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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 12, 2015 11:59:32 GMT -8
 "I suppose in some...in many ways this is more difficult for you than it is for us. It's true...we've lost friends, but our lives are in a large state of flux right now. It hasn't been that long since we were turned though, has it? The status hasn't had time to be quo, as it were." He walked over to lean against the nearest wall, arms folded."Wilhelm? If worse comes to worse and Theodore manages to outfox us all, what happens next? Do people like you and Vitus and Demetri form a new Circle or are we all just on our own?" |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 12, 2015 14:39:34 GMT -8
Wilhelm-
"Honestly, I haff no idea. 'Zeh Circle has been ruling Harlan for a hundred years. Without it... I suppose it will haff to reform, but I do not know how. They've kept other families from moving in, held 'zeh Crowboys back from proliferation. Both of those will be unchecked without 'zeh Circle. In Reckenburg, there is a much looser association of many progenitors, but likewise, they have 'zeh power and they will work together to take out threats.
Perhaps as Tomasz suggested, 'zeh Bredes will move in to take over. Their progenitor is quite power-mad, I hear. It'll be like most violent revolutions, someone always has to take over, and it's usually not so different from 'zeh deposed. I think many of us will move, I know I will."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 12, 2015 15:00:50 GMT -8
 "And in that case, will we follow our makers? Would new elders claim us? Would we be expected to fend for ourselves?" He realized all his questions probably weren't helping. Quinn forced a sigh and closed his eyes. "I'm sorry. All things you shouldn't have to worry about tonight...." |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 12, 2015 15:49:20 GMT -8
Wilhelm-
"Typically once your 'parents' are dead, you are free to roam, or join your own alliances. There are many loose associations in other towns, many older turned vampires haff long been orphans. If I were you, I wouldn't let myself be claimed, but it would be a very good idea to ally yourself with someone more powerful. It is a dangerous world on your own. I am a hundred years dead, and still don't quite feel safe on my own. ...This will take some getting used to."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 12, 2015 16:21:14 GMT -8
 "I'm rather knackered with being lorded over...so I don't imagine I'll allow myself to be claimed if I have the option. Never you fret about that. Alliances, however...those I'm quite alright with."   "I suppose it's jammy for you then that you're not on your own. Unfortunate early encounters aside, I believe most of us are rather invested in your welfare." |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 12, 2015 18:36:33 GMT -8
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 12, 2015 18:57:07 GMT -8
 "I have practice with being invisible. Glennish socialites aren't that different from vampires, I've found."  "Who? Eli? Bless..." He drummed the fingers of one hand against the opposite arm."He's such an earnest lad. I don't think he's adapted well to the...'state of things', as it were." |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 12, 2015 22:15:44 GMT -8
Wilhelm-
"I imagine our rush to fill 'zeh ranks did not help. Usually we would take 'zeh time to get to know a prospective uh... member, before we turned them. I thought that not knowing might actually help children bond with their parents, knowing it wasn't their 'fault', but sadly it did not seem to be 'zeh case. You three haff turned out quite spectacularly though, I hope 'zeh others are not too jealous of our well behaved children.  "
Wilhelm-
"Though it is just me now, I suppose. I don't think I'm as good a teacher as Santi. Chloë is behind you in her training, we spent too many nights watching television. I never imagined there would be such a rush..."
Wilhelm-
"I wonder, when 'zeh guests come to town, would you be willing to show them around? I know it's no sight-seeing vacation, but many of them will be foreign, they might appreciate a guide."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 13, 2015 8:34:42 GMT -8
"I never did get an answer for this before, but why did the Circle rush to fill out the ranks so quickly?" "Ah, you were lucky to find Chloe and August. They genuinely just want the entire world to be happy...a rare, self-sacrificing breed, those two. I do hope they'll be alright..." His eyes drifted over in the direction they had both disappeared to for just a moment.  "I'm sure you'll be just fine, old thing. The three of us are an attentive enough lot...though I do apologize for myself in advance. Santi found me a bit of a...slow study, shall we say? The question took him by surprise a bit."As for showing the newcomers around, I'd be happy to help." |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 16, 2015 10:29:07 GMT -8
 
Wilhelm-
"Ah don't worry, I was perhaps 'zeh slowest study of all. I'm not very athletic. I think if we focus on your strengths rather than the whole, you will feel a bit more confident. I rely very much on mesmerism, it covers for many mistakes."
Wilhelm-
"So why did we rush to fill 'zeh ranks? It was all quite abrupt, 'zeh first round of recruitment, was announced with only about a week of notice. Santi lost in his 'game', and I had never really considered the notion. So I hate to admit I chose dear Chloë on a bit of a whim, after I enjoyed your film. Father thought we should round everything out to be even, so I suggested the rest of 'zeh crew. I suppose if you want someone to blame for your current state, you may blame me. I don't mind.
But why now? I haff no idea really. It's all new, everything is changing so rapidly. I don't suppose..."
Wilhelm-
"Hm. I can't imagine there'd be some notion of upcoming trouble. I don't know how that would be possible..."
Wilhelm-
"Seems odd for a coincidence, doesn't it?"
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 16, 2015 11:08:09 GMT -8
"My strengths seem to be keeping to myself, hiding and avoiding awkward social interaction whenever possible. That and music. Mustn't forget the music, old thing." Quinn waved off Wilhelm's offer of guilt. "What's done is done and, potential molestation and uprisings aside, this...hasn't been dreadful. We've bigger things to concern ourselves with now. Continued existence is the name of the proverbial game now." He really didn't blame Wilhelm...or any of the older vampires for what had happened. They'd had orders.He mulled over the last of it."Yes. It certainly does make for a peculiar coincidence." |
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 16, 2015 11:47:27 GMT -8
Wilhelm-
"I feel any conspiracy may be far over even my head. I'm thinking about it, nonetheless. Will it help us to know? We are in a unique position, we are 'done' in a sense. No patriarch, so presumably we will not be attacked again. And then this strange association with 'zeh villain... It may be a dangerous place to be. I hope you children will be able to stay out of harm's way, it's a bad time to be an undead in Harlan."
Wilhelm-
"Euch, it reminds me... We'll need to sort out the estate affairs, I wonder if we should arrange you a new place to live. Do you haff any preferences? Being nearby may be useful, but not necessary if you don't mind 'zeh drive. I can help you with arrangements, but we haff relatively modest means until any inheritances are worked out."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 16, 2015 12:01:35 GMT -8
Quinn nodded prosaically."Mm. It would be lovely to know so we can be prepared in case more excrement hits the fan, as it were...but no, I suppose that knowledge isn't particularly expedient. Best to stay out of it as much as Theodore will let us..." "Well, if means are so modest, I was paying for my own flat before. There's naught to say I couldn't simply find another pianist job and set up in a bedsit until things are suitably 'worked out'."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 16, 2015 14:19:57 GMT -8
Wilhelm-
"Of course you are welcome to stay with me until then, perhaps you can find an arrangement with one of my guests? They'll all be seeking accommodations as well, and if they weren't interested in a roommate, I'm sure they wouldn't say no to an assistant."
Wilhelm-
"Ho ho, not so modest as to need a day job! I meant perhaps a more humble apartment. It will be a step down from 'zeh estate, but you two seem quite down to earth so it should be no problem. If a job would be of interest to you though, that could be a convenient way to meet humans."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Mar 16, 2015 15:22:00 GMT -8
"If your friends are amenable to it, I'd be content to cohabitate." "To be honest, having a bit of work again would suit me fine. I should dearly hate to lose touch with my music...and you're right, of course. It would be an excellent way to build up a report with humans. It will keep me from feeling like I'm at loose ends at any rate."  "And yes, I daresay I've had quite enough of manners and estates to last me at least two mortal lifetimes. 'Humble' apartments are just fine with me." |
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