(IC IV) San Francisco by Night: A Requiem in Fog

[Thundercracker]

"Deal," Greenlief replies, and Rachel can imagine the tight lipped grin spreading across the Carthian's face. He clears his throat and then says, "One of the closest things Nova has to a friend within our Covenant... outside of the Primogen anyways, is another Gangrel named Stewart Rogee... though he prefers to go by Amon of all things. If you want I can give you his number." Rachel can hear the dry humor in the man's voice as he says 'Amon'.

(OOC: Updated Rachel's character box)

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"Oh yeah, sure," Daniel replies slightly shocked at Anna's abruptness, "Well... have a good night then."

(OOC: SO where to now?)

Anna pulls into the parking lot of the mall where she intends to pick up a drone, and then stops by the haven (as suggested), to pick up extra kevlar vests and ammo and things like that.

[Bennosuke]

Anna pulls into the parking lot of the mall where she intends to pick up a drone, and then stops by the haven (as suggested), to pick up extra kevlar vests and ammo and things like that.

Unfortunately, the night is not endless. At this time of night, it's unlikely most malls and shops are closed. Please make an (Int + Computers/Streetwise -2) roll to see if Anna can find a place to buy a drone last minute with time to run back to the haven before she needs to get to the Opera House.

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"Yeah, no problem, just don't forget our deal," Greenlief replies flatly. He mumbles something about having a good night, then cuts the line. Moments later Rachel gets a pulse message with the requested contact information on the Gangrel named Amon.

(OOC: Don't want to assume for you what Rachel is going to do, but I assume she is going to try to contact Amon?)

[Haval]

Rachel wondered how busy she was likely to be if she survived this. Before calling Amon she'll try reaching out to a few people to see if anyone had any idea where Amon kept his haven. It would be nice to have some actual leverage if she needed it.

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I feel like there's likely to be a penalty on even asking this, but just in case

Int 3 + Politics 2
(5d10)[6][2][10][7][10](35)
Any 10s
(5d10)[5][9][1][10][10](35)

[Bennosuke]

Anna spends about 20 minutes driving around the city, checking in at shopping malls (the nearest was already locking up), and local electronics shops. But impatience grew quickly as she could feel the clock ticking; she still needed to get to her haven, before heading back to the Opera House. Feeling the Beast growling in the back of her throat, Anna was forced to give up the hunt and move on with her plans.

She arrives to find Karl finishing up his survey of the grounds.

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With Int Politics I would say this is less likely a calling around roll and more an attempt based on Rachel's knowledge of territory and politics within SF; otherwise there would likely be something social to the roll. That said, I won't penalize you and will give you the following

Rachel knows that while The Carthians and the Spear were fighting over parts of the Mission district, most did not live in the "war zone". Most Carthians make their haven in Southbeach, Mission Bay or the Dogpatch, often times sticking a little away from the water in the more residential blocks of these neighborhoods. However, having only heard of Amon tonight, it's unlikely she knows where his Haven is. Maybe she could ask Greenlief, assuming he was still willing to parlay.

[Haval]

Rachel will not be calling Thomas back as it seemed undignified and besides, she didn't especially want to owe him any more then she already did. Instead she'll call Amon.

[Bennosuke]

The phone rings four times before Amon picks up. He has a husky almost sun burned voice. "This is not a secure line," Amon says flatly and clearly, as if this was how he always picked up the phone.

[Haval]

The phone rings four times before Amon picks up. He has a husky almost sun burned voice. "This is not a secure line," Amon says flatly and clearly, as if this was how he always picked up the phone.

Without introducing herself, 'Well if you'd like to suggest an alternative number.'

[Thundercracker]

Anna spends about 20 minutes driving around the city, checking in at shopping malls (the nearest was already locking up), and local electronics shops. But impatience grew quickly as she could feel the clock ticking; she still needed to get to her haven, before heading back to the Opera House. Feeling the Beast growling in the back of her throat, Anna was forced to give up the hunt and move on with her plans.

She arrives to find Karl finishing up his survey of the grounds.

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With Int Politics I would say this is less likely a calling around roll and more an attempt based on Rachel's knowledge of territory and politics within SF; otherwise there would likely be something social to the roll. That said, I won't penalize you and will give you the following

Rachel knows that while The Carthians and the Spear were fighting over parts of the Mission district, most did not live in the "war zone". Most Carthians make their haven in Southbeach, Mission Bay or the Dogpatch, often times sticking a little away from the water in the more residential blocks of these neighborhoods. However, having only heard of Amon tonight, it's unlikely she knows where his Haven is. Maybe she could ask Greenlief, assuming he was still willing to parlay.

Anna

Anna paused when she spotted her coterie mate. She exited her car and walked towards him.
"Hi Karl, anything unusual happening around here?" she asked.

[Bennosuke]

There is a pause before Amon replies. "Wait, who is this," he asks, his voice gruff and seething, "How did you get this number?"

[Daishain]

Karl glances at Anna and gives a short nod of acknowledgement, "Greetings. Its all been quiet here, though I suspect spotters from Nova to show up at some point. There are three entries to manage. The main entrance, a side one via the boiler room, and the cargo area in back. Given that this is supposed to be the Prince having a clandestine meeting, I suggest we stage our decoy and his escort entering via the last one."

"What I'm less sure of is whether to basically roll out the red carpet and try to lure Nova in the same way, or post visible guards there and try to convince her to be sneaky and go in the side. Need a better look at the interior to have an idea of which would be more tactically sound. Shall we?"

[Haval]

There is a pause before Amon replies. "Wait, who is this," he asks, his voice gruff and seething, "How did you get this number?"

'We're in the Circle, we have ways of finding these things out if we have to.' It wasn't like anyone outside the Circle had much direct experience of Cruac and how it worked. 'I take it this is definately Amon then? I was wondering if you were busy tonight?'

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I don't know if this matters, but Rachel has Etiquette 1

[Thundercracker]

Karl glances at Anna and gives a short nod of acknowledgement, "Greetings. Its all been quiet here, though I suspect spotters from Nova to show up at some point. There are three entries to manage. The main entrance, a side one via the boiler room, and the cargo area in back. Given that this is supposed to be the Prince having a clandestine meeting, I suggest we stage our decoy and his escort entering via the last one."

"What I'm less sure of is whether to basically roll out the red carpet and try to lure Nova in the same way, or post visible guards there and try to convince her to be sneaky and go in the side. Need a better look at the interior to have an idea of which would be more tactically sound. Shall we?"

“Yes, just need to grab some equipment first,” Anna replied.

[Bennosuke]

Karl and Anna get to work. Soon enough, the others start arriving, and are good enough to follow orders from Julian to Victor to Gabe.

(OOC: I'm okay with Rachel showing up now as well so that we can keep things moving if that's helpful)

As they are working, the group gets a message from Tony, asking when they will be ready.

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So I think what we will do here, is let's ask for one final summary of the plan. Each character is going to roll Wits + Intelligence (including the three above NPCs). For every three successes there will be a combat bonus modifier. Each character will be able to add this bonus once to a roll during the final combat.

So for example, we get six successes, the modifier will be +2.

Also, feel free to Roleplay if there is anything we want to explore

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"What the ****," Amon says, his voice a slightly higher pitch than Rachel would have expected. "Busy tonight? Look, whoever you are, if you want something from me, if you want to meet me, why don't you tell me who the **** you are." Based on the fact that he doesn't reply, it's probably safe to assume that this is indeed Amon.

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I don't know if this matters, but Rachel has Etiquette 1

This sounds less like courtly intrigue at this point and almost more like intimidation, though I suppose we will see how things go.

[Haval]

For a moment Rachel considers offering Amon another name. Was there anyone in the Circle that she was willing to send Amon towards if this actually went well? But in the end, how many English vampires were there in San Francisco anyway? 'My name is Rachel, and I'd be very surprised if you've heard of me. I've been asked to see if you'd like to help us **** over the Lancea at some point soon. I've heard you might be the man to talk to. Am I wrong?'

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Etiquette 1 lowers the number of starting doors in a social interaction but I'm reading that section again and it seems I have to declare that I have a particular goal first

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Rachel arrives after the others were already setting up.

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Wits 3 + Intelligence 3
(6d10)[8][9][4][2][4][7](34)
Any 10s
(6d10)[2][2][8][1][9][6](28)

[Bennosuke]

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Using page 120, do you feel this is an interaction where Etiquette, style, poise, or reputation play a key roll?

"Rachel," Amon asks with surprise, "aren't you the one that has been bumbling around with The King Killers lately? What, is this official business or something?" The man's voice goes from wary to perhaps fearful in just two sentences.