[London January 15th 1240, 11:00 PM] [Thalaba is just returning from her evening's hunting when she is struck by a vision (which is described elsewhere). Several minutes later, she comes out of the trance.] [Begin] #06* Thalaba can be found standing directly where she had been when the vision started, her eyes vacant and pointed forward, unblinking. As she comes out of the vision she reaches up to rub her forehead with her fingertips "That was interesting." Regaining her bearings she looks around, debating on her next course of action before she finally continues her way towards home. [On her way towards home, Thalaba is passed by a man in a black cloak. She cannot quite make out his face, but as he passes her Thalaba feels an odd chill. He pauses for a moment after passing her. "You should tell them." He then continues walking away, as if he said nothing.] #06* Thalaba was debating on whether to keep her vision to herself or share the information with her companions when the man passes her and speaks. She stops and turns to watch him as he continues to walk. She sighs softly "Well if you insist... " When she reaches home she summons messengers to send notes out for everyone. The note requests a visit to discuss something that had come up unexpectedly. [For the sake of convenience, everyone receives that message. A messenger arrives at some predetermined spot where you have chosen to receive notes, with a note requesting your presence at Thalaba's manor to discuss something that has come up unexpectedly.] #06* Rolf 's presence is demanded, and that means he'll show up! He may have managed to clean up for the meeting at the Court of Love, but that doesn't mean he hasn't gotten back to his roots, which is to say, big and scruffy. That's our Rolf. #06* Cosimo returns home after a recent "job"/feeding and finds Thalaba's invitation waiting for him. "Curious," he muses, reading it quickly. Tucking it in his sash, he turns on his heel and leaves his haven. He does not rush, but takes the back alleys to ensure that he can be there early enough to satisfy himself that there isn't anything amiss before presenting himself at the door. Each are greeted at the door by a pleasant looking butler who invites them in and directs them to a room off the main hallway. #06* Thalaba is already in the room waiting for them to arrive. She hadn't known when they would come but she decided to wait. Always the Lady.. there are refreshments for anyone who might want them. #06* Rolf keeps his arms in to not knock anything over. He nods and growls a, "Evening," to Thalaba. #06* Cosimo follows the butler in, nodding to Thalaba and then to Rolf. "Good evening. It is always a pleasure." #06* Thalaba stands when Rolf enters and makes a quick curtsey "Thank you for coming so quickly." She turns her attention to Cosimo, repeating the curtsey and thank you. #06* Eliana did get the letter, and she did leave, but well... she has a ways to walk. She arrives well after the other two, and she greets the pleasant butler (Andrew? Is it still Andrew?) with an icy stare. Maybe she just doesn't like butlers. Or Andrews. #06* Thalaba stands again when Eliana enters. Again she curtseys "Thank you for coming. We just need one more. " [Sadly, the one more does not show up. Something must be keeping Moriel an awfully long time.] #06* Eliana glances around the room. "Moriel isn't here yet? Strange." #06* Thalaba looks disappointed "Well I had hoped to only tell the tale once but I guess this turn out is better then no one coming at all." #06* Eliana nods, moving to take a seat, wherever one may be available. "I can fill him in." #06* Thalaba takes her seat "I had a vision tonight and you were all involved. But that isn't the most unusual part of the evening." She pauses to look around the room. "I don't usually discuss my visions in their entirety with anyone... but moments after I had this vision, a man passed me on the street and instructed me to tell you about this one. " a man? #06* Rolf squints, then says, "Got someone stalkin' your dreams?" "I didn't recognize him as anyone I knew. " She looks distracted suddenly as she thinks about the vision. #06* Eliana frowns. "Curious - can you describe him?" #06* Thalaba gives the description she can.. which isn't much unfortunately. "He wore a black cloak that covered his face and hid it from sight. I felt an odd chill as he passed me. " that's not much to go on. but still... not impossible. would you like him found? or... removed? #06* Thalaba shakes her head "I see no need. " "I was contemplating telling you of my vision when he passed me. Perhaps he read my thoughts.. was troubling as that may be and decided to confuse and disturb me." It was something she would probably do to someone. #06* Eliana murmurs, "Sounds like a male version of myself." #06* Cosimo glances at Eliana out of the corner of his eye, smiles, and nods slightly. #06* Rolf glances around a bit, then says, inartfully, "So, uh... what was you two gonna want to tell us?" #06* Eliana blinks at Rolf. "Two?" #06* Rolf nods, looking at Eliana. "Yeah. Her and your soulmate." He snickers a bit at that. #06* Eliana rolls her eyes. "You're ridiculous." But she looks amused anyway. #06* Thalaba chuckles softly but gets a distant look in her eyes as she recalls her vision. "We were in a tomb and we were surrounded by armored kindred soldiers but they were protecting us from something in the darkness. It was fast and vicious... it killed several soldiers before anyone had a chance to react... it gets blury after that.. Just before it ended though I saw the shattered remains of #06* Thalaba a crystal dagger on the floor." #06* Eliana listens, then pinches the bridge of her nose. "Likely the one we acquired for Jenny, if your vision is true." hmmm... and you say all of us were there? #06* Thalaba nods "Yes we were all there in the tomb...even Moriel." #06* Rolf growls lowly and grumbles, "Reminds me of the setup back when I was first in London. Mysterious bad news." #01 What were we *doing*? Being protected by the soldiers? #06* Eliana frowns. "Besides that." As far as I could see we were standing there surrounded by soldiers. After the initial attack everything was a blurr so I don't really know what we did after that." #06* Eliana nods. and the soldiers... which house livery did they wear? I did not recognize any of the markings. #06* Cosimo leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees and pressing his fingertips together thoughtfully. "could you tell what we were wearing?" "No.. I'm sorry." #06* Cosimo sits back and smiles. "oh no need to apologize... simply a passing curiosity" #06* Rolf scratches the side of his neck and says, "Well... uh... do your visions usually do anything? I mean, we could check on the dagger, right...?" #06* Eliana blinks, then looks to Cosimo. #01 Are you still in her school, Sabri? "Wouldn't hurt to check on it." #06* Cosimo nods. "i haven't been in a few weeks, but yes." #01 You may want to reinstate yourself in her service. it IS a good place to practice one's skills. i could do that #06* Eliana nods. "If that is all..." She stands to leave. [Session End-like]