<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/53/Sebastian_Richter-small.jpg)</div><strong>Sebastian D. Richter</strong>, Tremere Apprentice<br/><em>Charisma 3, Appearance 2, Status 1, 'Blush of Health'</em><br/>Tagged: Norman Black<br/><br/>The man's face didn't so much as move while Norman attempted to placate him. It wasn't as if Sebastian expected the Nosferatu to actually cease spying on their clan anytime soon, he simply preferred to keep his own nonchalance towards the matter to himself. It was far better to see others unsettled by the thought of angry blood-mages spoiling their day rather than to be seen as a carefree security risk. And a healthy measure of fear was something he enjoyed in a relationship, both private and professional.<br/><br/>"And one hand washes another, as they say," Sebastian finally agreed after Norman finished speaking, implying that he was all too aware of the favor-trading and currying. He hadn't been going through the Elysium dance for five years now without learning a step or two. "First, a<em>potential</em>favor in service of House and Clan. With the recent announcements, it is quite obvious that information on the graveyard oddities will be collected if it hasn't already. I will trust your discretion in this matter," he noted, his tone not particularly trusting and more expectant, "but if you deem that it may be of interest to Clan Tremere, be it for those involved or a potential occult connection, we will take any information on it you have. For this purpose, I will act as your liaison."<br/><br/>A frown had appeared on his face as he continued to speak, but lessened when he had finally finished. The Tremere brushed his fingers through his trim beard  once, then raised his hand to indicate that he wasn't finished. "The second matter is in regards to the Lupines. A dangerous threat best left alone, as far as I'm concerned, but there are certain protections only my kind can provide." He lowered his head, gaze intent. "If you could inform us -- through me, of course -- when someone inquires about the creatures and may be in need of protection, that, too, would be appreciated." He clicked his tongue, looking pensive for a moment, but then continued. "Lastly, a more personal request. I would like a background dossier on our sheriff's new catspaw. I'm certain he has caught enough attention that you'll find a number of interested parties, but I want it all the same."<br/><br/>His first two favors asked would obviously be to his own benefit as long as he was the middle man. From everything Norman might have heard of him, Sebastian would likely assume the Nosferatu to be aware of this from the get-go and willing to owe an additional favor in return. Considering that he claimed it was for the clan's agenda and that they were more passive 'in case' favors, it was likely a more profitable venue to latch onto that aspect.