Summon by the Count (Star)

It took Star a moment to answer the phone, she certainly felt calmer after some time of caressing the Beast through that strange Mark.

After receiving David's  summoning request from the butler, she knew she shouldn't keep him waiting. Star  got up and rifle through her duffel bag looking for something she could make into a decent combination of what she could wear.

Star dusted off her torn up jeans and hoodie, making sure they were mostly free of dirt and leaves from the incident at the park last night. She knew she was probably going to get the sh!t kicked out of her tonight by Bruno... so she didn't want to destroy another outfit, which is becoming a running trend with her in recent nights.

Star was always big on having the right clothing for the right occasion, even in life and in death. And it really bothered her half the time that her outfits were getting destroyed or she running around in a damn jumpsuit. But she knew living out of a duffel bag, she could only expect so much.

Ripped Jeans, tank top and a hoodie would have to do for now until she could hit a mall or even a local Wallmart to get some better Street clothing. Maybe if she was lucky she could find a new shirt off of a street-vender or in a gas station or corner store. Not exactly a Ventrue place to shop, but she was thinking practical and about blending in.

While Star got dressed and put on her makeup in the bathroom mirror she and gently petted that Mark again just to watch the beasts reaction in her reflection.
Star could not help but smile.

Star wasn't looking forward to going out, she still had a lot to think about on what she was going to do as far as constructing a social mask to present herself as.  But she figured being silent on some matters was much more favorable than voicing a opinion that was unpopular, or that no one would care about her view points to begin with.

After she was finished she double checked herself in the mirror making sure that she look presentable. She then went back out into the room and folded up the drawing of the symbol along with various phone numbers and businesses that she had collected earlier on a piece of paper and shove them both into her chain wallet, along with her ID and credit card.

Strangely enough she also reached down and picked up a shard of that broken mirror just about big enough to fit in the palm of her closed hand. She also put this in her walled, settling it into the coin section of the leather.
<...never know when sh!t like this could come in handy.>


She than hooks her chain wallet to her belt  and pocketed her phone along with about 400 in cash just incase. Stuffing a bout 200$ of that 400 into the sock of her boot. A old habit just in case she got robbed. Though anyone stupid enough to rob a vampire was just looking for a good old-fashioned ass whooping.

Lastly she strapped LJ to her leg under her jeans for "emergencies sake". She was very happy to have him back with her and I wasn't planning on going anywhere without him by her side.

After that she fold it up the rest of her belongings neatly and put them into the duffle bag and left it on the counter table.
Star didn't know if she would be making Haven in this place again, wherever she's been resting her head has been practically changing Night by night. so she wanted it to be easy enough to grab her items without too much worry Or waste of time.

She than pulls up her hoodie, trying to hide her face in the hood as she heads out to the lobby to meet David. Making sure to lock her room securely and placing the room card key in her wallet too.

As she entered the lobby she looks around to see if she sees her sire and gets ready to use the blush as soon as she leaves the building.

As Star aproched her Sire she took in his attire and greeted him formally.
Star actually was impressed by his outfit and thought it strangely fitted him much more than the typical Ventrue suit and tie. Though he didn't exactly look like her was wearing what she would consider "street clothing", though who was she to judge today's fashion. David still looked very nice as she favored that look on him.

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" ... Yes Sire, believe I have..
I would like to 1st apologize for my behavior and actions. I can be rather stubborn and bullheaded, and I can let that cloud my judgment some times...

I am sorry. I will take steps to make immediate improvements, and fully think things out before I do things. i dont want to risk putting myself or others In Jeopardy by my reckless actions.. "
Star said humbly and paused.
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" ... I was being selfish, and I wasn't thinking of the bigger picture or my role in it.... It is unbecoming of a Knight. I'm sorry.. "
Star said honestly, trying to take responsibly for her behavior and focus on what is important , rather than being self-centered.

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" ... I'm ready for what ever lesions you see fit to teach me tonight. I will try not to disapoint you.
Star  said and paused again for a moment looking at David.
" ... By the way... You look really good this evening, that attire suits you.
Star said cracking a small smile.

That we can meet in different circumstances to enjoy the good side of being a kindred.

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" ... There is a good side to being dead? "
Star said with a bit of humour in her tone to mask her true confusion at hearing this And she raised a curious eyebrow.

She didn't really know what a Cam-Vampire would consider "the good side" of being a Vampire was. The Sabbat opressed other during their free time and played "fun & games" with mortals. Star figured this was not even close to what David was talking about.  

The "good side" to Star was having a resilient body that was tough as nails and being increasably strong, strong enough to survive a fight with a damn Werewolf.

From night one of her embrace she had been fighting, fighting to survive, fighting to prove herself, fighting to fit in and fighting in a War she never asked to be apart of. All she really knew was fighting, with only brief moments of some pleasantries scattered in between, but they were always followed by the quick reminder that she was no longer human.
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After our previous discussion I asked myself if I had made a mistake to name you Eiren, if I should have waited for your Agoge to be over as the Tradition demands.

First of all, I've decided to give you a second chance, a last chance to prove before the Clan that I was right to entrust you with this responsability. Otherwise, I'll accept my mistake in front of the Board and demote you.

Star hangs her head at this, she didn't want to get demoted or discarded David to the board because of HER failure.
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" ...no.. Sire your judgment was not wrong, I do take my responsibility seriously. I messed up, i wasnt thinking about the larger picture of my actions and I was acting immature... I am deeply sorry for that. I asure you Sire, it will not happen again. I will make that my soul focus, and I will not fail you. "
Star paused...
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" ... My whole unlife I have been in a constant battle to prove my worth, and when I found out I was a Ventrue I wanted to work hard to prove myself to my clan. I knew even regardless of becoming a True Ventrue and having the title of Eiren my Journy towards Proving myself was not at a end, and even though i might stumble along the way ... I will not stop.

Becoming a Ventrue has given me something I have not known before.... Pride.
I have a very low self image of my self... I must admit... This is only compounded by the Beast in my own reflection... Each night I see the monster I am and I have to learn to not become it.

Being a Ventrue means to me that I can take Pride in something greater than myself because I dont see my own self worth... But maybe the Clan sees something in me I do not. And I'm greatful to this... This drives me to do better... to earn Dignitas in the eyes of my Clan and Shine as bright as I can like the Stars in the sky.  

I refuse to fail...You, my Clan , my Prince! Or  myself...


Star said with conviction in her voice.

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" ... Besides... Its not truly a mistake unless you dont learn from it. So I will learn from my mistakes"
She said brightly as she walked with David out of the building.

Another short pause and he says.
"Please record her telephone number in your device."

Star took out her phone and realized she had another text message from Phillip. Looking it it she cracked a smile and felt a wave of relief wash over her. The Count could see her disposition change slightly and become more favorable as she read the message and smiled.

Star quickly shot Phillip a quick text back before she was ready to input the number of Lady Victoria into her phone.

Star gave a slight pause looking around the open street just out self the Towers's doors.

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" ...Sire.. What would you prefer I refer to you as while out in the public presence around ... Um.. You know... Normal people? "
She said almost as a after thought, knowing the titles of Ventrue may not be appropriate in the company of "normals", and didn't know if the title of "Count" was appropriate or not and didnt want to riskbeing rude calling David by his 1st name. Pulse she heard Allison call David "dad" in public and wasn't sure if that was appropriate ether. Titles and Common phases were always going to be something Star felt she was going to struggle with, so it was safer just to ask.

Just call me Father, after all I do consider you my daughter."

This made Star smile hearing this, it made her feel cared for and strangely loved.

Star took in the night air as she too activated the "blush" to better blend in with the normal population of mortals. Star did however take note of David's paleness and lack of human-like normalcy in masquerading. Star saw that he had the blush active but wind red why it didn't seem to mask the Kindreds monstrous nature as well as others did. Of course she would never ask such a question, but it did make her speculate as to what the possible reasons were.

Star lit up a cigarette as they walked, turning her back to David courteously as she lit the cigarette as not to bother him by the lighters flame. Star then started to periodically take a drag off of it as the red Amber burned and the sweet smell of burning tobacco filled the air around Star. She had started becoming accustomed to its smell finding it very desirable and calming, something she would have never noticed while she was alive, and gave her liking of this sent to the Beast within her.

As they walked Star was mindful of reflective windows and other reflective surfaces as not to catch her beast in. She kept her hoodie pulled up and did her best to look "casual". Star had almost forgot about Halloween all together. Usually she would be out with her friends drinking and party'n the night away, dressed in some slutty Halloween costume and  raising hell as she club hopped to find a night full of drugs, false love and a nice hangover in the morning.

Star chuckled to herself at thinking how much things have changed in such a short time for her.

Star listened to David and pond red the meaning of his words in silence for a moment.

We have each other and in that time frame, love and hate takes a whole new meaning, it's true meaning.

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" so you're saying.....The world might change around us, but we can count on our Clan & others like us to be there and know what we are going through, for they are going through it too...
She pondred softly

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" ..... Immortality... That's a hard concept for me to grasp honestly...
I mean I know we are not truly immortal... But living.. Or um.. existing for hundreds of years is kinda a foreign concept turn up my head around...

I ... Well... Um.. I was taught that every night could be my last, so enjoy the time I got. ... I know its something that was told to all the Shovel Heads... And that part of my past I'm supposed to leave behind.... But some ways of thinking are really hard to just let go of... Among other things..."
Star said looking down...

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" ... I have a very hard time looking to the future sometimes. its hard for me to imagine myself existing for centuries or Hell even decades! Two weeks ago I didn't even know if I was going to live to see the end of the month with the threat of the Sword finding out I betrayed them and switched sides.

The Cammirilla has given me hope again... "

You're not being tested anymore, you're a full fleshed kindred and you must prove to be ready for the responsabilities we've bestowed unto you but make no mistake we won't love you any less if you fail, I won't be any less proud of you.

Star looked oddly at David for a moment,
<... He... Is.. Proud of me?.>
She questions, hearing this filled Star with pride, she knew she could not let David down.

Now you're a Ventrue and we will help you shine, like the Stars up above."

This statement ment everything to Star. Hearing this almost made Star's jaw drop, this was the 1st time someone in her clan acknowledged her true desire and the meaning of her nickname. A name she had carred with her through out her whole exsistance, both in life and in death. a name that her Father gave her and that represented the shining lights in the Sky that guided her. Star Knowing that David and her Clan was going to help her become the best she could be, made her feel warm and loved deep inside.
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" ...thank you Father... That... That means so much to me... "
She said with emotion in her voice

When Star shined the lighter her own Beast unsettled on the inside. This wasn't a surprise for her but nevertheless the creature never got use to fire, even for a frequent smoker.

Upon feeling the Beast become unsettled after lighting the cigarette, she reached her free hand to her shoulder and caressed the skin of her branding softly under her shirt as if to say...
<...shhh its OK.. >

David looked at the fire with a fierce intent in his gaze, like a memory suddenly rising within

Star gave David a apologetic expression.
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" ... Sorry Father... Force of habbit.... I..um.. Should have asked if it was OK...  "
Star said apologizing for her lack of foresight

Trees rising in a matter of seconds, buildings being constructed in a glympse, people loved and hate thousands of times before it and went from their childhood to their grave and I'm here still standing.

As star took a drag from her cigarette she looked around and watched the people all around her go about their business.
Even in a sea of mortals she was realizing now just how alone being a kindred could be.

Star thought of her old friends growing up, her class mates in school , the street hoodlums she hung out with in life, and even people she hated like her mother. All would be gone one day, yet she would still remain.
Star felt the weight of this for the 1st time, she knew she was dead, and had only thought about how being a kindred effected her physically. But now realizing that she was as if frozen in time,  and life would go one without her. This consept weighed in her mind heavily.

The only constants, the only ones I can count to be there in times of need, for sorrow or happiness are my clanmates, other vampires sharing this minute by my side when no other could.

Star realized that there must be a time in every Kindred's existence that they come to this realization and this is why Clans and community is so important to them.
Kindred are the only ones who can understand what each other are going through.

Immortality can be lonely Childe, we only have eachother for comfort, for love and hate. No mortal can share what we are, no mortal can survive our love or hate."

Star took another long drag from her cigarette, watching the cherry amber turn the paper to ash.
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" ... We are truly no longer human... everything we were is really gone... Isn't it?... "
Star paused thinking about things she never would have in her now existence. She thought back to the house she visited with Allison 2 nights before. And how that house would be perfect for a family that she would never be able to have. And she had to ask herself ....
<...what do we have left?.>

Star looked at David with some bit of sorrow in her eyes.
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" ... So.. If we are no longer human, what is left for us In the world?... Is there any part of being human that we can enjoy?... Or are we just monsters now.. And we just have to accept it?

We can't be what we were... But I dont really know how to be what I am... "
Star said softly as she looked around watching a random couple walk together on the adjoining street, taking their child trick or treating.

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" I know I will never have this.…
Star said pointing to the passing couple with their child.
"... honestly the type of person I was in life I dont think I ever wanted it... Strangely ya only morn something when the opportunity is gone.
Star said with some regret in her voice.

" You mentioned Love Father.. Are we capable of it?.. Do Kindred Love?... Do we Have Relationships?... "
Star asked honestly

" I know Sex is like completly a let down... Jesus Christ being undead is like being forced to take a vow of abstainment  worse than any Priest or Nun, hee-hee.
Star said trying to add some humor to the things that she was saying.
" I mean our bodies are just too damn resultant to enjoy it, well unless of course you use your fangs, then it seems to rock ya partners world Hee-Hee  
Strangely she felt a little more comfortable talking with David about this topic than her own Dad, but still added a bit of humor to the things she was saying as to hide how bothers she really was by all of this.

Star walked along trying to keep a positive outlook on her existence. This was not exactly a easy thing given the cource of the conversion.

"I was in the Sabbat once, I wore this uniform back then. I believed in them and like you I was betrayed.

Star gave pause and raised a eyebrow at this. She had heard Lady V mention this to her before, but never knew the full extant. Star listened carefully as David spoke.

I know the Sword of Caine very well. They've corrupted to the point of conceiving Shovel Nights, their disrigard for humans have grown over the years to fill the gaps in their own lies but you're a kindred now and that past is less than a second in the long run of your existence as a vampire, don't let it define you."

Star was quiet for a moment before she ever consisted about speaking. She took another long hit on her cigarette letting IRS warm toxic fumes fill her lungs and holding the smoke in for long past a time that any living mortal could before relacinging a long puff of smoke into the night air.

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" ... I try not too Father..  Though some things are really hard to let go of. Some things I was told just make sense... Even if they are seen as wrong. "
Star said softly..

" I'm realizing I have grown a lot sense my time with the Sword.. And I do not believe in them any longer.  I hold no  loyalty to them or their cause,  I do  however hold a small amount of sympathe to them. This I believe will diminish in time I'm sure of. The more I learn about the Camirilla, the more I find my place here, the more it will fill the gaps and my views will grow and change. I know I still have a lot to learn past the lies I was taught. And things I belive dont fit with the Camarilla. Though I know better than to voice my opinion openly or act on them...  
Star said taking another drag off the cigarette

" though if i can be honest I do miss the Packs.... Brother in Arms all connected, Friends you could count on to get your back in a fight.  I miss being able to run around with a group. I miss that bond of trust. Kindred seem like such loners compared to Cainites. We could be stansing in a room together yet feel miles apart.

If the world can be so lonely as you say... Why doesn't the Cam establish Packs? Wouldn't it be more practical?... More beneficial to have that bond between each other?...  I dont know...
Star shrugs
"I  guess I just have to give myself time to learn the Cam-way... Or just shut up about it... Hee-Hee
Star said with some levity trying to mask how bothers she was about this with some humor.

Each time the glowing ember of the cigarrette was near Rebecca's face her beast unsettled on the inside, specially as the cigarette was burning closer to her skin with each drag.

Each time Star felt the beast start to become unsettled she would rub the brand under her shirt to try to calm it until she finished her cigarette and flicked the butt to the ground, squashing it with her heel. Normally she would probably like to light up another one , but figured she should not torture the beast anymore then she already was.

We are humans, not monsters... unless we choose otherwise. You always get to decide what you're.

Star looked at David oddly at this..
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" ... ... ..."

Some kindreds follow a different Road, those are neither monsters or humans anymore.

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" ............. "

The Via Humanitatis or Road of Humanity is been largely studied by our scholars for centuries.

Star wasn't quite sure just what David was talking about, it sounded like a strange philosophy of some kind that she would not expected David to entertain.
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" ...Humanity? Roads?... Sounds a little ... buddhist'ish to me.  I must admit I'm not quite sure what you are talking about...

I honestly don't care much for humanity or morality.... Both are subjective.
Take for instance a Murderer goes out and kill a person, and he does so mercilessly. Now society would deem him as "evil" or "Bad" because of his crime of killing another person...and seek to punish him.. right? Same can be said with many so-called "sins" of our society.... Now what if that Murderer killed another Murderer? A murderer who would go out and kill others, and by killing him the Murderer saved countless others from a horrible fate. His deeds would be looked at as a good thing?  But would the man still be looked at as Evil or Bad because he did a good thing and saved others from being killed by that man. He would be a hero in some eyes.... In this scenario much like others, our humanity or morality is subjective.

I belive it all comes down to our actions intentions, not the act itself. Killing for the greater good is in itself is seen as a good thing. Yet most humans believe killing is bad. I do not believe this, as long as killing serves a purpose and it's not done senselessly.
Even though Star did not say it, this was the same thinking she held that started that argument with Phillip over Diablory.  Though Star was not about to touch that topic, instead she tackled the subject of humanity and morality from her point of view.


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" The Consequences for my actions in society's bonds and my own value of honor is what keeps me on the "good path"... Not some bullshit Zen philosophy of good or evil, right or wrong. I'm hardly a religious person or a humanist. I really dislike majority of humans as a whole. EVEN though a few I have seen have some redeeming qualities.  
But just because I see that dose not make me any less of a monster in the end. Humans to me are still nothing but blood-bags, call it "Sabbat thinking", but its been really hard for me to look past. Maybe I hate mortals because they have and take for granted everything that was stolen from me. And thinking of them in such a low light makes it easier for me to accept them, and the hatred I hold for myself and what was done to me.... I don't want to give up even though its far easier to destroy the light within ourselves then face the darkness all around us.

Their findings show that kindreds that dedicate their existence to it recover most of the pleasures reserved for the living. Sex, human emotions, everything comes back with each step into it.

Star raised a eyebrow.
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" ... .... I dont know.. Not sure if I buy that.... But I'll take your word on it hee-hee. "
Star said not quite sure what to make of all this...

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" ... You say Kindred are humans... Not monsters... I am not sure if I believed that. We are the undead Creatures, animating the bodies of who we once were. Are we even that person anymore?
We have this savage beast inside us..  We are just monsters pretending to be human.
I think some kindred are better Masquerading at being human than others.


Star became very quiet and watched the people pass by them.
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" ... I can't relate to them anymore.... I can't see my self in their lives.
Even when I look into the mirror I am reminders of what I am now...
What ever I was before.... It is gone.  I don't recognize myself anymore....

I have done horrible and terrible things Father, things that weigh heavy on what ever is left of my soul. I AM a monster.
Maybe because I was created as one, or maybe I made that choice to become one. Ether way I am no human, not anymore.   "
Star feel silent and looked up towards the stars in the sky, thinking back on the atrocities she committed in the Sabbat and the choices she choose to do to lead her down the path away from her humanity, and her struggle to survive.

"I'm not looking for absolution.... nor forgiveness from the things I have done.
I'm just trying to figure out how to accept it....

Star was very quiet when David spoke about the Sabbath Packs and their Vinculum.
Star found truth in her Sire's words and knew the Camarilla was indeed stronger because of their unity within their clans. This was something she deeply desired to know and experience, and she was very grateful for this opportunity.
She was both a Kindred and a true Ventrue  now, she had grown so much in such a short time, and being among her Clan and the Camarilla gave her a sense of pride and hope, two things she had never known among the Sabbat.

He made a pause and said smiling.
"You'll learn true happiness."

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"Maybe... I certainly hope so... but I'm not sure if I deserve it to be honest.....
Star said with some sadness in her voice before she caught herself and injected some humor into her words.
but you know what they say... the best of us can find happiness in misery. .. so I'll be hopeful hee-hee
And yeah know I trust you Father, so I'll trust that you know best... sh!t after all you were not the one who almost got ashed in central park cuz she wa's acting like a bullheaded idiot. A mistake I will NEVER make again....

I swore to god that place should be nuked.... but it would probably lower the property value of most the area around the park and I think the Venture might be pissed at that... plus it would cost the city a small fortune to reverent the park back to its former glory just so what ever shitheads are already there could move back it...
 soooo meh... what ever is in there can stay in there.

Star rambled with a humorous tone making light of her displeasure with the place and trying to cheer up the gravity of the conversation.

You think that not being able to enjoy the sex is bad, wait for your permanent fangs, walk like an animal and stop being able to talk at all, until you lose your mind to the beast hopelessly

Star seemed genuinely surprised at this.
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" ...wait... I thought that shit only happen to Gangrels?!"
Star said as she started to contemplate this concept. She didn't care for this concept or want to entertain the fact it could happen to her. She had to deal with her beast enough each time she looked in the mirror, she did not want to have it on the surface and lose herself to it's primal nature.
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" ...peachy.. So all of us can succumb to that...."

Mortals do hideous things as well and they don't have a Beast to blame. You've done what you decided to do and you're the only one to blame. Humans do and they price is redemption or degeneration, immortal or not."

Star became quiet again and entertained the desire to light up another smoke but desided not too. She didn't believed she was worthy of redemption, but that didn't mean she would not try.

There was still many questions Star wanted to ask her Sire, but figured these questions could be entertained another night in a less public setting.

Without words David's smile implied how much Rebecca deserved to be happy, filling her with optimism.

Star looked at her Sire with a soft smile. Star had faith in David's insight. She trusted him as a child trusts a patent, and knew his wisdom through the ages was far greater then hers. If he believed that she would find true happiness one day, then she would believe this too, even if it didn't seem likely to her.


For the rest of their walk Star remained mostly quiet as she observed the crazy festivities all around her. Some made she smile and others she just shook her head at.
She took particular interest in observing her surroundings as they walked down the alley, almost like she was looking for an ambush out of force of habit.

Relieved once they entered the building she took a moment to look around the new environment.

Upon seeing Bruno she exchanged pleasantries, though she was polite  her words lacked  that Ventrue proper etiquette.
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" ...'eve'n Bruno, nice to see ya again. "

Star took in the environment and couldn't help but map out any escape rounts and mentally size up those in the room. She of course wasn't expecting any trouble, but this was more a force of habit she had been taught.

Star stood very quietly and politely next to her sire. She was much more relaxed than David seemed. Star didn't yet hold that " I'm a Ventrue and the most important person in the room" disposition that many of her clan held.

Star watched David curiously as he dominated Bruno in a odd way, and couldn't help but smile at her Sire.

Star knew from being around Little John that the Brujah had animosity towards clan Ventrue and vice versa. Though she never really understood why. Star thought it was just because some Ventrue acted like Snobs and the Brujah acted like hotheads. Star had heard LJ go off on a tangent more than a hand full of times calling the Ventrue fascist Hippocrates and very glad Star was not one of them..... If he only knew. (LoL)

Star watched Bruno bend to David's power and will and found herself loving every moment of it. She had never seen a Brujah be so intimidated and sweat so much.

After Bruno scurried away to the back room, Star scanned the room to see if their interaction caught the attention of anyone in the room. Star then trurned to her sire and came in close and whispered...
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" ... Impressive Father.. Very much so....
.... But who are the Asians?... Are they like the Yakuza or something?"
Star questioned adding a small bit of humor to her tone, not really expecting is that going to be Yakuza. But from the look of this underground gambling casino thingy the Brujah had, she thought anything could be possible.

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Perception 2 + Alertness 2 (dif 7)
Star carried out 4 launched of one (Roll.) :

5 , 8 , 6 , 2

Star eyed the room, keeping a very relaxed demeanor compared to David. Star knew they didn't come here to start sh!t, but she was hardly opposed to helping her sire finish anything that the Brujah wanted to start.

Star pulled down her hoodie, and lessened her jacket. She maintained a demeanor of being nonchalant, relaxed and seemed comfortable in this environment, even with the feeling of growing hostility in the air.

Star eyed the Brujah Punk, and playfully licked her lips in a seductive manner, giving the man a wink and a kissy face as she picketed her lips and blew him a sexy kiss.

OoC: kinda like this:

Star did this to 1) let the man know she is aware of him, 2) attempt to throw his anxiety off by playing up that she was non hostel and have a little fun flirting with him.

Star smiled at David and asked in a playful tone...
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" ...umm should we go to the bar and make ourselves comfortable or are we just going to be standing in the doorway? Hee-hee"

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Manipulation 3 + Substerfuge 3 + Seduction 2
Star carried out 8 launched of one (Roll.) :

8 , 5 , 10 , 1 , 5 , 7 , 10 , 8

Star still kept her Pleasant demeanor as she moved through the room accompanying her Sire. She flashed the Punk guy another seductive wink and found her way to the bar.

After hearing David speak to the bartender she started to wonder what was his "type". Indeed each Ventrue seemed to have very unique needs. She didn't dwell on it for too long, for it really was none of her business. Though she in turn doubted that the bartender could serve her anything that she would find palatable either. So out of not wanting to embarrass herself she didn't ask.
Instead she turned to David.

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" ...Sire, do kindred drink?... I mean I mean alcohol. I doubt we can get drunk off the stuff anymore ... But is it the same way as food?... It just kinda sits there until we purge it... That is if we can manage to hold it down?"
Star asks curiously.

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" ... I learned about the whole no food thing the hard way.... Hee-hee my "friends" through me a pizza party for my recrutment .... Yeah it ended as well as you would expect. Hee-hee fun times.
"
Star said with some sarcastic humor to her words.
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" ...ahhh damn... I do miss a ice cold beer some times... Especially on a hot summers day.... "  
Star made a soft sigh as though remembering a good memory of eating from one of those street food carts you see in the city during summer. She used to love Street Food, especially in New York .

Star though pushed those thoughts aside about as quickly as it entered her mind. She didn't want to linger on the past for too long in fear of missing it too much.

Star swiveled around in the Bar stool till her back was to the Bar, and David at her side view. Star still maintaining a very relaxed demeanor scan the room and watch the people gamble.  Part of her wanted to play a hand at one of the open tables but though that she would probably get robed blind, though it did look like fun.

Star eyed the dice table, and watched those around it, she remembered playing dice games on the street with some of the local gangbangers back when she was alive. Star couldnt help but crack a grin. The whole ceedy feel to this place was strangely appealing to Star. And she doubted that any Ventrue in their right mind would want to hang out in a place like this. And that fact only made her like the atmosphere of this place more, being that she knew she didn't have to act all prim and proper.

Star's gaze then fall back at the punk guy from before sitting with his buddies. Star watches them for a few moments and looks to her Sire.

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" ... Do you mind if I mingle? Or do we not have time to play?"
Star asked figuring that at least one of them should at least try to blend in with what's going on and ease the tension in the room. Plus it would give her a good opportunity to be friendly and meet some people outside her clan.
But she didn't want to do anything without her Sire's permission.

Star listened to her Sire explain about alcohol and Richard Strauss' unique talent.
She seemed fascinated by this.
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" ...well you guys were not kidding when you said Stratus has Talent... Hee-Hee   He is actually one of the mist agreeable Warlocks I have met so far. it will be interesting getting to know him.
Star said humorously as she remembered her interaction with Lord Ephraim Wainwright, who she truly did not like especially after the whole debacle with the gangrels and the POWs.

 If it wasn't for meeting Stratus her views on the Clan of Warlocks would be completely tainted, but she thought that not all of the Wizards could be that bad and decided to judge them on an individual basis instead of lumping them all together. Something Star was only starting to get used to doing. Getting past stereo types was always a hard thing for Star, especially after all that she knew of the Tremere thus far.

Stratus does seem diffrent in a way... I actually have a few questions I would like to get his opinion on. Its Nothing to do with the Union though, I just want to pick his brain about something I came across and I figure he knows about magic and such. So who better to ask right? Hee-hee
Star said trying to be nonchalant ..

The kindred existence is full of new ways to achieve what humans have and much more Childe."

Star felt strangely comforted by hearing her sire say this.
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" ... I guess there is still quite a lot about being a Kindred I dont know yet"
Star said curiously as she entertained the idea of actually trying the feeding technique David spoke about at some point.

David's eyes flashed and he said.
"Yes, go and fraternize with our Brujah's brothers and please..." he got close to whisper at her ear.

"Let the presence of a Queen fill their hearts while you're at it

Star took in the deeper meaning of her Sire's words as premission to use Presence to help ease some of the tention in the room and help to get her Brujah cousins  to like her.

Star gave him a grin at being able to "go play". Star hoped down off the barstool and straightened out her outfit a bit.
<... OK girl let's see if i can make some friends.>
Star thought to herself as she looked around the room

Star held confidence in her stride as she made her way to the less crowded poker table where the Brujah Punk sat playing with his friends. As Star approached she activated her "awe" using the Discipline of Presence to soften her entrance. Star held a relaxed and frendly demeanor, showing no hostilities or prejudices at all for her Brujah cousins. She looked at The empty seat and smiled at everyone at the table, especially the punklooking Brujah she flirted with before.

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" ... Eve'n boys, what do ya know, what do'ya say? ... Mind if I join ya for a hand or two? "
Her mannerisms and tone were hardly that of a stereo typical Blue Blood, but more natural like herself.


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Charisma 2 + Performance 2
Star carried out 4 launched of one (Roll.) :

9 , 1 , 4 , 2