<table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><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: Calrond/Helena Taylor<br/><br/>The spindly man folded his hands together in front of his chest as he sat, leaning back into the expensive leather with a composed look. "As you will," he began. "The most straightforward matter first, then. As no doubt the recent announcement regarding the Lupines at our proverbial door will cause some worry, I've laid seeds with both the Nosferatu and this new Ventrue smugger that we have means of protection against their ilk." He paused. "I expect the former may bear fruit. With your permission, I shall look into the appropriate warding rituals and see to it that they be made available to the other apprentices in turn. Plenty of opportunity for favors owed, with little risk." A malicious specter of a smile appeared on his lips, even as the color began to drain from his cheeks. Of course, only the potential risk to their own clan was a major concern. If any Kindred was fool enough to actually jump into the salivating jaws of a werewolf, as far as Sebastian was concerned, the Camarilla would be better off without them.<br/><br/>Before he had entered the car, the apprentice had removed the small blood vial from his jacket and downed its contents, thereby ending the ritual that had afforded him his more healthy disposition for the evening.<br/><br/>"Next is our good Sheriff's new protege. He has difficulty controlling himself around members of house and clan." He paused, for a moment recalling the beast shining in the man's eyes and the way he himself had shied away with discomfort. " He seems too well trained to be lacking in discipline, so I suspect a deeper fear or hatred at work than mere prejudice.  Perhaps something to make use of, whether to control him or to influence Reyes."<br/><br/>He paused, disentangling his hands for a moment and brushing over his lips in thought. He obviously wasn't finished, but opted to wait for some feedback rather than overwhelm with a dozen topics.</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1d/Katherine_Tremaine-small.jpg)</div><strong>Katherine Tremaine</strong>, Tremere Ghoul<br/><em> Appearance 3</em><br/><strong>Sebastian D. Richter</strong>, Tremere Apprentice<br/><em>Charisma 3, Appearance 2, Status 1</em><br/>Tagged: Joanna Kyleson<br/><br/>Katherine smiled uncomfortably when Joanna confirmed her own status. Not because the young woman was a vampire, but at the thought of her strict domitor and the associations the words 'kindred spirits' evoked, despite their true meaning. She looked like she wanted to say something after her explanation about the book, lightly chewing on her lip, but then merely smiled and said "Thank you." with a look of genuine gratitude. She handled the payment and billing with practiced ease, fast and efficient without looking like she had to hurry through the procedure - apparently she had some experience tending the register.<br/><br/>Rather than look through the book, however, once Joanna had moved to browse she produced a bag from one of the compartments beneath the counter and placed it inside. After brief consideration, she then added a couple of suitable catalogs for good measure.<br/><br/>She waited a bit while Joanna looked around, but after awhile finally called out to the guest. "We do have a more exclusive collection in the back. I assume Mr. Richter intends to show you once he arrives."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Addendum and more IC (AndyZ, Calrond)</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I'll do a time-jump here. We can play out the interaction between Joanna and Katherine for as long as you like, but I figure it can't hurt to get things moving a bit. If playing the same character at different points of time is a problem, disregard this until the scene with Calrond is finished.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>The slender figure of Sebastian D. Richter approached the door, calling attention with a rapid succession of three sharp knocks. His attire had changed, though not nearly as much as that of the Setite guest his ghoul was currently entertaining. The fashionable suit had been replaced with a more practical combination of taupe pants and a white striped shirt. He wore the same shoes. Notably, his face looked different -- pale, perhaps even a little thinner. His expression was calm, however, with the same unhappy look that it had had earlier in the evening.<br/><br/>Katherine immediately stopped what she was doing, briefly gave Joanna a meaningful look and quickly stepped towards the door to let her domitor inside. There was no greeting as she stood, holding the door open, while Sebastian entered.<br/><br/>The blood sorcerer paused a moment to look around before his eyes settled on Joanna, whom he acknowledged with a curt nod before he addressed the blood-bound employee: "Thank you, Katherine. Attend your duties while I speak to Ms. Kyleson." <br/><br/>Sebastian paid no further heed to the young woman, who stepped towards the book shelves and probably returned to whatever she had been doing before Joanna had come along. Instead, he stepped over and peered at the vampiric visitor critically, brushed once through his beard and then finally spoke: "I hadn't expected your visit so quickly. The energy of youth, I suppose," he said, not sounding particularly enthusiastic about the concept thereof. "Welcome to my store. If you'll follow me to the … well, I suppose you would call it the VIP area, as a club owner." He indicated towards a harmless looking supply closet.</div></div>.</td></tr></tbody></table>