VtM Part Four - Family

Necro · 25-09-2019 10:58pm

Lysander turns back to Olivia.

'So, where were we my dear. Have you directed many movies? I'm intrigued about the scene, you say it's autobigraphical? No judgement here, trust me - we are all... stuck... with our families.'

He motions for Olivia to sit next to him.

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:03pm

"Well yeah...ehm truth is..." she sits next to him "...my family were kind of mobsters, not like proper Mafia, but Italian-Americans on the wrong side of the law you know. Moved here in the 1980s and they've had a few rackets going. I've tried to get away from it..."

She looks over at Theresa and the actress, who are know kissing.

"I didn't think Charon was gay..." she says a bit confused "...though that lady is striking, if you're going to experiment..." she laughs a bit.

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:07pm

Fourier wrote: »

"Well yeah...ehm truth is..." she sits next to him "...my family were kind of mobsters, not like proper Mafia, but Italian-Americans on the wrong side of the law you know. Moved here in the 1980s and they've had a few rackets going. I've tried to get away from it..."

She looks over at Theresa and the actress, who are know kissing.

"I didn't think Charon was gay..." she says a bit confused "...though that lady is striking, if you're going to experiment..." she laughs a bit.

'Striking... yes - Therese certainly is... but you Olivia are a beauty in your own right. Much more my type anyways.'

He flashes her a smile again.

'What would you say to a drink together after the meal? Just you and I, we can go over your script and perhaps even discuss budgets.'

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:12pm

Necro wrote: »

'Striking... yes - Therese certainly is... but you Olivia are a beauty in your own right. Much more my type anyways.'

He flashes her a smile again.

'What would you say to a drink together after the meal? Just you and I, we can go over your script and perhaps even discuss budgets.'

She blushes and looks down. Clearly interested.

"That'd be...be great Mr. Lassiton"

Behind Lysander hears the young the actress's heart stop. Dead. Theresa's Vitae flares with young passion and she places the body on the couch opposite Lysander.

"Ahh!" she let's out, satisfied. "Olivia your friend had a lot to give"

"I guess" Olivia says, her mind rushing with sexual thoughts about Lysander.

The other members of the crew head outside with the other Toreador to go for a swim.

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:18pm

Fourier wrote: »

She blushes and looks down. Clearly interested.

"That'd be...be great Mr. Lassiton"

Behind Lysander hears the young the actress's heart stop. Dead. Theresa's Vitae flares with young passion and she places the body on the couch opposite Lysander.

"Ahh!" she let's out, satisfied. "Olivia your friend had a lot to give"

"I guess" Olivia says, her mind rushing with sexual thoughts about Lysander.

The other members of the crew head outside with the other Toreador to go for a swim.

Lysander stands and gazes into Olivia's eyes, using a little more power this time.

'I think your friends will be alright. We should take a drive, maybe a walk on the beach.'

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:24pm

"That'd be great!" she says agreeing half from the dominate and half from desire.

Theresa nods at Lysander.

"Wonderful having you Mr. Lassiton"

Lysander hears the hearts out in the pool struggle under the strain of blood loss"

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:26pm

Fourier wrote: »

"That'd be great!" she says agreeing half from the dominate and half from desire.

Theresa nods at Lysander.

"Wonderful having you Mr. Lassiton"

Lysander hears the hearts out in the pool struggle under the strain of blood loss"

'Thank you for your hospitality. I will be in touch regarding future... movies.

But if the next one is as good as the one I think we will make together with dear Olivia, then I can see me approving you bringing me many, many more.'

He nods at Therese and takes Olivias hand, walking her out to the car.

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:29pm

Necro wrote: »

'Thank you for your hospitality. I will be in touch regarding future... movies.

But if the next one is as good as the one I think we will make together with dear Olivia, then I can see me approving you bringing me many, many more.'

He nods at Therese and takes Olivias hand, walking her out to the car.

When Olivia gets into the car her heart is racing.

"So where are we going Mr...I can't keep calling you that, what's your first name?"

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:32pm

Fourier wrote:

"So where are we going Mr...I can't keep calling you that, what's your first name?"

'Lysander.. my parents are..were... of Romanian descent, a name that runs in the family for generations.

I thought we might stop at the nearest beach, take a stroll... see what happens?

Would that be agreeable? On the drive there you can tell me all about your movie.'

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:43pm

She stares almost starry eyed at him and then begins her stream of explaining the movie and its intricate meaning, talking about French philosophy. Lysander can tell this is both out of her interest and to avoid looking at him.

They arrive shortly at the beach next to the Santa Monica pier.

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:44pm

Lysander gets out, walks around and opens the door for Olivia.

While she gets out, he scans the area for signs of any people around.

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:49pm

There's nobody near enough to really notice anything. It's quite dark.

Necro · 25-09-2019 11:51pm

'Come Olivia, take my hand. Cast your eyes on the pier at night, isn't it beautiful? As... are you.'

He walks along the sand with her a little bit.

'Tell me Olivia, what are your dreams, your hopes for the future?'

He draws her closer as he asks, looking into her eyes again.

Fourier · 25-09-2019 11:56pm

"I...eh..." she is completely infatuated.

"I dunno, to be...to really make my mark you know. To be recognised, get my ideas out there, contribute something important...be important"

Necro · 26-09-2019 12:00am

Fourier wrote: »

"I...eh..." she is completely infatuated.

"I dunno, to be...to really make my mark you know. To be recognised, get my ideas out there, contribute something important...be important"

'And important you shall be. Very. This is just the start of a beautiful relationship'

He kisses her, savouring the lust rising from her. He wonders briefly about the Toreador qualities, they may come in useful. How to take them though.... he puts it aside, that is for another night.

When she is distracted he moves as if to kiss her neck, but strikes with his fangs and drains her completely, savouring every drop.

Fourier · 26-09-2019 12:05am

The blood rushes through his fangs. The burning motivation flows into him. Mortals this motivated are rare. Shadows across the beach swirl a bit and up on the pier itself the lights dim for a moment.

OOC: Dominate stronger for the next two weeks. The lust she was feeling will give you alternate methods of Dominate for a while. I'll flag them when they're available.

Necro · 26-09-2019 12:10am

Fourier wrote:

The blood rushes through his fangs. The burning motivation flows into him. Mortals this motivated are rare. Shadows across the beach swirl a bit and up on the pier itself the lights dim for a moment.

Looking around him briefly to make sure no one is watching, he lifts Olivia and carries her into the ocean, allowing the waves to crash over them both as he moves further out.

He savours again the taste of the salt but this time thinks back to how Nostro was born.

How he had risen so fast. Somehow he had a feeling that this one may outshine even him.

Once he places the body in the water he returns to the shore. He waits, but also looks for a lone passerby, a jogger, or a dog walker. She would be hungry when she awoke.

OOC: if there is one nearby that he can sense then Dominate on.

Fourier · 26-09-2019 12:20am

A woman out walking her dog does pass by as Lysander heads out of the water. She kind of looks at him funny, seeing a man in a fancy suit come out the ocean is a bit too odd and she begins to head off quickly before the Dominate slams into her, stupefying her and knocking out the dog.

Lysander then feels it. The urge to survive, to thrive, to control. The water bubbles and shadows flow from nearby street lamps toward the beach. Some street lights even go out. The whole beach is covered in darkness as Olivia springs from the water racing out toward the woman.

It's more violent than even Nostro was. The woman is torn to shreds, as is the dog. What is more fascinating is that she skewers the woman's head with a shadow spike. A natural talent for the shadows.

Olivia stumbles forward toward Lysander, sense returning to her and understanding. The Shadows and the ocean seem to have told her much. She bows before him.

"My Lord. Thank you"

Necro · 26-09-2019 12:27am

'You are very welcome my dear. As I said, this is the start of a beautiful relationship.

A new life, even.'

He looks at the remains strewn on the beach.

'We should probably clear that up before we take our leave.

Olivia.... sometimes my new children are renamed.

But I like your name as is. Welcome to the family.

You shall stay with me at least for now. I am most intrigued as to how you will develop... your shadow work is excellent...especially for one so young.'

He waits for her to dispose of the remains then together they make their way back home.

Fourier · 26-09-2019 12:36am

Olivia disposes of the body into the sea, shredding it finely with her teeth first.

As they get into the car, she closes her door and looks at Lysander.

"Vampires huh?" she says smiling and then claps her hands, rubbing them with excitement.

"Fúck yeah!"

They head on into the midnight.

From the pier a lone figure watches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8e06l0g7vY

OOC: Lysander's Vitae spreads and the Lasombra grow. Choose one of:

Aegis of Shadows: Cover yourself in powerful shadow armor
Eyes of the Night: See without light, even through supernatural darkness
Shadow Parasite: Grow a black tentacle within a target until it kills them
Shadow Perspective: Move senses to a nearby shadow
The Darkness Within: Cover a target in a horrid shadow that drains them of blood

Necro · 26-09-2019 12:38am

OOC: Let's go with Shadow Parasite

Fourier · 07-01-2020 6:25pm

Lysander wakes in his penthouse suite the following morning.

In the kitchen a sample of the highest quality blood from each Primogen's area of the city is on the table.

"From all of us" an attached card reads.

Necro · 07-01-2020 6:32pm

Lysander samples a couple of the vials, one by one.

OOC: Hey Four

Fourier · 07-01-2020 6:37pm

Necro wrote: »

Lysander samples a couple of the vials, one by one.

OOC: Hey Four

OOC: Hey man!

It's definitely high quality stuff. The Toreador blend is multiple people mixed into one, after a bit of attuning his tastes Lysander realises it's a mix of the people from the party last night.

The rest are mostly high status individuals, lawyers and politicians and so on. The only one that really stands out is the Nosferatu blend. It tastes like abject fear. You'd have to do something horrible to somebody to get them this afraid.

Necro · 07-01-2020 6:46pm

Lysander makes a note of each of the types and casually jots thank you notes to each of the Primogens detailing how exquisite each was.

He leaves the notes on the table, personalising each one with their names before leaving a note beside them - 'For distribution.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 6:51pm

Necro wrote: »

Lysander makes a note of each of the types and casually jots thank you notes to each of the Primogens detailing how exquisite each was.

He leaves the notes on the table, personalising each one with their names before leaving a note beside them - 'For distribution.'

After penning this, Lysander notices another letter on the table from the Tremere Primogen. It concerns the demonstration of blood magic that Lysander authorized. He has arranged it for tonight. There's also a long spiel about how important it is for the city given how easily the city was taken down the last time.

Lysander feels Nostro behind him.

"Sire, I have met Olivia. It's nice to have a...sibling I suppose" though as he says this Lysander senses jealousy stir in Nostro's blood.

Necro · 07-01-2020 7:00pm

Fourier wrote: »

After penning this, Lysander notices another letter on the table from the Tremere Primogen. It concerns the demonstration of blood magic that Lysander authorized. He has arranged it for tonight. There's also a long spiel about how important it is for the city given how easily the city was taken down the last time.

Lysander feels Nostro behind him.

"Sire, I have met Olivia. It's nice to have a...sibling I suppose" though as he says this Lysander senses jealousy stir in Nostro's blood.

Lysander smiles.

'Fear not Nostro, you are still the Primogen, and deservedly so. And as such, Olivia will need to be... educated. I trust you are up to this task.'

He shows Nostro the letter from the Tremere.

'What do you think of this? I want to see it at work, but I'm of a mind that it would be beneficial in case of any... reprisals for taking back the city.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 7:06pm

Necro wrote: »

Lysander smiles.

'Fear not Nostro, you are still the Primogen, and deservedly so. And as such, Olivia will need to be... educated. I trust you are up to this task.'

He shows Nostro the letter from the Tremere.

'What do you think of this? I want to see it at work, but I'm of a mind that it would be beneficial in case of any... reprisals for taking back the city.'

"I've heard from others that it's more...well weird than it is powerful. Difficult to prepare yourself for if you're not Tremere because they guard its secrets so closely. They say our own Maximillian Strauss is a bit of an expert. I'd say definitely worth seeing what he has on offer"

Necro · 07-01-2020 7:08pm

Fourier wrote: »

"I've heard from others that it's more...well weird than it is powerful. Difficult to prepare yourself for if you're not Tremere because they guard its secrets so closely. They say our own Maximillian Strauss is a bit of an expert. I'd say definitely worth seeing what he has on offer"

'Yes, I agree. Care to accompany me to the meeting? Special invitation from the Prince? It wouldn't be right if we didn't bend the rules in our favour the odd time.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 7:13pm

Necro wrote: »

'Yes, I agree. Care to accompany me to the meeting? Special invitation from the Prince? It wouldn't be right if we didn't bend the rules in our favour the odd time.'

Nostro smiles.

"Of course Sire. In fact...I had a strange vision during my day sleep about tonight where you needed me. Nothing serious but they say some of us Lasombra have premonitions, I'm interested to see if it comes true.

And besides I'm killing to see some actual magic.

I'll drive?"

Necro · 07-01-2020 7:16pm

Fourier wrote: »

Nostro smiles.

"Of course Sire. In fact...I had a strange vision during my day sleep about tonight where you needed me. Nothing serious but they say some of us Lasombra have premonitions, I'm interested to see if it comes true.

And besides I'm killing to see some actual magic.

I'll drive?"

Lysander nods and gestures to the door.

'Lead the way my friend, let's go and view some blood magic.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 7:30pm

Maximillain Strauss having had his last lair destroyed is now set up in the historic Mayfair hotel. Lysander and Nostro pull up outside.

"Always excited to stay here when I was mortal. Seems so inconsequential now" Nostro muses.

"I assume he's at the top" Nostro says holding the car door open for Lysander.

Necro · 07-01-2020 7:34pm

Lysander gets out and makes his way towards the hotel.

'Mortal fineries are indeed very different Nostro, but it's nice to hold on to them too. Keeps a semblance of humanity at least.

Strauss is.... unpredictable. He may prefer the basement, but let us find out.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 7:50pm

Necro wrote: »

Lysander gets out and makes his way towards the hotel.

'Mortal fineries are indeed very different Nostro, but it's nice to hold on to them too. Keeps a semblance of humanity at least.

Strauss is.... unpredictable. He may prefer the basement, but let us find out.'

Entering the hotel, the pair see the mortal staff running to and fro. Their eyes naturally avoid Lysander. They know he is there, but don't look and probably couldn't recall him if asked. He's growing strong enough to dull mortal memory and thought without effort.

He senses that Strauss is two floors up. From the maps on the ground floor, it seems to contain a showroom of some sort.

Necro · 07-01-2020 7:53pm

Lysander heads for the stairs.

'Lifts are a problem sometimes Nostro... with mirrors and mortals it's not a good combination.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 7:59pm

In short order Lysander and Nostro find themselves on the second floor.

Maximillian Strauss greets them outside a set of black double doors. It seems the place is normally used for comedian gigs or talent shows.

"My Prince we have quite a show ready for you tonight. I have the lights dimmed within and the mortal staff should not bother us. I am glad to see you brought your childe..." he pauses "...and a fellow Primogen, it will allow me to demonstrate a rather special spell I have constructed. Anything you wish to verify before we enter.

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:02pm

Lysander shakes his head.

'No, I am very interested in seeing your demonstration Maximillian. You are right, we do need to think ahead in defending this city from those who would take it from us.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:12pm

He nods and leads Lysander and Nostro in.

Within the room there is almost complete darkness except for a pentagram drawn in blood on the ground and another drawn not in mortal blood but the thick black of Vitae.

The shadows being Lysander's they tell him of another room beyond this one where three mortals are kept in cages. The shadows feel around and tell him the room he is in is about 30 foot long along each wall, with expensive wooden walls.

"Well my Prince. Which first the bloody, the fantastical or the dangerous?" he says with excitement.

"Jesus just do it" Nostro says to Lysander along their shared bond of blood.

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:15pm

'Let us start with the dangerous, Primogen. Spice it up!'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:18pm

"Alright my Prince. Can I ask you to stand within the pentagram of Vitae. I'm sure you can sense it better than I. I ask then that your childe stands in the one of blood"

Nostro feels nervous of this. Distrusting even.

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:20pm

Fourier wrote: »

"Alright my Prince. Can I ask you to stand within the pentagram of Vitae. I'm sure you can sense it better than I. I ask then that your childe stands in the one of blood"

Nostro feels nervous of this. Distrusting even.

Lysander shows no fear and projects for Nostro to do the same.

He enters the pentagram.

'Let us begin!'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:24pm

Lysander sees the room light up all of a sudden as Nostro glows red as if he were lit up from within. Steam begins to come off him as his Vitae heats up.

"What the fúck!" Nostro says doubling over in pain.

OOC: Giving you a chance to act if you wish

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:26pm

Lysander calls the shadows towards Nostro to attempt to calm him.

'Embrace them, my childe, drink in the darkness and no pain will overtake you'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:31pm

Nostro calms down while Vitae erupts from within him, flows over him and then hardens like rock. The overall appearance is like a blood red statue with a fierce grimacing expression.

"Nostro..." Maximillian says turning toward him "...you should have any of your Sires abilities should he let you cast it. Try to kill one of the humans in the next room"

OOC: Lysander feels Nostro attempting to use "Arms of the Abyss" via Lysander's blood. You have to let him.

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:34pm

Lysander smirks.

'Feel the power of the Abyss flow within you through me Nostro... embrace it!'

He allows Nostro to use the power

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:39pm

Lysander feels the arms lash out at one of the humans in the cages and rip them to bits.

"Useful no my Prince? A remote operative, armoured, with all of your power. They must be descended from you however. And I would need to prepare the pentagrams before any attempt. Still I think it has its uses.

The cost is merely the blood of a mortal who has wounded one of our kind before. Hard to find, but not extremely so in this city"

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:41pm

Lysander ponders for a moment.

'Incredibly useful. Let us see some more demonstrations while I consider your request. Your choice this time... you are the host tonight after all.'

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:50pm

"Yes, I should mention your...well representative...can be damaged in the process. I think Nostro here has proven hardy enough" Strauss says.

"Thanks" says Nostro sarcastically.

Strauss clicks his fingers and a young Tremere enters. Newly minted in fact. Lysander senses he is less than a week sired. He still has some mortal blood in his system yet to be replaced by Vitae.

The young Tremere drags out a human screaming and roaring. A man in his late 20s. Unhealthy and overweight Lysander can hear from his blood flow alone without looking at him.

"What the fúck is going on..." he roars.

Strauss hands Lysander a vial.

"Drink it my liege. Then bite our friend here. You'll be impressed"

Necro · 07-01-2020 8:54pm

Lysander obliges and drinks the vial before advancing on the human. He meets his gaze to calm him.

'You are not my normal type... but the show must go on. Calm yourself and maybe when this is done you will want to get fit and healthy.'

He feeds.

Fourier · 07-01-2020 8:59pm

As Lysander feeds the strange concoction enters the man and he falls back spasming.

Suddenly his body rips itself apart and the limbs, torso and head grow their own set of "legs" built from muscle tissue.

"Six little soldiers my lord for every mortal you feed on. Lasts for an hour, so as many humans as you infect...it needs the Vitae of a Tzimisce to be prepared however. Thus we would need to capture one from the Sabbat. Or a few if we want large scale deployment"

VtM Part Four - Family

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