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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 11:59:58 GMT -5
The early evening would be fresh and Sal would be sitting at a Desk over looking the old town city section. He would have a large ledger out in front of him which was kept by hand. He always enjoyed the old familiarity of the tome. it was one of the few carry overs from the old world. he would be awaiting any and all business for those that were looking for his special wares, hell he would be willing to sell basic units at this point. He had tried to get the word back out onto the street that he was still open for business and he needed them to understand that he acting under the permission of the Prince and that the elysium would be respected.
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 12:34:07 GMT -5
A hesitant knock would resound on the office door and before there was really a chance to answer it. A young man with a aristocratic face steps in looking disheveled and near panic.
"a are you the blood guy." he asks trying to pat down his disorderly hair.
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 12:43:21 GMT -5
Sal would stand and would have a shy smile on his face. "I am not sure what you are looking for but perhaps you can come in and we can discuss what you need and how the clinic can provide for you. We are always accepting donations. Please come I am Sal, can i get you anything mr.....?"
Sal would motion for the man to come in and take a seat in his office.
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 12:51:40 GMT -5
He steps in to the room looking shake and desperate "My name is Cristoss Bellphontaine , you might have know my keeper Juan of the Lasombra." He grips the back of the chair.
"I haven't seen him in a few week I think you know what i need."
He speaks with an edge to his voice a combination of fear and frustration.
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 13:28:23 GMT -5
"Yes, Hello Mr. Bellphontaine please come in can there are few new things I will need you to pass along to your keeper." Sal would motion the man in and try to get him settled. He would be listening carefully to the man and watching his mannerism. although Sal didn't have supernatural sense he was pretty good at spotting a liar. ((actively trying to tell if he is lying about anything he is saying. )) "I understand how much trouble the last little while has been for everyone. Can i offer you a drink I have a small selection of local alcohol, just something to take the edge off?" Perception + Empathy Roll Difficulty 6 |
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 13:48:24 GMT -5
(ST NOTES) By all accounts as you read him over he appears to be telling the truth watching his body you pick up that he is on edge from hunger and looks a bit strung out like someone in detox.(ST NOTES)
He compulsorily scrubs his fingers throw his hair.
"I do need a drink but i don't need alcohol I have been with Juan for over 70 years." he says giving you a purposeful look.
"If he is dead i don't want to be to, i can't contact him through are bond anymore I don't know what happened to him, but i don't want to die."
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 14:05:21 GMT -5
Sal would take a Deep breath. "I see...."
"I would like to help you. I really would, but you understand I generally don't provide the type of blood your craving. I mean I am always willing to help a person out but I am just not sure that I am a person who would be good for you in the long run. It is quite possible that something unforeseen has happened to him as the new Prince has been rather ruthless in his assaults."
Taking a small blade that would cut open his hand and would bleed into a brandy sniffer that he had for just such beverages. he would blood out ( 1 point ) enough to help stave off the worst of the mans cravings so they could talk. he would focus and watch that wound would quickly stop bleeding on its own.
"Here, its my own, but it should fortify you enough so we can discuss things." he would hold out the glass to the ghoul and would wait to see how desperate he was to keep going.
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 14:18:56 GMT -5
He looked back and forth between the man and the glass for a half a second before downing it rapidly. his relief instant and obvious as it coursed through him. "A little weak." he commented absently.
"Its a grisly death for a ghoul to wither and die." he sits down finally the worst of his shaking gone.
"I don't know what i owe you but I can answer what you like."
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 14:44:15 GMT -5
"I am sorry that my vintage is a little younger then what you are used to." Sal would say with a smile and he would return to his seat.
"We can discuss some of the details of what you are going to do now. I assume that much of Juan's affairs must be in a great deal of disarray with the his sudden departure if his person attendant doesn't even know where he is. I would be willing to help with keeping things in a somewhat ordered fashion for him. But you also need to understand That the climate of this City has changed considerably. over the last few weeks. I am actually a little supprized that you have been allowed to live. But that would mean that Juan disappeared before the trouble with the Camirilla. you follow?"
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 14:56:31 GMT -5
"No i am afraid i don't follow, the cam has been pushing in to this town for a few years before Juan disappeared and what are left of his holding was taken by that Tremer witch of theirs. so there is not really anything to keep for him as they systematically broke are hold on the city."
He rubs his eye in defeated frustration.
"I am no sure what I am going to do, I am not even sure if he is dead, for the most part only the young and sloppy are dead and from the rumors i have herd they have been ruthless to the vampires but pretty much ignoring the ghouls. If i were you i would expect more visits like mine."
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 15:13:12 GMT -5
"That being said. The thing about Ghouls is that they can often here things and see things that are quite unintended. Those elders who treat theirs as if they were furniture tend to forgotten them when important conversations take place. I am not saying Juan was like this.
At the moment I am thinking that perhaps you could come and work for me. This would be a temporary arrangement of course, I am sure that if your true keeper returned you would be wish to be returned to his superior care. I would willing release you if that is what you wished."
Sal would smile kindly, in the back of his mind he was already working plans out. "Also if there are ghouls that need to be fed Then I am sure that i can arrange to find them good and proper masters. In fact i would probably need a liason of a kind someone who would be possibly able to assist me during the daytime hours."
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 15:35:32 GMT -5
Cristoss gives him a measured look.
"I am grateful for what you did for me just now but, If there is one thing that ghouls know about sir its the blood bond. I appreciated the offer of your patronage but i am not eager to be someones pet, no person of free will is. I can pay you for blood though. but for now i don't want to do anything but maintain until i learn of Juan's fate."
he fidgets in his set a bit of fear showing.
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 15:47:40 GMT -5
"I am a hurt that you think i would treat you in such a way Mr. Bellphontaine. So please let me treat you as someone i am willing to give at least a minimum of respect to and who should be quite aware of his situation. I was offering you the protection of my care and access as only required to keep you alive as needed. As a Retainer to one of the more powerful individuals of the 'Opposing' side i am sure you are aware that some may have use for you in try and find Juan." Sal would turn his chair so he can gaze out the window.
"I also would appreciate the fact that every ghoul that comes running to me not be given my own blood, but you and I could both benefit from their misfortune. Those that no longer have keepers would need to be relocated. I am sure of you were to have a chance to question them regarding any knowledge they have in the where about of know survivors. This sounds like a win win situation for me. You retain your ability to move within the city and look for your Keeper. I gain the ability to fetter out possibly information that would be of benefit to those in power and hopefully in the best case scenario you can return to your keeper and the pair of you will be able to leave town and live happily ever after. in the worst case. you will have a happy, comfortable home to live in and I will possibly gain the experience and insight of a loyal ghoul. does this really sound like such an unreasonable situation?"
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Post by amaranth9 on Feb 7, 2013 16:21:27 GMT -5
"If i were a young ghoul I might be stupid enough for that and i hope you forgive me for being blunt. the only thing that would protect me from abuse and what not would be your good will and to spite my keepers kind heart he to could be cold and cruel.
You are a snake and that's not even a personal insult its a matter of blood. from a clan of corruptner's. and your plan involves a lot of risks and taking blatant advantage of the ghouls that i would bring to you. yet i would some how be special. so you will forgive me if i don't blindly trust you."
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Post by damori on Feb 7, 2013 17:09:12 GMT -5
"Alright. I can understand the mistrust, given my clan heritage. As at this point as I sign of my good will I simply offer you a good day. If you have need of vampire blood again I will provide what i can at the standard prices that i charge. At the moment I do not have great supply of it, so I will do what i can for you and those of your ilk."
Sal would return to looking Crisstoss. "I will try to help those without keepers as best as i can to find homes, not like an animal would. So from here I wish you good luck and all speed in finding your keeper Mr. Bellphontaine if able. I greatly appreciate what you have shared with me. it is something I am going to have to look into. If there is anything else that i can do for you as service provide, or a concerned citizen, i would consider our business concluded."
(( I would like to Leave the man with the feeling he has been treated Fairly, his concerns were listen to and that He is welcome back at any time and that i actually care about his well being as well. Please let me know what I need to roll in order to help achieve this result.))
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