Nefertiti was all ready to walk over and watch the show, there was so much she wanted to learn about this new world and all its inhabitants.

"Oh don't hold back on my account.  Show me all your true self.

Jay silently hoped he had not made a mistake in suggesting this course, but he figured it had to better than the torture he had been worried he saw in the man's future. Seeing a shadow move from building to building out of the corner of his eye he knew Wraith was hunting again, probably for rats or squirrels, the mongrel was far from fussy and seemed to like hunting multiple smaller creatures. on the other hand Yuka was more fastidious, preferring larger prey that would serve as their own meal.

He shook his head to clear the momentary reverie and turned back to his work. Next on his list was to secure supplies to sustain both the synth and human populations for long enough for the groups to heal and plan. The rough idea that had begun to form was taking more shape as time went by, the physical tasks he was occupying himself with clearing his mind.

 The restaurant had been a bakery... and it had been completely gutted. Chairs removed, bars, cooking equipment, silverware, nothing remained. It was as though the entire inside of the building had been gutted prior to the storm save for the doors and flooring.

 The inside of this place was unnaturally clean, despite all that happened. It looked completely pristine... sterile, almost.

OOC: Did I hear what Red-Muzzle-Broken-Tooth said?

In reply to Nefertiti (msg # 26):

If you are included in the PM, you heard it.

Nefertiti looked at Jay for a moment then to the empty shop "What do you think is inside there that would cause him not to want to go in? she asked as she then looked to Hans "You might need to find a different place or be able to cleanse that place of whatever is inhabiting in there.

 This was it. This was the place Fate had tracked them to. She had been observing these cultists and had possibly been on the verge of locating her quarry... but they had escaped.

 … but these people had a prisoner. Perhaps all was not yet lost.


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 Chance had managed to learn quite a bit last night and he had been left with directions to Haven... but he had gotten there slightly late. Still, he had managed to locate them just as they had entered into the bakery.
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Fate had been following after the cultists the night before. She had failed to catch any of them and was quite frustrated at the group that had interfered, but this group had succeeded where she had failed; they had captured a prisoner. She knew what she had to do. She would have to play nice to find out what they knew. In the morning she activated her armor as she always did, then went on to tail the group from before. As they approached this building she watched, but as they started to take the prisoner she approached them. "So you are after the cultists as well huh?"

OOC: As per her usual routine Fate activates Fortune's Protection on herself paying the 1 mana from her artifact at the beginning of the day. Artifact at 12/13 mana.
17:04, Today: Fate rolled 2 successes using 8d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 9,2,2,4,9,3,4,5.  Fortune's Protection.

Nefertiti turned to the newcomer and wondered how did she get up so close to them without Jay's companions warning them.  Shaking her head as she thought for a moment and looked the newcomer up and down.

"It would seem so.  And what do you have to do with them? she paused and wondered was she part of them as well. "What do you know of them and their master? with her unnatural beauty she smiled to the woman.

"I know I'm after a man named Johnathan Cook. I suspect he is the leader of that cult. I wonder if before you torture your prisoner or whatever if I may speak with him. I tend to have a way with words." Fate nodded to the woman before her as she spoke. Perhaps this wouldn't be as difficult as she expected, but nevertheless she was ready for anything. Fate had her hands free of the pockets of her old faded gray jacket. She wore a black shirt, a pair of dark jeans, and a pair of old boots.

Nefertiti didn't have final say as to what to do with the cultist, she looked to Jay, Michael and Hans who was about to show her a side of him she was so desiring to see.

"You may if I have any say but its not up to just me.  You will have to get the approval from all those that stand before you. she said in a calming tone.

"Understood." She said quite nonchalantly. Surely the others had over heard their conversation. "What say you, men? Perhaps I can save you some trouble if you allow me to." She waited patiently for an answer as she looked to each of them then letting her eyes fall on the prisoner. She was focused on him intently for a moment taking in his appearance and every sign or gesture he made even while restrained.

  "Gotta get over how a woman just shows up and thinks she is gonna get her way. Typical. I honestly don't care, but he won't be the same when I'm done. We will be present for it if you don't mind. And it gives me time to prepare for what might come." he says as he too start looking at the man intently.

If Michael and Jay agree, she would extend her hand toward the cultist and allow the woman to move a bit closer.

"What is your name by the way?  There was no proper introductions.

I'm Nefertiti.

"My name is Fate." Fate responds, "And I'm fine if you watch my work. I promise you will still have a prisoner when I'm done."

"As far as I'm concerned he gave up his rights to decency when he started shovelling bodies, though I'd prefer not to resort to torture, if we can avoid it." Jay was also somewhat confused as to why his canine companions had not given him warning of the approach of another, but figured they had most likely simply not considered the woman a threat. He would have to have a talk with them about their threat assessments.

Michael crosses his arms as he studies the newcomer. These certainly are interesting times.He pointed to inside the bakery. “As you wish, but we do this out of sight of any bystanders. You never know what may happen. I will be standing by to protect the area if something goes wrong. I must ask that if you are not completely human, you might want to leave the immediate area if I ask for protection on the area from supernatural influence. Again only as a emergency measure. Let’s get going.”He shoved the cultists closer to the bakery.
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"Not a problem. I'll follow to wherever you're taking him to so that we may do this in private." Fate follows the men dragging the prisoner around.

OOC: When you say 'supernatural influence' how does that effect a human mage?

As the group gets closer to the bakery "We must take in heed that there is some sort of predator in there.  It is unseen to even the spirits so be on guard. she added to make sure that they know something is there and if those that are able to see in a different way they may be aware.

 The reason that Wraith and Yuka had not bothered to alert them to the newcomers presence was that they too were preoccupied by the building. They were busy staring inside a window, fangs bared, tail tucked between their legs and back legs bent as though they were ready to bolt at a moment's notice.

 … these same dogs who had fought werewolves without a second thought.


OOC: you guys had already entered the building proper, I believe. It is fair to note that Jay probably noticed the dogs freaking out before anyone else.

 The inside of the bakery was clean... sterile almost, as though the storm outside had not touched it. Even though the building's windows had been broken out, there was no glass on the floor... no glass, no dirt, no water.

 … no bars, no tables, no chairs. Not a single electrical socket in disrepair... but also no lightbulbs, no fridges, no sinks or ovens.

 It was as if the building was newly built and had yet to be furnished... though Michael knew that wasn't true. That building had been there since before he was born.
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Michael stopped when he heard that there may be an unseen predator inside. “I guess I’ll have to ask the Lord for his blessings then. Hopefully, he is in a generous mood today.” He knelt down and raised the cross around his neck to his forehead. “Lord you are all powerful and all knowing. You see all things as they really are where no lie escapes you. I please ask in your son’s name to provide us with the means to see what remains unseen.”Everything seems quiet at first.

After about almost a minute everyone feels as though something is lurking in the corner of their eye if only they could focus on it. Michael puts the cross back under his shirt and opens his eyes. He looks to the others and sees what he saw before. A glance at Fate told him all he needed to know about what she was. There was an obvious aura of magic around her. He had seen such an aura before during his Vigil. He smiles. “Everyone just focus your mind to your surroundings and you will be blessed with True Sight. This includes you Mage. Before you get all spell slingy, you’ll see I travel with others who are not human. I don’t care what you are as long as you don’t intend any ill will towards humans.”He looks at the bakery to see if any supernatural creatures, ghosts, or spirits are lurking around.

22:17, Today: Michael rolled 2 successes using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 5,7,2,10(+7),4,8,5.  True Sight of St. Abel resolve 3+ allocated successes 4.

22:13, Today: Michael rolled 6 successes using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 7,10(+10,10,4),10(+3),8,7,4,10(+3).  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 7.

22:12, Today: Michael rolled 1 success using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 3,4,1,6,1,10(+3),5.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 6.

22:12, Today: Michael rolled 1 success using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 3,1,7,6,6,2,8.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 5.

22:12, Today: Michael rolled 1 success using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 2,2,2,7,4,6,9.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 4.

22:12, Today: Michael failed (no successes) using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 6,5,4,1,5,1,6.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 3.

22:12, Today: Michael rolled 1 success using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 1,9,7,5,1,5,2.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 2.

22:12, Today: Michael rolled 1 success using 7d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 6,2,5,7,4,6,9.  Intelligence 1+ Ben 5+ priest 1 target 5 people turn 1.

Spend 1 WP for True sight of St. Abel. Basically let’s me (and my other targets which includes all the humanoids advice having a chance to see pretty anything hidden that isn’t mundane. Everyone can roll Resolve + 2 to have this sight activated too. Michael got two sucesses on his check. Those who make the check can see supernatural creatures for what they are

To answer a question about the ward, technically Mages are considered ‘mortal’ which means they are not themselves affected by the ward. I’m not so sure about their spells though.

00:29, Today: Nefertiti rolled 1 success using 3d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 7,7,9.

Will wait to see what ManofDusk post as to what we see.

OOC: 05:31, Today: Jay rolled 1 success using 5d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 3,8,6,1,3.  Resolve + 2.

22:09, Today: Fate failed (no successes) using 4d10 with the World of Darkness nWoD system with a target of 8, rerolling 10s with rolls of 3,1,2,3.  True Sight.
No luck this time. ;p

 As Michael said his blessing, those who had received it began to see something take shape.

OOC: for those who got at least 1 success:

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 You could now see tiny auras settling on the otherwise sterile surfaces like particles of dust... but they moved with intent and purpose, mainly toward any stray bit of debris that might find itself on the floor.

 They roughly as numerous as dust motes in the air... many in number but not in any quantity visible to the naked eye... and the group could see that the motes had already attached themselves to the group's clothing... but they do not feel any different.

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