<div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/25/b0/7d/25b07da444be0f22cedcd5a94112bc0f.jpg)</div>OOC Stuff<br/>This post starts the fight scene, providing background on the fight club. Blaine knows Jane Smith (Imp) and John Smith (her demonic bodyguard). Taryn knows of Fight Club, Jane, and John. In some ways, the Fight Club provides a similar service to Taryn's Club - a place for the various factions to meet. However, the warding at Fight Club is not as good as Taryn's place.<br/><br/>1. Fight Club is a place of Power (Wild)<br/>2. John Smith is a Demonic (Imp Bodyguard)<br/><br/><hr/>The fight club was in an industrial park outside of Vegas. The industrial park was slightly different in that there was a perimeter fence, guards, and a gated checkpoint. There were signs for companies like Lockheed-Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and General Dynamics explaining the security. However, there was an interesting question of how a Supernatural business had gotten mixed in with the defense contractors.<br/><br/>Blaine wound through the industrial park to yet another non-descript warehouse-like building. Only this building had an attached and enclosed parking garage. Inside the parking garage was the first hint that this was no ordinary building. The vehicles range from a Lamborghini and a Ferrari through high-end RVs and limousines to dilapidated vans and trucks.<br/><br/>A guard in a cart met the group and gave them a ride. There were two entrances to the Fight Club - one for spectators and a second for participants. John Smith, Jane's Majordomo and bodyguard, was waiting inside the participants' door. Disguised as a human, the demon smiled at Blaine.<strong>"Since she is neutral, Jane cannot officially meet with you. However, the supernatural community is buzzing about the Hell Hounds' bold move and the fight tonight. Since its founding, Vegas has been an open city for supernaturals, one not dominated by a single Faction or Circle. The Hell Hounds have shown neither the cunning nor the strength to take over Vegas. A lot of the players are here tonight looking for a sign. Your fight will have more at stake than just who submits. If you win, it will be a rallying point for those who don't want a single Faction to control Vegas. Conversely, if Carlos wins, some will take it as a sign that tangling with the Hell Hounds is a dangerous proposition."</strong><br/><br/>The demon smiled at Blaine,<strong>"Since Jane is strictly neutral, it falls to me to remind you of your training. While the ring looks like a traditional dueling ground, the ring makes the fight as realistic as possible. A key part of the fight is shaping the environment. The ring will not allow the environment to be lethal to either fighter, but it will allow you to influence the environment. As you and Carlos are werewolves, Carlos may not consider shaping the environment. Take advantage of his oversight."</strong><br/><br/>John looked to the two men flanking Blaine,<strong>"And you to remember that this is not a training duel. The Hell Hounds fight for dominance not merely of Blaine but all of Vegas. You also risk not merely your reputation but your very lives. Jane and I can come to your defense if a group attacks inside the fight club, but be on guard outside the Club. The Hell Hounds will take it ill if Blaine should win. The win will neutralize Carlos, but whoever pulls the strings may try to redress any loss here."</strong><br/><br/>EDIT/ADDITION:<br/><br/>John had one of the guards escort Taryn upstairs while he took Blaine and Frank downstairs. John could not provide much information on Carlos.<strong>"He's new in town. Part of a larger group/pack that has come from New Orleans. I haven't seen him fight, but I suspect he will call on the moon."</strong>John chuckled,<strong>"Yeah, Vamps and Weres love the ring; you can make it a night, full moon, etc. Anyway, he's going to be an Alpha Male and expect to beat you into submission. You'll need to let your beast out to keep up with him, but you shouldn't play his game. You need to fight smart."</strong>John smiled,<strong>"And dirty."</strong><br/><br/>One of John's guards led Taryn up the stairs. The building changed radically as Taryn and the guard entered the upper floor. The walls were wood paneled, with tasteful art hung on the walls. The floor was some synthetic marble. The guard ushered Taryn through an ornate double door. The other side was refined if richly appointed. A bar, tables, and a large window allowed people to look down onto the fighting cage.<br/><br/><strong>"Taryn Darling,"</strong>a statuesque brunette in a leather suit swept out and wrapped Taryn in a hug.<strong>"I hear you brought Blaine her for a fight. Wolf on Wolf."</strong>Jane kissed Taryn and then pulled her in closer, nuzzling her ear,<strong>"Watch your fucking back, you Fiend. The knives are out tonight. The wimp at the bar with the spectacles is ostensibly backing Carlos. However, it takes real juice to be able to get someone into Fight club. Myshkin Yakov (Yasha) Yakovich is the head of the Bratva in Vegas and on the board here at fight club. However, rumor has it that there is a coven of Vampires in town staying with him."</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/>