Riley Sorsa
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Presence (3) Captivating | SL(1) Stylish Mantle (2)Spring | Status(1) Entertainment
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Sept 28, 2021 7:19:36 GMT -8
Riley had taken the guise of Rick this evening. He sealed his mask to appear mostly mortal and hid his mantle. It would make it difficult to be spotted in the crowd from a distance, but it wasn't a full-proof disguise. As for this evening, he had brought along his hedgespun gauntlet to give him an edge in the evenings dealing. No Golden Harriette this evening; no need to draw that much attention. Rick had an idea of what he was looking for; the trick was finding who could deal in such spells. So, using charm, wit, and his strong personality, Rick spoke around the gathering in Chinatown carousing with vendors, locals, and hobs who had made camp outside the gate to the Market. They might not know exactly who Rick could bargain with, but they might know who will.
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
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Post by Hua Yuan on Sept 28, 2021 15:27:55 GMT -8
Yuan's head tilted slightly to the side - which skill were being talked about, exactly? Regardless, the conversation proceeded and a phone screen was flashed in his direction with a price. Fumbling a little, the Playmate fished out a meagre looking wallet and peered inside. You could almost see the cobwebs.
"Um. Yeah. I think I can pay that. The basic one? That's all I can afford, I think."
He gave Talos an apologetic smile, as if his lack of wealth was something to be ashamed of. Like he was wasting the Winter's time. He turned back to Blaze.
" Maybe I should call Victor? His case might be a little different, though."
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Post by Gavin Graves on Sept 29, 2021 17:11:02 GMT -8
He was relieved to hear Henley's vendor selection was in-line with his own estimation. It meant Gavin wasn't losing his touch. A little confidence boost leading up to a nerve-wracking decision was a boon.
"Yeah, let's go have a look. See how I'm feeling there," there was a hint of hesitation in his voice, if not his words. Who was to say which portion of the sketchy idea was driving it? Even knowing magic was a very real thing and having met some others that have undergone this procedure did not do much to assuage the very reasonable concern and attending worries: it was eye surgery in a very questionable locale. He was a nervous creature to begin with. This was a test of will and commitment to identity. Was he an occult investigator or merely a dangerous beast wishing he was something more?
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Post by Blaze on Sept 30, 2021 11:20:30 GMT -8
There was definitely a Henley-shaped hole in the surroundings when the lanky Ogre left - the man had a powerful presence to him, as many Bruisers did. His departure certainly made it easier to focus on Yuan and his quest for identity. The lack of wealth on display was apparent, which is why Blaze's eyes stayed firmly on the Asian man's face. No need to give undue attention to the malnourished wallet. She nods at the suggestion of calling Victor.
"I think you should do that. He can judge how to proceed in his case himself."
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Post by Krakenbox on Sept 30, 2021 14:51:09 GMT -8
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Post by The Magpie on Sept 30, 2021 14:57:09 GMT -8
Rick found himself in front of The Magpie—he would talk to anyone as long as they had something interesting to offer. Rick had a lot of good stories, but what the Spring narco was really looking for was information.
Tit for tat. This was his hunting ground after all.
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Post by Krakenbox on Sept 30, 2021 15:05:29 GMT -8
Talos, sensing Hua Yuan was way in over his head as Blaze presented him, rolled his eyes back to the tablet, typing something new. Static cracked and stung as the Beast shuffled with his wallet, taking a moment to recognize it as a Mantle.
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
Posts: 304
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 2, 2021 13:20:28 GMT -8
It took the Beast a few seconds to read what was written. His reading comprehension still dragged a little behind. He looked up to Talos and pulled two bills from his wallet - everything that was in it, really. A 50 and 100. He offered the money to the winter courtier.
"I'll take it. Thank you for the help." He turned to Blaze and thanked her as well. He then excused himself and side-stepped to call Victor.
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Post by Victor on Oct 7, 2021 21:19:41 GMT -8
Gritting his teeth and holding his hunting jacket closed, Victor pushed his way through the doors and around the throngs of clubbers. He didn't stand out with the eclectic collection of Lost that had already found their way in the crowd, but this wasn't a place he felt at home. Certainly, he would never have found his way here if he hadn't been called in for business. The Chimera lifted his chin over the sea of people, sweeping squinting eyes across the space until they landed on a familiar figure. With all the noise, even a shouted greeting would be fruitless, so he raised an arm instead, before making his way over to Hua Yuan. "Sure chose a crowded place. Hope I didn't keep you waiting too long?"
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Post by Aster Blau on Oct 9, 2021 15:02:33 GMT -8
Aster had long been a perpetual loner since her arrival to Las Vegas two years prior, rarely venturing out of her 'home' unless required or otherwise asked to do so by a higher ranking Summer courtier.
Tonight, it seemed, matters were different, given the fact the serpentine Summer had weaved through the crowd, finding space to lean against a wall to directly view Watchtower's set. She seemed dressed enough for the occasion, sporting a worn black pair of shit kickers, well worn jeans, a black leather jacket, and minimal accessories. The look was complemented with dark eyeshadow and dark brown hair cascading just past Aster's shoulders.
From Aster's lips, a cigarette hung loosely, save for the occasional adjustment to take a puff in order to keep the ember burning.
The serpent herself looked more or less relaxed and it seemed clear that she wasn't here on business.
No, tonight was a rare instance of Aster traveling into the Freehold without any true purpose. She was here to enjoy the evening, having been ousted from her domicile by a dear friend who also happened to be her landlord. Luisa did not always take kindly to Aster's more secluded lifestyle. Tonight was a night in which Luisa had convinced Aster to leave the garage.
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Hua Yuan
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Presence 2 - Nostalgic; SL 1 - Flawless
Posts: 304
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Post by Hua Yuan on Oct 15, 2021 11:58:30 GMT -8
Yuan greeted Victor with a smile. "Oh no, don't worry. It all happened by accident anyway. Blaze is somewhere around, she can introduce you. I think that would be better?" He didn't want the Autumn to feel like he was dismissing him, but there was truly very little the Playmate could do in this situation. "She's somewhere nearby."
He felt Summer's touch on his metallic skin and turned around. A stranger, someone he'd never seen before. Excusing himself to Victor, he proceeded to be a social butterfly, momentarily forgetting his triad-bidden duties. He approached them carefully, kind recognizing kind as his Beast instincts kicked in. They had a sense of cool danger about them and a serpentine grace in their step.
"Hi. I'm sorry for bothering you. I just wanted to say your outfit looks very cool."
With Summer's Goodwill hanging loosely about him, the Playmate playfully winked at his newfound companions. He wove his brand of Arcadian madness that they were, in fact, already on friendly terms.
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Post by Aster Blau on Oct 15, 2021 22:12:37 GMT -8
The blue eyes of a viper easily found their mark at Hua Yuan's approach. The Playmate's notable looks easily drew Aster's intention as he neared, particularly when his approach was plainly clear.
The Survivor of Chico was known for her aloof nature so the initiative taken by Yuan clearly surprised the fellow Beast, her eyebrows raising at the compliment as Aster found herself at a momentary loss. It was rare for another Lost to seek her out in an attempt to find pleasant company. Normally, these approaches were taken with a grain of salt. Aster was more known for her ability to fight than anything else and people coming to chat usually had a different angle than polite conversation.
However, Hua Yuan's manner, exuding politeness, and the genuine nature with which he carried himself had a way of dispelling Aster's normal suspicions. Instead, in the wake of his compliment, Hua Yuan had succeeded at something that only a few other Lost had done since Aster's arrival. He had gotten the serpent to smile. Lips parted, betraying the vivid blue gums and tongue beyond as white fangs glinted softly in the lights of the alley. Despite the mouth's content, the smile was not menacing in nature. Instead, Aster seemed thankful for the compliment given... if not entirely sure how to respond.
"Oh! Um... thanks," she offered, her dialogue somewhat stilted as she navigated unfamiliar territories, "I mostly just kinda threw things on? I did have to dig out the jacket though, so it's cool to here folks are appreciatin' the effort."
Then came a blink as Aster processed how she should try and progress. She hadn't come expecting to build any networks, but, hey, she also wasn't one to let the opportunity slip.
"Not looking too bad yourself," Aster said, extending a hand, with claws safely retracted, "Aster Blau."
Despite her reputation, in the instance of Hua Yuan's appearance, Aster's usual aloof nature seemed to dull as she granted the Playmate her full attention.
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Post by Victor on Oct 18, 2021 2:50:29 GMT -8
Victor opened his mouth to reply but then Yuan was already gone, socializing with someone else. He didn't blame the kid- the chimera wasn't exactly great company in a place like this. Still, it would have been nice to not be thrown back into the sea of unfamiliar faces. He didn't have Talos' description, so the best he could do was follow the playmate's suggestion to find Blaze, and hope she was more willing to introduce him than he was. It took another moment of squinting off into the crowd before he spotted a figure he thought was likely Blaze. He repeated himself, waving with the intention of flagging her down as he approached.
"Hello?!"
He didn't elect to use names- he didn't know what Blaze wanted to be called in public, and he figured she would recognize his mug anyways if he managed to get her attention.
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Post by Blaze on Oct 18, 2021 13:14:22 GMT -8
Blaze was indeed nearby. Now that she wasn't directly needed, the Sprite resumed her vigilant routine, but never far from where the interesting things happened - after all, she was here to keep an eye on the miens and Mantles, not every random mortal who parties a bit too hard. Which is why it was easy for Victor to spot her, and why she spotted him back almost immediately after.
"Mr. Victor. How lovely to see you." From their brief interaction at the Summer Festival, Victor seemed like an okay guy. Of course, he'd be greeted the same way even if he didn't, but that way she can at least keep her words honest "I assume you were summoned by Mr. Yuan, yes? And that you have yet to meet the person you're both after?"
She just couldn't imagine that the Chimera would not only come here if he didn't have to, but also stay once the deal was concluded. He didn't look like a party animal. It was something they had in common.
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Riley Sorsa
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Presence (3) Captivating | SL(1) Stylish Mantle (2)Spring | Status(1) Entertainment
Posts: 913
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Oct 21, 2021 8:30:03 GMT -8
Dealing in information was a dance of sorts. Rick wasn't going to just shed any secret; what was gold to one ear could be poison in another. Spilling secrets that were worthless to the Magpie wouldn't help either of them. Of course, Magpie couldn't just out and say what he would want. So the two talked, dancing in around the desired information, testing to see if the other could help.
Rick's goal was simple; he cross-referenced the secrets and stories he knew against the Magpie's hints. Subtly trying Guiding the Narco to reveal, intentionally or not, what Rick could offer.
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