h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

You know as well as I that I no longer deal with my clan proper...I am a...disappointment to them

*caresses her cheek softly*

There is no need to quote history at me, my cousin, the Lunatics have long been deposed of, the Ventrue sit in their places at the top of the Camarilla...

Where people like me can pull their strings...</>

*His lips are so close*

*She is fascinated by his perfect teeth*

*The way he pronounces is words.... *

AAAck!! *she shakes her head*

Don't try to charm your way with me, Tijerius!

I won't allow you to pull MY strings!!...

*laughs softly*

As if I would ever try to pull your strings, my dear

*brushes his lips across her forehead*

*her breathing quickens at the touch of his lips*

*she places her hand on his chest and gently pushes him away*

.. Tijerius, please!..

You called me to discuss Victor.. *looks around*

Can't we go somewhere less.. *pulls a face*.... tacky than an alleyway?

*looks a little disappointed, there is a hungry look in his eyes*

*he shakes his head to clear his thoughts*

Where would you have us discuss it? Victor will me to be around the Elysium and the high society places....

..I do not think he knows of your presence within the city at the moment

*pictures play in her mind... her.. and.. *

*she shakes her head*... Stop it! I remember perfectly well what he did, without you reminding me!..

*Lowell makes to walk away*..


*turns back*..

Tijerius, YOU are in more danger than I!!.. What do you want me to do?

*a hand reaches out and grasps her shoulder*

Lowell, what a pleasant suprise

Lowell

*she is surprised to see genuine concern for her...just for a moment, then it is gone*

*walks through the city looking for a steelworks factory*

*holds Lowell tightly*

I had no idea you were still around, little Ventrue. Somebody should have done away with you years ago

*Lowell turns round quickly*


VICTOR!!... Oh.. I.. I.. ..

*composes herself*


I'm surprised to see you here too..

*she smiles warmly, yet it never reaches her eyes*

*there is a steelworks factory in plain view on the corner of Samson Street*

*the front entrance is open a fraction*

*walks quickly to the entrance and steps inside looking around for something*

Do not speak to her that way Victor. Our clan and hers share many ties, besides, your quarrel is not with her

*Lowell tries to bluff her way out*


.. Oh! You know the old saying, "You can't keep a good Ventrue down!"


*she feels his fingers tighten on her arms*


*looking quickly around, Lowell sees nothing of the Prince*

*A young girl of around 11, clearly mesmerised by something, hands out a brown paper package to Alicia. It is roughly the size of a TV but weighs less*

*Elisabeth has been walking through the dark streets of the city for a while. She wanted to learn to know this place - and she was tired of sorting her books into the shelfs in the library.
She stopped when she heard familiar voices, listened and also managed to watch for a minute. She frowns in disgust. This prince and his cousin...*

*But the new events distract her from this thought. She hopes noone will notice her, but she is good in hiding. Especially when there are big bushes along the street.*

*takes the package and looks carefully at the child before shaking her head and stepping away*

*laugh*

That's as may be Lowell, but you are hardly a /good/ Ventrue. We have unfinished business, you and I...perhaps we should adjourn elsewhere

*Lowell digs her fashionable heels into the dirt of the alleyway*


NO!

We never had any business, Victor!

Now let me go!



*her eyes flare as she looks deeply into his eyes*