conversations: human
conversations:  Starting Blood Pool:  (1d10+2)[ 9 ]  (Formula: d10+ dots in Herd and Survival)
  Over the last week, things have been very bad for clan Nosferatu. You'd take more solace in that if it weren't negatively affecting yourself. Finding a safe place to sleep in the morning has been a chore, and with flood damage in a lot of parkades, and the local homeless just now starting to restore their washed-out cubbyholes, you've had a bit of a rough go of it.
  
  Luckilly, you do have allies, and that's helped somewhat. You've got a place to go to of last resort, though you've been somewhat leery of leaning on your people too hard.
  
  Your.. other friends have given you a contact number for emergencies. Weather they'll actually help you out, you're not sure.
  
  As you wake, you spot a man in a black sedan leaving the parkade you holed up in. Looks like he's got a cro-magnon bum in the passenger seat. That's a bit unusual.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Mei-Xing crawls out of the hole she'd slept in that day, placing the black garbage bag back inside in case she needed it again the next morning. She watches as the black sedan drive away, and watches for the license plate.
   
  Perception {4} =
    (4d10)[ 1 ][ 2 ][ 6 ][ 7 ](16) 
  
  If she can catch it, she'll try to memorize it for later use. As she mumbles the number to herself, and staying close to the shadows, she looks around for anything to sate her hunger.
   
  Perception {4} + Alertness {3} =
    (7d10)[ 5 ][ 5 ][ 2 ][ 6 ][ 3 ][ 6 ][ 7 ](34) 
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  You do catch the plate number- BSE-187. The letters are pretty easy to remember.  (1d10)[ 6 ]  
  The Parkade is pretty empty this time of night, but you know from the vehicles in the first level that there's some cleaning staff, maintenance and security who should be popping in and out, if you're inclined to wait.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Mei-Xing    isn't that hungry, yet. Remaining in the shadows, she will head in the direction of her old home, to see if there is anything she can collect from her old life.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  That's a long trek on foot. You hoofing it, or want to catch some kind of ride?
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  She'll begin hoofing it. That is, unless it'd be daylight before she got back home. Then she'll look through her mind for an answer to how to catch a ride, without exposing herself as a monster.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  You can make it before sunup, barring unforseen complications.
  You're looking at about an hour, hour and a half each way. You have roughly 8-9 hours of darkness. The Google would know exact times, but your survival instincts urge you not to push your luck.  (1d10)[ 6 ]  
  
  You make it to your old house without problem. There's a ReMax sign on the front lawn, listing it as for sale. Seems someone's already had the place cleaned, put the things that made it a home in storage, and then put the property on the market.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Mei-Xing will take a moment to mourn the loss of her life. She then types in the cell number of the Re/Max agent who is selling her place.
  
  After that information is saved, she'll head back the way she came, again sticking to the shadows. As she heads "home", she'll keep an eye out for any possible meals.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  Going to need a Dex+Stealth if you want to be slinking home without people seeing you.  (1d10)[ 8 ]  
  On your way back, you do stumble upon an inebriated homeless man, staggering around in a blue jean jacket, white streaks in his grimy brown beard. He's tossed a bottle at a wall and is swearing to himself.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler: Stealthy Walk Home 
  Dexterity {3} + Stealth {3} =
   (6d10)[ 3 ][ 9 ][ 5 ][ 10 ][ 7 ][ 10 ](44) 
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Sneaky, sneaky 
  Dexterity {3} + Stealth {3} =
   (6d10)[ 5 ][ 10 ][ 6 ][ 3 ][ 1 ][ 1 ](26) 
   
  
  
  Mei will attempt to sneak up behind the drunkard, grab ahold of him and sink her fangs in before he knows what's happening.
  
   
   Spoiler: Grapple 
  Dexterity {2} + Martial Arts {2} =
   (4d10)[ 9 ][ 3 ][ 2 ][ 2 ](16) 
   
  
   
   Spoiler: Grapple 
  Dexterity {1} + Martial Arts {2} =
   (3d10)[ 5 ][ 3 ][ 6 ](14) 
   
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  You sneak towards home, easily evading any curious glances.
  When you encounter the bum, you're reasonably certain you didn't sneak up on him due to any fortunate cover or feat of stealth, but rather because he's drunk and not paying much attention to his surroundings.
  You easily manage to grab hold of him- he wasn't expecting an attack. How much are you taking?
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Mei-Xing will drain 3 points, lick the wound, then slink back into the shadows.
  
  She will then continue her trek back to her new home.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  Well. The other residents of the area are probably thankful that he passed out a little earlier than normal.
  You have a buzz going on from the alcohol in his blood, but it's not bad enough to seriously impare your movements.
  
  The rest of the trek home is safe, though you spot a couple of googley-eyed honeymooners a bit too close to the homeless shelter for their own good, and a couple of streetwalkers peddling wares not far from your haven.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Acanous 
   Well. The other residents of the area are probably thankful that he passed out a little earlier than normal.
  You have a buzz going on from the alcohol in his blood, but it's not bad enough to seriously impare your movements.
  
  The rest of the trek home is safe, though you spot a couple of googley-eyed honeymooners a bit too close to the homeless shelter for their own good, and a couple of streetwalkers peddling wares not far from your haven. 
   
  
  Mei smiles to herself as she makes her way home. She likes this feeling. She'll have to try to find more drunks in the future.
  
  She decides to go looking for the other Sewer Rats. She needs to find out what they are doing.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  Give me Perception+Alertness. The other sewer rats usually don't want to be found.
  You do know where to find Donovan, kind of. He hangs out around China town. There's a couple others in this neighborhood, but most...keep to themselves unless they've got a problem, or have something to trade.
  Times like these, everyone recovering from the flood, people are a bit more choosy about keeping company.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Originally Posted by Acanous 
   Give me Perception+Alertness. The other sewer rats usually don't want to be found.
  You do know where to find Donovan, kind of. He hangs out around China town. There's a couple others in this neighborhood, but most...keep to themselves unless they've got a problem, or have something to trade.
  Times like these, everyone recovering from the flood, people are a bit more choosy about keeping company. 
   
  
  She'll head in the general direction of Chinatown, but keep a look out for a clanmate on the way.
  
   
   Spoiler: Seeing the Unseen 
  Perception {4} + Alertness {3} =
   (7d10)[ 6 ][ 6 ][ 8 ][ 8 ][ 4 ][ 1 ][ 3 ](36) 
   
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  You make your way towards Chinatown, passing a few sculptures that the corporate word must consider "Art". The giant mesh head is particularly odd looking. As you keep to the alleys and parking lots, you do spy a fellow Nosferatu, marked by his sunken eyes and half-melted face. The effect may carry on further, but his hodgepodge of layered rags hides his huddled form. Looks like he's hungry, by the way he keeps glancing around the street.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Keeping to the shadows, Mei-Xing approaches him cautiously. She doesn't use obfuscate, as she's not trying to be completely unseen to him.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  He takes a few seconds to spot you, and almost sizes you up for a second before he catches your face. Then he slumps, disappointed. You get a wave and a grunt, but seems like he's expecting you to move along.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  "I know where we can find a meal."   Mei-Xing says, approaching cautiously. 
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  "You got my attention." He looks up, giving you a snaggle-toothed grin. "So what's it gonna cost me?"
  His guard seems lowered, physically at least. He's looking to negotiate, not fight.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Mei-Xing glares at him. " First, a name. Second, what else can you offer?" 
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Call me Scratch. I don't have much left. Lost a lot in the flood. I can point you to a pretty safe place to sleep that's a little ways out of the core, and maybe get you a few things. New Iphone, maybe a laptop. Stuff that 'fell off the truck', you know?"
  His voice lifts at the end there, and he scratches his cheek while he waits for your response.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  "You can call me Mei."   she turns to head back the way she came, expecting him to follow. "  This way. Laptop and the safe place to sleep."   Once again going to the shadows, she will lead him toward a nearest 24 hour mart (7-11, Circle-K, etc.).   "I found a wino in the park. I'm sure there are more. They usually play in the same area."
  
  "Have you talked to Donovan lately?" 
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Donovan? Yeah. He's headed to the church, probably chumming it up with Aiden. Or that gangrel pet of his. Bloody fool, no one's survived what he's trying to pull. But that's the rub, eh? Guess that's why he's the boss."
   (3d10)[ 6 ][ 3 ][ 7 ](16) 
  
  He takes you up 17th ave to a flooded out Donair shop. "Freezer in the back's out of juice, and the place is boarded up, but it'll do for a while. I'll go see about gettin' that laptop, after I get that wino of yours."
  
  He goes to leave, slipping back towards where you left your earlier meal.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Cool." 
  
  Mei-Xing follows Scratch back out after a minute, watching to see that he is well on his way. She takes a moment to memorize where she is, so she can come back later, then heads out to find Donovan at 'the church'.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  the church he's talking about is a commune about a minute out of town, which has recently been pulling double duty as Elysium. It takes you about two hours to get there, unless you're hitching a ride.
  
  Looks like transportation is the real obstacle facing a Nosferatu in this city.
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Instead of walking, Mei-Xing pulls out her cell and phones her contact. She non-chalantly looks about, attempting to spot any who might be listening in.
  
  ((I can't see my character sheet from work. I'll roll when I get home.))
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  There's nobody listening in on you, and you've got a decent signal.
  (It's Charisma+Contacts. Go for it.)
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  Phone a "Friend"  Charisma {2} + Contacts {2} =
   (4d10)[ 5 ][ 6 ][ 8 ][ 2 ](21) 
  
  Mei-Xing uses the speed dial and puts the cell to her ear.
conversations: Lex-Kat:
conversations: human
conversations:  "This is Diego, you've got sixty seconds. What's the situation?"
  
  It's a fair bet you've got a car. Where would you like to go?
conversations: Acanous:
conversations: human
conversations:  "Hey Diego. I need a drop off at the Church."  she quickly explains which church she's talking about, if he doesn't already know. " Can I get some help here?" 
conversations: Lex-Kat: