Amid the chaos of the rant 3 figures slipped out of the bar. One in a
rather large hat, one sporting pigtails and a third striking
individual. Quickly they followed the third figure to his vehicle and
hopped in. “Where to first chief?” The one in the tall hat replied “To
my mansion, Pru let Wynter know what is happening and tell him to dredge
up the lout from whatever rock he is under.” As Peele drove, Pru
grabbed her phone out of her purse and dialed a number. “Hey Wynter,
you're not getting the day off you were hoping for, Quentin Harbaugh has
been blood hunted and the Master Harpy needs you in all your Scourgely
glory. We'll be there in ten minutes oh and grab Alejandro or rather
'lout from whatever rock he is under'”
Prunella had no sooner
put down the phone when she she burst out “I need to go back to the bar,
like I really need to go back there, Peele can you turn the car around
and drop me off. Actually you don't have to worry about it, I will hop
out at the next stop. I need to have a chat with Dorothy Grace”
Staring at his lesser harpy Juan said incredulously “No, no you are not
hopping out to speak with Dorothy at the bar.” Lunging he tried to grab
Pru as she unlocked her side of the door. Unfortunately the vehicle hit a
pot hole and it jostled her out of his reach. Seeing what was happening
Peele had the foresight to take a route that would allow him to keep
the vehicle moving preventing an escapee Tremere. Hand on the handle she
kept her eyes on the road waiting for a stop sign that she could safely
exit the vehicle.
“Pru use your devil box and get it to talk to
Dorothy” Pru paused for a moment. “That's a good idea sir, I can do
that” Pulling out her phone she dialed another number
“Hi Dorothy
did you need me, I'm really busy with the Harpy right now and it's
important.. .. .. Oh I can see how that's a problem” Pulling her face
from the phone she turned to the Harpy
“They really need a harpy at
the moment to register boons what do I tell her, is it possible to get a
harpy by proxy?” Juan gave a considering look, closed his eyes and
pinched his nose.
“Tell her to tell the Seneschal that he needs to
do it.” Prunella relayed the information to Dorothy. “Thanks I'm sure
Elder Salvatore will be fine.” Brightly Pru turned to the Harpy "It's
settled I don't need to go to the bar.”
“That's good because we're at the mansion” Peele hollered from the front seat.
Peele slowed the vehicle and a masked Wynter and a shoeless Alejandro
clambered in the car. Alejandro taking the vacant front seat. “What's
this about Harbaugh getting blood hunted now” Wynter asked once he was
settled. “Harbaugh got caught trying to kill another vampire without
being granted the rite of destruction by the prince so she declared him
blood hunted, and for their part in it Porter and Tyrese have been
warned.
There are going to be other repercussions for them but
the Harpy didn't want to lose his prey.” Prunella replied. Turning
around from the front seat Alejandro excitedly exclaimed “ It feels good
to be on the hunt again, the treasure we will plunder will be epic!”
“So Pru where am I driving to?” Peele asked from the front seat.
“Head to the Ventrue territory and I will guide you from there.” Once
they entered the Ventrue territory Pru closed her eyes and held herself
very still. With a slight shudder and her eyes still closed Pru began
giving directions.
Soon enough they approached a well cared for
mansion. Even at this time of the year the grounds were immaculate.
Before getting out the car Prunella glared at the streetlights until the
ones around the mansion silently blinked out. Turning her attention
back to the mansion Pru closed her her eyes. Softly she whispered
“Weird, I wasn't expecting this.” Juan turning sharply to her. “What is
it? What are you seeing with your magicks.”
“His security has been
deactivated and looking at the cameras there is just him reading in his
study.” A knowing look crossed Juan's face. “I see, well let's get to
it” Getting out of the vehicle they silently approached the mansion.
“Don't worry about the camera's I have shut them off” As they approached
the mansion Wynter gave an appreciative look at the landscaping and and
nodded to himself.
They found the door unlocked and let
themselves in. Juan looked at Pru “Are you certain that there is only
Quentin here. “I am. He's the only one here.”
“Where is he?”
“He's on the main floor down that hall on the left.” Juan nodded to
himself. “Pru you are to go with Alejandro and help him find loot and
treasure. Smiling Alejandro turned himself into a black wolf streaked
with gray and put his nose to the ground and loped off with Pru
awkwardly trying to keep up.
Heading down the hallway the
remaining trio found Harbaugh in his study reading. Seeing the three of
them approaching he carefully puts his book down and becomes Majestic.
“So this is how years of selfless service ends; I fought and bled for
this city, for the Prince. This could be any one of you; remember that!”
With that his Majesty drops and he met their gazes. Juan bowed his head
with respect at Quentin's words. “I understand and it is my duty to
tell you the Prince has declared you blood hunted and we are here to do
her bidding. It will be quick. ” Wordlessly he nodded at Wynter and
Peele. Wynter took his gun out of it's holster and pointed it at
Harbaugh as Peele made his approach his hands surrounded by an icy blue
aura.
In another part of the mansion Pru shouted at her wolfy
companion. “Wait up I think I found where there might be a safe in the
room to your right.” Excitedly he bounded into the room crashing through
the door. It did not take him long to find the hidden compartment that
held a large modern safe. As Pru broke through it's security Alejandro's
eyes widened with glee looking at it's contents. “I can see why my
brother keeps you around.”
A short while later they all
reconvened outside of the mansion. They all stood silently and watched
the blaze bloom and grow. Juan broke the silence solemnly saying
"It is finished, let us go tell the prince."
Carrying large bags they packed up the vehicle and drove off into the night
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