Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 10:14:06 PM)
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Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 10:19:34 PM)
Aiden sat by a desk massed with newspaper articles. He had arranged out photocopies of cut-out articles across the space of the desk. He meticulously glued each article into a scrapbook, along with a color and numbering system he then used to mark a spot on a fold out New Orleans map. He murmured aloud as he read to himself.
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 10:21:28 PM)
There was the ever-present smell of smoke and freshly struck matches around him. His black peacoat was mired with stains of fireplace ash around the shelves and tail of his coat. (fin)
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 10:27:42 PM)
Serena came down from her room with a cart full of old leatherbound volumes. Most of which were written in either Latin or Hebrew. She was wearing a simple black cashmere lounge outfit. Soft pants, and a simple hoodie top. She was looking to take advantage of some of the long tables. A cigarette dangled from her lower lip as she trudged along. The carts wheels squeaked in the open and rather empty space. She came in and paused seeing Aiden. She had heard of him of course. Mr. Pierce, the Regent had said. Since she had met everyone else, she already knew who he was, his position, and his circle of mystery. "Good evening Apprentice Pierce. It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I'm Apprentice of the third circle of mystery Serena Reed, Childe of Regent Eugenio Estavez, Childe of Octavio Korral." She used an official greeting partly because she was used to doing it, and partly because she wanted to make sure he knew her place was a notch above his.
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 10:37:34 PM)
Aiden glanced up from his work, his thoughts still buried in his current task. There was a long heisitation before he spoke. He was soft-spoken, his native southern accent at least making his origins at least a rough approximation. "I had heard that I wasn't the only new arrival.." His dark eyes fixated on Serena. A part of him was still human enough to remember to blink occasionally. The thought of another Third Circle was something he indeed seemed to regard grudgingly. "My parentage is far less prestigious than yours, I'm sure. Well.." His mind still seemed absorbed in his ongoing research until finally he swept the newspaper away with one push of his arm across the desk. "How are you finding New Orleans?"
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 10:43:39 PM)
She smiled ever so slightly and took a seat near enough that his presence gave her the mental willies. If she had been human the hairs on the back of her neck would have stood up. She thought about his question for a second. "Well, it is definately more informal than my last chantry. The city itself is wonderful, but also strikes me as dangerous in different ways from where I come from. Some of the mortals are true believers in the supernatural which makes the Masquerade even more important. There doesn't seem to be as much of a Sabbat problem as my last city which I am eager to get used too. My assignments are very much to my liking. So far the only Kindred I have met outside of our clan have struck me as foolish, insolent, and completely deviant."
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 10:53:14 PM)
"It's the same story as the Grasshopper and the Ant. If it's true that the Sabbat will come, that they'd be the first to suffer." Aiden almost seemed to take a small delight at that thought. "I am curious, who have you encountered so far? I've made it a point to get beyond these walls. There's a certain... freedom here.. I now have in comparision to the past. I've seen Madeleine Durant and handful of other Degenerates, whose names and faces all blend together for me."
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 10:58:54 PM)
"Vincent Graves of Clan Brujah, and Joelle Bellafontaine of Clan Ventrue, position Harpy. She said in front of the Regent, myself, Nathaniel and Anastasia that our clan had not been very supportive of her. I can only imagine she was referring to her status as Harpy, or some such nonesense. As if it is a real position of any power. The social games and favors change almost nightly, and frankly I'd just rather avoid that whole game entirely. I don't need some idiot Ventrue talking to me about art and who's on her shit list when I have things to actually acomplish." She frowned slightly by the end of her diatribe about how annoying the little Ventrue Harpy was. She sucked greedily on the end of her cigarette, remembering to ash just in time to keep it from falling onto lap.
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 11:04:02 PM)
"New Orleans knows as much about sophisication as much as Mexico City knows about snow skiing," he shook his head. "I've always called this place home, though. It's always called back to me.." Aiden continued to pack away his newspaper articles- which if one were to catch a glimpse, they might notice that every article had to do with reported fires or arson. "I'd like to know more Kindred, still. There are veins of magic that run deep here, and all the more reason I prefer to be in the open."
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 11:14:52 PM)
"Sophistication is one thing, common fucking sense-another. How have these Kindred existed for more than a few months, I'll never know." She laughed a little and nodded. "Yes, I find the mystical side of New Orleans worth the aggravation of the other clans here. My task only re-affirms for me that this truly is a rare nexus of magical currents. There is a Salubri here. -Here-!" She emphasized the word with vigor while stubbing out the end of her cigarette, only to produce another and quickly light up. "I have the rare opportunity to hunt one of these creatures down. It is something I have always wished to do. I had heard tales of glory from the higher apprentice's in the New York chantry, but unfortunately due to some of said apprentices there was simply no opportunity to ever learn any first hand knowledge. With the Chantry of FIve Burroughs reputation, no Salubri would dare come within any appreciable distance."
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 11:21:13 PM)
"I haven't heard word of Salubri," he said. Aiden appeared a touch disappointed to be so misinformed. "Part of why I've came back is to see about finding links to Cainite myth within voodoo. So far I've found, aside from Madeleine, that most of the Kindred are ill-informed to their Founder. It could prove disappointing."
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 11:29:56 PM)
"Well there are an inordinate number of Neonates here, Aiden, do you mind if I call you Aiden?" Her cigarette bobbed up and down as she spoke, precariously clingling to the only slightly moistened interior of her lower lip. "I'm afraid I am not very versed in Voodoo. My background runs more towards Judaism and the in depth study of Kabbalah. Despite what many ignorant people believe, Kabbalah is not a religion in and of itself but a form of indepth study on one part of Judaic faith. Many have borrowed some of it's teachings to explore and explain the relationship between the divine and earthly sphere. The good part is that there is lore and knowledge that dates back over a millenium. I find it a more broad focus than say Santeria, Voodoo, and even Christianity."
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 11:34:21 PM)
"Go ahead," he shrugged. "I've heard of Kabbalah, but.. its whole influence is limited in Louisana. At least what I know the of it. Voodoo itself is.. interesting. Interesting here how all the deities have bled with the Catholic. It makes a good guise, at least, for us to operate beneath."
Serena Reed (Aug 20, 2011 11:42:53 PM)
"As far as I can tell, Judaism goes back the furthest. Other religions, not so much. When looking along the timeline of what we know of our own creation myths and the founder, Caine, I feel looking to a more ancient religion and lore more profitably than the local. Then again, old habits do die hard. I'm curious about voodoo, but it you are really serious about finding more about vampire creation and founding myth I think you are looking in the wrong place. If I have misinterpreted your research interest, please correct me." She said, plucking the cigarette from her mouth to ash, looking at the number of cigarettes left in her pack, and arching a brow. "And I wonder where my money goes....oh dear. I'm almost out. I think I smoke MORE when I'm indoors where I can smoke. If that makes any sense. Really, other than the advantage of looking human to mortal witch hunters I don't know why I continue this ghastly habit."
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 11:50:19 PM)
"I'm looking more specifically for similarities in the Loa to our Clans to find correspondences. I suppose it could translate to any religion when I.." He explained. "I've heard that a lot of people still smoke because it is simply something to do.
Aiden Pierce (Aug 20, 2011 11:50:33 PM)
(*when I've gathered enough research)