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| Topic Started: Wednesday, 18. June 2014, 22:54 (2,197 Views) | |
| Reggie | Tuesday, 24. June 2014, 02:41 Post #21 |
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...Then something kinda changed in Pelayo. A chill went through Reggie like a winter wind. She paled and swallowed; freezing in place like a prey animal in a tiger's gaze. Then quick as it came... the odd man was there again with the missmatched eyes. Reggie turned stiffly towards Lynx, perhaps to get reassurance that all was well. Distantly Reggie realized that the vampire was talking to her again. "Yes... I am... ghoul... servant of my Lady Sherwood." She turned her head slowly to look at Pelayo; though she kept her eyes downcast. "My Lady has told me of Malkavians, sir." The girls posture and mannerisms had changed. She took on a servile and dignified air. |
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| Lynx | Tuesday, 24. June 2014, 12:02 Post #22 |
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Lynx reached under the counter and set his hands on a little square button. He didn't push it, not yet, but he would be ready if the guy freaked out. He contemplated that he may have to decline serving this fellow alcohol in the future. Some people couldn't handle their whiskey. "I know what a Malkavian is. I serve Jason Dahlgren." He also contemplated Pelayo more carefully. He'd like to reassure Reggie but he couldn't. It was entirely possible the vampire might lose control and attack one of the ghouls. If so there wasn't a lot he could do about it but push the panic button and wait for Jason to arrive to stop him. Though he'd try. If the vampire truly wanted to NOT make the ghouls uncomfortable he could take a few deep breaths and retract the fangs. Maybe back up a few steps and stop staring at them like walking buffets. |
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| Cid | Wednesday, 25. June 2014, 02:11 Post #23 |
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Raise the retirement age?
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"Yay. I like to think I'm an okay Malk, tho'. Not one of those psycho ones, into sadism and stuff... Like you hear about in the Sabbat... Anyway, I suppose give Lady Sherwood and Lord Dahlgren my regards. If they even care, that is. I wouldn't presume to bother more important Kindred than myself..." He giggled nervously. Hehehe... Well, this is awkward. Okay, now Agustin was sure he'd upset the Kine. Reggie turned what the Malkavian could only assume was some kind of scared, and Lynx looked like he might be on edge too. The edge of a button. Oh, that'd be fun... Anyway, prolly best to just leave them be. They wouldn't wanna be Agu's friend, either way. Agustin still had his smile going, a bit too toothy... But, really? Is that what was getting to them, some extra sharp teeth? No, um, maybe- yes. Most probably. Sorta half likely. Telepathy would be useful right about now. That kinda tool could give someone as smart as this Lunatic just the edge he needs to manipulate a conversation in any which way. Although he pushed away his beast in a failed attempt not to scare the hoomans, Agustin's tone grew somewhat colder. "Can I watch TV? Ooh! Do you have Cartoon Network here? I haven't seen any new episodes of my faves in, like, a good year or so..." Aw, there his face goes all pouty again... So he sipped at his blood mug, more a child than a predator. A child predator (you know what I mean!). Childish. Like a kitten. Agustin is totally the vampiric equivalent of a kitten. Just sharpening his claws, but still cute as a button! |
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| Reggie | Wednesday, 25. June 2014, 04:04 Post #24 |
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...now his mismatched eyes flashed more with that monster's taint... That part of him that just wanted to devour them, too... It was not some extra sharp teeth that was getting to Reggie. It was the beast. A beast that peeked through the Malkavaian's eyes at her. Reggie was still learning about beasts. Lady Sherwood had her's so well controlled she had barely ever seen it. This... odd man was somewhat unsettling to Reggie either as a near-monster or as an awkward, strange man. It was like... Like a puppy that wanted attention, and tried to get it either with a bark or a whimper. But didn't know how to just be a puppy. A spark of sympathy showed in Reggie's eyes; but she only glanced at Pelayo for an instant. Reggie mumbled "I will give Lady Sherwood your regards, sir." |
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| Lynx | Wednesday, 25. June 2014, 12:04 Post #25 |
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Lynx reached under the counter a touch further and brought out the remove to the 52" flat screen, setting it on the bar with a soft click. He grinned slightly. "Please don't turn the volume up te far Sir, as it's disrespectful te the other patrons." It was a required comment. Granted some people might find it stupid considering there wasn't anyone there but himself and Reggie and some vampires might not consider Reggie as a valid fellow patron. But then again disrespecting or injuring Reggie was an attack on Ms Sherwood. Lynx was pretty sure any vampire that could create a forest inside a conference room could probably give a person a bad day. Still he relaxed slightly and picked up his glass of scotch, taking another swallow of the burning liquid before he set it back down. He regarded Reggie with a cocked blond eyebrow, his green eyes sparkling. "Would ye care fer a bit more te drink Reggie?" He wasn't sure how much she was supposed to drink for Ms Sherwood's enjoyment this evening, but he didn't want her to get in trouble because she got distracted by an odd fellow. |
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| Cid | Wednesday, 25. June 2014, 21:58 Post #26 |
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Raise the retirement age?
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Yes, something was bumming everyone out or something. Scary. Whatever, it was definitely Agustin. Young vampire pup could barely control his emotions sometimes, which also translated to a Beast on the edge... Agustin picked up the remote from the bartop slowly, all careful-like. He also gave a polite nod and the word, "Thanks." No need to bother these nice hoomans any longer, he supposed. Just go watch some TV and finish up this blood mug. Even without using Auspex, the Malkavian had some decent ears so the volume shouldn't really ever be a problem. So, he walked away and took the best seat in the house to enjoy some cartoons. All up front, and he laid down on the couch with feet hanging off the edge in a way he hoped wasn't rude. Now, what channels do they have here in Limeyland..? *Click* Absentmindedly as he began to surf the stations, he wondered if Leslie was around... Or Aguirre. Or maybe some other fucker. Wasn't Moshe a 'narch, too? Or was he turncoat, too? Pretty sure Church and Mac wouldn't show up to a place like this... Without, like, flamethrowers and 200% ethyl alcohol. |
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| Jason B. Dahlgren | Thursday, 26. June 2014, 08:20 Post #27 |
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För Kung och Fosterland
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Tap, tap, tap. The sound of footsteps could be heard coming from the stairs as Jason descended from the upstairs office, an open ledger in hand as he was seemingly walking and reading. As such, while a brief glance around the room was offered as he set foot on the floor, he didn't stop or linger, not even when his gaze glanced by Agustin's familiar face. But he did take notice. Of both him and Reggie and Lynx and anyone else that might be dropping by. Although it looked like it was going to be a quiet evening. Black pants, black vest, white shirt, no tie. Jason looked the same old same old as he moved past the two Ghouls with a brief nod of his head to Lynx, seemingly heading for the backroom while twirling a pen in his free hand. |
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Swedish - English - French - Latin Amber wolf eyes - Permanent fangs - Claw-like nails | |
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| Reggie | Friday, 27. June 2014, 07:20 Post #28 |
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Reggie seemed to relax a bit as things seem to take on a more... normal aspect. Somehow a vampire kicking back and watching TV was less frightening to the young ghoul. She turned her head partially towards Lynx at his question and replied "Yeah, sure... but something else, huh? This stuff is a little strong. How about a lager?" Silently she added hold the blood... Did I mention that Reggie had relaxed? Because then the old man came down the stairs. His demeanor was certainly nice enough, but Reggie gulped anyway. Her doe eyes were on him as he moved through the bar like a frigate in calm seas. Edited by Reggie, Tuesday, 8. July 2014, 02:02.
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| Lynx | Friday, 27. June 2014, 11:45 Post #29 |
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Lynx grinned and poured the last of the scotch from Reggie's glass into his own, then set her wide mouthed glass over a single so he could wash it in a bit. He reached down to get a fresh pint glass and filled her a glass of stout, sliding it towards her. "No problem Reggie. Hey Jason, how is yer evening going?" The young man's sparkling green eyes moved slowly from Jason's descent and transition across the bar to Agustin's position on the couch. There was no real need to ask him to sit up since there was nobody else down here for him to be crowding. So he was content to leave the Malkavian where he was. "It's kind o'like snake handling I figure. Ye got te remember they're predators who don't think like we do at all times, but if ye can do that, then once ye now the rules there's a degree of safety te it." He murmured it quietly, just loud enough for Reggie to hear, a slight smile on his face. |
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| Cid | Friday, 27. June 2014, 15:43 Post #30 |
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Agustin knew. He knew... The leprechaun and Big Daddy Gangrel... He knew, even so it was kinda off-putting. The wolfey-eyed fucker was just intimidating like that. Gangrel are just scary in general, let alone one with an over-protective streak... But Agu is a customer now! Being all peaceable and considerate like. Yep yep. The Malkavian waved to Lord Dahlgren a simple hello, with wide-eyed innocence and subtle simper. Hallooo~ As done so, the young man also corrected his posture. Sitting up like a normal good boy. Not out of sudden concern, but more alert respect. Maybe. Cuz, like, sit up when yer elders enter the room right? Ooh! OOH!! Cartoon Network... Oh. My. Glob. Commercials... Fuck commercials, gods damn it. Sure do hope Adventure Time is on... Might be a bit late for that, but still. |
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| Yukiko Miyazaki | Saturday, 28. June 2014, 01:33 Post #31 |
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And scampering after 'Big Daddy Gangrel' comes 'Little Sister Yuki' ..uh, sort of..Jason isn't wearing a massive, old-fashioned diving suit with a huge fuckoff powerdrill, and she isn't carrying a painful, nasty-looking syringe with creepy, glowing eyes and her dress covered with god only knows what kind of..stains. ..the dynamic isn't terribly dissimilar though, she can be both cute and oddly disturbing and he is usually silent, often grumpy and violently protective of his charge. ..ofcourse she also isn't wearing that sort of dress, this one is far more professional: tailored, black, ending just above the knees with high heels and a shirt and tie, her hair gathered up in a tight bun on the back of her head and pensive brown eyes peering through a pair of severe looking glasses, fixed on the pages of another ledger as she flicks rapidly through it and mutters about dates and numbers under her breath. In Japanese. She actually wears the look fairly well. If you can ignore the fact that beneath the severe, professional look and attitude is an active little mind churning out book after book of mostly pervy Manga. ..or maybe it does work..who knows.. "It is not in this one, Father, i am quite certain the one we want is in the second filing cabinet..drawer three,..in the back." She gives Lynx a small, distracted wave and a bright little smile, flicks her eyes up and down the mousy, kind of cute pixie-cut woman with him and grants her a friendly smile too. ...then Agustin... Brown, expressive eyes briefly shoot daggers at him before she huffs softly, sticks her nose in the air and marches on after the Elder Gangrel. |
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| Jason B. Dahlgren | Saturday, 28. June 2014, 12:08 Post #32 |
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För Kung och Fosterland
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"Doing well, Lynx. Thank you" the words were said in passing, but he actually did register what was said, offering a small nod of his head in confirmation of this as he passed the ghoul and moved to open the door leading into the back room, pausing to hold it open to Yukiko as he finally looked up from the ledger he was holding. "Miss" he glanced at Reggie before, once Yuki was through the door, disappearing into the back room. |
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| Reggie | Saturday, 28. June 2014, 13:47 Post #33 |
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Reggie was very grateful for Lynx right now. These other vampires lurking about were unsettling for the ghoul. Mostly because, well vampires and because she was still getting used to the idea that her mistress was not the only one that existed. The fresh-faced ghoul took up the pint and drank it; coming away with a smile for Lynx; a silent 'thank you' for the good beer. She looked at him curiously as he described a way to manage dealing with kindred... snake handler... predator... Reggie nodded and said quietly "yes, that makes sense to me... its a bit unsettling to think of my lady in those terms; but when I think of their... kind in general... well, it makes a lot of sense actually." Reggie idly wondered if there was any place in England where one could learn to be a snake handler... and buy one of those buzzy flute things that made them sway... Then Yuki came scampering into the room. There was something familiar about her... Reggie did not know at this time that the girl spouting Japanese was actually one of her favorite Manga artists, that they had both been at the same Comic Con; twice, and that they were both... kinky. What Reggie did know is that Yuki just flashed a dirty look at a vampire... the young ghoul might have raised her pint to her if she hadn't been so surprised. Edited by Reggie, Saturday, 28. June 2014, 13:52.
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| Lynx | Saturday, 28. June 2014, 13:57 Post #34 |
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Lynx gave the scampering artist a wave as she dashed through the room on Jason's heels. He regarded Reggie with amusement as he picked up the scotch glass and took another swallow. He wasn't really aware of it, but he was turning slightly to keep his profile towards Jason, like a flower tilts to face the sun. "That man is Jason, me employer. He's a good and loyal sort. Treats us like family. Very protective. But if yer fair te him, he's fair te ye. Egalitarian would be the word I'd use I suppose. Poor man finds himself besieged by twihards. Talk about culture shock." The young Irishman laughed, wondering how Reggie would react to the thought of a REAL vampire being chased about by teen girls and young moms desperate to find their own Edward Cullen. He wondered if he should get Jason a copy of 50 Shades of Gray, just as a joke. Then again, might get the old fellows blood flowing again. "Jason has made sure I think of them in careful terms. Never forgetting that they're all predators at heart. Even when they're calm and civil, they all have a dark voice inside them that longs for blood. Tis just their nature. I find I don't mind it so much anymore." Then again perhaps Lynx was a big crazy. He looked at Jason as a sort of older brother, and he loved C.J. Perhaps his lack of fear around vampires was a kind of merry madness. Goodness knows he'd been nervous about many a thing before he started drinking Jason's blood. |
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| Yukiko Miyazaki | Saturday, 28. June 2014, 15:34 Post #35 |
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Yuki scampers through the door held open by Jason, smiling brightly at her adoptive Father and wanders out of sight to help him deal with the paperwork issue. The stuff just piles and piles up, And getting an accountant for -this- place is..probably not a good idea, so they'll just have to do it themselves, mostly off the books. Dull, boring work but someone has to do it and Yuki will be damned if she lets her Father do it alone. Lynx and the girl get a last, friendly fingerwaggle as a goodbye before the brunette disappears into the back room. |
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| Cid | Monday, 30. June 2014, 22:58 Post #36 |
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Agustin had noticed the familiar mangaka out of the corner of his mismatched eyes as he kept browsing stations. Fucking commercials. Well, at least the European ones are kinda funny. Some even have nudity! Woot! Anyway... The (Japanese?) girl following after Father-Figure-dono shot the Malkavian a look, which he caught just in time. His head tilted looking back at her, eyes sorrowful and mouth forming into a pout. That's hurtful... Did he really deserve that? Probably. Just for following the girl to her home with the intent of robbing her neighbors? Just!? That's highly s'picious, yo. Also, she didn't know you wouldn't assault her. Well, fuck... Now Agu has a sad... As she left, presumably taking her hatred of him with her hopefully, Agustin turned back up toward the television. Finally, a station with no commercials. Meh, fuck this. Soccer? Boring... Flip back to cartoons... Internally, there was anger boiling. Roiling, consuming him from the inside. But little of that showed. It was only for himself, anyway. |
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| Reggie | Wednesday, 2. July 2014, 06:48 Post #37 |
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Reggie took a drink of beer. She seemed to be enjoying the stout. Her doe eyes were fixed on Lynx as he spoke about his experiences and the advice. It made a lot of sense, and it resonated with the lessons that Lady Sherwood had taught her. There were some shades of difference however. Lynx spoke from a perspective of one being taught to negotiate the Kindred world, to interact with it. Sometimes Reggie felt that Sherwood's main focus was on protecting her. She seemed to want Reggie to lurk at the edges of things. Interact only when necessary, but listen as much as possible. While she would certainly do as her Lady desired. Reggie had already seen that her curiosity might get the better of her. Though Sherwoods wisdom made even more sense based on the vibe she had gotten at first from Layo, and from the ...power... she felt coming off Jason. She spoke quietly to Lynx "I haven't gone out much since becoming Lady Sherwood's. I really appreciate what you are teaching me... and the stout of course." She showed a little smile. |
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| Lynx | Wednesday, 2. July 2014, 23:54 Post #38 |
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"Bartender's duty. Give advice and provide a listening ear. I play piano te, though not while someone is watching the tube. Glad I could help a pretty lady though. Makes me feel all warm and gentlemanly." The Irishman grinned and sipped at this scotch. He should probably really stop at this one or he might get a bit too silly to do the job tonight. He definitely didn't want Jason to pass back through and see him standing duty drunk in front of a strange vampire. That would probably irk the old fellow to no end. Last thing he wanted to do really. Still, she was cute in a tiny sort of way. His green eyes looked her over with a grin, idly wondering how flexible she was. Then again the last thing he needed was to have Ms Sherwood come down and rob him of his genitals for having dallied with her servant. Yeah, probably not a good thing. He took a longer pull of his scotch at that thought. Definitely not a good thing. Vampires could get awfully touchy about property, which for some included people. Jason wasn't that bad but he didn't know Ms Sherwood at all. |
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| Cid | Thursday, 3. July 2014, 13:14 Post #39 |
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Well, there's nothing good on. So, with a pout Agustin turns the television back off. Suddenly he remembered why he'd never had that much of a hard-on for TV in the first place. Being, like, midnight right now; the only shows on were shite-fests nobody really watches. The weird stuff for people that stay up too late. People on drugs, probably. Seriously, fuck Adult Swim. Looking all sad and half defeated, Agustin got up from his seat and shuffled back to the bar where Lynx and Reggie still sat. At least that old Gangrel fellow didn't attack the young Malkavian on sight. That seemed promising... In a way. So, the slightly frustrated Neonate was not totally on edge. Kinda relaxed with the blood in him and the cool atmosphere of the place. Just not having enough fun yet. As he approached the bar again, Agustin addressed the Lynx. "Ugh. Nothing to watch. What would you suggest for alternative fun? Doesn't look like anyone around to play pool with..." Agustin gave a quick glance around to confirm that, yep, not enough peeps around. Billiards would be lots o' fun. Then he handed the remote control back as he awaited an answer or whatever. |
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| Reggie | Friday, 4. July 2014, 06:20 Post #40 |
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Reggie flushed slightly as she felt Lynx's eyes slip over her and covered it by sipping at her stout and glancing away demurely. She stayed in her pint for awhile, just enjoying being in public. Even if the pub was a bit empty. Hopefully more people would come along soon so she could watch them. Then the... odd Layo came back over to the bar and asked about... alternative fun. The mans presence still made her a bit unsettled and she tensed. When he spoke about wanting alternative fun she reflexively gulped. Reggie could actually play a fair table of billiards... but didn't feel quite excited about volunteering. |
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