highprices: (Night on the town)
Crystal; Crys ([personal profile] highprices) wrote in [community profile] genessia2016-04-18 02:52 pm

01st Affair | Action/Voice

Waking

[Watery blue eyes peek beneath thick dark lashes as Crystal rouses within the strange pod. She isn’t familiar with hangovers however there have been rare occasions where she’s been drugged. She remembers bidding her neighbor goodnight and leaving for the evening when she unexpectedly arrived here. Her dress is untarnished. Her shoes, jewelry and shawl are the same as when she left the house. It’s odd that nothing is stolen or misplaced and that her captors have yet to introduce themselves.

She slowly rises into a sitting position, her heels dipping into the water while long slender legs stretch from their static position. She lifts her purse to her lap as well as the odd little box that is resting in the pod with her. First she opens her purse. The golden clasp clicks, echoing within the cave as she fetches a small pocket mirror. She inspects her face, her make-up untouched and her bright blond hair curled just as she remembered. There are no marks on her skin, nothing implying a force or harsh treatment.

Slipping her pocket mirror into her purse she begins to look through the peculiar chest that she found next to her. She quickly realizes that it is meant for her which isn’t a comforting thought. She decides she dislikes the provided necklace and slips it into her purse with no intention of ever wearing it. She reads through each piece of information carefully, her brow creasing as the situation grows more complicated.]


Action; Any City – Early Morning

[It’s evident that she isn’t in New York anymore and so she quickly moves passed that glaring fact and inspects the information she does know.

Crystal isn’t ready to rule out any possibilities; she wants to learn more about her new gilded prison. With the items she’s deemed important stashed in her purse she steps across the turning water and out of the bay. The hologram makes her pause, a thin eyebrow rising at its explanation before she continues onward.

A light smile plays across her lips as confidence radiates from her countenance, like a perfect mask her expression mixes both truths and lies. It won’t be hard to pin her as someone new though she isn’t acting like a gawking tourist or lost soul. When she steps it’s as if she knows exactly where she’s going. She doesn’t care about those who gawk at her height, beauty or very short dress.

She steps into a few curious shops, her gaze examining their wares even if she isn’t interested in purchasing them.]


Excuse me. [Crystal asks in a friendly tone.] Is this your establishment?

Action; Nova City – Early Evening

[After exploring each city Crystal finds that she enjoys Nova City the most. There are classier establishments, cleaner streets and while some of the futurist technology is beyond her knowledge it isn’t beyond her understanding. She can be found eyeing apartments as well as the general area with the same air of someone who moves with assurance.

She decides to look for bars or clubs that might prove to be interesting. It’s only the start of the night and she doubts that any establishment has yet to truly open. It will, however, give her an understanding of this place which is her intent as she moves through the cities.

If she catches your eye she’ll smile, her expression confident and inviting.]


Action; Everglade – Early Night

[Everglade is the last stop on her trip and she quickly finds that she doesn’t care for the mist covered city. There is nothing pertaining to the curfew in the provided information, leaving Crystal unaware as she steps into the city proper. Night is when Crystal is accustomed to working. She’s always been comfortable beneath the lingering light of the moon, even walking down desolate streets like these.

It doesn’t take her long to sense that something is wrong, the sun wanes and a gloomy atmosphere grips the town. She turns to leave however the sweet scent of lilacs drifting from her skin calls forth a hungry predator who quickly blocks her escape. Her mask remains in place, her lips positioned in a careful smile while her gaze locks onto the approaching figure. She moves briskly however the shadow is much faster than her, catching her by the wrist and throwing her against a nearby wall.

Her eyes level a glare at the stranger: his skin is a sickly pale, his eyes sunken in with black irises staring hungrily at her, his clothes hang on his bony form, tattered and torn from wear.]


That isn’t anyway to say hello.

[Crystal replies in an even voice, her wrist already working its way out of the dead mans grip.]

Voice; April 19th

[A melodious voice echoes over the network.]

It looks like I should have asked for assistance earlier, in the end I see little point of the provided information with so much lacking. [The light and silky voice sounds like it’s smiling.]

Now that I’ve learned my way around I wanted to say hello. Perhaps get to know my fellow martyrs.
iridescentillusion: ([Human] Judging)

action; Everglade

[personal profile] iridescentillusion 2016-04-18 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[You know what also isn't a way to say hello? A large hyena-like creature pouncing on the woman's captor from his blindspot to tear him aware from her. While the creature's face muscles peel back to stun the the assailant, another man steps out of the fog. This one, however, looking much healthier than the thing that the krenshar has occupied. He quiet sighs, idly glancing over to the woman.]

You shouldn't be wandering this place alone in the night.
orlokbutterfly: ([Mask] Smirk)

action; Nova City

[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2016-04-18 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Someone's been working reasonably hard to get his new establishment open (well, his and Ivina's, but details), and for now he's calling a break because he's got other things to do. So there's a cyborg stepping out of a nearby building, decked out in his purple flight suit and butterfly mask. He stretches his arms before glancing ahead, his eyes falling on a particular beautiful woman exploring the city. His arms fall to his sides and he rests one hand on his hip, giving a smirk.]

Goood evening, miss.
toogoodforwords: (heh)

[personal profile] toogoodforwords 2016-04-18 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Neo catches Crystal's eye and moseys on over, drink in hand, music blazing, strobe lights flashing, bodies gyrating everywhere.

Neo waves as she approaches. ]
orlokbutterfly: ([Mask] Amused)

action; Nova City

[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2016-04-18 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
You could say that.

[He glances over his shoulder at the building before looking back to her.]

I'm one of the owners, actually.
iridescentillusion: ([Human] Outfit alt)

action; Everglade

[personal profile] iridescentillusion 2016-04-18 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I have no interest in being either.

[But if she wants to label him her hero, then he won't attempt to change her mind one way or the other. He watches the krenshar carefully, mildly disgusted at the creature's ability to eat undead flesh, but it doesn't show on his face. He turns his attention back to Crystal.]

I don't spend my time capturing women like so many decide to do.
askypirate: (♜I do enjoy casual banter)

action; nova city

[personal profile] askypirate 2016-04-18 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[It was early evening when a beautiful woman dressed to the nines stepped into the bar over which sat Balthier's apartment. Needless to say, he'd become a regular at the establishment, as walking home was as simple as walking up the stairs.

He was currently in a booth toward the back of the establishment. The habit of watching the door for someone looking for your head was difficult to shake. When she walked in and found her way to a table, he sent the waitress to take her order. When the girl arrived at Crystal's table, she smiled politely.
]

Good evening, miss. The gentleman at the back would like to pay for this drink. What would you have?
orlokbutterfly: ([Mask] Smirk)

action; Nova City

[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2016-04-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[In typical Gale fashion, his eyes are all over checking out each and every one of those curves that she's sporting. Because hot damn, those are worth looking over. And he's also a pervert. At least his mask is currently hiding those wandering eyes.]

24 hour nightclub, because I haven't found any other club that holds my interest for more than a couple hours. Hard to believe I couldn't find a single one worth the time in this whole city, but hey, might as well open one myself in that case.
iridescentillusion: ([Human] Unimpressed)

action; Everglade

[personal profile] iridescentillusion 2016-04-18 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Helping you was intentional.

[He just calmly puts that out there. The krenshar finally finishes maiming that unfortunate undead and returns to Cipher's side, its face muscles sliding back into place.]

I can only guess that a woman of your caliber is only out here for one of two reasons: You are more powerful than you seem, or you're new to this place and are unaware of Everglade's night law.
iridescentillusion: ([Human] I'm listening)

action; Everglade

[personal profile] iridescentillusion 2016-04-19 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
Schnee isn't exactly one to make frequent updates to the information available to new comers.

[At least that confirms that she was new then. The krenshar begins to growl, looking around the nearby area, picking up another presence. Cipher notices it as well, but he pays no mind to it while talking to the woman.]

After sunset, this city is ruled by creatures of the night. A human's survival is dependent on either having an escort to protect them, shelter for the night, or they are capable of defending themselves against the supernatural. The law was put in place a few months ago.
orlokbutterfly: ([Mask] Amused)

action; Nova City

[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2016-04-19 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He gives her a smirk. He would definitely want to have such a beautiful woman stop by.]

I could always offer you a sneak peek at what the interior looks like. See if it's worth your interest later.
alittlebitofhell: Credited to <user name="vikael"> (Default)

action; everglade

[personal profile] alittlebitofhell 2016-04-19 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Since hearing about the place, Clay's been putting together something like a kit. It contains the basics he knows kill monsters in the movies: wolfsbane, holy water, garlic (oil, in a glass bottle, easier to use as a projectile), silver bullets for the one gun that came with him, three stakes. Now it was time to test them. If all else failed, he had other weapons at his disposal.

The thud of a body against a wall down a dark alley caught his attention and he was there in an instant. Off-handedly, Clay's mind noted what was probably one of the most beautiful women he'd ever seen, and he'd seen several, but what was more important was the thing with the fangs going for her throat.

Taking out his pent up hatred for vampires on a vampire? There was something poetic about that. From his jacket pocket, he pulled a little glass vial of holy water, lined up the throw, and hurled it, hitting the vamp square in the side of the head. He felt like he'd stepped into a bad horror movie watching the flesh sizzle and peel away from its skull as it screeched in pain and released the woman, then turned on him.

He was ready, with a wooden stake of all things, and man was that thing fast. It hit him like a Mack truck and they both went down, but he'd had the stake ready and leveled at the creature's heart as it charged him. He'd been prepared for it, and it twitched atop him, then stopped moving.

He pushed the dead (re-dead?) thing off of him and dusted himself off. It was weird watching it not bleed, then he looked back to the girl, approaching cautiously.
]

Hey...you okay?
askypirate: (♜I'm the leading man who else?)

action; nova city

[personal profile] askypirate 2016-04-19 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Balthier smiles his casual, lazy smile as he looks up at her and gestures to the chair opposite him.]

There does happen to be another seat at this table, though, from the look of you, I'll say you're welcome to come and go as you please.
orlokbutterfly: ([Mask] Reveal)

action; Nova City

[personal profile] orlokbutterfly 2016-04-19 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, he likes her. His track record in this place so far were people either being totally uninterested, brushing him off or them being too young to bother with. Sure, he doesn't know if it's an act or just her nature, but he's not about to question it. He does pause, then chuckles, lightly tapping the side of his mask.]

Ah, yeah, introductions probably would be ideal. With the mask, it's Orlok.

[He then takes ahold of the edge of the mask and pulled it off.]

Without it, Gale Reinhardt. Always a pleasure to meet a beautiful woman.

[He gives her a wink, then opens the door for her, leading into the currently dimly lit club.]

After you.

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