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Post by Admin on Feb 9, 2022 0:07:40 GMT -7
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FIRE AND ICE
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"]  IN THE GREAT HALL...[attr="class","staffpara"]The voting continues, passing by Cain who is absent, and around the table. Many of the witches favour Delphi's positioning, although a few rare dissenters voice their opinions, especially after Cassidy speaks. [break][break] The vote concludes at 7-5-1. Penelope's hologram disappears, replaced by a diagram of the Downtown rezoning project... [break][break] Time passes. A few more documents are brought forth and debated upon until finally the meeting ends, almost as soon as it began. [break][break] The old witch who brought the room to decorum dismisses it, smiling at the two newcomer witches. [break][break] "With that, this council is adjourned."[break][break][break][break] [attr="class","staffsmallimgleft"]  The rest of the council teleports away, and the rest with holograms follow. Cass motions for Aiden come with her, and rolls her eyes when she passes by Dmitri. [break][break] "You're a child." She says. She nods at Miette. The Sybaris witch seemed smart despite his leader. He was quiet, but she could tell that he considered his words carefully. She hopes that Dmitri does a decent job at least mentoring him. [break][break] Cass leaves them behind in the chamber, and pushes the large doors open into the patio outside. Now that they were outside of the watchful gazes of the council, she relaxes. "I'm not a fan of those small bureaucratic processes." She admits to Aiden, "We know they want to annex Pythia, so they should just do it already." [break][break] She shakes her head and waves away her thoughts, turning her attention back to the young Cerberus witch. "Nevermind that. Good job out there, Aiden. What did you think?"[break][break][break][break] [attr="class","staffsmallimgright"]  he quips, rolling his eyes. [break][break] He turns to Miette, ignoring the Cerberus witches entirely, and nods. He doesn't seem to care much for vacating the premises, and looks content to continue their conversation here. [break][break] "So, that's how those typically go."[break][break] Dmitri's not exactly the nicest Sybaris leader, but he sure as hell hopes no one still expects him to be. Still, he speaks without snark or sarcasm, which is the best anyone's gotten from him in a while: [break][break] "Any questions?"[break][break] GUIDELINES[attr="class","staffpara"] aiden emerson miette finch [break] - Shadows can say whatever they want, the environment is less formal now that only the coven leaders are there.
- Please feel free to ping staff on discord regarding any clarifications about the event or the setup. Keep questions to #event_discussion as opposed to clogging the #ask channel.
- You have 48hrs to post. You can only post once in each interval. The order in which you post does not matter.
- ICly, this will have occured about a month before the events of the Mystery Event, and a month or so after the events of Winter Solstice. This occurs after The Delphi Oracle Issue #1 is published.
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familiar Familiarmckenna the african civet
played by OOC Namekimmy
short leash and a short fuse don't match,
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Post by aiden emerson on Feb 10, 2022 12:45:15 GMT -7
He’s not exactly sure what miette finch is doing when he caught their eye. He blinked, not sure how to engage back before mimicking Miette and offering a very slow cat-like blink of his eyes. Cats did that to others to say hi right? Something like that. He didn’t actually own a cat. McKenna was practically a hybrid of one. He turned back to his leader when she began to clarify something for him. He supposed it would be hard for Pythia and Delphi to collaborate on something like this.
At Dmitri’s answer Aiden found himself instinctually reeling back for a bark of a laugh, only to cover his mouth to stifle whatever noise threatened to come out. In the end the vote seemed to favor Delphi, which considering the majority of the council represented Delphi didn’t surprise him. The High Priestess was outnumbered if she couldn’t present a solid case as to why Pythia should remain independent in that sense. Still…maybe it’s a little sad. He’s not sure if that’s just solely based on his feelings around Penelope though. As the meeting came to an end, he’s quick to return a polite smile to the witch bringing the meeting to an end.
As they get ready to leave, he threw a quick glance at Miette as their superiors spoke with each other. “See you, then.” He said to the other initiate as Cass turned to exit. He dipped his head at both Sybaris witches before following his leader out. The feeling of sunshine on his skin chased away the cold of the old marble in the council chamber. He found himself letting out a sigh before raising his arms over his head to crack his back. Though, when Cass spoke up again, he immediately snapped to attention.
Again, he thought about the complications of Pythia not really sure where he stood on it either. He felt like he didn’t have all the information like the council may have. After all, he hadn’t cared for any of this same time last year. If Marjorie hadn’t pulled him into the fold, he’d still be blissfully unaware or uninterested in any of this. Aiden brightened up at the praise, having expected a more mixed review after his fumbling within the first few minutes of the meeting. “I think…that it’s a bit hard to join in without prep. And maybe that some of the votes the council had could’ve benefit from having a plan of action for progress plan on either side…if that makes sense.” He began, looking down at his shoes as he tried to piece together his misgivings. Perhaps these were just the words of an uninformed witch attempting to follow along the council proceedings. “Maybe that might make meetings longer, but I think having a slightly specific plan for a future would help when voting.” With all the issues the council members dealt with today, having just a simple roadmap of the consequences of their actions may help deciding. It might’ve made Penelope’s point stronger too.
“B-But, I mean, I’ve only seen one meeting. It’s possible something like that was covered previously.” He was quick to add.
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familiar Familiar( miyavi ) bee hummingbird
played by OOC Namecae
softer than shadow & quicker than flies
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Post by miette finch on Feb 10, 2022 16:01:08 GMT -7
Aiden's gone but, his response to the wink has left Miette mildly amused. Of course this amusement dissipates when Dmitri speaks to him. Pale eyes turn to the elder witch — and a familiar voice chimes within his head:
Here's your chance. It's Miyavi.
Say something interesting.
Nothing boring, like questioning the political procedures.
He doesn't want to hear that. I don't want to hear that.
He isn't a textbook.
It's as if she's his own thoughts, what with how they agree. He doesn't want to pose a dull question that could be answered by anyone else, asked by anyone else; he wants to be remembered.
He wants to ask him out for a drink.
...But, y'know, he also doesn't want to die. In the end, Miette decides on this, with a light one-shouldered shrug:
"Do these things ever come to blows?" Because you and Wolfe had a bit of tension, going on. Of course he doesn't say this. Maybe it's implied through the slight lifting of his brows. |
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HIGH PRIESTESS
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familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
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Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2022 22:08:33 GMT -7
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FIRE AND ICE
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"]  IN THE GREAT HALL...[attr="class","staffpara"]
Dmitri doesn't know what he's expecting. Over the course of the Emerging Leaders Program (established under his predecessor, the man he'd deposed, hilariously enough), he's encountered a lot of boring responses. The worst was, "No sir," and that accounted for about 80% of them.
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But Miette's joke is a breath of fresh air, and he actually snorts, face contorting in a kind of laugh that's somehow amused and vicious all at once.[break][break]
"Hardly," he says, pulling out a packet of cigarettes from his jacket's inner pocket. Warzik. It's a dirt-cheap brand from Tartarus -- a classic, though unimpressive. He removes one and places it in his mouth.[break][break]
"Cass and I go way back," he says, but he seems sarcastic about it, like their apparent hatred for each other is some kind of joke. Besides, he's speaking with a cigarette in his mouth and busy looking for his lighter -- he couldn't take it seriously if he tried. He doesn't offer more explanation, doesn't seem too interested in asking a question back.[break][break]
The lighter he does finally pull out is a work of art: a subtle, silver frame with small scale-like engravings. It lights a mostly white flame, its tip just icy enough to look like his eyes. [break][break]
The lighter and the smoke. Some things change, and others don't. A white cloud fills the empty, dark air of the Great Hall, polluting it. [break][break]
He then looks a Miette and, as though considering making the offer for the first time, he pauses a moment. And then he tilts the packet in the initiate's general direction.
GUIDELINES[attr="class","staffpara"] miette finch[break] - For the rest of this thread, staff will reply as you reply. No need to wait for other participants. No specific time commitments, but the thread will end in 1 or 2 more NPC posts.
- ICly, this will have occurred about a month before the events of the Cad Takeover, and a month or so after the events of Winter Solstice. This event occurs after the newsletter (issue 1) is published.
- Have fun!
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familiar Familiar( miyavi ) bee hummingbird
played by OOC Namecae
softer than shadow & quicker than flies
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Post by miette finch on Feb 13, 2022 19:34:02 GMT -7
Actually: Miette's not much of a smoker, but Miyavi's going take it take it, and he knows how things will look if he leaves the man hanging. He, also, gets the impression that Mr. Wisbane doesn't often offer people cigarettes. Kind of hopes he doesn't, anyway.
If he does, Miette's going to look dumb when he brags about this later.
He blinks away these thoughts as deft fingers pluck a cig from the box and place it between his own lips. Then, while leaning over just a bit, he says:
"Thanks," and,
"Can I get a light?"
It's good to tie this up neat and simple. He won't try and drown the man in questions; he'll take a few drags, and let things taper off naturally.
notes yay ty for the thread xo
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HIGH PRIESTESS
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familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
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Post by Admin on Feb 18, 2022 1:06:12 GMT -7
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FIRE AND ICE
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"]  OUTSIDE THE GREAT HALL...[attr="class","staffpara"]
Cass may be hot-headed, but as a leader, it's been tempered by time and responsibility. She has learned to let go of most things, and Aiden's case was no exception. His review of the experience is both insightful and honest, and she nods in encouragement.
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"That's a fair assessment. To give you context--council members are expected to come with previous knowledge. I often have to do some preparation before going to these. Otherwise, these meetings could go on all day." She says, rolling her eyes at the last sentence.
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"You didn't have time to prepare. Considering the circumstances, you did well. Although I'd be careful with exaggerations, especially in front of the council." She says, raising an eyebrow at his antics earlier. Cass is far too familiar with how the council will question and prod, and sniff out any lies if they even get a whiff of dishonesty.
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She could tell that Aiden had a lot of potential. Perhaps it was because he was also from the slums like her, or maybe it's because he's not someone who just kisses ass like many of the other Cerberus recruits.
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She smiles, half joking, half not, "I have high expectations for you Aiden. Don't fuck it up."
GUIDELINES[attr="class","staffpara"] aiden emerson [break] - For the rest of this thread, staff will reply as you reply. No need to wait for other participants. No specific time commitments, but the thread will end in 1 or 2 more NPC posts.
- ICly, this will have occurred about a month before the events of the Cad Takeover, and a month or so after the events of Winter Solstice. This event occurs after the newsletter (issue 1) is published.
- Have fun!
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HIGH PRIESTESS
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familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
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Post by Admin on Feb 19, 2022 20:51:35 GMT -7
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FIRE AND ICE
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] IN THE GREAT HALL...[attr="class","staffpara"]
"Mmmm," Dmitri offers, raising his eyebrows and jerking his head a little in the other direction in a kind of yeah, whatever, a gesture in lieu of a you're welcome or don't mention it.
[break][break]He enjoys the casual calm Miette seems to radiate, even as the High Priest leans in, staring directly at Miette with a lighter in one hand. He sparks white-hot flame inches from the initiate's face, lighting the other man's cigarette in an unceremonious fashion and pulling away just as quick to return to his own. [break][break]
It reminds him, vaguely, of the days when he used to smoke socially on the various mezzanines of the Lamia Towers-- an initiate surrounded by friends and enemies --- a few people he would later kill or turn against, and a few that knew better and avoided his bloody climb to the top floors as well as they could. [break][break]
The second he had stepped foot into Sybaris, Dmitri knew what he wanted was at the end of the line. He knew from the beginning what that end was. He chances a glance at Miette, wonders idly if this initiate, too, is biding time and gathering power. He turns back. More smoke clouds the room, and his thoughts muddle and twist. [break][break]Time passes.[break][break]
Ah, youth, Maggie chirps, her voice sarcastic yet always sweet, always pleasant. Never know if they're thinking about sex or murder. [break][break]
Dmitri snickers -- he hadn't really expected her to say something so out of the blue and so uncharacteristic, but her familiar still surprises him, even after all these years. The snort breaks his relaxed posture, and he shakes his head, moving to stand up and fixing, absently, the colar of his shirt.[break][break]
His short-lived laugh turns into a grin pointed at Miette: all teeth, a shark in the water.
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"I'll see you around," he says, and it sounds almost like an omen.
REWARDS[attr="class","staffpara"] miette finch[break] - Dmitri has left the thread!
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DMITRI'S BUSINESS CARD[break]
One time use. A card that can be used to start a text thread with Dmitri Wisbane. Unlike NPC cards, this thread can be started mostly on whatever terms the player would like. Feel free to double-check with staff if you would like. Like normal NPC threads, text threads may give out spells, quests, items etc.
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familiar Familiarmckenna the african civet
played by OOC Namekimmy
short leash and a short fuse don't match,
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Post by aiden emerson on Feb 22, 2022 17:33:23 GMT -7
He nodded, feeling his investment in future politics shrivel up more and more. This was the kind of stuff Marjorie hoped he could achieve? Had the council even gotten anything done today. It all made his head hurt. He perked up at the praise, and much like the coven’s namesake, seemed to fluster and look down like a dog being scolded. “Y-Yes ma’am. I didn’t think it through long enough.” He admitted. He’d jumped the shark a little bit, but despite minor injuries there HAD been people around to help mitigate it. Perhaps a more secret event would be better next year. Though, he wouldn’t voice that afraid that might be going too far a swell. “I feel bad for the High Priestess.” Her life fucking sucks.
Aiden turned to the older woman, flashing a grin at her. When she said that he still felt the pressure of her words, but it wasn’t all too bad. “I’ll get to work then, Ma’am!” he replied. Back to training and back to studying. How useful he would become to Cerberus he didn’t know, but he knew he’d at least get somewhere close to achieving his goals if he stayed the course. Even if he hated the Emerson title.
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HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2022 17:37:46 GMT -7
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FIRE AND ICE
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] OUTSIDE THE GREAT HALL...[attr="class","staffpara"]
When the topic turns into Penelope, Cass can't help but feel bad as well. "High Priestiess Krost bears a lot of burden unfortunately." She says. Delphi was slowly devouring Pythia, and with the matriarch sick, it was all on her daughter; Penelope. Who was younger than Aiden, even.
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"I'm glad you're concerned for the High Priestess though. Pythia's cause is noble, should you choose to take it up." She says, implying in her own vague terms, that Aiden might be able to make a difference if he so wanted to. Her hands were tied, but a scrappy young Cerberus witch with high hopes? She wasn't going to stop him.
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You've gotten soft. Her familiar growls. She could feel the sharp tip of his fangs in the statement, cutting and deep. Hungry for a fight.
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Cass must admit that she misses being on field, to take up arms and fight for a purpose. Nowadays, she rarely has the time to practice, being the leader of Cerberus.
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She supposes that she will just have to live through the young witches of Cerberus, for now. The Emersons, Tremeries, Vaillancourt, and many more. All prominent family lines with potential.
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Let's see how they shape up.
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Cass smiles, expectations levied. "That's what I like to hear. I'll be watching."
GUIDELINES[attr="class","staffpara"] aiden emerson[break] - Cassidy has left the thread!
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CASSIDY'S BUSINESS CARD[break]
One time use. A card that can be used to start a text thread with Cassidy Wolfe. Unlike NPC cards, this thread can be started mostly on whatever terms the player would like. Feel free to double-check with staff if you would like. Like normal NPC threads, text threads may give out spells, quests, items etc.
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