Grand Theatre - Déambulatoire Monday March 28th 2011

William hops off the bike and waits for Nyx to park and catch up before entering the Theatre. Waves at the ghoul as usual and takes out his phone as he ascends the stairs, if Nyx is walking close he'll whisper: "Maybe I should run in all erratic, only to calm down right at Duncan's table like nothing happened and freak out the older vamps who remember me from the Lupin's visit."

Nyx is quick to catch up with William, she shifts her satchel slightly and laughs quietly.

That sounds like fun. Won't you get in trouble for that though?

William snorts.
"When am I not in trouble?"

Once they entered the theater's Déambulatiore, he makes his way towards the neonate's table.
"Gentlemen," motioning to Miriel, "lady," and Theodore, "Primogen."

Gosuin's room:

Duncan:

Theodore gives a "look" at Duncan when he states Roland's status, and makes the "I see what you did there" face, smiling.
(Theodore) At least here there are things to do and we're a very broad and accepting community, at least as far as the Brujah are concerned! I'm still your boss y'all tho.

The Brujah Elder shrugs when meeting others are concerned.
(Theodore) Many don't all show up and many don't really get social.

He waves "hello" to William and Nyx when they're back.
(Theodore) Roadtrip ?



A glance around will allow the others to notice that Armand and Eric, who sat together, seem to be observing the "neonate table". They look interested and curious, mostly because they seem to recognize anyone else than Theodore and Fred.

William looks at Nyx and follows her gaze to Armand and Eric. Looking at them for a brief moment, he shrugged and returned his attention to Theo on his question.
"Well, you could call it a trip that entailed covering distance on the road in pleasant company. Does that count? So have I missed anything? Rash ghoul invasions? Free running werewolves? Wraith drama? Cat fighting Giovanni's?"

Griffin gives a glare at Mikael when he whispers to him. He makes a point to answer the Tremere in French.
(Jean-Pierre) Certainly. I'll pull a rabbit out of my hat.

Obviously the Harpy things whatever was asked to him was stupid. He looks away and with a slight sigh, he gives a piece of advice.
(Jean-Pierre) You'll have more luck asking the Elysium Keeper for that job, Mr Horsman.


Gosuin is standing in his room. He's gathering some of the papers of his desk and puts them in set piles, before putting them in the drawers of the desk.

When William and Nyx arrives, Fred gives a wave and a smile.
Welcome back, I hope your trip was safe and pleasant.

He spots Armand and Eric and counter-spies observes for a brief moment before turning back to the table.

Mikael's face remains neutral, but a sly smile shows up on his face. He leans back and crosses his legs. He speaks with him in French, just as loud as one would if having a normal conversation.

Ah, yes, always the rebellious teenager, aren't you Pierre? Always working so hard to make sure everyone is so impressed with your smug attitude and your knowledge of curse words.

Let me introduce you to an adult concept: there are those at the top that command, there are those at the bottom that obey. As much as I hate having every single mistake you make be in my responsability, I have been ordered to be your babysitter until the Regent returns. And while Kersten might leave you playing with your toys as you please, I myself worry when we have a member of the Clan that is both useless and adept of throwing tantrums all around. These members make the Clan weak, you see? And I'm passionate about nothing else except making sure the Clan remains strong. Thankfully we have a protocol to dealing with vampires that engage in treason. But I'm sure that part you remeber well.

Now let's try it again, shall we: Yes, or no?

The Harpy's eye twitches an instant when Mikael addresses him again. He stares at the old Librarian with his usual glare.
(Jean-Pierre) I obey to orders that make sense, M. Horsman. I have freed myself from my sire in this very room, and both the precedent and the current Regent have understood it's in the best interest of the clan to leave me alone. Even if I was the loyal dog you'd want me to be, how exactly do you expect me to enforce your wish upon the Court? The best I could do would be starting a fire or inviting Mrs Rosetti to a valse. I am not in charge of Elysium, and I am not able to take her job by force for this issue. It is her role to ensure the Court stays calm and the night enjoyable, and as such, she is the one you should see and ask that order you are giving me.

He makes a vague gesture around him, to illustrate the Court and other kindred.
(Jean-Pierre) If you had kept the issue secret, they would probably not notice that there is something you don't want them to do. Give them a reason to look out for it, and you will create what you fear.

Mikael:

Mikael's face and posture does not change with Griffin's answer.
No excuses, boy. If you expect me to hold your hand every time you have a chore to do, my point just stands.
I expect no dog, only someone useful. Apparently that was too much hope on my part. And if you think your little position in this court leaves you free of the obligations of your Clan, you're hopelessly wrong.

He opens his cellphone and writes a reply. Soon after, he stands up, straightens his clothes a bit and begins to leave.
Your attempt to teach me something is rather adorable, Pierre. Maybe these dog tricks are your especialty after all. Now excuse me, I have work to do.

Not waiting for an answer, he walks towards the Prince. With a bow, he speaks to Gosuin
It is done

Right after he asks for the right to leave. When granted, Mikael leaves the Deaumbulatoire

Igor makes a wave.
(Igor) All good then, see you later !

He stands and walks away towards the Balconies.
Jerome gives a glance at Griffin as well, having seen part of what looked like a calm argument. The Toreador then glances at his childe with kind eyes.
(Jerome) You can go and talk to him if it is what you want.

He lowered his gaze. "I do, but I don't want to do something wrong again. I've already messed up so many times tonight, and the court isn't nearly half finished yet." He admitted. "I just want to avoid causing any more trouble for anyone else tonight."

Jerome gives a sympathetic smile and adds.
(Jerome) It's better to fully mess up tonight than mess up in twenty years. Mr Griffin was furious towards me and not towards you. Had I known you knew each other I would have acted differently.. I'm sure you'll have to talk to him anyway, so the sooner the better.

The mandataire obviously blames himself, but he tries to be supporting and nice.
(Jerome) Don't worry, he goes easy on neonates. At worst he will flay me and I'm ready for it.

"Anyone else includes you. I don't want you to be blamed for my mistakes." He pointed out. "Even so, you're probably right. I'll be back before you know it, and I will do my best to avoid anything else."

He tried to give Jerome a reassuring smile, but it was pretty obvious that Felix wasn't particularly confident.

The neonate made his way towards the Harpy, standing rather than sitting just yet. He looked to M. Griffin, a bit of concern showing upon his face. He spoke rather softly, to hopefully avoid any further trouble.
"I know it's hardly any of my business, but are you alright?"

William did not miss the actions of his clansmates and had a pretty good idea on what was probably happening, his glance moving towards the prince after Mikael left every now and then, waiting for his suspicions to be confirmed.

William leans back slightly to whisper to Nyx.

Nyx, auspex 1, and the whole kadoozle:

He looked towards Fred, noticing he had calmed and seemed to consider something but went against it, his hand touching the left side of his chest, making sure something was still there.
"Well, Duncan, did you get the pictures? I only remembered after I send the pictures you've got a soddy excuse for a phone so I doubt you had much use for them, we got the originals although, we should get together and discuss them after the whole 'Off with 'er head' show we got planned later tonight."

Jerome nodded with a smile to Felix's decision.
(Jerome) Don't worry about me.

Griffin stares at Felix when he approaches him, and indicates a seat with just an eye movement.
(Jean-Pierre) I have a very deep and strong desire to pluck someone's eyes out and play pool with them. With a rusted nail at the end of the stick. This is at least something you won't have to face. I'll be fine.

He's pissed but he contains it quite well.


Theodore raises an eyebrow, now curious.
(Theodore) Pictures ? Are bikinis involved ?