Episode 14 – The Devil Upright
[ Author’s Note: This is the log for the 14th session. Instead of posting your standard log of everything that happened during the session I will post “Then” and “Now” sections that summarize the story. The players will need to recall the details as to how it unfolded. This means that the players will be responsible for remembering any loose ends that may come back to haunt them in a later Episode. ]
Then
Small Room In A Rundown Roadhouse, Constanta, Romania – June 5th, 1890
She had existed for centuries by following her instincts and now they were telling her to flee. With her husband arrested she could not risk getting her current body taken by the authorities. Mala had served her well and did not deserve such a fate. She grabbed Esmerelda by the hand and took her quickly packed bag in the other. After a quick kiss on the top of Esmerelda’s head she headed towards the waterfront. She hoped the last of Mala’s funds and dark promises made in desperation would be enough to get them on a ship. A ship called the Stars And Strips was preparing to depart. Maybe the United States would be far enough away that she could hide from her past…at least for a while…
Now
Penthouse Suite At The Grand Excelsior Hotel, New Orleans, USA – July 27th, 2015
Marcus shut his sticker covered laptop then turned to address the group. Like usual Professor Hivu was arguing with Savannah. This time the topic was the merit of black olives as a pizza topping. “Just got a message from the Arcanum. Turns out ‘our wise leader’ was captured by the NOLA hunters. I have no doubt that he will crack under the slightest provocation if he thinks he can save himself. Thoughts?” After a brief discussion between the group Piers speaks up in his lilting British accent, “We thus agree. The plan is to continue with the assigned mission while trying to stay as far away from the local hunters as possible.” After brief pause Piers wipes some pizza sauce from his face with a spotless white monogrammed handkerchief then asks, “Does anyone know when Mags will return?” Savannah replies almost too quickly with, “Shouldn’t be too long…how long could it take her to complete a simple snatch and run???” Piers glances at Marcus who silently nods then reopens his laptop…back to work…
