The cops

[Vai Castillian]

Anyone out there with some pull with the local cops?

It strikes me that the Tremere had a lot of time to talk to them and put ideas in their heads at the scene of the (literal) firefight after the ball. They really wouldn't be Tremere if they didn't use the opportunity to plant a little time bomb to bite us on the ass, later.

[Theseus Ahroun]

Anyone know what actually ended up happening with those Tremere?

[Nathaniel Polonius]

Perhaps someone that was there at the end. Marius?

[Vai Castillian]

I was there. The cops showed up, Marius told the Tremere to clean up their mess, collect their people, and get the hell out of town, and as far as I know, that's what they did -- that's what they were doing when I left, anyway.

Thing being, a lot of cleaning up their mess involved mind-fucking the cops so they didn't notice all the torpored Tremere lying around, and god only knows what else they slipped in while they were doing that.

[Marius]

Vai is right. I lacked the ability to cover the breach myself. Anyone who wants to investigate this should use it as an opportunity to strengthen our connections with the police. I certainly will.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

Thanks for the help with the Tremere Marius. I wasn't around by then but thank you. I suspect a plan to deal with them when they come back, because I am certain they will, should be formed. They are probably going to consider you a enemy now as well.

[Marius]

Oh I am their enemy. When they come into my domain and hurt people I have under my protection, they are my enemy. As are any who trespass against me. In that, you will find me unrelenting.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

Just be careful.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

That reminds me, let me know if you would like to learn some Fortitude.

[Vai Castillian]

The Pyramid Tremere aren't stupid. They know walking into someone else's city and raising hell was out of line. I'm sure they'd never admit it out loud, but they've got to know they got off lightly.

[Marius]

I would rather have staked them and bartered back their freedom, but we lacked the power to do it then and there. We shall face them again.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

I'm probably going to need help getting people out of the Chantry. Anyone who can help out?

[Theseus Ahroun]

I'm not prepared to fight your clan war for you, but I will help wherever I can.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

For what it's worth if you asked me for help I'd fight for you. But thanks. I hope no more fighting happens anytime soon. The city really needs a rest.

[Theseus Ahroun]

I'll put it to you this way Solomon, if you chose to take your clan and flee the city I you will have my help. I will go as far as saying if another rogue group of Tremere comes to the city they will meet my claws. If you choose to dig in your feet and hold your ground while your entire clan falls down upon the city to see to your end... For that I will not get involved.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

Why should I have to flee to gain your support? I would stand by you if you choose to dig in. That's your choice I suppose then. I may not choose to reside in the city anymore but I dont think I will leave it permanently.

[Marius]

I hope that the Tremere stay, make their stand here against tyranny. I will be happy to escort you to your new haven. We need to make sure you are not followed.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

I might live outside the city but I don't know if that would be more or less safe. If the other Gargoyles and Tremere want to flee I will help them but I would hope most of them stay nearby at the very least.

[Solomon Gargoyle]

Perhaps Vai could be a great help with getting the other Gargoyles out of the Chantry?

[Francois Marseille]

What have we heard concerning the police, and the Tremere manipulating them?

[Nathaniel Polonius]

I and Ms. Rothchild have obtained a police report concerning the events surrounding the Tremere attack over a week ago. Apparently all the police involved with the exception of one report nothing out of the ordinary other than a gas leak and an explosion. We managed to question one of these officers and I reviewed his memories of the event and they confirm he saw what he reported. Since I was there, I am confidant that he has been altered to believe the obvious lie. As for the one officer that reported the bodies and the others carrying them away, he is receiving medical counseling to attend to his obvious mental breakdown. As to why he was not "altered", I do not know. It is obvious that the Tremere have had their hand in the cover up of this event. I think it may be necessary to deal with the one lone officer to make sure his stories don't bring any unwanted attention. I intend on taking care of that myself.

[Marius]

I don't think that is necessary for you to eliminate the lone voice of sanity in this mad mad world. Just keep looking for any timebombs that our attackers may have left us. I don't want one of those cops to have a mesmerism laying in wait for us that may or may not trigger at the worst possible moment.

I am pleased to know that your confidence is merited. It will be time consuming, I know, but keep looking. I will find a just way to reward your diligence.

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