(NSFW) VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

[Mello]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Mihael's ears visibly pricked at the mention of his name and his head raised shakily, rubbing his eyes, which were an unhealthy bloodshot colour due to his fatigue, he looked around drowsily before stuffing in a large amaount of chocolate. Standing up and clicking his neck just by leaning it to each side, he stretched.

"Someone wished to speak to me?" he inquired innocently.

 

[The Archivist]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Gregor sighed.
"Antonio... you make things worse for your position. It is not any one thing that makes you suspicious, it is the entirety. You either misunderstand my points or are deliberately twisting them, and the more you continue to do so the more I am in doubt as to your innocence."
"I observed that though you do not shout, which is a bad thing, you are inclined to bitter speech, which indicates something amiss. You respond as if I were accusing you of not shouting."
"I observed that it was not possible to follow your logical steps due to your continual barrage of words, unlike the more finely wrought arguments I have heard from others. You respond as if I were suspecting your movements."
"I am aware that my vote is being wasted, given I suspect one of you three are a vampire. I am not so sure you are not a vampire, now more than ever: you obscure and twist words not out of desperation, for I had not cast my vote and certainly had no intention to do so until further evidence occured. When I asked you my questions you admited no affiliation, you admited no outside loyalties, again a method of obscuring your situation and avoiding conflict with those who might not agree. No man is a vacuum, and I am certain you are hiding something. I will proceed to cast my vote anew, not because there is any concrete evidence but because your continued actions and arguments are leading me to this conclusion."
"I postulate, Antonio, that you are a vampire."

UNVOTE: Abstain
VOTE: Antonio - Malochai

 

[Lynks]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Lyssandra rested her elbow on the table with her hand holding her head up, clearly weary.

"with all these graand, tiresomely long speeches and senseless bickering I have been unable to determine which if any of you are more guilty that the others. I will abstain from voting this evening and wait until I am clearer of mind and have clearer evidence to process before I am willing to send one of our poor souls to the chopping block in the quest for a vampire that we won't catch simply through random murder." Lyssandra stated as she rocked in and out of a state of alertness.

"may Morr accept whoever is to face their death. I assume, most gracious of hosts that you at least have coins to spare to allow whoever dies this evening to pay the ferryman if they are not the vile beasts you have couped us with?" Lyssandra continued, directing her words towards Lady Anita.

VOTE :ABSTAIN

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

The noble sighed once more and shook his head. “What do you expect, me to be ecstatic that more than anyone else people are twisting, ignoring or misunderstanding my points - presumably purposefully given that they claim not to be idiots. Of course I am bitter; but towards people who claim to be humans and their own foolishness. You are not changing the meaning of what you said, to fit your own purpose.
“And by that, you mean you were unable to follow them, not that there was no logic to them as I can clearly see it! And finely wrought?!” Antonio barked a harsh laugh. “Their arguments are all based on as little as they accuse mine of being.
“And you expect me to recount everyone I work with and for? Fine. I work with any number of nobles, notably Masters Venehueff, Loganhue, Esterhooff, Friineman and Kurganof, and work for my father, Lord Alexi Veneziia, and of course I serve the Emperor whenever I am called upon to do so. Can you claim that loyalty? I remember you saying you worked only for yourself. I think it is fair enough for me to have taken your questions as regarding only those within this room, given the circumstances.
“And I knew you had already concluded your view as regards to me. Whilst I will not change my vote for Obadiah, as he is still the most suspicious amongst you, I would postulate that their is something amiss between yourself, Obadiah and Bastion.” He turned to those who had voted, or indeed spoken much during the day. “I would ask you all to think on that. By my count, there are nine people who have not yet cast their vote or declared their intention to abstain. You can all change the course of this vote. I thank you for listening.” With that, he reached forward and picked up a decanter of fine whiskey and pressed it to the left side of his face, before raising an eyebrow. “This is because I have a headache, before anyone draws any strange, convoluted reasoning from it.”

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Gregor, I notice that you list suspecting me because I gave no denial at first. I have since done so. May I point out that Bastion has also made no denial since being accused, merely deflecting the point by trying to focus his accusations on me."

Caleb turned to Bastion.
"Will you take this opportunity to deny that you are a vampire in very clear language. Can you say 'I am not a vampire?' in those precise words?"

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion shrugged. "I am not a vampire," he stated, before peeling back his lips, and placing a forefinger on each canine. "I swear these simple serrations have never sought sanguine sustenance from slumbering souls. Upon my mortal life.
Additionally, I am not able to argue these accusations as no affirmation was administered."

 

[Malochai]

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"Errm," Antonio said, the sound clearly made more to draw Bastion's attention than anything else; he still looked calm and composed. "Surely swearing upon your mortal life if you are, indeed, a vampire would mean nothing to you, given that you'd have been released from it when you were ... Turned? Is that the right phrase? Regardless, I'd just like to point out that fact."

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Respondign to Antonio Caleb said, "My thoughts exactly sir. And as I said before those words really mean nothing as there is no way to prove them at this moment. I merely wanted to see if he would even bother."

 

[Get of W'soran]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Sir Sigmund Muller sighed and shook his head.

"I can barely keep up with the conversational barrage." he muttered.

The knight rubbed his eyes and then looked around at the others.

"I do not have the slightest idea who may or may not be a vampire." he admitted "As a Templar of Myrmidia I feel it would be a sin to condemn an innocent man or lady to death whilst not feeling sure of my choice."

Sigmund shrugged "As such I will not vote. Although I may come to regret that decision."

The knight smiled tiredly "Now if you'll excuse me I feel exhausted and so shall retire to the chambers."

Turning Sigmund strode out of the room without waiting for a response.

Reaching an empty room he shut the door behind him and unclipped his sword belt before withdrawing the blade from it's sheath.

Setting the naked blade on the bed the knight lay down beside it, his hand grasping the hilt tight.

VOTE: ABSTAIN

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"There is no need to use such an abrasive tone. I acquiesced your request. I merely mentioned my 'mortal life' for the emphasis."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"And I merely mentioned it because I feel that could be a work-around of the pledge that you made. There is no reason for you to not use any other wording, surely?"

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion's eyebrows rose. "I now see where you are coming from. To assuage your fears, I shall repeat, word for word and action, the pledge I made."
"I am not a vampire," he stated, before peeling back his lips, and placing a forefinger on each canine. "I swear these simple serrations have never sought sanguine sustenance from slumbering souls."

 

[Malochai]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Thank you for your understanding, Bastion," the noble-born Antonio replied, with a slight bow of his head in recognition.

 

[Mello]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Mihael looked around sleepily before rolling his eyes and squatting down.

"Night boys" he chuckled sardonically.

VOTE: ABSTAIN

 

[Nikos]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Bastion, you say that two more have voted for you with no evidence. And you are right, I have no real evidence but how can I? I will explain my vote, as I owe you that much. Firstly, you have shown on more than one occasion you have flown into a rage against others with little provocation. Your jesting about vampires with Flynn.." Pausing to have yet another drink, Lucien continued "..yes, I am well aware of gallows humour and what one man may find poor in taste is hilarious to another, and if that were all I would not hold it against you."

"But that is not all. After you make a point in an accusation you seem intent to drive it home, again and again and again, piling on as much suspicion as possible. Finally when offered breakfast you refused saying and I quote, you had partaken in an "voluminous midnight snack." Again, I am aware you were seen eating before breakfast but was it not at midnight that our friend over there perished?" Lucien said pointing to the corpse.

"I acknowledge it is hardly hard evidence but given the circumstances, it is what I feel to be true. For the lady Serithia's reasoning, you will have to ask her."

 

[Sweeney Todd]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

The walking scarecrow suddenly chimed in again.

"So many words, circling each other like birds in the air. But meaningless, without the context of a death, or deaths." Konrad said with arms crossed, as he continued to glower at everyone else.

Vote: Abstain

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion turned to regard Lucien. "I only flew into a rage once, and I profusely apologised not only to my target but also the room at large immediately afterwards. I hope the good professor has forgiven me for that.

"Why is it so wrong of me to pursue my point? It is no more than what anyone else has been doing.

"And finally, sir, the very first thing I did after the initial attack was eat a very large amount of food in order to calm my nerves."

OOC: So you don't have to look for it -

Bastion waddled over to the table, grabbed a clean plate and an empty goblet, and began hurriedly filling both.

 

[Wolfen]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"I am aware that I may be seen to be nit-picking your words here Bastion, but what about souls who were not slumbering?"

 

[Harland]

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"Apologies, I was simply subscribing to the standard stereotype of vampire eating habits. If you would like me to repeat my oath to account for waking people as well, I would happily oblige."

 

[Nikos]

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Lucien shrugged "I'm sorry but I feel I must stand by my vote. If you and I survive and you are proven innocent, you will have my apologies. If you die and are proven innocent it will haunt me for the rest of my possibly short life. I hope for my sake that you are a vampire."

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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[mod]Temp locked whilst I catch up and finish the day[/mod]

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Dusk had drawn during the discussions and Anita had listened with growing irritation. Finally she stood up, clapping her hands decisively together. However as she opened her mouth to speak she suddenly paused, eyes on someone in the crowd below. After a moment she nodded, giving a not so-subtle wink.

"I have listened, and I too feel strongly about one of those present, one I am sure is a vampire. You!"

[mod]

The Host's Ear power has been used:

x2 VOTES: Wolfen / Caleb

[/mod]

"However even with my own decision I would not wish to usurp the discussions taken place here. As it see it, there are three of equal suspicion and I such the ony way to make a fair decision is on the game of chance." A dice appeared in her hand in a gust of smoke, which she gently shook in her hand.

"1-2 Antonio, 3-4 Bastian, 5-6 Caleb." Before anymore was said the dice was thrown,

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

"Antonio it is then," Anita intoned. Crossbow bolts flashed out, piercing Antonio in his chest, throat, both arms and a leg. With a gurgle he slumped to the ground, dark blood pooling over the floor.

"It would seem that-"

Before she could speak further Antonio jumped back to his feet, eyes pitch black, mouth pulled back in a revealing snarl of a vampire. It seemed none of the bolts had found the right mark, and the beast was going to take down as many as he could with him.

In his ire he turned on those who had been spared the executioner's blade, fingers turning into claws as he leapt. Up above Anita spoke words of power as she attempted to stop the beast.

[mod] Unexpected event!

Dice roll:
First D6: 1-3 Caleb is reached first / 4-6 Bastion is reached first
Second D6: on a roll of one whoever is reached dies with Antonio[/mod]

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

As Antonio reach Caleb he grasped him in iron strong hands, pulling his mouth close to his. Gently the vampire kissed him, smearing blood over his mouth.

"See you soon," he said before his fangs moved down to the man's jugular. However before he could do more strands of shadow tore him off, lifting him up into the air.

Like ethereal snakes the shadows swam through the air, and then as Anita said a final word they tore into the vampires body with horrible ferocity. Each snake tore chunks out as they burrowed through to emerge the other side, then turning back around to dive in once more.

Even in his death throws the vampire laughed, damming words spitting forth,

"I'm not the only one you foolish cattle!"

A second later he said no more as his body exploded into dust.

[mod]
Malochai / Antonio has been revealed as a vampire! Well done!

Night has commenced. All those with the appropriate statuses, please PM me before Monday evening.[/mod]

"Well it would appears congratulations are in order," Anita said, face grey and drawn from the exertion. "However the creatures words are a stark warning there may be more. I must think on this more, so for the time being I suggest you all get some sleep."

 

[Harland]

RE: VAU IC: The Fangtastical and Arousing Tale of Anita Jacqueofff

Bastion exhaled heavily. He slowly withdrew from his coat pocket what appeared to be a pair of spectacles, but with shaded lenses (Guaranteed-to-protect-your-eyes-whatever-the-weather-unless-it's-sunny-then-may-Sigmar-have-mercy-on-your-soul). Shaking slightly, he put them over his eyes.

"Looks like he's out for the Count"