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Thread: IC: DH The Purity of Sacrifice
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2020-05-03, 04:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: IC: DH The Purity of Sacrifice
The ryder bites into the flak armor under Luis' cloak, as the warrior fails to get away. It's yellow fangs dig through the armor to draw little more than scrapes against the feral warrior's chest. The warrior drops his bow, drawing his ax with lightning speed. He pauses for a moment, lining up his swipe before bringing the heavy head of his ax down on the rodent. The blow would have likely severed several limbs off of the rodent's body, but it releases it's bite on Luis' chest and pushes itself away with powerful limbs, moving just out of the trajectory of Luis' swing.
(OOC: Luis fails his dodge, but between his T and armor, he soaks the damage to 0. His hit would have been a killing blow, but the thing got lucky and dodged)
Arl draws a knife and brings it to bear. His weapon hits, but simply glances off of the chitinous hide of the rodent, leaving a grey streak in the thing's dark flesh.
(OOC: So I apologize for posting it after your IC post, but Arl is technically engaged in melee by one of the ryders. While this doesn't give him a penalty, it leaves you with the option of A. using the knife as a melee weapon and just missing, or B. throwing the knife and doing 0 damage because of your damage roll, but losing one throwing knife. I leave it up to you I guess. Not trying to be too much of a hard ass, just trying to follow the rules. Let me know what you prefer either in your next post or in the OOC thread.)
This time Xerros' shot is true, the machine spirit of his las pistol perhaps better obeying the will of the Tech Priest. The shot hits the ryder in its left foreleg. The red hot blast nearly blows the thing's limb off, leaving a charred section of flesh at its upper limb joint, but failing to amputate the thing. It howls in pain, its yellow fangs gnashing.
(OOC: Xerros actually does not get the benefit of short range as he is engaged in close combat, but his shot still hits with that awesomely low roll. The thing barely fails its dodge. His shot deals 3 damage after modifiers.)
Severine pulls back from her quarry, aims and fires. Her shot sounds another thunderous crack, and leaves a small pock in the rockrete where the ryder had just been standing had it not hopped sideways on its many segmented limbs.
(OOC: Severine's shot hits, but it successfully dodged)
(OOC: Now just waiting for Marcella/Banana)Last edited by Bennosuke; 2020-05-03 at 04:08 PM.
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2020-05-03, 09:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: IC: DH The Purity of Sacrifice
Marcella
Marcella narrowed her eyes at the miss, she lined her weapon up a bit better and squeezed the trigger...
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Half-action: Aiming
Half action: Shooting: (1d100)[42] vs T48
Damage: (1D10+2)[10]
"Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-04, 07:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella's shot whines through the air, the bright red las beam scorching the flank of the nearest ryder and almost taking off one of its legs. The rat thing shrieks in pain, and the burned wound in the thing's chitin begins to ooze a sick mucousy greenish yellow fluid.
Spoiler: OOCMarcella's shot does 6 damage after soaking and almost kills the ryder.
The ryders continue to fall upon the acolytes; two swarming on Luis, two on Arl, and one a piece against Xerros and Severine. Despite their numbers, only the rodents facing Arl seem to find the opportunity to land a blow. Both ryder's jump up simultaneously, one attacking his left leg and the other his torso.
Spoiler: OOC@WynSo luck of the dice, both ryder's attacks against Arl were successful, and they both rolled crazy on their damage. One attack will do 12 and the other 11 wounds!!! Arl can roll to parry or dodge one of the attacks, and because he has no armor, he can only soak three damage with his T. Good luck!Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2020-05-04, 11:56 AM (ISO 8601)
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2020-05-05, 02:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella
Marcella's eyes widen as she watches one of the guardsman get viciously savaged by the mutated little horrors.
Furrowing her brow, having had enough of these ugly, putrescent rats, Marcella quietened her mind and exhaled. Drawing from the warp, the Psyker conjured about her an aura of dread; a cold, chilling fear that would reach out and touch everything that looked in her direction...such as every one of those rats.
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SpoilerUsing Fearful Aura. Successfully rolled in OOC thread, Marcella now has a Fear rating of 2. I think the rats have to take a Will test at -10 to resist, I think, if I'm correct in interpretation."Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-05, 03:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: IC: DH The Purity of Sacrifice
The fight wasn’t going as well as Severine would have hoped – it did not bode well for them if this pack of mongrel scavengers was enough to shaken their resolve overmuch. But, as always, the Emperor would protect those who were worthy.
So, the Sister Dialogous took aim once more and tried to kill the ryder that had been threatening her directly.
Spoiler: OOC
Half – Aim
Half – Shoot (1d100)[68] TN 55
Damage (1d10+3)[4] Impact, Pen 0
3/6 Shots remaining
"Even in these chains, you can't stop me!" - In This Moment, Big Bad Wolf
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2020-05-06, 06:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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The rat thing's fangs sink deep into Arl's leg, and when he kicks it off it comes away with a large chunk of the assassin's thigh. Seering pain nearly buckle's Arl's leg, though somehow he remains standing.
The ryder lands on all of its legs, its short muzzle covered in dark red blood and locked around a large piece of skin and meat.
(OOC: Arl takes 6 damage after his T bonus, he is down to 4 wounds!)
Nearby, Severine's revolver releases smoke and thunder, but unfortunately, her shot goes wide of her target, plunking hard off of the ground and chipping away at rockcrete.
The other acolytes could feel Marcella gathering the warp to her this time, almost like a subtle breeze blowing out from the psyker.
(OOC: I am going to let the others ahead of Marcella in initiative get their attacks in before resolving Marcella's successful Fearful Aura. And lets hope no one lays eyes on her once it's active!!! Just kidding, I'm not going to let her aura affect Marcella's allies... unless people want to play that out)Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
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2020-05-06, 02:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Luis swung his axe again at the beast, taking more care to hit it squarely. "We'll be eating well tonight!"
Spoiler(1d100)[67] v. 54. Aim + attack. (1d10+5)[8] dmg.
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2020-05-07, 12:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Focussing on the ryder trying to attack him, Xerros-926 fires a point-blank shot into its head.
"Advisory: I would not do that. Addendum: It is likely to be toxic, or at the very least extremely foul."Last edited by Morovir; 2020-05-09 at 02:57 PM.
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2020-05-07, 06:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Luis' swing goes wide as the ryder skitters out of the way. The heavy blade whistles through the air as it misses its target.
Xerros lines up another shot on his target. His las pistol shrieks as the red beam of light bursts into the cranium of the rodent. The thing's skull lights on fire momentarily before bursting open as if it were stuffed with explosives. The thing collapses, dead.
(OOC: I am going to wait one more day to give Wynward a chance to respond. If I get nothing by tomorrow morning, we will move forward with Marcella's turn. At least Xerros has a kill so far!)Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2020-05-07, 07:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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2020-05-07, 07:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Spoiler: @WynewardMy bad man, sorry I missed that. Now I feel stupid.
Just as the spent casing of Severine's bullet is striking the ground, Marcella steps forward. Something shifts in the stale frozen air of the Underhive. The psyker seems to ripple with a terrible energy. Every single one of the surviving rodents freeze, their segmented limbs bending into a surprised defensive crouch. Marcella takes one mor estep forward and the pack of ryders scatters, shrieking and chittering as they dart into piles of garbage or slink between the cracks in the pavement.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2020-05-08, 04:32 AM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella
Marcella watches the disgusting rodents scurry away, back into the trash-piles where they belong. Exhaling softly, nodding once, she 'de-activates' the aura she had cloaked herself with, and tucked her pistol back into its holster before turning to face Arl and the vicious gash he had incurred from the horrid little beasts.
"You alright there?" she asked, her voice a bit more serious than it had been so far. Turns out she might not be a detective, but Marc had other uses!Last edited by BananaPhone; 2020-05-08 at 04:33 AM.
"Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-08, 08:54 AM (ISO 8601)
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"Been better... Arl looked pale as he awkwardly tore at the ruined bodyglove leg to make a crude bandage. "I think I'll be able to walk on it, once I secure this on the wound. He secured the wad of cloth and staggered over and collected his throwing knife. "We'd best get moving.
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2020-05-09, 11:28 AM (ISO 8601)
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Luis scowled as the rats fled to the crevices from which they emerged. But he shrugged and picked up the corpse of the one they had killed. Slapping Xerros on the shoulder he says, "The honor of the kill goes to you! You can have the finest cut. Our hosts will be pleased with this gift of freah meat."
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2020-05-09, 11:34 AM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella
Marcella nodded at Arl's words, until Luis spoke up. Turning and looking at the fellow now holding up one of the disgusting things as if it were something to be proud of.
"Throw it away," she said, "you wouldn't eat game riddled with disease, pox and tumors back on your home planet; so you shouldn't eat that thing for the same reason. Bringing it to our contacts will be seen as an insult, not a gift."Last edited by BananaPhone; 2020-05-09 at 11:34 AM.
"Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-09, 02:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Xerros-926 stared at Luis until he removed his hand.
"Statement: It is a pest, and a runt at that. Addendum: It does not bode well that our combat prowess is so poor that we killed only one of them."
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2020-05-10, 08:43 AM (ISO 8601)
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Luis shakes his head sadly. "I forget, those of you raised with great wealth forget the rules of scarcity. If we leave the body here, some starvling urchins will eat well tonight. And that, I suppose, is enough. But if we stay down here long enough, we may regret passing up on such an easy meal..." He recovers his spent arrow and once again resumes scanning the surroundings as they head deeper into the underhive.
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2020-05-10, 12:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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The acolytes press on, reaching what appears to be a town square of sorts. The rockrete gives way to ancient weathered cobble stones, and the habs and other structures in this part of the hex seem larger and more spread out. At one corner of the square is a an incredibly run down temple to The Holy God Emperor. It towers above the square and the other buildings in the area, it's once alabaster stones and polished wood furnishings all graffitid and smeared with centuries of dirt. Several of its tall mosaiced windows are missing stained glass panels, and the tall red entrance doors have been boarded shut.
Across from the temple in the square sits The Squat's Behind, a short and wide dark with dark tainted windows and a simple plastic sign showing the backside of a grinning squat holding a mug of grog. A few underhivers mill about the square, giving a wide berth to the acolytes and staring at them with suspicion.
From inside the bar, the acolytes can hear the faint music of a familiar Imperial song; all strings and horns being played on what sounds like a scratched up tube player. Just as the music eminates from the building, there is also the strong smell of spilled liquor, dampness and rot coming from the dark portal into The Squat's Behind.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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2020-05-11, 02:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Turning to face all of the others, Xerros-926 addresses them:
"Reminder: In that building, I am in charge, as a representative of the Cult Mechanicus, and you are my Credit Guild-supplied escort, to assure my protection whilst I survey the underhive. Explanation: The target is an associate of the Mechanicus, and will be more disposed to treat with one of the priesthood, especially one who is an acquaintance of an acquaintance."
He looks at them meaningfully, as if to say Don't screw this up.
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2020-05-11, 11:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella
Marcella pursed her lips upon coming to the tavern, before she rolled her eyes and smiled at the image of the Squats Behind. "Oh by the Emperor..." she muttered to herself, having a little chuckle.
Turning to receive the address of the half man, half machine Xerros, Marcella listened to what he had to say, before giving him a little salute as recognition of what he said."Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-12, 06:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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As the group are discussing, there is a series of low bangs from inside the bar, then a loud slurred shriek. A mountain of a man appears at the door, with a scarred face and bald head. In a boulder sized fist he is carrying a scrawny looking underhiver by the ragged fur collar. The man's face is practically yellow, and the heavy aroma of obscura wafts all the way from his breath to the acolytes. His legs, which no longer touch the ground, kick at air as he shrieks and moans, insisting that he be released. The giant says in a gravelly voice, "And stay out till you can afford the drinks you order, you miserable grot!" before loading the man back and then throwing him forward, head first onto the rockcrete.
The man lands with a loud thud and moan, and you can tell by the way his limbs sluggishly flail that he is clearly piss drunk. He slowly begins to drag himself up of the dirty ground.
(OOC: Not bringing the players in, until they say they are going in)Last edited by Bennosuke; 2020-05-12 at 06:32 AM.
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New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
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2020-05-12, 10:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Of course, metal friend. You are in the lead. I take it that means you will be paying for our drinks? I should hope someone is, lest we share his fate." Luis nods towards the fallen man.
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2020-05-13, 07:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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2020-05-13, 02:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Rebuke: Drinks shall be purchased by those who wish to consume them."
If not for the respirator covering the lower half of his face, anyone would be certain that he was smiling.
"Addendum: And besides, I have no coin."
Holstering his pistol and gesturing for the others to fall in behind him, he enters the bar, his staff tapping on the floor in front of him as he goes.
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2020-05-13, 02:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Xerros leads the group towards the bar entrance. As they approach, the mountain of a man stares at group, his mouth opening to show a maw filled with missing and rotten teeth. "Pardon masters," he says quickly stepping aside and making a poor attempt at a bow, "welcome to my humble tavern. Can I get yous anythings?" He scrambles into the tavern as the group enters.
Inside, it is dark and cramped, and the fetid smell is overpoweringly strong. A large marble slab of a bar fills the center of the room, surrounded by small plastic tables pushed against the walls. Many of the tables are twisted and in disrepair, stained with years of uncleaned spills and grime. It is slightly warmer in the tavern compared to the near freezing temperatures outside. The orchestral music is louder now, such that one would have to raise their voice to be understood. If you squinted enough, you'd say the walls are painted a dark bilious green, and are sparsely decorated with pinned threadbare tapestries of battle scenes.
The giant rushes back to his position at the bar, wiping his hands on an oily rag. He watches the acolytes with a mix of naked awe and confusion. A handful of patrons sit huddled over the bar in groups of twos or threes. All eyes turn to watch the obvious outsiders as they enter.Last edited by Bennosuke; 2020-05-13 at 03:17 PM.
Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2020-05-13, 04:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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"Refusal: While I am in no doubt that my coterie will wish to order immediately, my own libation will have to wait until my business is concluded. Addendum: For now, my desire is information."
Xerros-926 reaches into his robe and withdraws a single Throne, proffering it to the barkeep.
"Interrogative: Do you know the whereabouts of one Harl Kander?"
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2020-05-14, 09:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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The bartender straightens at Xerros' request, standing at near military attention so that the top of his head almost scrapes the low ceiling. "He's over there, in the back sir," he replies, pointing a finger towards a booth in the back of the bar. Likely none of the acolytes had noticed the silhouette huddled in the corner; just another shadow cast by the small votive candles desperately trying to stay alight in the darkness of the tavern.
If the acolytes begin to approach, the green light of a cybernetic eye winks into existence, illuminating a strong jawed man with a finely made ocular implant and dark hair and beard. Kander produces the conical muzzle of a las pistol from his shadow for the acolytes to see, and in a gruff voice says, "Not another step closer. You aren't the usuals... so who sent you?" Despite the threat in his voice, Harl remains casually reclined in his seat at the booth.Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
New Bedford by Night (Werewolf the Forsaken 2E)
New Orleans by Night (Changeling the Lost 2E)
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2020-05-14, 10:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Marcella
Remembering her time in the orbital station far above the hive, Marcella leaned close to her compatriots and spoke in a low voice so only they could hear.
"Unless you're used to it I wouldn't recommend getting anything here," she said, "unless you want to be pissing out of your arse within 30 minutes."
They'd been warned.
When the group entered the dank, stinky dive-bar Marcella's nose curled up for a second as she resisted the urge to wretch. Just awful, she thought quietly to herself, gazing about the inhabitants until following her compatriots once more. Moving with them, in the centre of whatever circle they formed, Marcella peered around the rest of the cabin for any other "friends" this Harl Kander might have about him..."Of all the words by tongue and pen, by far the saddest are "I could have been...""
"The first rule of success is to have a vision. You see if you don’t have a vision of where you are going, if you don’t have a goal for where to go, you’ll drift around and never end up anywhere...can you imagine a majority of people don't know where they are going? I knew where I was going!” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
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2020-05-15, 07:22 AM (ISO 8601)
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It's pretty dark, but Marcella can tell that the eyes of pretty much every patron are locked on the group of finely dressed Credit Guilders.
(OOC: Please roll an awareness test if you want to discern more)Spoiler: Games I am Currently RunningSan Francisco by Night (Vampire the Requiem 2E)
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