She found pictures of the fruit growing in the city but it wasn't as if the map on the computer could show her the way. It seemed some people were cultivating it.

 However, should she be looking for those fruits, she needed to look no further than the area around Milo's haven. Some of it had been cleared (mostly on the grounds of Milo's business) but, since most of the surrounding buildings were abandoned and the foot traffic in these areas was low, there were fruits growing around outside.

 ... though, to get to them now, she would need to brave the ominous fog.


OOC: it's been about a month or so, if I recall correctly.

Nefertiti was a bit surprised that there was some Strange Fruit growing around Milo's place undisturbed.  Well it was till she thought about getting a few.

Moving to a window she looked out to see if she was able to spot any of the Strange Fruit nearby.

If so, then she would use her spell Movement of the Mind to pluck a few and have them float over to the window she is standing at.

Keeping a watchful eye out for anything moving in the Fog.

 There were a few readily visible from the top of a building across the street. Plucking them wasn't difficult, nor was floating them across the relatively short distance.

 What WAS difficult, was doing so without being seen by the numerous flitting shapes in the sky and seemingly in every alleyway now.

OOC: you can do gather up to 3 from your current location without even needing a roll. However, to do so unnoticed will require a Wits + Stealth roll (-1 because you have no dots in stealth). You can also just not do it.

When Nefertiti opened the window and noticed that she might have to deal with some flying creatures she delayed the action.  If time allows she will be able to get some later.

She had nothing to do but sit around in the house and wait for Milo to return, hearing that he is safe now and can't go outside with such dangers lurking in every corner.

Nefertiti was somewhat strong but she wasn't foolish to challenge something that was able to so this to a whole city.

 After another hour or so of sitting on her hands trapped in the house, Nefertiti sensed a change happening outside. The shadows in the alleyways began to move. Though the bats remained yet in the skies, they were thinning, now headed to a different part of the city.

 There was considerably less attention here on this part of the city now.

Nefertiti turned to look out the window to see what direction this Fog was heading.  She hasn't been privileged to understand the layout of the land but she has been in a few places.  Some may be accessible from her location.

There was a few things that she was also wondering.  Talon's little island, it is now at the bottom of the sea or lake.  Not fully sure what they call it here in this land but it was only a few miles off shore when remembered being taken on a boat there.  There was a lot of unknown stuff there that she wanted to investigate as well.

Knowing all too well what Talion is, would he be interested in raising his little palace from the bottom of the sea?

Let alone, was there anyone trapped inside that could still be alive.

She didn't need to worry about breathing air, that was taken away from her from the good doctor.  But she will need to know of a light source when she is deep underwater.

 The movement went in different directions. They were not converging in a single place as much as they were upon many.

 Nefertiti had managed to glean enough information about her surroundings to know roughly where the island once was in relation to herself... and a flashlight was near at hand, but the question remained: how to get there?

 It would take an hour by car and another 4 by boat to get there. She remembered where the docks were the last time she was picked up. Dare she get behind the wheel of a car herself?

OOC: Int + Science (-3 because unskilled, reduced to a chance dice (success only on a 10)) to know about waterproof flashlights and identify whether or not said flashlight is waterproof and Wits + Drive should you try driving the car.

Nefertiti looked around the place for something that could be a source light for her when going underwater. She never heard of or thought of an underwater flashlight so that never came to her mind.

Taking a deep breath she then had to wonder about any items that she was carrying that might be damaged if taken underwater.  There was very little that she possessed and as she searched her pockets she found only lint.

A smile crossed her face as she wondered how this new world is filled with such unpredictable chances.

For a moment she had to wonder if she was to Teleport into a room of the palace would she be there or in the location of where it once was.  Well there was only one way to find out and she focused her mind on the room that she had when she was staying there to see if she was able to re-enter into it or be appearing in the air.

Teleporting to the room.  Testing her powers for now.
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 One moment Nefertiti was standing in Milo's Haven, the next she was submerged in frigid ocean water. It was dark, incredibly so... and the flashlight she'd brought did not work underwater. The various furniture Grey had made had all been attached to the floor so there was little in the way of things bumping into her... and she no longer had any need to breathe. The water, while extremely uncomfortable, was of little concern to her either. It wasn't cold enough for her to freeze solid.

Nefertiti was very pleased that her powers was able to do as she wished.  Allowing herself to adapt a bit to the cold water, she was glad to know it wasn't freezing or else she would of been trapped in a block of ice.

Now she allowed herself to focus on her surroundings, to listen to any slightest sound that may prove that there was anyone trapped in this forsaken place.

Her hearing was Heighten by the gift of Auspex and she could move at a faster pace if needed by the gift of Celerity.

As she stood there for a moment she was also able to tap into her Arcana powers and she wondered if with the mixture of her blood and Force would she be able to produce a light source.  A Glowing orb to float next to her.

She focused and tried to Will it to take shape.  If it did that was helpful but if not then she knew she still needed to find a Teacher to help her advance in her Arcana.

Her goal wasn't easy but it was needed just in case a life could be saved.  For her short time back alive she has seen many remarkable things and there can always be more to witness.

Now she started to move through the room of the Palace listening for any signs of LIFE, a heart beat, a moan or even a cry for help.
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 It was, at this moment, impossible to create light with the current amount of Forces she possessed. However, with Auspex, it was easy enough to see in the darkness. The entire Amethyst mansion was flooded, pieces of the wreckage from the "airplane" Mistral was so fond of was littered across the floor. She remembered Milo's teaching about gaining favor with others. The name plate of that machine might be helpful.

 The top part of the Mansion was where the group had lived. It was unlikely anything was up here. That would be deeper.

 There she found a massive blast door made of black metal. The frame of the door glowed with (Prime) magic to her sight and the surface was shimmery and reflective. In front, there was a disc with 3 fingers and a thumb (a dragon claw). This was where Noah kept all the metals and food bars he was constantly making.

 However, with regard to life, the only thing she could sense now was the sea life that had come to make this place home.

Nefertiti took her time moving around the empty palace and as she did she took the liberty of collecting the name plate of the item that meant something to Mistral.  Hoping that she will be grateful and not take it as an invasion of her privacy. Then she moved onward into the flooded place and as she did there was nothing, no signs of life or anything or anyone calling out.  She didn't even encounter any wondering spirits that might linger in this place.  She was sure that they could move one but if they were bonded to this palace then they would still be here.

Letting out a air bubble to show her disappointment in this adventure.

As she got to the black door she was sure that what ever was inside was safe from the water and surely that blasted Dragon would be back to collect his things.  But if some of them were to go missing or used for other purposes.  Who he even miss them or know that they are gone.  She couldn't see past the door and not knowing how deep it may be could be as dangerous as teleporting into ice.

All in all, she did learn something useful.  Her power of Teleportation would bring her into the location that she knew.  Even if it was submerged deeply into water.

Now that she has traveled most of the palace searching for any signs of life and none to be found.  It was time to return back to Milo's estate and change her clothes for they would surely be soaking wet.

Taking a moment to focus her thought of her room, she Teleported back there.

 A moment later Nefertiti was once more standing on solid ground, seawater drenching the floor of Milo's home. She immediately noticed that the terrible presence that had been hovering over the city was now gone.

 A towel and a change of clothes later, she still felt sticky from the salt residue on her skin... and still, no one was home.

Still there was no Milo and Mistral reassured her that he was alive and well.  Then where would he be or has his Sire taken him away from the dangers of the attackers upon him.  If so, then she would be able to claim this place as her and her adopted Sire will surely wish for her to continue his work in the city.

She would need to meet with many of the Kindreds in the city and show that she will do as her adopted Sire did.

The terrible presence had left so does that mean Dracula is gone too. She moved to the window to look out and see if there was any more flying creatures or shadows moving around the ground.

How long was she gone and searching in the flooded palace?  Was it days, was it hours.  It seemed that Time was still not a factor in her mind.  She knew the minor Arcana of Time but still she didn't think she was gone very long.

It seemed that she was going to need to wash this slimy feeling off her delicate skin, moving to the bathroom to wash her body off she then used some oils to help soften her skin.  She  was used to being treated like a princess but now she needed to be treated like a Queen.

The object that she retrieved from the palace lay still upon the bed. A favor object.

 When Nefertiti looked outside, she found that both the fog and winged monstrosities in the sky were gone, along with the shadowy beings in the alleyway. Now the night was quiet, allowing her more than ample opportunity to collect some fruits from the surrounding area.

 It took several hours (most of the night) for Milo to return... and, when he did, he looked weary. He had changed clothes at some point and dragged his body to a chair and sat down, sighing and rubbing his face without acknowledging her for a while. He moved to his refrigerator unit, eying it with suspicion as it opened without the need for his input. Still, he retrieved a packet from the refrigerator and drank it down wearily before finally turning to address you.

 Throughout, his demeanor (tired and weary) did not change. "You have been in contact with another Tzimisce. Explain yourself."

Nefertiti looked upon Milo as he wasn't looking like his normal self, but this version was showing signs of weakness and frailty.  Surely time with his Sire was overwhelming for him.

"Yes a few attacked the driver and drank him dry. she said as she watched him.  "They seemed to know a bit about me and my encounter with your previous High Priestess of the Crone. a sight smirk was at the edge of her lips but she was able to suppress its pleasure of being seen.

"I believe they were trying to recruit me to become a member of what they call Sabbat. she replied.

"They also wished to share some information about your former Children.  They said that you killed them.  Is that true?

 Milo rubbed his face and sighed. "I see. That answers a great many of my questions. To answer yours, yes. You see, many Tzimisce turned to demon worship and it infected their blood. There was a great war to undo the machinations of their malefactor and, unfortunately, I was forced to kill many who share my bloodline.

 Now, did this Tzimisce have a name?"

Nefertiti listened but she wasn't fully sure of the history of the Tzimisce or any Kindreds to be honest.  Her sudden invitation into this world of Vampires was unpredictable or expected.  Now she can live her remaining life as one or follow her own desires to claim her Divinity.  What would happen when she does, would she still have to be part of this Vampiric world.

"His name was Reginald she replied "Vampires turned to Demons to worship? she giggled "Why would they or what would they accomplish from it? she looked at him bewildered at the thought.

Mortals were the ones seeking to worship Demons, her history was surely shorter than she imagined.  If this was something then she would need to regain a lot of knowledge on the World of Kindreds and Demons.

"How did they know about the death of her anyhow?  I thought it was suppose to be something not spoken of or known to in the world? she asked.  Her mind started to race as to the thought of who told such privilege information.
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 "Reginald."

 Even though he was tired, he spoke that name as a curse. "That explains the ambush. If Reginald is back, then every Kindred in the city is in danger. I know you have more questions about the Tzimisce but they will need to wait. We need to return to Victor and explain the situation!"

 He stood back up but looked out the window, cursing under his breath. "We won't be able to do so tonight."

 He pulls out his phone. "Victor, yes I know but... I know but... REGINALD IS BACK!"

 There was a pause. "No, I'm not sure and yes I know what that means. Good Morning."

 He hung up and dialed a different number. But that number didn't respond.

Nefertiti was even more intrigued that mentioning that name cause such a panic in her adopted Sire.  Even to the point that he wanted to rush to meet Victor but quickly pulled out one of those darn phone thingies.

"How can I get one of those?  I had no way of contacting you when you were gone. she was pointing at the phone.

"Who is Reginald?

He was very nice toward me in our meeting.

 When no one answered, there was an audible beep. When Milo spoke, Nefertiti could hear the growing concern in his voice. "Sal, this is Milo. We have a problem. We have a major player in town. I would put money on him being the whole reason behind everything that's happened tonight. I'm not certain what he's planning but you need to come and gather your friend as quickly as you're able."

 He sighed and put his phone in his pocket. "If we survive the day, I'll see about getting you one tonight. Reginald is a very powerful member of an organization that does not believe in blending in with Humanity. They seek to dominate which will, eventually, get every one of us killed. Now come."

 Milo led Nefertiti into the basement of his building and locked the doors. He then opened a wall, revealing a small panic room on the other side. "We will be spending the sunlight hours here."

Nefertiti listened to Milo words to Sal and wondered what could Sal do in this situation but take her somewhere where Reginald surely could get to.

Following Milo to the basement and discovering his hidden chamber, she could see that there was some fear in his eye or else he wouldn't be moving into this room and locking the doors afterwards.

Her time with Reginald was enlightening and she wouldn't worry much if he did seem to find a way into this chamber.  But Milo would surely have issues.

Finding a spot she made herself comfortable for the sunlight hours.

 Milo pulled up a piece of floor and crawled beneath the floor. She could see a mattress down in the crawlspace. It would be tight but it could fit two. He motioned for her to follow.

 Whether she did or not, the sun was getting high enough to make her drowsy and he was not really in a position to force her into the crawlspace... so the day would be spent where she chose.

Nefertiti looked down at the opening the back to Milo then back to the small space.

Without saying a word she moved in to it and allowing some time for her Adopted Sire.

 The sun set and Nefertiti and Milo awoke. However, as they tried to exit their bunker, they found that they could not. A great weight had been placed upon their hiding place. The whole place reeked of smoke.

 After several minutes, Milo managed to open the door above him, only to shower you both in ash and rubble. With some effort, you managed to follow the slow, plodding trail Milo made as he dug himself out of the ruin of his home. He said nothing, instead only grunting with the effort it took to dislodge the chunks of concrete and brick.
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