Making Contact to The Master

[Alexandras Haiht]

Nodding she allowed the security which circled invisibly at all times to help escort Aeolas back to his office. She mouthed "I will be along shortly, forgive me.” As Aeolas made his way further on she waited until he was firmly out of sight and earshot. The moment he was she turned to Jardin. “As you see the master is required elsewhere. If you would like a private audience please do reach out through the appropriate channels. As I am needed presently I am sure you can arrange travel back to your offices. Lest you need housing of a more permanent arrangement you are entitled to a suite here at the Anastasios at a reduced rate. Should you need anything of import do please use the numbers relayed previously.” Nodding as that was the bulk of things she turned to reach Aeolas in due time pausing she looked back cocking her head. “Though the sooner you create bonds and prove your usefulness to the kiss the greater import your requests will be afforded. If I were you I would not rest on my laurels in meeting those to which my power calls.”



Smiling genuinely she turned to trail behind and meet Aeolas. She arrived just in time for him to be stepping into the elevator. “I apologize for the delay. I have programmed the public number Mistress Violante reached out to arrange a conversation to ring through to the switchboard.” She didn’t say that due the increased security on that path that it would be impossible to backtrace. She was behaving a small bit paranoid but things were adding up that there was in fact an effort being aligned to threaten Aeolas and the Kiss.

[Corauni Vadoma]

She waited until the moment was set and nearly past before closing on the new scion of Belle’s line. She kept her smile playful and open in its seeming. She was not overly fond of Alexandras but knew better than to ever let it slip. The woman while duly insane was absolutely unparalleled at her job. It was a shame that she was so broken and bent toward viewing every being not named Aeolas or Gates as a threat. Then again she also considered everyone vampire or not a threat so perhaps they were too similar for any true associative friendliness to exist.



Or maybe it was the removed hand of Aeolas where she came from why Alexandras viewed he as persona less grata. “Jardin you seem to have earned the most direct form of Alexandras. Have you received a tour as of yet?”

[Jardin Luna]

Checking his shields to make sure they were in place. Jardin smiled to her "I'm afraid we seem to clash. I believe she dislikes my tendency for the Unique. I'm sure we'll grow on each other in time. To answer your question No I haven't had a tour would you honor me with your name." He asked politely but he was watching his words very carefully just because they were members of the kiss didn't mean there loyalty was assured. Though it was easy to recognize another of his line. Caution was always the most prudent approach. "So tell me how you find things here while we tour. That is if your offering and I haven't miss interpreted your offer."

[Corauni Vadoma]

Corauni smiled like the cat that’d not only got the canary but insured the family would follow. "You very well should be with that one. Her mind is a maze and she has not only the ear but heart of our Master Aeolas." Shrugging as that would be the only warning of intelligence she’d provide free of charge. The rest of the pertinent details would either come post fee or he’d learn on his own. “And yes I would be honored to be your… escort, tour guide for the evening. It is not often we have new blood here. Aeolas can be rather formidable his reputation as well as the cities perhaps too much for most. City of Monsters indeed.” She scoffed at the title. Of all the epitaph assigned Chicago it was by far the most accurate even as it was insulting. Which in concert with Aeolas remaining at arms-length was why she’d all but claimed Elgin as her own.



Slipping her arm through his she began guiding him towards the central elevator which would provide a view out towards The Attrattiva. The view of what had been wrought was nearly as inspiring as the cities skyline in her opinion. "And yes of course nothing less should be expected. Though as always there is a cost for everything." Once within the elevator she directed his gaze outwards. “As you see the The Attrattiva, I wouldn’t assume whether you did or did not speak Italian but it lives up to the name. It is an attraction. Cinema, nightclub, a fully serviceable theater and a number of other stores services and even a mechanical garage for vehicles which is open twenty-four hours. It is a modern spectacle and one of the only of its caliber.” She’d save Vitae as a bit of icing on the cake. As many preferred their sustenance fresh from the vein, Vitae was one of its only restaurants in the world where the gastronomists had managed to truly mimic through culinary science the fresh taste and emotional feel of the hunt. There was St. Peter Stiftskellers but its cuisine was predominantly merely palatable. Its original owner for a mind that only Austrian cuisine should be replicated left much to the imagination. Especially considering that vampirism was a worldwide phenomenon. No singular ethno-culture was indicative of the whole. She was of course biased considering her Romani blood and heritages.



“But Jardin Luna, as I am sure you have questions what is something I might be able to help you understand?”

[Jardin Luna]

Jardin flashed a smile "It is the truth of it and as for Italian some but only conversationally I've been to Milan enough to pick up that much. He listened as she went on giving him a tour and tucking the information away for later use or possibly need. Jardin was enjoying the view of the accompanying lady at his side. "He's done some truly spectacular work here the city wasn't so energic when I left. Nor do I recall the kiss being so open perhaps not the proper word but close enough for now "

"As for questions yes I have many on a variety of subjects the question is ultimately where to begin or perhaps what is most important to start with. " He pondered for a moment "The one that I feel is most pressing is what dear Corauni Vadoma do you know about the pack and it's Ulfric/Lupa couple."

[Corauni Vadoma]

She returned his smile playfully allowing a bit of her aura to dance on the air between them rolling along his spine like a small caress. "The wolves hear are a bit...isolated. I understand that it’s a local habit for them to disappear after a bit of sport hunting. The last previous having met a bad end. There is a death pool in the offing as to how long these particular leaders will survive.” She measured his gaze and how her words reached him. Speaking matter of factly she spoke the easiest gossip to find. Information had value but the first sample of course was free.



Walking a pace she led him towards Espoir and its hidden charms. “While Aeolas has done a remarkable job in pushing the grandeur without gilding the lily the most beneficial factor for the Kiss is Vision. It is the true gem of the Anastasios. Here there are not only willing donors but the most rarefied of willing donors. Each only allowed after no small amount of vetting. Determining not only health but various subtleties of blood which makes each a very specifically gourmet opportunity. It is one of the many reasons only humans invited or the Kiss may enter. And of course it is an Elysium sacrosanct and punishable by true death if the peace is shattered.” All basic information and good to have yet merely an appetizer for the information she could provide. It was obvious that Jardin Luna did not tarry with the wide world of the Kisses. He was unaware as to her avocation and as such was the best sort as he did not judge her for plying secrets as her trade.

[Jardin Luna]

He took in what he could about the wolves he'd be meeting with the Ulfric as soon as it could be arranged and one thing he had learned in his long life was that knowledge was power. "I do recall the Ulfric being different when I was here before we had a good relationship. I suppose we'll have to see how this new one is and if he has a decent lifeline." He again took in the information that she had given him. "I will have to avail myself of trying it at some point and I thank you for the information that you have given all useful and I will most certainly need it. I need to get established to do my best to be a productive member of the Kiss." He raised a brow lightly "I'm sure you can help a great deal with that."

[Corauni Vadoma]

She smile lightly and teasingly. "Tyler and Varina are relatively new to their roles. I understand that they are recently from New York. Which is sad if you think overly much on it. As strong as they have proven to be I am sure their former packs would have remained whole and strong if they’d stayed." Hints and conversation seeding aside she paused looking him in his eyes. Measuringly she nodded and went on, “ I am sure Aeolas has some measure of your worth and what would be profitable for you both. Perhaps you making in roads with those in similar trade as you as a start. Or perhaps a lesson to those who are watching your tread. One or the other perhaps both or neither. If I were to make serious suggestion you might hold my counsel in rebuke of me depending its success.” She shrugged.



“Friends receive counsel with the only fair payment continued friendship Allies receive much similar though the costs are understood aforehand. And the populace at large must negotiate a fair payment to my benefit.” Far less circumspect than she was as mater of cause but why not allow him some leeway she understood Alexandras could be trying in her way. Very passively to avoid needing to repeat the monstrous actions which had her banned from New Orleans. “And yes to answer your flattery I can be very enlightening."

[Jardin Luna]

"I always take counsel and never hold it against the one that gives it. Whether I act on it and hOw I do is on me. I know many don't think that way but well I do. Of that, I never had a doubt. The question, of course, is can I afford such enlightenment." He again paused to listen to what she said "It also makes one wonder why they left but perhaps I'll be able to discover that when I set up the meeting with them and I had thought to reach out to the other designer in the area. She's quite good though her style is more sedate than my own, but still not a bad option. I've also thought I'd see about the school that is her for young designers who knows what talent might need some sponsoring."

[Corauni Vadoma]

"The path of your thoughts is a very expensive gift.Thank you Jardin. And pishtosh cost after all I am sure you have more than enough means or the potential to earn more than enough." She shrugged a light smile playing across her lips. “ A new beginning and raising a novice high enough to be of value is an interesting prospect. Though I am sure time is of no matter for us. For humans especially young humans it is the most important of things.” She wouldn’t belabor the factor each Ulfric being removed due violence or worse. Instead she verbally pivoted.

”I would be remiss if I did not point you the most expedient way towards your goals... but so don’t believe you need assistance of that variety. Perhaps we can discuss you more specifically. What makes one as old as you choose Chicago home especially considering how unaligned it seems. Bending knee for neither the American or European Council?”