VtM Part One - New Arrivals

Fourier · 12-02-2018 9:55pm

It's a laptop and quite a powerful one as well. A card inside says:

"A gift from us Malkavians, remember you are a guest here in our territory

- TV"

Necro · 12-02-2018 9:57pm

Fourier wrote: »

It's a laptop and quite a powerful one as well. A card inside says:

"A gift from us Malkavians, remember you are a guest here in our territory

- TV"

Lysander turns on the laptop before reaching for the phone.

'Jeff Irons - Bella sends her love.'

Fourier · 12-02-2018 9:59pm

"I'm sure she does" the voice on the other end replies.

"How would she like me to....show 'my affection' today?"

Necro · 12-02-2018 10:04pm

'Nothing too complicated. I need the name of the hospital in Santa Monica that may have had an interesting arrival recently. Also, if you have one on a retainer... a good hacker or someone versed in computers. A contact number for them if you have it.

Oh. One more thing and we are done for today. I need an address for the man who owns this cell phone.'

Lysander gives Irons the number of the taxi driver last night.

'I trust last night's activities caused you no trouble?'

Fourier · 12-02-2018 10:10pm

"No trouble at all.

That phone number belongs to a Jonathan Fox, address....731 Cedar St. Santa Monica.

Regarding the hacking, I think I know a guy.

Your hospital is definitely the Santa Monica Medical Clinic"

Necro · 12-02-2018 10:12pm

'Excellent. Anything interesting about Fox?

Send me on the details for the guy. I can pay.'

Lysander turns on the laptop.

Fourier · 12-02-2018 10:15pm

"Not really, his wife has a high paying job in the movie business is about the only interesting thing. Three kids.

Ring me in two days regarding the hacking guy. Now, I have to go."

He hangs up.

The laptop boots a customised version of Linux. It comes with a copy of the book of Nod on the desktop and an application for accessing the Camarilla mail server.

Necro · 12-02-2018 10:20pm

Lysander logs into the Camarilla server using his password and checks for any news or messages.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 11:59am

Lysander scrolls through the messages and susses out a few facts about the city.

OOC: Static Resolution based on politics skill

The Camarilla are relatively weak, though they have people declaring for them throughout the city. Though LaCroix proved weak in the end, there were those who saw the benefit of increased stability compared to Anarch rule. Many of the former Anarch Barons have declared support for the Camarilla.

Therese Voerman, former Anarch Baron of Santa Monica continues to support the Camarilla as she did under LaCroix, she hopes to have Santa Monica recognised as a separate domain from LA proper and be made Prince. For now the Camarilla has recognised her by making her Malkavian Primogen.

The Anarchs are led by Nines Rodriguez, who continues to defend himself against charges that he aided "the fledgling" in taking down LaCroix. This figure seems to have been a neonate (only a few months sired) with the power of a vampire centuries older. One who changed the entire political landscape of the city.

OOC: "The fledgling" is the player character in "Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines" that came out for the PC in 2004. Later books for the RPG take it as canon that they sided with Nines rather than LaCroix.

Jacky Smith was brought in by the Camarilla from San Francisco and is a former Anarch. Lysander notices a mention that she almost single handedly stopped a Werewolf incursion into the city, something that possibly implies colossal strength and hints that she at least possesses Potency as a power.

He scans through the emails and though there are many job postings, only a few apply to somebody confined to Santa Monica like him, he reads....

Fourier · 13-02-2018 12:10pm

From: sewerguy57@conf.cam.net

Something in the Nosferatu sewers, not risking my own clan members going after the thing. Found three ghouls ripped to shreds. Will reward with freedom to feed from patrons at the Breakers Restaurant up from the beach. These people are well fed, good quality blood.

Some Nos.

From: mstr@pyrm.trerm.net

Mr. Carson, I am inordinately pleased that you removed that possible embarrassment to my mortal persona. Please come see me at your earliest convenience. I live in the old bookstore on South Flower St in downtown. Your confinement to SM prevents coming here obviously. Hopefully you can see a way around that.

MS

From: melrt@conf.cam.net

Anybody able to found out what prick keeps leaving priceless paintings in Toreador territory in East SM? Obvious exploitation of our weakness by parties snubbed in previous Cam meeting. Need proof though. To the party concerned I know it is you, I hope this has you sweating.

Melissa.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 12:11pm

OOC: Lysander is confined to SM as previously mentioned. However he only has feeding rights in Malkavian territory (a subset of SM) as a favour from Therese Voerman to Jacky.

Necro · 13-02-2018 12:30pm

From: sewerguy57@conf.cam.net

Something in the Nosferatu sewers, not risking my own clan members going after
the thing. Found three ghouls ripped to shreds. Will reward with freedom to feed
from patrons at the Breakers Restaurant up from the beach. These people are well
fed, good quality blood.

Some Nos.

Lysander writes back to the above address:

'Need more info. Sewer location, info on how the ghouls were torn up. Might be interested if you give me some more details.'

LC.

From: mstr@pyrm.trerm.net

Mr.
Carson, I am inordinately pleased that you removed that possible embarrassment
to my mortal persona. Please come see me at your earliest convenience. I live in
the old bookstore on South Flower St in downtown. Your confinement to SM
prevents coming here obviously. Hopefully you can see a way around that.

MS

To the above he writes:

'Pleasure was mine. Garnered myself a present as well. I have the info to make sure this doesn't see the light of day again. Hope to see you soon.'

LC.

He ignores the third one, not exactly looking for assistance yet and he has enough on his plate.

He shuts down the laptop, making sure to log out of the server first. Then he calls up the taxi man from last night.

'Jonathon, Larry Carson here. Are you on duty? I was wondering about getting a ride to the Santa Monica Medical Clinic.'

He leaves a short note for Lydia, explaining he had to go out, but not where - that might cause problems. Then he opens the envelope he was handed by the Prince last night and checks the contents of it, mainly the amount of cash available.

He adds an addendum to the note to Lydia.

'Do not worry, my sweet. But I find myself low on funds. If you could travel to downtown for me and withdraw any and all money you have saved away, then return here it would be extremely appreciated. I shall in return show my love when I get home.'

He puts on his jacket and waits for his taxi.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 1:00pm

Necrominus wrote: »

'Jonathon, Larry Carson here. Are you on duty? I was wondering about getting a ride to the Santa Monica Medical Clinic.'

"Wow, you calling me personally.....you know I couldn't find your act on the web..."

Necro · 13-02-2018 1:07pm

Fourier wrote: »

"Wow, you calling me personally.....you know I couldn't find your act on the web..."

'New act, my friend. I'm only starting up and was looking for pointers at the convention from my fellow magicians... What time can I expect you? I haven't forgotten about the show I promised, I've just been busy.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 1:13pm

"I'll be out as quick as I can pal, just dropping off a fare"

John arrives at 01.15, dropping Lysander off at the Medical Clinic.

From the outside it seems the queue at the desk isn't too long, two or three patients. With an elderly man on a stretcher. Corridors lead left and right.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 1:16pm

OOC: Lysander has $4,400

Necro · 13-02-2018 1:26pm

Lysander enters the clinic and takes note of all those within the reception room and their whereabouts.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 1:31pm

One of the patients has a leg injury, the blood coming off has a pleasant scent (athlete perhaps?) but Lysander is quite full tonight, so no temptation.

The old man has heart problems, easily heard from where Lysander is standing. The other two are both middle aged women, here for medication.

The nurse is a woman in her 40s, elevated heart rate is typical of coffee consumption.

Necro · 13-02-2018 1:50pm

Lysander takes his place in the queue and waits to be seen.

OOC: When he gets to the front of the queue it'll be a 'Mesmerise'

Necro · 13-02-2018 2:50pm

He speaks quietly and directly to the nurse whilst holding her gaze.

'I need you to bring me to an empty office. There you will log into the computer using your ID. Then you will leave you ID badge beside the computer for me. You will then find your supervisor and attack them.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 3:04pm

"Well I like him, I don't want to attack him"

OOC: Some sort of persuasive reason needed to activate the full strength of dominate. Note that the reason can be completely insufficient like 'Look do this for me and you'll get the day off'.

Necro · 13-02-2018 3:07pm

'Do this for me, and you will be greatly rewarded. Meet me at midnight tomorrow at the Ebar for your reward.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 3:58pm

The shadows within the clinic seem to curve toward Lysander, he sounds deeper and more authoritative, a nearby radio is affected by slight static. All signs of Dominate coming into full affect. The nurse's mind is contorting to fit the instructions.

"A reward? Wow! That Dr. Alvarez has always looked down on me, I'll take you to her office, its empty now, she's with a patient. Glad to help with taking her out. She's obviously doing something illegal, no need to tell me, I've seen her messing with organ storage"

She walks Lysander to Alvarez's office, "a wealthy patient for Alvarez" she tells the only doctor they meet.

Opening the door, she logs Lysander in and leaves the pass card. "That'll get you in to the drug cabinets and the morgue"

She picks up a scissors.

"Time to teach that evil bitch a lesson" she says resolutely and runs from the room.

Necro · 13-02-2018 4:03pm

Lysander searches the morgue records for any sign of the body the Prince was referring to.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 4:20pm

Lysander scrolls through the records, it's pretty obvious which is the record he is looking for.

Slab 5B:
Victim shows bizarre wound to chest.
Hand print with burns and deep indentation.
Forensics has estimated the hand would have had to strike at 80 mph to do this.

Staff assigned:
Dr. J. Crane
Dr. T. Moss

Police Forensics:
G. Brians

Lysander hears screaming and an alarm sounding.

Necro · 13-02-2018 4:29pm

Fourier wrote: »

Lysander scrolls through the records, it's pretty obvious which is the record he is looking for.
Slab 5B:
Victim shows bizarre wound to chest.
Hand print with burns and deep indentation.
Forensics has estimated the hand would have had to strike at 80 mph to do this.

Staff assigned:
Dr. J. Crane
Dr. T. Moss

Police Forensics:
G. Brians

Lysander hears screaming and an alarm sounding.

Lysander prints a copy of the records. Then he tries to delete all trace of the same record before searching for both doctors information.

'Police Forensics my contact can help me with' he thinks to himself.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 4:41pm

Lysander finds the interface confusing, though he eventually realises how to delete a record.

By the time he does so, sirens can be heard outside.

Necro · 13-02-2018 4:42pm

Lysander decides to leave the room and see what commotion is outside. He grabs the ID badge and looks for any sign for the morgue.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 5:39pm

Lysander opens Alvarez's office door to see the police holding down the shocked looking nurse with blood all over her.

They have their backs toward him.

"Jesus, what would drive somebody to do something like that" one says shaking his head.

The guards are along a corridor to the exit, another corridor goes left from Alvarez's office.

Necro · 13-02-2018 5:48pm

Lysander takes the left corridor as quietly as he can.

OOC: Driving now, will roll for Stealth if needed when I get home.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 7:26pm

Lysander's shoe squeks against the laminate floor. One of the officers turns at the sound, noticing Lysander exit from Alvarez's room.

"Oy, pal. Who are you?" he says walking forward, hands near his hips.

Necro · 13-02-2018 7:30pm

Lysander smiles at the officer.

'Officer, I was waiting for Dr. Alvarez in her office. I had a private appointment. I came out when I heard the alarm. Is there something wrong?'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 8:04pm

OOC: Static Resolution, Persuasion

"Okay buddy, look Dr. Alvarez has been stabbed, in the break room here. She's in critical condition, luckily she's here huh?" he begins to smile then realises it's inappropriate.

"Anyway, you may have been one of the last people to see her alive. Did she speak to you in her office before coming out here?"

Necro · 13-02-2018 8:08pm

Fourier wrote: »

OOC: Static Resolution, Persuasion

"Okay buddy, look Dr. Alvarez has been stabbed, in the break room here. She's in critical condition, luckily she's here huh?" he begins to smile then realises it's inappropriate.

"Anyway, you may have been one of the last people to see her alive. Did she speak to you in her office before coming out here?"

Lysander shakes his head, feigning a look of worry.

'No. To tell you the truth I never met her. A Dr. Crane referred me to her, and a nurse... I think she was a nurse - brought me to her office but she was busy elsewhere at the time. Terrible thing to happen, does anyone know why she was stabbed?

Can you tell me where Dr. Crane's office is? I need to have my... problem seen to urgently.'

He folds his arms and leans against the wall.

'Medical issue, I'm sure you understand I wouldn't like to disclose it.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 8:19pm

"Of course Sir that's understandable. Unfortunately the good doctor was stabbed by a nurse."

He stands back.

"Would this happen to be the Nurse who directed you to Alvarez's office?"

The nurse is unconscious currently.

Necro · 13-02-2018 8:24pm

Lysander looks at the nurse.

'Why... yes it is! I spoke to her at reception - she seemed a little off.'

He slaps his head.

'Was Dr. Alvarez stabbed with scissors perchance? Because when I was seated in the office she grabbed them and said to me... time to teach her a lesson. Oh my God, I should have said something...'

Lysander switches his face to look shocked and upset, and quivers his lip a little.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 8:25pm

OOC: Static Resolution, Manipulation

"Sir there is nothing you could have done. Sometimes these things just happen to fast.

Just name and ID and I'll let you on your way"

Necro · 13-02-2018 8:36pm

'Of course officer. Name is Larry Carson.'

He takes his ID out of his pocket and shows it to the officer.

'Now... I don't wish to press you but issues are... pressing. Can you point me in the direction of Dr. Crane's office?'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 8:43pm

"I'm not sure myself Sir, but I'm the staff can help you at the desk"

Lysander returns to the desk and a panicked nurse tells him to continue to the stair down the left corridor.

Lysander reaches Cranes office door. Next to it is a reinforced glass door leading to a stairway going up and down. A keycard is required for the stairway door.

Necro · 13-02-2018 8:49pm

Lysander knocks on Dr. Crane's door.

'Dr. Crane? Are you in there?'

He gets ready to focus his gaze on Crane if he answers the door.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 8:53pm

A gruff grey-haired man in his sixties flings open the door.

"We are in the middle of an emerg......"

He just stares into Lysander's eyes.

Necro · 13-02-2018 8:58pm

'You will board a plane tonight, and leave for Europe for a new job. You will book the flight on the computer in your office, then leave the card and the pin number written on a piece of paper beside the computer with your ID badge..'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 9:04pm

"Look Sir I'm sorry. I...I don't know why I am telling you this, but....I can't take LA anymore, the fakeness. I never realised it until now, but I want to see a real place, a historical place."

He heads to his desk and spends a few minutes typing.

"I'm off to Crete. That's it, not holding me back. In case the wife and children need support here is my card and the pin number"

He jots down the pin number and hands Lysander the card.

"Won't need this anymore"

He removes the ID badge and moves to the door before pausing.

"Should I tell my wife and children?"

Necro · 13-02-2018 9:07pm

Lysander shakes his head.

'No. They'll understand I'm sure.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 9:13pm

"You're right. I've needed this for years, why am I the only one to see it so late.

Good bye LA"

He hugs Lysander and walks out.

Necro · 13-02-2018 9:17pm

Lysander picks up the phone in Crane's office and dials a foreign number.

'It's L. A package will be arriving in Crete tomorrow. Crane is the name. Might make a good friend for someone. Seems a good sort. Make sure he doesn't come back... however you like.'

Fourier · 13-02-2018 9:23pm

The voice on the other end is slightly creaky, the Nosferatu hacker from Duomo di Milano

"Wonderful, I can see he's a doctor, useful Ghoul possibly. If not, well you know...."

He hangs up.

Necro · 13-02-2018 9:25pm

Lysander pockets the credit card and the pin number.

He takes the nurse's ID from his other pocket, opens one of the drawers and hides it within.

'Two birds, one stone.' He muses to himself.

Then he takes Crane's ID, opens the office door to check no one is around.

Fourier · 13-02-2018 9:26pm

The coast is clear.

Necro · 13-02-2018 9:27pm

Lysander tries Crane's swipe card on the pad for the stairway door.

VtM Part One - New Arrivals

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