Topic: The Knight's Foul Deed - Anton (Read 280339 times)

Not Aman · « **Reply #250 on:** February 20, 2016, 04:59:43 pm »

It's terrifying how far he's fallen. Years ago, he'd of walked in with praises and cheers. Now only with turned faces and quivering legs. No matter. It's the Lord's work, no matter what form it takes.

"I would like to speak to the Priest. I come as the Childer of Basilio the Eldest, formally of Sofia." Anton states.

Drakilian · « **Reply #251 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:04:30 pm »

One of the guardsmen enters the house to verify Anton's allowance into the house. He returns outside momentarily, and the two men who protect the main entrance respectfully allow the Lasombra into the house. He is greeted at the door by a man wearing exquisitely fine robes that seem to evoke the wealth and sophistication of Venice yet compete with the culture of Constantinople. He greets Anton with a fleeting smile and the follower of Night catches the slightest hint of a rapacious soul in the gesture.

"Evening, Anton is it? A pleasure to make your aquaintance! I have heard great things of Basilio and his line, I trust that you carry on your clan name well."

The bishop gives the slightest of bows to acknowledge Anton.

Not Aman · « **Reply #252 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:19:43 pm »

Anton nods, and returns the bow with a simple one.
"I have heard much of you, Bishop Alfonso. Your work with the Church is inspiring, of course." Anton says, nodding.

"In fact, when I was ordered to visit Constantinople, one of my first thoughts went to visiting the gate of Saint John de Cornebus in Latin quarter. We lasombra truly understand the important things in this world."

Drakilian · « **Reply #253 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:42:06 pm »

Alfonso makes a flippant gesture, "Yes, the gate, of course - but there are surely things more worth the attention of such industrious individuals as ourselves, yes? Might I tempt your vices, lord Anton?"

With an almost seductive smile the Bishop gestures for Anton to follow him.

Not Aman · « **Reply #254 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:46:50 pm »

Anton furrows his brow, but follows, nonetheless. There is no such thing as sin for kindred, but what would a bishop be doing in his own home, Anton must wonder.

Drakilian · « **Reply #255 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:16:38 pm »

The bishop leads Anton down a stairwell into the lower reaches of his fine manor. A step through a well-built, solid and decorated door leads Anton to the next room.

Were he still mortal his breath would have caught in his throat.

Perhaps a dozen of the most beautiful men and women Antkn has ever seen in his immortal life lay sprawled naked about the room. The smell of blood hangs thick in the air, sweeter than honey to Anton's depraved senses.

He watches as a man lays a woman across his lap and slowly pulls her head up to his. He opens a mouth revealing small but prominent fangs that sink into her neck - even as she does the same and reachs up to nip at his. As the two abandon themselves to their passions the Bishop speaks up again; "shall we dine"? He asks invitingly.

It is a good thing Joseph is not here. Such a travesty might tempt even the pacifist's well-trained blade.

Not Aman · « **Reply #256 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:08:25 am »

"Bishop, who are these kindred?" Anton asks. "Are they all your childers?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #257 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:55:47 pm »

The Bishop takes a seat and gestures, a... obviously mortal woman crawls seductively into his lap, and pushes her head into his chest.

"No, of course not. Pets and playthings, and the friends with who I share them with."

He gives Anton a measured look.

"Tell me, can I count you a friend Anton?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #258 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:23:43 pm »

Anton frowns.
"I find such things hard to measure as there are very few whom I would consider friends, Bishop. Can one befriend others who hold such separate views?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #259 on:** February 23, 2016, 08:51:19 pm »

Bishop grins, then pulls the woman further up to him. He runs his nose along the nape of her neck, seemingly to her absurdly great pleasure, breathing in deeply as he does so.

"Ally then? The two words have so little to differentiate the two in our society's wouldn't you say?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #260 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:23:13 am »

"It depends, bishop. To a friend, I would help. To an ally, I will trade, yes?" Anton states.

"May we speak in more... Proper grounds?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #261 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:56:04 pm »

"What grounds are more proper than those that celebrate our nature?"

He motions to a seat in front of the bishop, where another woman (and a man) both croon seductively. Whichever he prefers, it seems.

"Come. Deal with me, Ashen Knight".

Not Aman · « **Reply #262 on:** February 26, 2016, 09:25:25 am »

"I will not join in the corruption of mortals, Bishop Alfonso. There is no sin for kindreds, yes, but mortals must be shephered to glory, not to the same fate we share." Anton replies.

Drakilian · « **Reply #263 on:** February 26, 2016, 04:19:57 pm »

The bishop slides his hands down the woman's midsection. In undue pleasure she moans and grinds her hips against him.

"You're no fun Anton! These mortals have made their choice, in a way, I feel no need to deny them."

Not Aman · « **Reply #264 on:** February 27, 2016, 12:48:55 pm »

"I tend towards gloom, bishop, not pleasure." Anton retorts.

"It matters not if mortals choose sin or not. We must force them to accept God's dominion. That is our role as Kindred, Bishop. Nothing more, nothing less."

Drakilian · « **Reply #265 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:57:55 pm »

"So shall we be shepherds or tyrants", the bishop asks, looking at him through thinly lidded eyes.

Not Aman · « **Reply #266 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:46:23 pm »

"We are to be terror, Bishop. Nothing more. Nothing less."

Drakilian · « **Reply #267 on:** March 10, 2016, 05:21:34 pm »

"No room for pleasure?," he says, as the woman on his lap squeals in exactly that.

Not Aman · « **Reply #268 on:** March 11, 2016, 09:32:01 am »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 10, 2016, 05:21:34 pm

"No room for pleasure?," he says, as the woman on his lap squeals in exactly that.

"The greatest pleasure must be to serve the lord, Bishop. Not to debase his flock." Anton argues. "Play with His monsters. Dont touch his children."

Drakilian · « **Reply #269 on:** March 11, 2016, 11:38:18 am »

"And what you do? It's just an incorporal tickle now is it? Oh yes, your... Habits are well known, Ashen knight. I thought you would jump at the chance to indulge your vices."

Not Aman · « **Reply #270 on:** March 12, 2016, 11:46:47 am »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 11, 2016, 11:38:18 am

"And what you do? It's just an incorporal tickle now is it? Oh yes, your... Habits are well known, Ashen knight. I thought you would jump at the chance to indulge your vices."

"It is no vice, Bishop. I take no pleasure in tormenting the Kine. It is my duty." Anton states cooly.

"But I would not balk at the chance to purify that which has been tainted."

Drakilian · « **Reply #271 on:** March 12, 2016, 03:41:16 pm »

"Take your pick", he says, his voice a whisper, gesturing to the others in the room for Anton.

Not Aman · « **Reply #272 on:** March 12, 2016, 04:00:55 pm »

"They don't usually survive." Anton states simply. Should the Bishop not balk at this, he'll proceed to surround a couple of mortals who appear particularly decadent, and make sure the good lord hears their screams. Then, of course, make sure they never sin again.

Should any be particularly decadent (like, a serial rapist corpse Farking jew), he won't let through the gates of heaven. He'll let him live.

Drakilian · « **Reply #273 on:** March 12, 2016, 04:35:55 pm »

Anton ends up choosing an absurdly attractive man with delicate hands and a chiselled jaw who just kinda seems like a huge asshole. Something about his voice.

There really wasn't much more to go on, clearly everyone in that room deserved cleansing, but if he had to pick one...

The other ghoul's and vampires watched on with sickening glee at Anton's... Methods. Some even appear to be aroused by it. Even the man who Anton is torturing seems to enjoy it.

Until, of course, Anton slits his throat and his wrists and lets him bleed to death.

Anton cannot help but feel indignant when the bishop slaps him enthusiastically on the back - "Excellent show! No wonder you find such excitement in it!"

Not Aman · « **Reply #274 on:** March 12, 2016, 04:40:51 pm »

"Can you sense any excitement in my being, Bishop?" Anton asks, turning from the dying sinner, to face the bishop.

"It's never been exiting, Bishop. Never."

Drakilian · « **Reply #275 on:** March 12, 2016, 05:58:24 pm »

"Tell that the purpose in your eyes", the bishop says, grinning.

"There is no greater excitement than that which is found in certainty, in fulfilling what you know is your purpose. You possess all too much of that, Anton.

I've seen you at your finest now, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. What would you have of me, Cruelest one?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #276 on:** March 12, 2016, 06:28:13 pm »

"The Heresy has ties with the Venture, yes, Bishop?" Anton asks. Assuming he nods, Anton'll countinue.

"My city contains the retinue of the Black Cross. I need some way to deal with them, Bishop. I have interest in gaining connections with them. Right now, they let me lead due to backroom deals I was not privvy to, and strength I do not have. I need more then just that."

Drakilian · « **Reply #277 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:29:16 pm »

The Bishop shrugs his shoulders.

"I am afraid I can offer no succor their. Lord Jurgen is a player and influence of his own, I have no power over him - not does my sire, if I felt so inclined to help you that I would call on him?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #278 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:33:59 pm »

Anton nods.
"Unfortunate, but understandable." Anton says simply.

"Is there any chance I might dwell here in the Latin quarters during my stay in Constantinople, Bishop? I feel that I would prefer it."

Drakilian · « **Reply #279 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:34:58 pm »

"Do as you please, but be careful of the other kindred on my territory. I do not control them and any grudges they might have towards you."

Not Aman · « **Reply #280 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:36:46 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 12, 2016, 07:34:58 pm

"Do as you please, but be careful of the other kindred on my territory. I do not control them and any grudges they might have towards you."

Anton nods.
"Many thanks, Bishop." Anton states. "Now, I must take my leave."

Anton then leaves the den of sin, hopefully to find Brother Joseph.

Drakilian · « **Reply #281 on:** March 12, 2016, 08:33:03 pm »

Anton meets Joseph back near the Hagia Sophia.

"I've found us a relatively stable building", Joseph says.

"Though not much more than that I'm afraid."

Not Aman · « **Reply #282 on:** March 13, 2016, 01:55:36 am »

Anton nods.
"We've been granted stay in the Latin Quarter, though I feel that there might be enemies lurking even there." Anton states.

"We shall go to your building. I had wished to go visit the Bishop of Genona, but that shall have to wait. We must prepare." Anton states simply, heading to Brother Joseph's building to prepare.

Drakilian · « **Reply #283 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:20:11 pm »

Joseph stands in place for a second, then jogs up after Anton.

"Prepare? Prepare for what? How'd you get us into the Latin quarter?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #284 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:17:36 am »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 15, 2016, 09:20:11 pm

Joseph stands in place for a second, then jogs up after Anton.

"Prepare? Prepare for what? How'd you get us into the Latin quarter?"

"Prepare for Gabor's final death, Brother. I talked to the Bishop Alfonso, perhaps after our affair with Gabor I shall take you there."

Drakilian · « **Reply #285 on:** March 16, 2016, 11:35:32 am »

Joseph hesitates,

"Anton, are you sure about this?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #286 on:** March 16, 2016, 02:21:21 pm »

Anton looks at the monk.
"About what, brother?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #287 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:08:03 pm »

"The taking of Gabor's soul... I fear for you, brother."

Not Aman · « **Reply #288 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:32:13 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 16, 2016, 05:08:03 pm

"The taking of Gabor's soul... I fear for you, brother."

"Do not waste your fears on me, brother." Anton says softly, before smiling.

"Though I certainly appreciate it. As for Gabor's soul, well.. I know not, yet. There are many things that make me fear the concept, and many more beliefs that it is the only way to acomplish my goals. I know not yet."

Drakilian · « **Reply #289 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:38:59 pm »

"What if it changes you?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #290 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:45:50 pm »

"That is what I fear the most, brother. But as long as my heart is held by my Duty, I should not fear any change in it. Everything must be done for the cause."

Drakilian · « **Reply #291 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:48:35 pm »

"And if it changes you... Too much?

What then? What if the man who comes back is not the one I have come to serve?"

Not Aman · « **Reply #292 on:** March 16, 2016, 05:51:40 pm »

"Then I will have failed, brother." Anton says simply.

"But I won't. That I swear to you, brother."

Drakilian · « **Reply #293 on:** March 16, 2016, 06:55:51 pm »

Joseph nods - then his eyes widen, "Wat-"

A searing pain spiderwebs up from Anton's side when an inconspicuous passerby slams a knife into Anton that burns, lifting him slightly off his feet and depositing him gently back down. The man fades away into the crowd flowing out from a nearby tavern, Anton can't keep track of him.

Joseph is holding onto Anton, trying to reassure him that he will be okay, telling him to hold on...

Or at least, he thinks that's what the monk is doing. He blacks out before he can really make sense of the words.

Drakilian · « **Reply #294 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:05:13 pm »

"But what about Gabor? We cannot leave him here, he made an attempt on your life?

You can kill him then. I won't risk Anton's life on something like this - not now. Besides, it'll take him over a week to recover from the attack-",

"And you think he will be content with that? He-"

"Hush now. He stirs..."

Anton opens his eyes to see Basilio and Eken standing over him.

From the feel of the place he's inside Basilio's cabin within the Dark Queen

Not Aman · « **Reply #295 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:10:18 pm »

Anton groans.
"I didn't know a dagger could hurt so much." Anton mutters, looking around the room.

"Where is Brother Joseph?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #296 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:22:41 pm »

"Daggers? Not so much, but one coated in an Assamite's venomous blood can weave a symphony of pain.

Joseph is keeping track of Gabor. The man hasn't led this haven yet, I suspect he has fortified the place. Against my probable arrival."

Not Aman · « **Reply #297 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:26:57 pm »

"Assasimite?" Anton mutters, angrily. "I was hoping that I could fix that break in relations. Unfortunate."

"I'm not willing to let Gabor live, Basilio. Nor to let anyone but I deal with him." Anton states. "It matters not if the assasimites harbor a grudge as well."

Drakilian · « **Reply #298 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:32:04 pm »

"Considering one of them just about killed you without you of Joseph even seeing the man, I think it matters a great deal", Basilio says rather angrily.

Eken stays silent and watches Anton.

Not Aman · « **Reply #299 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:36:16 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on March 16, 2016, 07:32:04 pm

"Considering one of them just about killed you without you of Joseph even seeing the man, I think it matters a great deal", Basilio says rather angrily.

Eken stays silent and watches Anton.

"Not for this, Basillio. Not for what you asked me to do." Anton replies.

"They'll think I fled with you, away from here, Constantinople. I will be here for only one more night, before desidrio returns me to Krondast. They won't have another chance."

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