AgujaCabra:hm.. hey. if you want to say Thomas met the prince, I guess we could play that any time. I personally think it would mean a lot of people know him now, and that it could potentially change a lot of history in the past couple of years [for your character personally, not the city].
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: we could do that
NerwenGreen: now?
AgujaCabra: erp? play it?
AgujaCabra: eek!
NerwenGreen: you said any time
AgujaCabra: I know... wow. when would it have been? ::panic::
NerwenGreen: or we could wait until later if you prefer
NerwenGreen: hahaha
AgujaCabra: hehe.. now is the same as anything... I'm just thinking... hm... how many major people am I going to be introducing in a prelude :p
NerwenGreen: hehehe
NerwenGreen: well, I can stay up late tonight, so whenever you are ready
AgujaCabra: what year did he move in, exactly? I know it was 80s... late 80s, early?
NerwenGreen: umm ... lemme look that up
AgujaCabra: I can go check the history.
AgujaCabra: 1989
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: that sounds right
AgujaCabra: all right... would he have sought the prince immediately, or waited a bit.. ?
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: probably shortly after arriving in town
NerwenGreen: like within the first week
AgujaCabra: oh man.. now I have to figure out what the town was like 10 years ago ;p
NerwenGreen: haha
NerwenGreen: by the time we get the background figured out you'll have a book too
AgujaCabra: hehe... I have 9 word documents open, and a 200+ page notebook in order to run this game [that isn't running ;p ]
NerwenGreen: haha
NerwenGreen: maybe we'll have a whole series :p
NerwenGreen: if we have an actual campaign to write about
AgujaCabra: I know! I'm horrible...
AgujaCabra: bugger... ok.... why in the heck wouldn't people have messed with Thomas if they knew about him.. ::thinks;:
NerwenGreen: he keeps to himself a lot
NerwenGreen: or at least prefers to
NerwenGreen: doesn't have all that much interest in politics
AgujaCabra: right... there's one person I think would have visited you a lot, though.
NerwenGreen: okay ..
AgujaCabra: I'll work it so he did not... I just have to figure out a reason.. maybe some details of his personal life at the time.
AgujaCabra: I think it will be all right. ^_^
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: So Thomas arrives in town ...
AgujaCabra: we can play at any time.. I might screw up my people :p
NerwenGreen: well, we can go slow I guess
AgujaCabra: are we playing from the moment he arrives in town.. or once he's established a place to meet the Prince?
NerwenGreen: which would be more interesting?
AgujaCabra: I'll screw both of 'em up :p
NerwenGreen: do you want some more time to get it figured out before we do this?
AgujaCabra: I know approximately what the situation was... I'd rather not run a bunch of characters, as I'd have to remember exactly who knew who, and who was even about at the time...
NerwenGreen: okay ...
AgujaCabra: so... we can play a little before encountering the Prince, but I don't want it to be a story in and of itself.
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: so Thomas arrives in town ...
AgujaCabra: It's slightly overcast when he arrives.. the sound of traffic can barely be heard from within the woods [if this is the direction he came from], although a train whistle from the other side of town can be vaguely discerned.
NerwenGreen: [he came in on foot from the east]
AgujaCabra: [that'd be through the woods, then ;p ]
NerwenGreen: [okay }
NerwenGreen: He gets to the side of the lake and pauses to survey the area
NerwenGreen: Well, actually I guess he wouldn't pause
NerwenGreen: he'd wander around examining it to see if it'd be a good place to live
NerwenGreen: eventually he runs across a "lot for sale" sign I assume
NerwenGreen: he makes a mental note to pursue purchasing the property, then decides to go into town
AgujaCabra: Three islands peek from the water-- two smaller, with signs of an aboveground graveyard, and a dilapidated morgue... one elongated island, featuring peculiar, strapped together wood and tin construction.. the far side appears to include homes made of coquina stone..
AgujaCabra: [sorry]
NerwenGreen: no go ahead
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: that's not exactly the most scenic view
NerwenGreen: he looks at the various lots for sale in the area to see if there are any where he could put a house that would not have a view of the islands
AgujaCabra: actually, it isn't unpleasant... The thrown-together homes have a sort of rugged, bohemian style , and the stone work is obviously by a master architect.
NerwenGreen: oh
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: I was thinking shacks put up by homeless people
NerwenGreen: well, he picks out a lot that looks like it has the best view
NerwenGreen: (one where you can see the least of the graveyards)
NerwenGreen: makes a mental note to pursue purchasing
NerwenGreen: actually he pulls out a small notebook and jots down the realtor's name and phone number
AgujaCabra: [hehe.. I should specifiy.. There are some homes that aren't so well made, but they're kind of hidden by the overall architecture. .. It does look like homeless people made it.. but with help ] Okay... the graveyards would be fairly distant from his side of the lake anyhow.
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: basically he doesn't want a view with anything manmade in it if he can help it though
AgujaCabra: It's a nice lot... quiet, I'd assume. There probably is not a main road leading to his house, but there could be a foot path.. and possible a one lane road close by.
NerwenGreen: okay, that sounds good
NerwenGreen: what time of night is it?
AgujaCabra: what time would he have arrived? maybe .. 11ish?
NerwenGreen: sure, that sounds good
AgujaCabra: okay.
NerwenGreen: he's been walking since dusk
NerwenGreen: now he goes towards town
NerwenGreen: He wants to get an idea of what the town is like, so he'll probably just wander aimlessly for awhile
AgujaCabra: okay.. he'll pass a few plantation style homes, with classic white gables, and gorgeous white-wood siding.. construction near the lake is mainly residential and historical. . clay-coloured brickwork, and some 1950s brick construction as well.
AgujaCabra: [erg.. I am doing a poor poor job at this right now ;p ]
AgujaCabra: would he go across bridges, or stay in the area he can walk by foot?
NerwenGreen: start out looking around on foot for as long as he can
NerwenGreen: what kind of bridges? do they not have sidewalks?
AgujaCabra: they do, but they are a little traffic-heavy.
NerwenGreen: oh
NerwenGreen: guess I'll wait until traffic dies down for the night then
NerwenGreen: so he'll just wander around wherever he can get to easily
AgujaCabra: all right.. um.. I guess I should have stuff happen.
NerwenGreen: if you want
AgujaCabra: hehe.. it's weird, cuz the stuff already happened. . really.
NerwenGreen: or you could just fast forward and say he got to other parts
NerwenGreen: well it's all fiction
AgujaCabra: I'll give you an idea of the city... Where he is at the moment is an historical sector. Modern construction is popping up, but the buildings generally retain an earthen feel... there are a number of handging plants, classic streetlamps, and quiet neighborhoods. College life is just starting up, but the drunken binges end just a few blocks from the campus.. It's generally well-behaved.
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: he's thinking "this place looks nice, I could live here for awhile"
NerwenGreen: I guess it must be August or so if college life is just starting up
AgujaCabra: He can see larger buildings across the river... bright lights, black silhouettes against the night sky. but again, nice apartments and restaurants generally line the water.
AgujaCabra: [nono.. the college was just recently built. it's small right now]
NerwenGreen: ohh
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: guess he wouldn't know that from looking necessarily
NerwenGreen: unless they have posters about it hanging around
AgujaCabra: it might seem like they've left room to build... but the basic campus has been established.
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: actually, he would have wandered around the city first, and *then* looked for lots
NerwenGreen: after he decides he likes it enough to want to buy land
AgujaCabra: While he is near the campus, a man bundled inside a bronze-coloured jacket, with similar hair, brushed by ... playing with something small, metalic in his hands, and not paying much attention.
AgujaCabra: [all right]
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: I follow him casually to see if I can make out what's in his hands
AgujaCabra: [don't know why... hehe.. Oh dice roll]
NerwenGreen: dice roll?
NerwenGreen: you roll I don't have my dice down here
AgujaCabra: He turns after a moment, casting a quixotic look up at you... "I haven't seen you around the city... strange.. " He flips the tiny piece of circuitry in his hand, and tucks it away in a jacket pocket.
AgujaCabra: [dice roll for my char :p ]
NerwenGreen: [oh ]
AgujaCabra: "Oh well... " The man turns away again, looking up at the night.. not moving off yet.
NerwenGreen: I stop, blink, and begin to move away
NerwenGreen: then I think better of that, turn around, and go back over to talk to the guy
AgujaCabra: He removes a small black notepad from a pocket, covered in messy handwriting... Making another note.
NerwenGreen: "Actually, I am new to the city" I say casually.
AgujaCabra: ... "Oh yes.. ? " He nods thoughtfully, still scribbling in his notebook.. "You had that general look..."
NerwenGreen: "General look?"
NerwenGreen: "what look do I have?"
AgujaCabra: ".. I meant, I had not seen you before.. " He sounds a bit tired, smiling as he puts the notebook away. "Cyperion.. " The man extends a thin hand towards you.
NerwenGreen: I smile back and shake his hand. "Thomas."
NerwenGreen: "Cyperion is an interesting name. I don't believe I've heard that one before."
AgujaCabra: "Yes, I thought so." He grins a bit wider, taking his hand back. ... Pausing a moment, he shrugs "I changed it.. it sounded better"
AgujaCabra: [the 'yes I thought so' was to your 'Thomas' ]
NerwenGreen: [oh]
NerwenGreen: "You have me at a disadvantage if you already know who I am."
AgujaCabra: "Well.... looks like I'll have news to give Ondri tonight," He smiles again, shoving his hands into his jacket pockets. "Ha. Usually he tells me who's new in town.. "
AgujaCabra: "I have everyone at a disadvantage, Thomas"
NerwenGreen: "So it would appear. Tell me, would you know if there is someone I should be presenting myself to?"
NerwenGreen: Thomas typically stands straight with his hands behind his back.
AgujaCabra: His smile fades somewhat, but nothing else changes in his demeanor.. "Ah.. well. Depends on what team you are batting for. I suppose. "
NerwenGreen: "What are the teams?"
NerwenGreen: I am studying Cyperion quizzically
AgujaCabra: "Oh, by and large... " He glances back towards the school casually. .. "Yes. It would do well to present yourself, keeping with conventions and all that"
NerwenGreen: "Then, if it would not be too much trouble, could you tell me where to go?"
AgujaCabra: "You're looking for Gracian Haite [this is pronounced Height, not 'hate'] ... or Shepard. Though I have not seen him as much lately. "
NerwenGreen: "Where might I find either of them?"
AgujaCabra: "Oh, that shouldn't be a problem." Cyperion lets his gaze drift across the passerbys, loosing interest a bit.
AgujaCabra: [sorry. it deleted things, did weirdness. I'm confusing myself]
NerwenGreen: I stand there and wait patiently ...
AgujaCabra: He nods politely to you, and begins to turn away.
AgujaCabra: "Nice meeting you, Thomas"
AgujaCabra: "I'll see you around.. "
NerwenGreen: "Yes, and you. But I still don't know where to go."
AgujaCabra: "I said it wouldn't be a problem."
NerwenGreen: "Hmm."
NerwenGreen: I nod politely and then head over towards the school.
AgujaCabra: That's where Cyperion is headed.
NerwenGreen: oh
NerwenGreen: Guess I'll follow him then
AgujaCabra: hehe... He picks up his pace slightly, looking up at the streetlights and students as he passes.
NerwenGreen: I'll head for a different building then.
AgujaCabra: He'll go into the administrative building, once on campus.
NerwenGreen: Maybe I'll just hang around outside
NerwenGreen: wander around campus
AgujaCabra: Students sit about on benches, smoking... talking loudly.
NerwenGreen: I look at the buildings and try to get an idea of where everything is
AgujaCabra: Library towards the center of campus, an older building.. there are a number of small oak trees and magnolias, keeping everything shaded.. tunnel-like. The administrative building is close by, and there are only three other general-purpose buildings on campus so far.
AgujaCabra: Most students are at home by now.. there are only a few about.
NerwenGreen: I go into each building and peruse any faculty directories I can find, looking for "Shepard" and "Gracian Haite"
AgujaCabra: Nothing.
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: I guess I'll go wander over to other parts of the city
AgujaCabra: [you would have seen Cyperion Ricberct as computer science/engineering]
AgujaCabra: all right.. hm.. which way do you go?
NerwenGreen: oh I did?
NerwenGreen: okay
NerwenGreen: I go west
AgujaCabra: if you were looking at faculty stuff, sure.
AgujaCabra: west is towards the river, and the larger buildings. . do you want to go there, or towards an artsy district?
NerwenGreen: I'll go for the artsy district
AgujaCabra: The arts district is a strange combination of antique stain glass, intricate iron work, dusty clay brick [pale browns, and an occasional red], and worn wood awnings. Plant life abounds, in windowboxes and hung iron planters, while the light is provided both by old fashioned black streetlamps, and delicate paper lanterns that dangle from underneath the overhangs.
NerwenGreen: hmm.. is this residential or commercial?
AgujaCabra: a bit of both. there are shops in the lower floors, and people often live upstairs. Most of the buildings are two stories.
NerwenGreen: oh, ok
AgujaCabra: A few scattered pigeons flutter off as you come about.
NerwenGreen: I am basically wandering around looking for more interesting people to talk to
NerwenGreen: that might have any idea who the prince is
AgujaCabra: Well, there are a few shoppers out tonight.. low noise from a tavern nearby. . Sax music drifts on the air, probably from a street musician someplace.
NerwenGreen: I stop and listen go the street musician while watching people
AgujaCabra: A kid with punk-style hair is scratching initials into one of the wood posts... talking to his friends, who seem to want to break into one of the shope.
AgujaCabra: [shops]
NerwenGreen: I decide to hang around and watch them (and the shop) closely
AgujaCabra: They're just kicking about, frowning at how quiet it is.
NerwenGreen: making sure they are aware that I am there
NerwenGreen: but not actually intruding on their group
AgujaCabra: One of them gives you a strange look, nudging her friend, and motioning to you slightly with her chin.
AgujaCabra: The boy she nudged makes a face at you, but does nothing else.
NerwenGreen: I nod in acknowledgement and keep watching the area casually
AgujaCabra: A man in a neat, but simple, black trench coat and black, wide-brimmed rain hat steps out from an awning.. nearly behind the kids.
AgujaCabra: .. He's keeping his distance now. They don't seem to notice he is there.
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: I casually wander towards him
AgujaCabra: The brim of the hat tilts up, slightly, as you approach.. You can tell he has extremely pale, almost chalky white skin, white, tightly curled hair to his shoulders, and pale, almost translucent chestnut eyes..
NerwenGreen: sounds like the kind of person I want to talk to :p
NerwenGreen: I casually wander in his direction until I am standing next to him
NerwenGreen: then while continuing to watch the kids, I say "Good evening."
AgujaCabra: He puts a hand out quickly, resting the black cotton glove where the kids had been scratching.. ".. Vandalism... don't. .. "
AgujaCabra: The girl frowns at him... He continues after a moment.. ".. Just treat it with respect... it's an old city"
AgujaCabra: [He's ignored you, so far. But he probably moved a step away when you came over]
NerwenGreen: so I've noticed
NerwenGreen: I'll keep standing there
NerwenGreen: I say "It's certainly a very nice old city, what I've seen of it so far."
AgujaCabra: The boy sneers, folding up his knife and tilting his head at the man curiously... "Fuck off, right?" As the girl starts to wander off, with the rest of the group.
AgujaCabra: "It should be." The man addresses you quietly, still staring at the boy.
NerwenGreen: "Does that boy cause trouble here often?"
AgujaCabra: [aah... more confusion. just a sec]
AgujaCabra: Quickly, he steps towards the boy... grabbing his wrist, and taking the knife from him... all in the passing of a moment.
NerwenGreen: this was before or after they wandered off
AgujaCabra: .. The kid frowns, almost stumbling to the ground.
AgujaCabra: [oh. the one kid was still here]
NerwenGreen: oh
AgujaCabra: [the others had started to wander]
AgujaCabra: He's going to leave now... :p
NerwenGreen: haha
NerwenGreen: I wait until the boy has started going away before I say "Does that boy cause trouble here often?"
AgujaCabra: The man seems a little edgy, lowering his head a bit as the boy leaves, and moving away from the other people along the sidewalk... "I have not seen him previously... however, I would assume that he does cause trouble."
AgujaCabra: He has a soft voice, but with a slight roughness to it..
NerwenGreen: "Is there much vandalism?"
AgujaCabra: "No." He walks slowly over to a trash bin, dropping the knife into it.
NerwenGreen: "That is good to hear."
AgujaCabra: Circling the bin once, keeping an eye on the passerbys from under the brim of his hat.
NerwenGreen: "I am Thomas. I am new in town."
AgujaCabra: ".. you were looking for Gracian. I know"
NerwenGreen: I blink and say "Yes, I am. How would I find him?"
AgujaCabra: He looks back towards you quietly.. starting to come back over a few steps at a time. "Why were you looking? "
NerwenGreen: "Well, I have been told that I should present myself properly upon arriving at each new town."
AgujaCabra: He pauses, looking you over closely for the first time.. keeping his hat low, still. . "I will inform him."
NerwenGreen: "I would appreciate that." Thomas pauses and adds "is there some place I should await a response?"
AgujaCabra: Casting a long glance along the street, he lifts a hand to gesture slightly towards a nearby shop.. closed for the night. "Not on the sidewalk."
NerwenGreen: I chuckle at that
NerwenGreen: "I will go explore the rest of your lovely city then."
AgujaCabra: His brow furrows slightly, as he steps towards the shop.. ".. you misunderstand. step inside a moment"
NerwenGreen: I raise my eyebrows at him, then shrug slightly and go into the shop
AgujaCabra: He opens the door for you, waiting a moment before stepping in after.. "The sidewalk is not for business." He closes the door after another slight pause, casting a glance about the room.. not uneasy, just taking it in.
NerwenGreen: I stand near the door and take it in too
AgujaCabra: ".. Cyperion spoke to you. "
NerwenGreen: "Yes, he did."
AgujaCabra: ".. Have you been in the city long?"
NerwenGreen: "Only tonight."
AgujaCabra: He nods slightly, stepping a little more into the small room.. "you have residence?"
NerwenGreen: "I don't need residence, but I accept your offer."
AgujaCabra: [what? ... you have confused the storyteller]
AgujaCabra: [oh well... you confused him too ;p]
NerwenGreen: [hehe]
NerwenGreen: [he earth melds]
AgujaCabra: ... ".. are you living here? "
NerwenGreen: "Here, as in your shop? Or the town?"
AgujaCabra: "This is not my shop. The town. "
NerwenGreen: "I am considering it. I have found some land next to a lake that would be acceptable to me."
AgujaCabra: He stands still, his hands hidden in his jacket... his hat down, all in black with little ivory ringlets of hair across his shoulders. He does not seem to be looking at you, although he may be. ".. The lake.. On this side, or in the forest? "
NerwenGreen: "In the forest."
AgujaCabra: "There are ... certain people in the forest."
AgujaCabra: ".. watch for them."
NerwenGreen: "Are they dangerous?"
AgujaCabra: He laughs softly, but does not move.. ".. I don't know."
AgujaCabra: "they were not, recently.. "
NerwenGreen: "I suppose I shall watch for them then, as you say."
NerwenGreen: I check the time
AgujaCabra: "... Do you belong to any house? "
AgujaCabra: ".. There may be someone to report to"
AgujaCabra: He probably sounds a trifle sad.. it's quiet.
NerwenGreen: A ... house?
AgujaCabra: [he means clan.. I wasn't sure if vampires really use that terminology]
NerwenGreen: [I think they do]
NerwenGreen: "I am of clan Gangrel."
AgujaCabra: [ok.. eh. say he said clan instead]
NerwenGreen: [ok]
AgujaCabra: The hat brim moves up a bit, you can see his eyes a moment.. "... Then you... " He looks slightly confused, briefly.. not lowering his gaze. . "You would report to me. "
NerwenGreen: "Ah, well, here I am then."
AgujaCabra: "... Very well." Looking at you curiously, he backs another step into the room.. "Yes.. well. My name would be Shepard... I apologize if I have been .. uh.. rude."
AgujaCabra: [that didn't sound neurotic... more taken off guard, slightly.. thoughtful]
NerwenGreen: I smile slightly at that and nod at him
AgujaCabra: [smile toothy grin, or slight tug of the lip thing?]
NerwenGreen: [tug of the lip]
AgujaCabra: [good]
NerwenGreen: I relax a bit more and come more into the room
AgujaCabra: "It will not be necessary to report to Gracian... I will do"
NerwenGreen: "All right."
NerwenGreen: "What rules do I need to know?"
AgujaCabra: Lowering his brow slightly, he looks behind you towards the door a moment.. ".. Don't play with the wrong crowds, don't break the city... it's faired pretty well over the years... Watch out for people in the woods-- Gangrel, actually... I don't think they are ... happy with me at the moment"
NerwenGreen: "Really? Why not?"
AgujaCabra: "... Because they have someone else to listen to."
NerwenGreen: "That sounds ominous."
NerwenGreen: "Would the someone else be in the wrong crowd?"
AgujaCabra: "... I will speak with them. There should not be anything to worry about"
NerwenGreen: "All right."
AgujaCabra: ".. They are only rebelling... Isdemus has them fired.. " He smiles thinly, looking down again.
NerwenGreen: "rebelling against what?"
AgujaCabra: "Former authority... it isn't an issue any longer... They are being childish."
AgujaCabra: "That is all"
NerwenGreen: "Ah, I see."
AgujaCabra: "... Do you want to know how I found you?"
NerwenGreen: "Yes, actually I am wondering about that."
AgujaCabra: He smiles a little more, still quite faint.. "Just say that you are looking for myself or Gracian, anywhere within the city... It will take a bit longer for word to travel the other side of the river, but ... Let us say, the locals know me"
NerwenGreen: "I see. I will keep that in mind."
NerwenGreen: "What sort of people are in the wrong crowd?"
AgujaCabra: He nods. ".. There has not been much disturbance lately.. things are settling down.. . You should not need to worry about the 'wrong' or 'right' sort... it should be obvious."
NerwenGreen: "All right."
AgujaCabra: "... I just don't fancy any more of my people running out on me... "
NerwenGreen: "There certainly seems to be a great deal going on in this city"
AgujaCabra: "In what way?"
AgujaCabra: He looks up, a slight interest in his gaze.
NerwenGreen: "In a political way, I suppose would be the best way to put it. As you know I have just arrived. I know nothing of the different people that you have mentioned."
AgujaCabra: "I know. . " He circles around the counter, moving back towards the door slightly.. "The vernacular is 'sabbat' ... the gangrel I mentioned are not quite that far gone."
AgujaCabra: ".. they are angry with me. . So I advise caution"
NerwenGreen: I find a comfy seat and sit down.
NerwenGreen: "I have heard of the Sabbat but never encountered any before."
AgujaCabra: He remains standing, but approaches your seat.. standing about 7 feet back. "How long have you been around? .. Not Midsomer, I mean... in total? "
NerwenGreen: "Around as Kindred? About a century or so, why?"
AgujaCabra: "Oh... " He raises an eyebrow, barely seen.. "You're lucky to have avoided sabbat then... that's surprising"
NerwenGreen: "I was not a part of Kindred Society for most of those years."
AgujaCabra: "... Oh." ...
NerwenGreen: "I have only been around in Kindred Society for about 30 years."
NerwenGreen: "I come from Fort Lauderdale. It has been strongly Camarilla since the city began."
AgujaCabra: "I see." There is a lengthy pause. . "Midsomer had been Camarilla controlled for a number of years.. We have the problem under control. "
NerwenGreen: "Had been? Who is in control now?"
AgujaCabra: "We are. . Gracian and myself."
NerwenGreen: "And you are ... Camarilla or Sabbat?"
AgujaCabra: He fixes you in a hard glare, taking a step back towards the door... without answering.
NerwenGreen: "I am sorry if I've offended." I say quickly, looking just slightly flustered.
AgujaCabra: "Thank you for checking in." He says stiffy, turning from you to head for the exit.
NerwenGreen: I continue to sit there, lost in thought.
AgujaCabra: The door clatters shut.. he didn't bother to leave quietly.
AgujaCabra: [awww... you met Shepard! I cannot play him right. :p]
NerwenGreen: [hmm... looks like I'm in the doghouse with the top brass already :p]
AgujaCabra: [hehe... 'sallright]
AgujaCabra: [explains why he didn't bother you much in the woods]
NerwenGreen: After about 20 minutes or so, I get up and go back to the spot in the woods I found
NerwenGreen: [heh, well, I guess that means Thomas has been confused about this incident for the last 12 years]
AgujaCabra: [hrm... I keep thinking '89 isn't that long ago.. wow]
NerwenGreen: [yep, it's ancient history ]
AgujaCabra: [oh well... I think he was having trouble with the Gangrel back then... hehe. hopefully I didn't mess with m' history :p ]
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: perhaps I should've picked a clan with auspex so I can know a lot more about who I'm talking with :p
AgujaCabra: [ aw.. Cyperion scanned you :p ]
NerwenGreen: [yes I figured :p]
AgujaCabra: [ and clan Gangrel is about as good as you get in my city ^_^ ]
NerwenGreen: anyways, he goes back to the spot in the woods
AgujaCabra: om. would it be ok if we ended real soon? I actually have a 9 AM class.
NerwenGreen: oh
NerwenGreen: okay we can stop now I guess
AgujaCabra: If there's something he wants to do, we can .. ?
AgujaCabra: all righty... he met the big-wig.
NerwenGreen: no, he was just going to earth-meld for the day
AgujaCabra: :P
NerwenGreen: hehe
NerwenGreen: and he hasn't met anyone else in the last 12 years?
AgujaCabra: um... that wouldn't make much sense, would it?
NerwenGreen: we can play more of these prequels later I guess
AgujaCabra: actually.... if he met anyone, it might be small scale.
AgujaCabra: ::nods:: sure. I guess I should try some with Andrew, too... so he can actually know some people.
NerwenGreen: well, basically what I figure happened in the past 12 years was,
NerwenGreen: he bought the land the he saw, built a house on it, and pretty much just stayed in the woods the whole time, carrying on his small altnerative medicine practice
NerwenGreen: in 2001 Ryan Decker was one of his patients, and only then did he really set foot back inside the rest of the city
NerwenGreen: because Ryan wanted to explore and he's a social sort who likes to have friends I guess
NerwenGreen: I mean, he woudl've gone into town for small errands and things
NerwenGreen: but not to hang out there
AgujaCabra: all righty... maybe he's met people, but don't know many names aside from store clerks and patients?
NerwenGreen: if he's met any other important people, they would have had to find him in the woods
AgujaCabra: oh man... I wonder if Shepard even told Gracian about you..
AgujaCabra: aaah... ::pokes Shepard::
NerwenGreen: so would Gracian come visit me in the woods?
AgujaCabra: nope. nobody important came to see you.
NerwenGreen: okay
AgujaCabra: he would if he knew about you :p maybe.
NerwenGreen: well, we could do a roleplay of that too sometime if you want
AgujaCabra: I don't think he knows you're a cami. ^_^
AgujaCabra: hehe... ::bounces:: now I really want to roleplay in the present time.
NerwenGreen: well, right now Thomas thinks that the city is run by a couple of independents :p
AgujaCabra: uh... okay...
AgujaCabra: :;shrug:: he can think what he wants :p
NerwenGreen: I don't see any other logical conclusion from that exchange ...
AgujaCabra: wow.. that'd offend the hell out of Shepard.
NerwenGreen: he seemed to look at the sabbat negatively, and he said that the city "had been" controlled by the cami but are now controlled by Shepard and Gracian ... which implies that they aren't cami ...
AgujaCabra: that's not what he meant to imply ^_^
AgujaCabra: He hasn't been talking to people too much recently... and he's never had to explain the situation to anyone.
NerwenGreen: Well, Thomas did question the phrasing directly :p
NerwenGreen: oh well, chalk it up to some huge misunderstanding that lasts for awhile I guess
AgujaCabra: He decided that the Camarilla did actually control the city, after saying 'had'... He meant they had lost control temporarily, but now had it again.
AgujaCabra: yup.
NerwenGreen: he didn't say that
AgujaCabra: I know.. but he thought you should know.
NerwenGreen: hmm
NerwenGreen: Thomas is an utter newbie who knows absolutely nothing :p
AgujaCabra: heheh... he doesn't get it.
AgujaCabra: To Shepard, the idea of a newbie is virtually nonexistent.
NerwenGreen: oh well, I guess as long as nobody comes along to try and kill me for it ..
AgujaCabra: nah. you're fine.
NerwenGreen: okay then
NerwenGreen: time for bed I think
AgujaCabra: well. sorry for the misunderstanding ^_^
AgujaCabra: Goodnight.
NerwenGreen: good night