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A Call to 'The Anarch Girl'; Attn: Leslie
Topic Started: Thursday, 11. June 2015, 04:03 (543 Views)
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He needed an Anarch. He needed one fast..

Since he arrived in London, he's only met one: The Anarch girl, Leslie. His options were severely limited on who to call.

After his phone call with Mr. Svoboda, he thumbed through his phone contacts and dialed the number given to him by Leslie at the Soho tea house. He adjusted the phone between his ear and shoulder as it rang on the other end. Free to use both hands now, he began to rummage through his closet again.

After he heard someone pick up, he began to calmly speak as he rushed through his closet.

"Good evening, uhm, Miss Leslie? This is Marcus Russo. We met through a Miss Sheridan..? In Soho if I'm not mistaken."

Thinking he at least found some proper pants and shoes to wear, he laid the pants off to the side and closely examined one of the shoes while he waited for a response.
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Indeed he heard someone pick up after a few rings because Leslie was actually cooking. Not for herself of course but she was making some delicious meal for her ghoul cat Demon. Fish and rice and some vegetables. The cat was already happily mewling and licking its paw.

"Hello, this is Leslie... ah mister Russo. A second please..."

The Ventrue could probably hear the phone getting placed down and her making purring and cat like noises towards her cat who replied in kind with the same noises. A bowl got placed on the ground and she sat next to it while watching it eat with pure joy and she grabbed her phone again.

"Sorry, giving my pet some food. How are you mister Russo?" It was quicker than expected that he needed her if he needed her but why else would he call? As well about that attack on the Prince? Oh gosh she hoped not. Only one way to find out. "What can I do for you on this lovely night?"
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He did hear the sounds of a feline in the background of the call. It was funny to hear those noises. He recalled Miss Leslie mentioning a "box with kitty litter" in it when he offered to pay her fare for a ride home that evening at the tea house. The Kindred obviously had an infatuation with cats.

"I'm well, Miss Leslie, thank you. Your evening has been pleasant, I hope..?"

The discovery of a simple black sweater finally put him at ease. His fashion crisis had finally been resolved. Now standing in front of the mirror in his closet, he began to ruffle his hair and then smoothed it down laying forward. He didn't mind the 'messy' look; as long is it didn't actually look messy.

"Yes, well, this may seem kind of sudden, but I was wondering if you might be able to be of some assistance." he paused. "I'm to meet a man in Enfield at the Hospitality Club in a couple of hours, business contact of mine." he tried not to be so informative on the subject to give out any names. "Now, if I'm not mistaken, Enfield is mostly populated by the Anarch community. I was wondering if maybe you could provide me escort through that borough."

There was a feeling of pride loss when he asked her for her assistance. He didn't like asking for help, let alone asking an Anarch for any help.

"Being on such a short notice, I could see to a proper compensation, perhaps?" he asked hoping the offer of money wouldn't offend her. "Or, of course, there is always the option of us making this out to be a date, Miss Leslie." he smiled.

Now that he had finally found what he was going to wear, he seemed more calm and obviously had time to make jokes.
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"My evening has been wonderful and only seems to improve." Her answer had a hint of tease even though she was only being friendly. But what did he want? Her fingertips drummed nervously upon her knee. Ventrue were tricky and dangerous. She disliked them even though they had their uses as long as they stayed out her head. Then the cat came out of the bag. Or in this case the King came out of the bag. Oh this was getting interesting.

"Funny you call me for that. I know Enfield by heart." But she needed more information. This was not enough to put her mind at ease. A Ventrue who she didn't know on her grounds for a business talk with an another unknown friend of his... well that could only mean trouble. Why would a Camarilla King do business on Anarch grounds? Was he meeting someone of her side of the fence? Then why in such a public and popular place? This didn't make sense especially not when he mentioned compensation. So that meant something to keep her mouth shut about this.

"That should be no problem. However I do need the name if your friend so he can be safely upon our grounds as well. It is necessary that if you want this and us to agree on a mutual understanding with each other that I have more information. You know what the secret is of a good Anarch like me, mister Russo?" She paused even though she didn't expect an answer. "I know how to keep secrets. It is what keeps me alive and what will keep you alive."

Her lips curled up in a smile and she wished she could see his face right now. Come on Ventrue man! Walk into the trap but then he created a trap for her. Typical. "A date? Combining business with pleasure then I take it. We shall see about that and if you earn such privilege." A short giggle escaped her while she shook her head. "What about this? As compensation you offer me a minor gift..." Read as "minor boon" of course. As that was the language these Capes talked and why not take advantage of that? It could only aid her in the future. "... in return I show you around and bring you safely in and out of Anarch land. We both don't talk about what we see, discuss and do this night. What do you say?" Maybe she could establish a firm base for further business aid in the nights yet to come.
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Of course this girl was an Anarch. Enfield was that despicable sect's territory. She knew it like "the back of her hand"..? That was telling..

Then the Anarch girl tried to play hard ball. She wanted names? She asked for more information than Marcus was willing to give her. Maybe, if she thought of Mr. Svoboda as a mortal, comfortable in the surroundings of the Hospitality Club, then maybe Leslie wouldn't be so inclined to get involved.

"And why would you need any names, my dear? It's merely a mortal man, we're dealing with here." he paused for a moment. "This man is simply just.. 'comfortable' meeting on your grounds. I say.. If every possible means of your needs will be charged with a "gift" then, Miss Leslie.. Might you have the number of another member of your sect?"

Remembering Miss Leslie's presence at the Soho tea shop, he continued..

"Was it Miss Sheridan who offered you a "minor gift" to make yourself present in Soho? I don't need to remind you of the truce our sects are to uphold here. A "gift", Miss Leslie? That's a bit much wouldn't you say?"

Thinking he had a better option, he tried to sway the Anarch girl away from her talks of a boon.

"Consider this, will you?" he paused. "This man I'm to meet in Enfiled.. If whatever offer he makes is lucrative enough, then I will consider including you in on any deals made. This should benefit you, personally, in the long run. I expect some good news from this mortal. Maybe you could benefit from that good news also."

This Anarch girl was treading on dangerous ground now. Marcus gave himself a grin in the mirror as he continued to get himself ready for the night's proceedings. This Anarch girl wouldn't hope to try and outsmart the Ventrue Primogen, would she? No doubt her services were needed, but even his need to meet with Mr. Svoboda on their turf wouldn't go unchallenged by the Anarchs asking for boons?

With the option he proposed, there would be no loss for Marcus. If Leslie took him on this offer, then the Anarch's will have a better understanding of the Camarilla's Ventrue Primogen and the fairness he displayed to the Anarchs.

He waited to hear if his deal sounded more appealing to Leslie.
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With a deep sigh she listened to Marcus and slowly shook her head. Seriously? So he thought he was better at this game than her. Probably right but not about this and not tonight. Many questions marks popped up and made her frown. Something was not right.

"I see." Was all she said and she paused for a few seconds or even minutes. When she spoke again she sounded casual and not bothered at all by how he spoke to her as if he was her better. "If this really is a mere mortal then you can have this meeting anywhere else without a problem. If not, I rather have you not messing around with someone else's property on our grounds. That could become problematic if such a thing doesn't stay a secret." Yes it was probably a bad idea to threaten a Ventrue so matter-of-factly but she didn't aspire trouble on her grounds. Not to mention she could be held responsible for having such a mess happen on Anarch land while she was aware of it.

"I can certainly give you the number of another member of my faction but I have to warn you that this will come at a much higher cost and they will point you back in my direction. Now I'm sure you don't want to go around in circles about this the entire night, correct?" It was for the best he couldn't see her smug grin. This was invigorating. Never before had she done such a thing. She felt all grown up and mature and responsible. Which was a good thing. So much had happened and she had establishes a lot as well and everything had shaped her into a much better vampire than she had ever been.

"On the subject of Autumn. Well she did call me but no services were acquired and so neither was any form of payment. Mister Russo this truce is not here to give you free access but it's there to create peace and for easier business agreements. If you were in need of a guide and a fair bit or exploring on Anarch grounds I wouldn't think twice of it but now you are talking about business that might cause future damage. Something that has to be calculated and taken in account already. There are too many variables in this situation." Again she paused because what a low shot to use the truce like that. Strolled into town all new and shiny and thinks he can blind her with it. Think again mister!

Leslie copied his figure of speech and way of talking. "Consider this, will you, Marcus?" again she paused and perhaps if he listened well he could hear a small purr coming from the back of her throat. "This minor gift will be a start up for our agreements now and in the future. Let's say the price is higher for the first service than for the future ones because we haven't established our mutual trust in each other yet. Blind business partners end up dead." That was not a threat, that was a fact.

"I'll make it under a contract of my company and if this is as you say nothing much then you have no fear that this minor gift will ever be called upon and it will merely gather dust in our minds or do I see that the wrong way, hm? Do we have deal, my kind mister Russo?" Tadah! This Gangrel has skills! This was a great night for her if only she had recorded this conversation.
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During the Anarch's reply, he sat on the edge of his bed to tie his shoes in front of the body mirror. His phone was propped between his shoulder and his ear as he bent down to tie the shoes. He suddenly stopped fumbling with the laces and slowly lifted his head looking into the mirror before him. The look he gave was the look of a shocking or an upsetting defeat. His jaw slightly dropped and his brows were furrowed. He seen that face in the mirror and was happy that this was only a phone call and that Miss Leslie couldn't see his face of defeat.

He had a mixture of emotions at this point. It was obvious that Miss Leslie wasn't a political amateur. Trying to pull a 'fast one' was going to be hard with this Anarch. He was pleased to have made this Anarch's acquaintance; she certainly wasn't a 'push over' and seemed smart enough to serve as a good ally, even though she was still an Anarch. He was also upset; upset at the fact that he was now actually considering taking the girl up on her offer.

Leslie made valid points and then again pushed her deal back on the table. He was in a rush to get to where he had to go, so this had to be settled now. He felt taking the deal would speed things a long and that arguing would be met with even more resistance. He hated resistance.

Even though the thought of owing a boon to an Anarch was disgusting, as Leslie mentioned, maybe under different circumstances a boon wouldn't be exchanged, but her services were needed this time.

"Fine. Agreed.." was all he could muster as a reply to her. There was the feeling of pride loss after he accepted her deal. He started back on his shoelaces and continued. "Now, I am in a bit of a hurry Miss Leslie. If you could tell me where I can meet you, then? I prefer not to set foot on that ground without a proper guide present. I'll provide only small details about this meeting once we are headed in that direction. Is this at least fair?"

This girl had a business? That was interesting to hear. He would have to bring this up once in her presence.
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His answer came slow, too slow and it made Leslie so nervous that she was pacing back and forth while Demon was watching her with a nervous sway in its tail. The cat never liked it when his vampire owner got upset or stressed out. Animals were already sensitive to such things but when the animal is ghouled it could become even more intense for the animal. Demon had proven to be a great asset to her and not to mention he was a gift from an Elder Gangrel. Leslie watched the cat with her chocolate brown orbs and was relieved when the Ventrue finally agreed. 

"Wonderful mister Russo. I knew you would see sense in this. I will message you where you can pick me up and from there on I lead you to your destination. As long as you are with me no harm will come to you. You are now a trusted visitor to our community. I'll see you in a bit mister Russo."

She ended the phone call and jumped up and down, twirling around with the biggest grin on her lips she had ever had. How she had accomplished this was beyond her but she was over the moon this had happened. Now she had to hurry off and go meet the man. Hopefully it would be as easy face to face as it was on the phone. She picked up her cat and kissed it on the head which made it squirm and jump out of her arms with a hissing sound. Then she grabbed her phone and messaged Russo before getting dressed.

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St Ignatius Catholic Church
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London N15 6ND


Was all the message read to the Ventrue.

Continues here...
Edited by Leslie, Saturday, 4. July 2015, 16:23.
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