PeachesCat (Oct 24, 2011 8:07:48 PM)
(This user has entered Steamboat Natchez (VtM)) (IP = 174.253.97.131)
PeachesCat (Oct 24, 2011 8:07:56 PM)
(rawr)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:08:05 PM)
(haha. yeah.)
PeachesCat (Oct 24, 2011 8:08:50 PM)
(This user is now known as Rosetta)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:09:08 PM)
(gimme one sec and I'll set the scene)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:09:34 PM)
(no rush)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:14:58 PM)
A message was left with Michael at the Monteleone which would be delivered once the sun hid itself and the moon governed the sky. There was a poker tournament on the Steamboat Natchez this evening, and it seemed Rosetta was requested to attend. Of course with the holiday so close all quests not there for the gambling were suggested to stick with a masquerade theme. The boat left the dock off Decatur a little after 7:30, the No Limit Texas Hold-Em tournament started at 8. Nero sat as if he'd fell into the chair looking over nine other faces with contempt, for one he wasn't allowed to smoke, secondly, not only was he getting horrible cards but there was something else on his mind entirely. He hoped Rosetta had accepted his invitation, then again she was fickle, at least when it came to his beckoning call. Either she would be there, or she wouldn't. The Dukes of Dixieland were playing outside on the lower deck. Casting his cards away he chewed on the straw glancing around at the other tables.
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:27:19 PM)
*she got the messege but Rosetta being Rosetta didnt show up as expected or on time she choose to let him wonder if she was indeed going to show up at all...Time passed by which what seemed like hours but was only minutes or was it?..She made her way onto the boat with a mischevious smile on her face and showing more leg than she probably should be,but it got her what she wanted in more ways than one and one must always use what assets one has after all...Her hair was left down to flow down her back a bit of makeup on her face to accent her eyes giving her a more cat like appearance or would that be an alluring apperance...She was definatly out to knock someones socks off or was that just to tease and torment Nero perhaps a little bit of both...She wandered her way around the boat knwoing full well where Nero was but she made him wait of course but she made sure she kept him in sight as she wandered around stopping to chat and flrit with various patrons...Then she moved away from one of the gentleman that too
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:27:42 PM)
that took a fancy to her leaving him wanting more of her attention of coruse as she walked towards Nero...Her lips moved but not a sound was heard at least not by anyone other than Nero.....He would hear the faintest whisper on the wind* nero my dearest http://www.elegantmart.com/Fashion/Flirty-Strpaless-Cacktail-Dress__16711.aspx
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:33:15 PM)
Only a handful or so of hands into the game and he was making moves and taking chances any skilled player such as himself would never do. Nero was playing cards like he was leading his night life, full of risk with little rewards. He was heads up with another gentleman across the table. Spying his cards he mindlessly shuffled his checks in his right hand looking from his pocket cards to the five cards on the table in front of the dealer. Gnawing on the straw a bit more the man seemed to stare at him stoically from behind his sunglasses. Nero merely scowled and glanced back to his cards. "I call. " As soon as Nero started to move all his chips in, the other seemed to come alive and flip his cards over to reveal three of a kind. Like the sting of a punch he heard her greeting after he saw his fate on the face of cards. He didn't have the heart to show his two pair, aces and eights with a ten kicker, the 'dead man's hand' as it was known. With that he was knocked out of the tournament, ten grand worth of chips g
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:33:50 PM)
ten grand worth of chips gone in thirty minutes. Rising everyone tried to pay him some consolation he didn't care for, walking through all the tables he went to get a breath of fresh air, whether he needed it or not.
, ten grand worth of chips gone in thirty minutes. Rising everyone tried to pay him some consolation he didn't care for, walking through all the tables he went to get a breath of fresh air, whether he needed it or not.
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:34:10 PM)
(blah.. haha. )
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:34:21 PM)
(trying to eat here. don't make fun of me(
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:36:10 PM)
(lol....do i hear echos?*listens*)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:38:15 PM)
(cute..)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:44:58 PM)
*she didnt stop in her procession towards Nero however she did slow her walking a bit as she saw him loose all he had on the table that made her smirk a bit...She then watched him stand up from the table and walk away to what appeared to be fresh air...She followed him of course after all she was only here cause he asked her to be...She walked upon him from behind slipping her arms around him resting her chin on his shoulder,softly whispering against his ear in her sultry voice* my dearest nero,what troubles you? *softly kissing his ear,yes she was teasing him and enjoying it more than she should most likely*
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 8:52:17 PM)
Leaning against the banister he glanced down to the lower deck then to the Mississippi. The river looked like dark blue ink. He was dressed in that conservative navy suit from Brooks Brothers he'd picked up with a white button down, a red striped silk tie. He felt her arms wrap around him and felt a faint bit of comfort, something he'd only faintly admit by removing his right hand from his pocket and rubbing it over her hands a moment. He spoke in Italian to please her. "Mi Bella Fiore, you look.. You look very beautiful tonight. " He turned around in her arms to place his back against the banister. he wouldn't need to speak for her to read his face. It was like prose she'd studied and memorized. "I've gotten myself into a few pockets.. Yes, for a woman." He couldn't hide the bit of shame in his eyes. He was always a fool for women, than again she knew that to well.
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 8:59:56 PM)
*she took a step back but not enough to remove her arms from around him when he truned around...She smiled at him when he spoke to in Italian she did so love to listen to him speak it one of her vices from him not that she would let him know that of course...she softly kissed each of his cheek the smile on her face never wavering when he said that to her but she did sigh softly* My dearest Nero,I would expect nothing less from you,you always did have shall we say issues when it came to woman*she saw the shame in his eyes softly kissed the tip of his nose* It is one of your vices my dear Nero...My question is this,was it worth it? Or should I say is she worth it?
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:06:22 PM)
His eyes closed as she kissed him, he moved centimeters with each brush of her lips against his skin. He didn't know if it was her blood in his system or something else.
"I don't love her." It came out cold and matter of factly. It was more Nero clearing his thoughts than him trying to be blunt. "I just can't watch something beautiful be destroyed. She belongs to Mikhail, the other Ravnos. I, I had an intricate plan to get her away and also keep him at bay, course the price is 'expensive' to say the least. The Tremere wants to learn our art, to master it. I agreed on several conditions. " With that he tried to step through her arms, if she'd warrant it.
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:16:43 PM)
*it was then that she took a step away from him but her hands remained at his sides as she looked at him*Of course you dont*small smile*but in a way you do my dearest Nero *not once did her smile waver as she spoke to him* Rescuing the damsel in distress are you?*then she frowned when he mentioned the Tremere*You can not do such a thing Nero and you know this....I forbid it!*said a bit louder than she intended,sighing softly...when he moved to step out of her arms she let him choosing not to stop him after what he said about teaching the Tremere the gift they know* You care for this woman so much you are willing to take on a contract as it were with a Tremere*she spit out the Clans name* And how does this Tremere intend on helping you with this woman?*by now he would know she was becoming a bit agitated*
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:19:54 PM)
(ugh stupid skype)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:23:37 PM)
He retreated to lean over the railing, the band and crowd beneath were dancing with mirth, he did love jazz. Fishing out a smoke he lit it and took a puff as he watched the black waves churn from behind the boat. "Contacts, police... the works. He would be the machination behind all the tools I would require. Mikhail wanted his blood back, they have it. For the blood I'd get the girl. She gets a bottle of blood from him monthly, I have a Nosferatu watching the place for a major boon.." He said as if it weren't anything, and maybe it wasn't. "He'd tell me when the bottle was delivered, we'd snag the girl, simple drug bust. I'd get Anna and the original blood sample, Mensonge would get the bottle. Mikhail wouldn't be any wiser. They could still keep him contained, and I'd save her. " He'd pause just to enjoy his cigarette before continuing. "I can't see her destroyed, she reminds me to much... well she's just like us." He knew the temper she had, he had one just as volatile, curse of being a Sicilian. Still he
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:23:46 PM)
Still he didn't address her command. "I think I got away around all this mess thought, another plan. "
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:23:55 PM)
(strike 2.. )
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:24:07 PM)
(hardly use the program myself. hate using the phone. =D)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:24:44 PM)
(oh i dont use the phone aspect of it...)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:27:14 PM)
(thought = though.. leave off the T for savings)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:31:07 PM)
(yeah you st's love to chit chat back and forth with it. )
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:35:00 PM)
*she watched him lean against the railing as she remained where she was not moving a muscle the only thing that moved were her eyes as she watched his every movement,a frown upon her face*So you honestly thing this Tremere will do as he says? You are fool if you think so...Cause if you think this Mikhail will fall for such a trick I find that very hard to believe and in the end you will fail and it will be you who pays the price.....We are Ravnos Nero we are used to tricks it is after all what we do to people*slight shake of her head,she was trying to contain her anger as best as possible even if it was becoming a bit difficult*....If you love this girl that much then do what you wish for I know you will do so anyway no matter what I say,but remember you have been warned and I will not save you if you fail.....As much as *it was then that she took a step towards him to stand beside him slipping her arm around his*never mind it does not mind....i have said my peace Nero,do what you wish*it was then that she sl
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:36:27 PM)
slipped her arm out of his and stepped away from him,turing away from and began to walk away form him..he would know she was upset and disappointed with him at the sametime*
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:38:03 PM)
(im not a bit chatter on there with the other ST's unless i have to)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:45:20 PM)
10/25/11 01:39:39 Nero Gaspare rolls 2 dice vs. diff of 4 to save vs. frenzy (harrassed): 4, 3 ,W : 2 successes
As she barked at him he did all he could to retain his control over the beast. He focused his mind, fought hard at containing the beast as she questioned his care for Anna about the nature of their kind and the Tremere he'd given himself over too. Her touch did nothing to comfort him now, did nothing to cleanse his mind of all he wanted to yell. Then it was ripped away as she started to march off as she did at the Circle Bar. The cigarette fell and was stepped out as he turned abruptly at her move to leave. He wasn't going to let her slip away, there was no crowd she could slither through this time. He called upon the power of his blood to fuel his strength (-1bp) as he stormed after her. His anger in each step as he stepped ahead of her path his eyes burning with fire. "She reminds me of me god damnit. I don't want to see that destroyed. I can't." He tried to keep his voice down, tried not to draw
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:45:28 PM)
(yeah knew that was going to happen)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:45:43 PM)
tried not to draw anymore attention then people were paying. "Can't you understand that. I don't love her. I don't.. We can fix this."
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:45:50 PM)
(always that last damn sentence)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 9:51:11 PM)
(okay not going to lie. I was worried he was going to frenzy there haha. I know I know difficulty 4, but still. ya never know!)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 9:58:18 PM)
**she stopped in mid stride when he moved to stand in front of her,the smile or was that a smirk on her face as she looked at him*Do not speak to me in that manner,Nero Gaspare*narrowing her eyes for a brief moment then returned to their normal sparkle in them he was used to* No you can fix this,you did this it is your job to fix this...Not mine,you dug the hole with the Tremere and the Nosferatu you can dig yourself out....Now move or I will move you myself*narrowing her eyes at him,and he would know she would move him if she needed to* Good hunting Nero Gaspare....(lol)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:06:30 PM)
(-1bp to strength) He didn't budge as he kept using his blood to fuel his strength. Instead he took a step closer to her. His eyes cold like a hunter. His words were spat at her in the guttural Brooklyn accent she despised. "I didn't call you here for another lesson, or to tell me how I fucked up again. I know I did, I asked you here because you are the only person I can trust." He took a step closer to her narrowing the distance to a foot between them. " I don't care about the sewer rat, his tithe is cheap, it's the magician I can't handle alone he'll come calling to learn and I can't dodge him forever, but all I need is a diversion. Grab the girl and leave with her. If I have no hand in it, how can I be blamed, and no girl, no lessons. "
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 10:11:03 PM)
(sorry was afk)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:14:57 PM)
(np was watching the game.)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 10:23:59 PM)
*she did not move when he took steps even closer to her she did however narrow her eyes at him when he spoke in that awful accent* Oh,now you trust me?*it was then that she smiled at him,she lifted her hand when he stepped even clsoer to her resting it against his chest*Oh,so you wish me to create a diversion so you can take what is not yours?*smirking a bit,as she closed the gap between them her lips mere inches from his as she spoke* i shall not help you,in this endevour my dearest Nero...You my love are on your own?8it was then that she kissed him softly on the lips*
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:35:08 PM)
He didn't pull away, didn't fight her, the blood or anything else he felt. His lips met hers with whatever passion was left in his dead heart. As their lips parted, there was a quiet moment of solace, of quiet bliss and in an instant it vanished along with all the rage within his form. The 'boil' his blood had reached was now a mere simmer, and his eyes were trained on hers. "Fine." He let that hang there a moment before speaking softly to her. His arms wrapped gently around her short form as Charlie Parkers rendition or "Summertime" crept up to them. It had an eerie sound to it. "You know, I dreamt of you. My whole life every time I shut my eyes. Way before the Polo Lounge, way before I knew how beautiful you were, and now when I shut my eyes I only see my death. Every night Rosetta. I. I don't know how you can endure it, because every night it takes another sliver of what is left of me to overcome." He didn't know that his flaw was specific and not generic. He rocked her gently to the music till it came to
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:35:18 PM)
to an end. "There, at least I got a dance out of it. "
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:35:22 PM)
(bah.. I give up)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 10:42:09 PM)
(lol)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 10:44:17 PM)
(ugh sorry)
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:44:25 PM)
(its cool. )
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 10:45:01 PM)
(take ya time. Aint in a rush to be honest)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:01:06 PM)
*she could not help but smile at him when he took her in his arms she did not stop him from doing so she actually liked it but would never admit it to him of course...One of her hands moved to rest on his shoulder the other she took his hand in hers as they danced to the song that was playing but trutfully she did not pay much attention to the song the man that stood in front of her had her attention and nothing and no other* My dearest Nero you will always be mine and I yours even if we deny it to ourselves....*lifting her head up to softly kiss his cheek*and you are just as handsome....My dearest,you have to over come the sight you see behind your closed lids..If you do not it will destroy you,perhaps this girl you wish to rescue can help you with this...Were I fail....
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:01:18 PM)
(more)
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:04:27 PM)
*she semi smiled up at him but there was a saddness to her smile even if she did attempt to hide it* However,I will not assest you with what you seek to do....*when the song ended if he moved away from her,she would not stop him but if he did not she would not step away from him either*
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 11:13:07 PM)
Her words held a truth he couldn't deny if he wished too. All the rage, the passion, the blood that fueled him stemmed from her. Yet he knew so little about the beautiful mystery that he held gently within his hands. A smile danced on his lips as he stared down at her. "I'll be fine Mi bella. I think I might have another idea." Italian replacing the Brooklyn he was born with. He didn't speak anymore about the reoccurring images he saw nightly. The pair danced as another song picked up where the last one left off. The poker tournament was still raging and the boat coming close to port but he didn't care for the moment. If there was anything he did enjoy it was dancing with her, they were both skilled at that. Fighting was another thing they were both good at, he enjoyed that as well. "What are you up too?" He tried to read her eyes, if that were even possible since he was still the student. "You're always working an angle. "
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:24:02 PM)
*she gave him smile when he did not pull away and began to dance with her once again as another song started up once again...She blocked out what was going on around her at least for the most part but was still very aware of what could happen just in case soemthing might which she doubted but one could never be to caustious after all* Iam certain that you do my dearest *she then smiled a bit more when he asked what she was up too* Does it matter?*her eyes gave nothing away even if he tried to read what secrets she held behind them* Indeed Iam but I believe i shall keep that to myself my dear*raising on her tip toes a bit softly kissing him on the cheek*
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 11:33:24 PM)
Did it matter? That was tougher to answer then he cared too so he let a "I guess not." slip out from his lips as she kissed him again. He grimaced as she pulled away. Slipping his right hand away from her waist he pulled a silver chain out from beneath his collar. "Ouch. damn thing." On it dangled a series of charms and pendants, the Italian horn, a crucifix, a virgin Mary pendant and another which was special to her. A small silver Saint Jude pendant. It was his fathers, perhaps the only thing she kept from Alfredo. Nero stole it the night he thought he killed her. He froze as it dangled before both of them. With a quick motion he stuffed the necklace back inside his shirt and smiled.
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:40:56 PM)
*she smiled up at him* Oh come now,you know it does I know to you it does try as you might to hide that fact from me i know better*her smile turned to a slight grin...That is when she saw him grimace and pulled away from her which made her frown ever so slightly then she saw him pull a silve chain out from under his collar glancing at it nothing the Italian horn,the crucifix and the virgin Mary but the one that caught her attention was the Saint Jude pendant....She looked up at him then back to the pendant and quickly lifted her hand to stop him from putting the necklace back inside his shirt*I shall want this back *her and moving to the Saint Jude pendant lightly touching it with her fingers...She did not ask why he had it or how he obtained it she in a sense already knew the answers to those questions*
Nero Gaspare (Oct 24, 2011 11:49:24 PM)
He looked from her to the pendant for a moment. It was a comfort to him, to always have her near. As he looked back to her his hand slowly tugged the chain from around his neck and placed it into her palm. His fingers clenched hers into a small fist. "Have them all. You've given me more than I've ever wished. If anything, these will bring you comfort." Two more songs had come to an end, neither had noticed, the boat was coming into the dock. All still playing poker would remain but those guest just visiting would be asked to leave. "We should go.. " It resounded more like a question then a statement.
Rosetta (Oct 24, 2011 11:54:22 PM)
*she watched him tug the chain from around his neck and put it into her hand then clinch her hand into a fist around the chain a she looked up at him* Thank you *she had not noticed the boat was coming along side the dock the only thing she noticed was the man that stood before her and the chain he just placed into her hand*hhmmm....Oh,yes perhaps we should depart but*said as she glanced towards one of the doors that held the gamblers that had come to throw away there money then she looked back to Nero* Iam certain you do not wish to depart,I know for certain that you my dearest wish to challenge those that took what you lost..Or am i mistaken?