it's just us."
Titania:
"Well Renault, that is an interesting offer. Though, I'll be honest its been a few centuries since I have been courted. What is the usual process in this day and age?"
Renault Caron:
Renault smiles. “Dates, they are called. They can consist of pretty much any much any social outing that two people might enjoy…dinner and conversation is very traditional. Have you been to a club yet, Titania?”
“Yes, what do you do, Vinny, was it? You won’t make it far as a vampire without income of some kind.”
Vincent Drake:
Vinny shrugs, "I've been a confidence man for years, but I'm moving up, getting into the information game," he admits, "One day. . .I hope to be the power behind some crime lords throne, pulling the strings from the center of a cozy little web, now I got forever to work that goal."
Alexander Tarek:
"I see." Alexander nodded, mulling for a moment. "If you have need of any assistance on the digital front, perhaps something can be arranged."
Titania:
Titania tilts her head confused to Renault. Apparently she can understand Pokemon but not the idea of Dates.
"Without an escort? Its all so, informal. A club? Is that those loud places with the music and all the Kine shoved in together?"
She listens to Alex and Vinny talk, happy to continue her conversation with Renault.
Renault Caron:
“A con man, huh? Well, your goal should be pretty easy. Work on your Majesty, and you’ll have it in the bag.”
He laughs to Titania. “Never been to a tavern or public house on a Saturday night? They’re a little different now, but same idea. Yes, no escort, and quite informal. I’m not trying to woo you from your noble house, I want to spend an evening with you.”
Vincent Drake:
Vincent smiles, "I take it your a hacker than Alex, can I call ya Alex, I'll admit such a contact could be pretty useful, I'm thinking of learning who exactly would be good for any future 'Legion of Doom' as it where."
Alexander Tarek:
"Alexander would be preferred." He replied calmly if firmly, smirking a touch as he continued. "I have a focus in cyber-security, so take that as you will."
Titania:
"I have but I will admit they were a little diffirent 150 years ago."
She smiles at that. "Well, I would love to spend an evening with you. That seems to be quite an evening. You could teach me some french."
Renault Caron:
Renault grins. “I suspect I could, you seem like a quick learner. We’ll start with dancing, that has changed a lot.”
Vincent Drake:
'People might think she's a cosplayer,' he mentally chuckles at the thought of the witch at a nightclub, 'woe to anyone who tries to pick her up,' he thinks as he turns his attention to Alexander, "I think our businesses overlap then, prehaps we can find common work in the future."
Alexander Tarek:
"Perhaps." He nodded, removing his wallet from his pocket and offering Vincent a business card with his name, number and an email address. "Text message only if you contact by phone." He added, slipping the wallet back into place on his person.
Titania:
"The last dance that I learned was the Galliard. There wasn't much dancing the last time I was awake."
There is a tinge of regret at her words. The first time anyone here has heard that in her voice.
Renault Caron:
“Oh, woe be unto me?” Renault says with a chuckle.
“That is a shame, but redressable now, at least in a small way. As much dancing as you desire is very arrangeable,” Renault says with a smaller, more personal smile to Titania.
Vincent Drake:
"Oh great, another mind reader," Vincent mutters, "I'll just think the opposite now." he chuckles making a note of Alexanders contact information, "So question, any famouse people vampires, if Robert Pattinson is one I'll scream." he laughs
Alexander Tarek:
The muttered words earned a slight quirk upwards of the eyebrow, a mental note made as he answered with a small smirk. "None that you would know. Fame shines a light as bright as the sun upon its recipients, and few can stand its gaze for long and keep our secrets."
Titania:
"I would quite like to dance dear Renault."
She offers him a cocked hand to help her stand. She doesn't need it but is old fashioned.
"Woo me. I'll even use the regular entrance."
A muttered command to her companions in smooth Latin.
"Fly home my dears and have my chambers prepared for a visitor."
Renault Caron:
Renault chuckles and takes Titania’s hand to help her stand. “Tonight yet? I didn’t even get the chance to dress for the club. But I certainly won’t say no.” After she’s up, he lifts her hand to just brush his lips over her knuckles, before letting her hand go.
Vincent Drake:
"Don't have too much fun ya crazy kids."
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander glanced towards Titania as she used that old Roman tongue, smiling slightly as he gave the pair a nod. "A good rest of the evening to you both."
"Will you be staying?" He asked Vincent, looking the young Daeva over.
Titania:
Titania looks to Vincent at that comment with that same look. Renault feeling an inhuman pressure on his hand.
"My dear Childe. You'd think you would have learnt to watch you tongue or are you hoping continuing to overstep your bounds will turn out the same way?"
Renault Caron:
Renault pats the top of Titania’s hand. “That’s a pretty tame rib these days, I doubt he meant much by it. He was wishing us the joys and vigors of youthful courtship, more or less.”
Vincent Drake:
"Exactly what he said, just wishing you a good night together." he quickly says putting up hands in surrender, "I was just trying to be nice."
Alexander Tarek:
Alexander remained silent, watching the gathered Kindred with a calm expression for the moment.
Titania:
Titania shakes her head.
"He needs to learn that he is no longer surrounded by youths and those that he can bandy words with. He is surrounded by people that were born long before the founding of the country he now lives in."
With that she turns to leave.
"Welcome to the night dear Vincent. There are harsh lessons ahead."
Renault Caron:
Renault smiles as he moves to follow Titania. “It was a pleasure to meet you both,” he says to Alexander and Vincent. “May the Night keep you.”
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