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Draft Law on Additional Masquerade Protection; ATTN Primogen
Topic Started: Saturday, 11. January 2014, 22:18 (1,023 Views)
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The following letter is delivered by ghoul courier:




To: Mr. R. O'Reily, Mr. G.H. Harris, Ms. K. Rivers, Mr. P. ó Dubhuir, Mr. C. Kane, Mr. J. Henderson

CC: Ms. L.C. Mancini, Dr. K. Wilke, Mr. S. Flint, Ms. J. Marlow-Diaz

From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Draft Law on Additional Masquerade Protection


London, 12th of January 2014


Primogen,

A report that I have recently obtained from a reliable source reveals that kine security services based in London have stepped up their surveillance of Kindred abroad. While I have no evidence that they are, at this point, also monitoring our own community, it would be prudent to act pre-emptively against any threats to the Masquerade that may arise.

With your consent, I would suggest the implementation of the following common-sense regulations to the book of Canon Laws valid in London:


1. Definitions
-London Kindred: Any Kindred who is considered to be a part of the Camarilla under the terms of the 1493 Convention of the Thorns, who is resident in the Domain of London;
-London Ghoul: A mortal who is claimed by a London Kindred and has partaken of their blood;
-Master: the Principal Owner of a London Ghoul;
-High-Profile Kine: Kine whose political activities, media appearances or security clearance may draw additional scrutiny from kine security services;
-Masquerade Breach: The revelation of our true nature to those not of the blood. Doing such renounces the offending Kindred's claims of Blood;
-Kindred name: the name used by a London Kindred while operating in Kindred society, as opposed to an alias that may be used when appearing in the media (see 5) or when editing the Internets (see 7).

2. Daywalking
a. London Kindred shall not go outside between dawn and dusk or suffer other London Kindred to do so unless they do so as the consequence of an emergency situation, or to protect the First Tradition;
a. London Kindred shall not distribute information that promotes- or creates an interest in the aforementioned activity outside of an emergency context or the protection of the First Tradition;

3. Barred Professions
a. London Kindred shall not enter into or suffer other London Kindred to enter into contractual relationships with kine that necessitate- or may result in a high public profile or regularly scheduled public interaction with High-Profile Kine;
b. Professions intended by 3.a. include, but are not limited to the following: actor, advocate, attorney, bank robber, barrister, circus act, cult leader, judge, sex worker (high end), television personality and politician. Disbarment also extends to members of the Roman Catholic clergy and and any professions related to branches of the military-, intelligence or emergency services;
c. While these limitations shall not apply to London Ghouls, Masters shall be held fully responsible for Masquerade Breaches that result from their employment in such professions;

4. Relationships with High-Profile Kine
a. London Kindred and London Ghouls shall not maintain or seek to maintain business- and/or sexual relationships with Members of the Royal Family or cabinet-level officials of Her Majesty's Government;
b. London Kindred shall not make a Ghoul of Members of the Royal Family or cabinet-level officials of Her Majesty's Government. Doing so shall be considered a Masquerade Breach;
c. London Kindred shall take all reasonable measures necessary to keep their relationships with High Profile Kine not covered by 4.a. and 4.b. from drawing additional scrutiny from kine security services;

5. Media
a. London Kindred shall not appear in newspapers or on television using their Kindred name or likeness, nor shall they suffer other London Kindred to do the same;
b. London Kindred shall be barred from using their Kindred name or likeness in public advertising;

6. Businesses
a. Kindred shall not personally operate clubs and other businesses which are open to the public-at-large without special dispensation by the Prince of London;
b. Clubs and other businesses which are open to the public-at-large that were already being personally operated by London Kindred on 01-01-2014 are considered to have received special dispensation;

7. The Internets
a. London Kindred shall not twit or My-Space or Inter-Tube their own name or likeness in the Social Media, nor shall they suffer others to do so.
b. London Kindred shall not make or suffer others to make personal so-called "web-sites" using their own name or likeness.

As usual, I eagerly await your comments, suggestions and amendments. I would like to conclude this consultation period in two weeks, on 2014-01-25. If no objection- or request for a vote during a face-to-face meeting of the Primogen Council has been filed at that point, I will publicise the amended draft as law promulgated on behalf the the Council.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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Jesus, grandpa! The 'ghoul courier' in question only read a copy after it was all signed, sealed and delivered. Too late. He didn't concern himself with most of it, but one segment in particular made him wince. Out loud in his office desk while he rummaged through his drawer for a red pen. Was it too late to make these corrections before his boss completely ages himself in front of everyone?


7. The Internets
a. London Kindred shall not twit Tweet or My-Space Facebook or Inter-YouTube their own name or likeness in the Social Media, nor shall they suffer others to do so.
b. London Kindred shall not make or suffer others to make personal so-called "web-sites" websites using their own name or likeness.


There. He would go leave this at Mr. Blucher's desk...
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To: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London, Mr. R. O'Reily, Mr. G.H. Harris, Ms. K. Rivers, Mr. P. ó Dubhuir, Mr. J. Henderson

CC: Ms. L.C. Mancini, Dr. K. Wilke, Mr. S. Flint, Ms. J. Marlow-Diaz

From: Mr. C. Kane

Subject: Draft Law on Additional Masquerade Protection

Most of this seems to be common sense, but if it is to be encoded into law, I will offer my conditional objection until a Council session can be convened to address and vote on the issue. If Kindred in London are being more responsible than Kindred "abroad" (where ever that may be), then I see no reason to place undue restriction or hindrance on their activities unless there is evidential cause to do so.

A simple warning (or, "PSA" if you will) in my opinion will suffice until Council makes its decision.

Sincerely,

Caston Kane
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Alarik
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Alarik had seen the amended text on his desk. He wasn't quite sure whether to be angered or embarrassed, as indeed he was a bit of both. His ghoul might've been a young whelp with little experience in the Kindred world, but he had this 'Internets' thing down.

He considered sending an erratum with the missive that he was to send out anyway. But then he'd just look foolish, when there was a good chance that none of the other Kindred would know better. After all, which self-respecting Kindred leader would spend much time typing away on the Intertubes?

"Boy! Here!" he thus said into the black, rotary dial phone that stood on the drawing room desk, waving the piece of paper in the white-haired ghoul's face when he eventually did show up. He would speak to the lad sternly:

"I'm not sure what these corrections are all about, but the Primogen will be sure to understand what I am saying without all that youth lingo about the Internets. Now, here. I typed out a follow-up letter. Go make copies and then deliver them in person before dawn."

Eventually, the following letter was thus delivered by ghoul courier:




To: Mr. R. O'Reily, Mr. G.H. Harris, Ms. K. Rivers, Mr. P. ó Dubhuir, Mr. C. Kane, Mr. J. Henderson

CC: Ms. L.C. Mancini, Dr. K. Wilke, Mr. S. Flint, Ms. J. Marlow-Diaz

From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Draft Law on Additional Masquerade Protection


London, 12th of January 2014


Primogen,

As Primogen Kane is well within his rights to demand a meeting of the Primogen Council to discuss this matter, I suggest that one is held at the Muse on Sunday 2014-01-26, location conditional on the agreement of the Keeper.

I request that all the Primogen submit their resolutions and amendments beforehand and in writing so that all items that are potentially controversial may be discussed in a structured and orderly manner. In my experience, attempting to discuss a document such as this without a framework will guarantee a confrontational, chaotic, unproductive and excruciatingly long meeting.

Looking forward to your written suggestions I remain,

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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To: HH Alarik Blucher, Prince of London, Mr. R. O'Reily, Mr. G.H. Harris, Ms. K. Rivers, Mr. P. ó Dubhuir, Mr. J. Henderson

CC: Ms. L.C. Mancini, Dr. K. Wilke, Mr. S. Flint, Ms. J. Marlow-Diaz

From: Mr. C. Kane

Subject: Re: Draft Law on Additional Masquerade Protection

Clan Toreador introduces amendments to the following sections for consideration at the next meeting of the Primogen Council. Struck provisions have been crossed out, additions can be found in red.

Caston Kane
Toreador Primogen


ATTACHMENT:




1. Definitions

-Master: the Principal Owner of a London Ghoul;
- Domitor: the Kindred that is the principal claimant of a London Ghoul that has initiated and maintained a blood bond with said Ghoul;

3. Barred Professions
a. London Kindred shall not enter into or suffer other London Kindred to enter into contractual relationships with kine that necessitate- or may result in a high public profile or regularly scheduled public interaction with High-Profile Kine without direct permission granted by the Prince of London or the Primogen of their clan;
b. Professions intended by 3.a. include, but are not limited to the following: actor, advocate, attorney, bank robber, barrister, circus act, cult leader, judge, sex worker (high end), television personality and politician. Disbarment also extends to members of the Roman Catholic clergy and and any professions related to branches of the military-, intelligence or emergency services;
c. b. While these limitations shall not apply to London Ghouls, Masters Domitors shall be held fully responsible for Masquerade Breaches that result from their employment in such professions;
d. All London Kindred will log, along with their Kindred name and all affiliated aliases, their profession for record with the Office of the Prince of London.

5. Media
a. London Kindred shall not appear in newspapers or on television using their Kindred name or likeness, nor shall they use their Kindred name or likeness in public advertising, or suffer any other Kindred to do the same, without direct permission granted by the Prince of London or the Primogen of their clan;
b. London Kindred shall be barred from using their Kindred name or likeness in public advertising;

6. Businesses
a. Kindred shall not personally operate clubs and other businesses which are open to the public-at-large without special dispensation by the Prince of London;
b. Clubs and other businesses which are open to the public-at-large that were already being personally operated by London Kindred on 01-01-2014 are considered to have received special dispensation;


a. London Kindred that personally operate businesses that deal directly with the public-at-large, including but not limited to: nightclubs, lounges, bars, restaurants, stores, and shops will be expected to exercise the utmost discretion when dealing with those not of the blood. The First Tradition shall be strictly enforced, and all those who own or operate such establishments may be subject to scrutiny and/or inspection at the discretion of the Prince of London or their Primogen of their clan when either deem necessary;
b. The Kindred that own or operate companies or organizations covered in section 6.a will also be expected to maintain their establishments in accordance with the kine law that governs the jurisdiction in which they do business in order to avoid unwanted or mortal attention or financial or criminal investigation by kine authorities.
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The following letter was delivered by ghoul courier:




To: Mr. R. O'Reily, Mr. G.H. Harris, Ms. K. Rivers, Mr. P. ó Dubhuir, Mr. C. Kane, Mr. J. Henderson

CC: Ms. L.C. Mancini, Dr. K. Wilke, Mr. S. Flint, Ms. J. Marlow-Diaz

From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Toreador amendments


London, 12th of January 2014


Primogen,

I have decided to accept all of the Toreador amendments, without exception. The revised proposal can be found in the annex with this missive.

Consequently, Primogen Kane has withdrawn his request for a vote in a face-to-face meeting of the Primogen Council. The procedure thus defaults back to a consultation period of two weeks, ending on 2014-01-25. If no objection- or new request for a vote during a face-to-face meeting of the Primogen Council has been filed at that point, I will publicise the amended draft as law promulgated on behalf the the Council.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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ANNEX: AMENDED STATUTE

1. Definitions
-London Kindred: Any Kindred who is considered to be a part of the Camarilla under the terms of the 1493 Convention of the Thorns, who is resident in the Domain of London;
-London Ghoul: A mortal who is claimed by a London Kindred and has partaken of their blood;
-Domitor: the Kindred that is the principal claimant of a London Ghoul that has initiated and maintained a blood bond with said Ghoul;
-High-Profile Kine: Kine whose political activities, media appearances or security clearance may draw additional scrutiny from kine security services;
-Masquerade Breach: The revelation of our true nature to those not of the blood. Doing such renounces the offending Kindred's claims of Blood;
-Kindred name: the name used by a London Kindred while operating in Kindred society, as opposed to an alias that may be used when appearing in the media (see 5) or when editing the Internets (see 7).

2. Daywalking
a. London Kindred shall not go outside between dawn and dusk or suffer other London Kindred to do so unless they do so as the consequence of an emergency situation, or to protect the First Tradition;
a. London Kindred shall not distribute information that promotes- or creates an interest in the aforementioned activity outside of an emergency context or the protection of the First Tradition;

3. Professions
a. London Kindred shall not enter into or suffer other London Kindred to enter into contractual relationships with kine that necessitate- or may result in a high public profile or regularly scheduled public interaction with High-Profile Kine without direct permission granted by the Prince of London or the Primogen of their clan;
b. While these limitations shall not apply to London Ghouls, Domitors shall be held fully responsible for Masquerade Breaches that result from their employment in such professions;
c. All London Kindred will log, along with their Kindred name and all affiliated aliases, their profession for record with the Office of the Prince of London.

4. Relationships with High-Profile Kine
a. London Kindred and London Ghouls shall not maintain or seek to maintain business- and/or sexual relationships with Members of the Royal Family or cabinet-level officials of Her Majesty's Government;
b. London Kindred shall not make a Ghoul of Members of the Royal Family or cabinet-level officials of Her Majesty's Government. Doing so shall be considered a Masquerade Breach;
c. London Kindred shall take all reasonable measures necessary to keep their relationships with High Profile Kine not covered by 4.a. and 4.b. from drawing additional scrutiny from kine security services;

5. Media
London Kindred shall not appear in newspapers or on television using their Kindred name or likeness, nor shall they suffer other London Kindred to do the same, nor shall they use their Kindred name or likeness in public advertising, or suffer any other Kindred to do the same, without direct permission granted by the Prince of London or the Primogen of their clan;

6. Businesses
a. London Kindred that personally operate businesses that deal directly with the public-at-large, including but not limited to: nightclubs, lounges, bars, restaurants, stores, and shops will be expected to exercise the utmost discretion when dealing with those not of the blood. The First Tradition shall be strictly enforced, and all those who own or operate such establishments may be subject to scrutiny and/or inspection at the discretion of the Prince of London or their Primogen of their clan when either deem necessary;
b. The Kindred that own or operate companies or organizations covered in section 6.a will also be expected to maintain their establishments in accordance with the kine law that governs the jurisdiction in which they do business in order to avoid unwanted or mortal attention or financial or criminal investigation by kine authorities.

7. The Internets
a. London Kindred shall not twit or My-Space or Inter-Tube their own name or likeness in the Social Media, nor shall they suffer others to do so.
b. London Kindred shall not make or suffer others to make personal so-called "web-sites" using their own name or likeness.




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Mr. Blücher

I'm not seeing tremendous need to make these measures law, as making them public as more or less safety guidelines for the troubled times we are going through now... Also I don't see the need of the whole paper war going on lately... We're not in some bureaucracy where there have to be forms for everything, as we could have council meeting instead of having to write letters concerning letters coming in every three days...

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Alarik
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To: Mr. G.H. Harris
From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Your Missive


London, 12th of January 2014


Primogen Harris,

The intention behind your latest missive confuses me. Are you:

- Approving of these measures, but suggesting that they be set only as non-binding 'guidelines' with no punishment for breaking them?
- Asking for a meeting of the Primogen Council to vote on this particular set of laws?
- Asking that I space my proposals further apart so as to not overload the Administrative Capacity of Clan Brujah?
- Suggesting that, instead of having laws (or guidelines), we deal with every potential infringement (or non-observance of a guideline) by convening a meeting of the entire Primogen Council?

Or something else?

I look forward to your clarification.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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Mr. Blücher,

I'm not really against these measures but I do think they're going a bit too far as some points are not really necessary, for example pt 2 and pt 4, as no British would dare doing such things to members of the Royal family. Furthermore those rules are mostly things any kindred with a minimal amount of common sense would refrain from and thus at least in my opinion they don't really warrant being elevated to the status of rules.

As things are, I'll ask that the issue of the chaos of forms and regulation will become the topic of a council meeting, as the Draft Law is hereby requested to be... It's not about limited administrative capacity but the night only having 24 hours and free time is in there as well...

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G. H. Harris
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The following letter was delivered by ghoul courier:




To: Mr. G.H. Harris
From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Your Second Missive


London, 14th of January 2014


Primogen Harris,

I fully understand your concerns, and I have confidence that the vast majority of Kindred will live up to the basic, common-sense ideas that my draft laws aspire to. In an ideal world, we would not need to spell out the specifics of enhanced watchfulness, or apply punishments to those who break the rules.

Unfortunately, there are many immigrant Kindred in the city nowadays, who do not share our innate respect for the Royal Family and the rule of law. And I need not remind you of my predecessor, Mr. Archon Hamilton, who did indeed walk about during the day, and had his face on posters all over town.

While Mr. Hamilton was Prince, I had to grit my teeth and accept that he and a select few other Kindred abused their gifts and flaunted their nature to the kine. No longer.

To some degree, I can use the power invested in me as Prince to enforce the First Tradition without recourse to more law. However, in the interest of transparency, I feel that every Kindred in London is entitled to know their rights and privileges, and to have the law be meted out equally to anyone and everyone.

The topic of administrative communication will, at your pleasure, be added to the agenda of the next meeting of the Primogen Council. However, if you wish to amend these proposals, I must ask that you submit amendments in writing. I hope you will not find that necessary with the explanations that I've submitted here.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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Alarik Blücher


be noted of the fact that House and Clan Tremere is in reciept of your Communicatons from [[Date]]. We endorse your decision to clarify the Traditions and their implications for those of your Subjects in need of such through working through the Primogen council. We would like to note though that a Haven is, once granted, traditionally considered the Domain of the Kindred in question. Please be aware of the possibility of a case of this Tradition conflictin with your reading of right to inspection, should a member of our society foolishly make his business his haven We are confident though that you did consider carefully all your possible avenues of guidance before commiting this blunt instrument to writing.

Yours faithfully

Padraig o Dubhuir
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Alarik
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To: Mr. Padraig o Dubhuir, Primogen of House and Clan Tremere
From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Endorsement


London, 17th of January 2014


Primogen o Dubhuir,

Clan Tremere's endorsement of the proposed laws is noted and welcomed.

I fully agree that the privacy that is customarily granted a Kindred's Haven warrants special attention. Even if the Princes' claim of Domain is, ultimately, a superior one I have no intention of using inspections to disrupt private resting places without serious cause.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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Prince Blucher,

I have read and reviewed both the original and the amended copy of your letter. As of now I see now reason to appeal any of the laws as written. I would remind you that Lazaruss, is likely going to attempt to open a nightclub, to gain an area of influence for his Agoge. I will trust your decision in granting or denying him the right to do so.

Here to make your burden more bearable,

Ryan O'Reily
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To: HH Alarik Blücher

From: J. Henderson

Prince Blücher !

With your consent I would like to delve deeper into the topic concerning the mentioned report and the source involved. Should this not be feasible, I would like to submit the following thoughts on the suggested statute.

Point 2: Obsolete, as almost all kindred are unable to be active during the day for extended periods of time. Those who might be able to are surely in no position to be made to adhere to these regulations, should the need to enforce said regulations on them by force arise.

Point 3a: Highly problematic as London Kindred are required to intervene if another London kindred fulfills the condition laid out by point 3a. This however, would lend assistance to vendettas and feuds being covered up by this paragraph, therefore weakening the grip of Camarilla law on the domain.

Point 3b: Self-explanatory, therefore obsolete

Point 3c: While it may seem useful and indeed a clean record-keeping measure, it seems unlikely that all or even most London kindred would agree to register with the Princes Office in such a way that would keep them from invalidating, sidestepping or simply falsifying the data on record. Perhaps a branded or tattooed number would be preferrable for registration purposes ? Surely a communal haven for the London kindred would also make them more easily administrated with less need for oversight and less risk of Masquerade violations. Ealing seems to lend itself to this rather easily. Constructional needs could be seen to quickly and surely there would be enough kindred willing to be deputized to keep the peace as well. Provided this does not seem as to inlude too much micro-management of course.

Point 4a: It sheds an interesting light on the opinion the Princes office has on the kindred of London that sexual contacts need to be included expressis verbis.It is of course possible that this is something that habitually needs to be explicitly included on the continent, but it seems excessive to some point.

Points 5 and 7: Compare thoughts on point 3a.

Summarizing, The paper shows a valid concern for the London kindred that is of course to be appreciated. However, some points carry the implication of excessity while others basically reiterate the traditions that every London kindred should know and adhere to by default. While they might be the sentiment that younger kindred are woefully lacking in tact, attention span and common sense, there are quite some who might find this document highly offensive as a whole or in parts and therefore the ratification of the document in the current form might be met with a certain measure of upheaval, which would be unfortunate in the current situation, to say the least.

Yours sincerely,

James E. G. Henderson
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The following letter was delivered by ghoul courier:




To: Mr. J. Henderson, Seneschal of London
From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Suggested Amendments


London, 20th of January 2014


Seneschal Henderson,

Having reviewed your proposed amendments, I've decided that I'll accept your suggestion to scrap the 'or suffer other London Kindred ' passages from articles 3A, 5 and 7, leaving enforcement to Camarilla Officeholders. I'll also agree to scrap provision 3B and remove 'business- and/or sexual' as a specification from article 4A.

I do take issue with the proposed removal of article two, as I do not believe that such legislaton is obsolete. A lower probability of successful prosecution does not provide an imperative to tolerate unacceptable behaviours. Furthermore, it seems to me that an offending Kindred may still be seen during the day by a ghoul, or enter the public record in other ways.

As regards 3C, the proposed logging of aliases and professions with the Office of the Prince of London: would you be willing to remove your objection to this provision if the Office of the Prince and the Office of the Seneschal agreed to share such information? Even if compliance is not 100%, it would certainly improve the ability of both of our offices to act against potential masquerade violations.

Your suggestion of a Common Haven for neonates is an interesting one. Typically, new entrants to the city have found their own Havens. My two predecessors never availed themselves of the available space, and I have been forced to part with the building since, as it and the surrounding territory have been claimed by Primogen Rivers of Clan Gangrel. Perhaps we can separate this idea from the issue of this particular law? I would be much obliged if you were to introduce this idea in a memo to the Primogen Council, spelling out the proposed conditions of such a facility.

Finally, I would like to make careful management of ghoul servants a point of consideration when promulgating these enhanced security measures, even if there is no need to write such management into law.

Does this meet with your concerns?

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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To: Mr. J. Henderson, Seneschal of London
From: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London

Subject: Re: Unanswered Missive


London, 14th of February 2014


Seneschal Henderson,

I have not yet received a reply to my missive of 2014-01-20, and the deadline for suggesting amendments has since passed. Would you care to clarify your position on the amended proposal so that we may proceed?

Thank you in advance.

Yours faithfully,

Alarik Blücher
Prince of London


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To: HH Alarik Blücher, Prince of London
From: Mr. J. Henderson, Seneschal of London

Prince Blücher !

I am still on the position that common sense doesn't necessitate being explicitly codified down to the last letter and therefore do not look all too favourably on the premise, still I will offer a response to the points that you mentioned in your last missive.

Registering all London Kindred is a measure that not only is suitable to raise resistance, I don't see the particular advantages that heavily outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore I think 3-C is more trouble than its worth.

The daywalking section... Seems to me like prohibiting humans to hold their breath beyond the point they can reasonably sustain themselves. Everyone is aware that doing so is highly impractical and posthumous bragging rights are all that a successful attempt will garner. Therefore, it would seem somewhat aloof to put out a penalty out for it, even if the theoretical posibility that it would happen or it could be done successfully can't be reduced to naught.

What exactly would making 'careful management of ghoul servants a point of consideration when promulgating these enhanced security measures' entail ?

I will look into the communal haven issue and see about the benefits that it might garner, although I don't think there would be many.

I am of course always open for discussion on the mentioned issues or others that might arise.

Yours sincerely,
J. Henderson
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