The Moonlit World: London

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Everyone had enemies.

The only question was who.

Lucifer remained silent, glancing over to the private detective by his side before moving on. The streets changed, the day went on. Food was ordered because if you were going to fight or die in the heart of a Chinese Warlord centuries old, you may as well do it full. In the end, the blood spell led them in the heart of Chinatown, to what looked like of all things....

Lucifer turned in his seat to regard Cynthia with a raised eyebrow.

"You were saying about Chinese food?"

A restaurant.

A Chinese style restaurant with a sign on the side of the door.

ACCORDED NEUTRAL TERRITORY.

Whatever was going on? The trail ended here, before being dissipated by whatever defenses.

"So then. Only question is who speaks for us and who snoops around."

Lucifer said calmly as he added. "Considering the reputation of my faction, I doubt they'll respect me any time soon."

He gestured to himself and added.

"That and with my uniform, bodyguard story isn't going to fly here. They'll know I'm an Acolyte the moment I flash my weapons or walk in like this."

How many bodyguards wore priest uniforms and longcoats after all? The hat remained to the side, the same one from that night in the bar all this time.

@Gands @Michale CS @Thuro 116 Pendragon

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I whisper again to Cynthia

By the way, remind me that wearing these yoga pants into battle may not be the best choice in the future.

I speak with the tone of both irritation and humor, giving you a pinch somewhere that Lucifer cant see.
 
I will go inside and do some talking. Cynthia can be my bodyguard. It should be an unusual enough combination for those in the know. Her father and mine make weird political allies.

I know you are better at stealth than I am at least Lucifer, you should probably snoop around. Please be extra careful hmn ?
 
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I whisper again to Cynthia

By the way, remind me that wearing these yoga pants into battle may not be the best choice in the future.

I speak with the tone of both irritation and humor, giving you a pinch somewhere that Lucifer cant see.
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"Hey, they're stretchy." I quip back.

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"That and with my uniform, bodyguard story isn't going to fly here. They'll know I'm an Acolyte the moment I flash my weapons or walk in like this."
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"I didn't mean that you go in in uniform." I grumbled, still feeling like I had no idea what I was doing here. I knew the letter of the law pretty well as far as the Accords, and could acquit myself well in a fight, but that was about it.

@Gands @Thuro 116 Pendragon @Ringmaster
 
Gands said:
I know you are better at stealth than I am at least Lucifer, you should probably snoop around. Please be extra careful hmn ?
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"I can do that. Lane and I will handle outside. You two be careful within."
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"I didn't mean that you go in in uniform." I grumbled, still feeling like I had no idea what I was doing here. I knew the letter of the law pretty well as far as the Accords, and could acquit myself well in a fight, but that was about it.
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"Its all I'm wearing now." He said in return with an apologetic shrug before getting out of the car with the other. Turning to look at the sky, he hummed quietly in thought.

"Cloudy weather today. Hope that's not a sign."

And with that, he and Lane vanished into an adjacent alleyway.

Any prep left doing would have to be done before entering.

@Gands @Michale CS @Thuro 116 Pendragon​
 
You ready sweetheart ?

I good rule for diplomatic type talk, eyes open, ears open. Diplomatic types like to do subtle stuff, and aren't beyond doing what Wotan did, pick at you to get you upset. So for now, talk mostly to me if you notice something I don't.

I pull my necklace out and take a deep breath to calm my nerves. I seem to turn back into the cold relatively stiff matron of the underworld
 
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You ready sweetheart ?

I good rule for diplomatic type talk, eyes open, ears open. Diplomatic types like to do subtle stuff, and aren't beyond doing what Wotan did, pick at you to get you upset. So for now, talk mostly to me if you notice something I don't.

I pull my necklace out and take a deep breath to calm my nerves. I seem to turn back into the cold relatively stiff matron of the underworld
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"No. But I'll just listen and watch and only do something if shit seems to be hitting the fan." I straighten out and put my poker face on as well.
 
I head into the restaurant At first expecting to be treated as any other customer would. I am wary, but in a non combative sort of way. I walk like a warrior, but carry myself now as something like a noble. Someone who represents something greater than herself.

Whispered to Cynthia

Showtime hot stuff ! When this is over, you and I are going to celebrate in some wildly physical way !
 
Accorded Neutral Ground, meant that all signatories of the accords were to put aside their problems and follow the law of hospitality here. A sacred duty held dear to all among the magical world, no matter where or who you were. The place was decked out in red and gold, the smell of cooking food wafting in the back. Behind the counter stood a single figure, so still as to be almost mistaken for a statue.

In a corner booth, four people would be speaking in Mandarin...An old man, a young woman and at least two other burly types who looked like bodyguards.

Overlooking it all, a statue of a winged, Chinese-styled Gargoyle would loom as the center piece before a waitress stepped out with a smile.

"Hello, booth or table ma'am?"

@Gands @Michale CS

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Outside, Lucifer with Lane would be looking thoughtfully up at the skies as they grew darker with a frown.

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A table for my friend and I please. Perhaps something with a view to the street. I feel a storm coming and I might like to see it as it passes.

As we pass by the occupied booth, I briefly incline my head to the occupants.

As we get seated, I whisper to Cynthia

Did you notice the Gargoyle.. I believe it's a real Gargoyle. What a great idea for a bouncer. It's just a guess mind you, but keep an eye on those folks. I don't believe in coincidence.

Hot tea for me miss, thank you.
 
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As we get seated, I whisper to Cynthia

Did you notice the Gargoyle.. I believe it's a real Gargoyle. What a great idea for a bouncer. It's just a guess mind you, but keep an eye on those folks. I don't believe in coincidence.

Hot tea for me miss, thank you.
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I just nod, and look around, keeping myself looking a lot calmer than I'm feeling right now. Neutral ground or no, sometimes what happens in someone's territory stays in that territory. "Same here." Mind you, I hate tea, unless it's like I had it during my time in Texas, cold and sweet.

I do reach out with my senses, which are better than human, to see if I can't hear or smell anything out of the ordinary.

@Ringmaster @Gands
 
Gands said:
A table for my friend and I please. Perhaps something with a view to the street. I feel a storm coming and I might like to see it as it passes.

As we pass by the occupied booth, I briefly incline my head to the occupants.

As we get seated, I whisper to Cynthia

Did you notice the Gargoyle.. I believe it's a real Gargoyle. What a great idea for a bouncer. It's just a guess mind you, but keep an eye on those folks. I don't believe in coincidence.

Hot tea for me miss, thank you.
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Michale CS said:
I just nod, and look around, keeping myself looking a lot calmer than I'm feeling right now. Neutral ground or no, sometimes what happens in someone's territory stays in that territory. "Same here." Mind you, I hate tea, unless it's like I had it during my time in Texas, cold and sweet.

I do reach out with my senses, which are better than human, to see if I can't hear or smell anything out of the ordinary.

@Ringmaster @Gands
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The Waitress beams and bustles off after escorting the two to a table by the window. The booth occupants don't appear to be paying attention, though they did tense briefly. Almost as though they were wary of someone.

The scents would be the normal smells of a traditional Chinese eatery, as well as a touch of some kind of strange chemical underlying and wafting from the being with the shades, standing behind the cash register.

The tea came shortly after.

"Anything else miss? We do a wonderful hot pot special, if you like that sort of thing."

@Gands @Michale CS​
 
Please, a plate of pot sticker, a plate of egg rolls with sauce and an order of Mongolian beef. Plus whatever my friend would like.

I have a tendency to burn calories like mad when trouble starts. I keep my eyes on the street and the other booth.
 
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Please, a plate of pot sticker, a plate of egg rolls with sauce and an order of Mongolian beef. Plus whatever my friend would like.

I have a tendency to burn calories like mad when trouble starts. I keep my eyes on the street and the other booth.
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"I'll try the hot pot special, and whatever your spiciest dish is?" I put forth, giving a second look to the guy behind the counter who smelled of chemicals, before smiling and folding my hands in front of me in my lap.

@Gands @Ringmaster
 
Order up.

The orders come in, the food is served. Still the booth talk long and hard, at some point bringing out what looks like some kind of paper though too far to see whats on it.

@Gands @Michale CS​
 
After several minutes eating, I borrow Cynthia's phone and bring up the pictures of the inside of the van.

Keep an eye on them Can, note their reaction.

I get up slowly and head toward the table.
 
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After several minutes eating, I borrow Cynthia's phone and bring up the pictures of the inside of the van.

Keep an eye on them Cyn, note their reaction.

I get up slowly and head toward the table.
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I don't have to look at them directly to keep an eye on them. Plenty of reflections in this place. Watching people on the sly, well, that's part of the succubus game so I have this down. If I had a tail - and if I trust my Dad at all I could end up with one. Horns and wings too - it would be swishing in anticipation right now.

@Ringmaster @Gands
 
I approach the table.

Good afternoon. Forgive this interruption, you look like a learned man. Do you recognize the symbols in these photos ?

I watch the couple and their bodyguards for reactions.
 
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I approach the table.

Good afternoon. Forgive this interruption, you look like a learned man. Do you recognize the symbols in these photos ?

I watch the couple and their bodyguards for reactions.
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The old man peered over at the images, one eyebrow raised before shaking his head solemnly.

"Looks like that Satan worship kids are into nowadays."

The girl on the other hand, had a more tense reaction as she said something in Mandarin to the old man.

"Uncle, could these people be from the Black Dragon?"

"Hard to say. Keep an eye on the one at the table. They got these pics somehow when we left."

"Forgive my niece! She was raised in Shanghai, and the language is hard for her. She wanted to know what sort of phone you have."

@Gands @Michale CS​
 
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Hmmn, no, I think I would recognize that. These symbols had power and purpose. You see, three women were murdered by the people who drove this vehicle. Their crime...to grant asylum to another woman.

You might then ask, who am I?
I am called Alexandra. Someone I know is drawn to these affairs, with the hope that victims like this young woman can be saved. Me and my friend are helping.

So then you ask why bother you? I am guessing you know alot about these symbols.

I think the local potentate is interested in this too, since you are near if not in his territory.Does he oppose you ?.Bad if he does.

So that's my sermon for the day.

I take out one of my spare coins and a business card.

This is who I am and what I do to occupy my time in London.
 
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