This pages logs past and ongoing stories for Elisabeth-Maria Holstein. See also Plans (Elisabeth-Maria)
Stories which have not finished yet.
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IMAGE TODO | Seeing things | Faith |
I've been having nightmares - I get those a lot but they seem worse now (Session 71). I even fainted today as the nightmares are interfering with my day (Session 72). A demon took possession of me (Session 74) but with the aid of Reverend Jonah, it was finally exorcised - not before rather upsetting my life though (Session 84). Ever since the Demon was exorcised, I've been having these headackes. I asked Emily for something but she can't really help me (Session 88). I did manage to get some sunglasses, they help a little (Session 89), so I got another more fashionable pair with Gabriella (Session 90). The headackes have gotten worse and I had a particularly bad day today, staying in bed for half the night… (Session 97) and going in early the nights after. I need to find some way to deal with this (Session 98). | ||
IMAGE TODO | Unacceptable | Party |
Marcus came by the School of American Ballet. I have no idea why, but I wasn't at all convinced that he came there to dance. This is a serious school! He did apologize afterward (Session 91). Marcus came by to give me a necklace as a belated Christmas present, but turns out he is a Bolshevic! I don't want anything to do with him now (Session 92). Marcus sent me a packaged, but I left it unopend and I asked Dwayne to give Marcus his gifts back. Marcus tried to confront me, but I walked away and he persisted. Luckily Tamara was able to save me (Session 95). Marcus did not go to Church again for a while (Session 96) but then suddenly showed up again out of the blue. I avoided him there, I don't want to jeopardize it if he found religion (Session 98). Marcus came and rudely interrupted at Elysium again today, despite me being clear about not wanting anything to do with him. Nicolas had a talk with him and when I spoke with him, Nicolas assured me he doesn't like Communists either (Session 99). | ||
IMAGE TODO | Angered Prince | Friends |
I asked a priest to bless the rooms in the Empire State Building but when I checked with the prince, she was rather miffed about the whole thing. I managed to reduce it to just my room, but it was not my intent to upset her (Session 99). I messed up again shortly after when I invited Miss Eslinger to perform for the Prince - it wasn't what she had hoped for and expected, and frankly it wasn't quite what I had hoped either (Session 100). The priest didn't cause any hassle when he blessed my rooms, but Tamara wasn't very pleased the prince had allowed it, so this whole thing has been such a mess… I need to do something to make up for all of this (Session 101). | ||
IMAGE TODO | New People | Friends? |
According to rumours, Nicolas is bringing someone new into the city. They are supposedly from Africa. I went shopping for an outfit for the ceremony of their arrival with Lindsey and Tamara. On the day itself, we discovered another person will be arriving and they might even be a clanless! (Session 102) We witnessed their introduction to the Prince, and I must say that the Traveler - not clanless - named Aruna made a much better impression than Wotan the Toreador. He even pulled me into a date (Session 103)! The date went reasonably well, but Lindsey didn't show up, so it was just us. He told me about his family… (Session 104) | ||
IMAGE TODO | New Shoes | Friends |
Lindsey and I agreed to go shoe shopping. She has such great taste in shoes and I want to do something nice for her (Session 102). We marveled at some of the strange creation and I bought a pair of designer boots for Lindsey. We also selected some for me which I'll pick up next week as Emily didn't give me enough money and said she'd need a few days to get the rest together (Session 103). | ||
IMAGE TODO | Fundraiser | Friends |
Christine and I agreed we'd organize a fundraiser gala for the School of American Ballet (Session 104)! |
—————– | The New World |
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Travel to New York | |
I found a way to enter New York City by ship. The Giovanni graciously received me and guided me to the Prince (Session 1) | |
Hospitality of the Prince | |
I was presented to the Prince of New York, and was able to receive her Hospitality after a successful presentation. I also met some other recent arrivals, Dwayne "DMZ" Thompson, Isaac Franklin and Kevin White (Session 1) | |
Get my luggage | |
Though I don't own all that much, I did come with some luggage, which got left behind with the Giovanni. They were kind enough to return my luggage, as well as the other crate to be delivered to the Empire State Building (Session 3) | |
Establish a herd | |
I went with the Prince to the local Rotary Club where she made me a member. After some confusion regarding fasting (Session 5), I managed to establish a herd here (Session 6) | |
Agency | |
I wore a golden cord to Elysium (Session 8) and made contact, establishing proper communication soon after (Session 12) | |
Helping out | |
My presence in the Empire State Building was disturbing to the staff so I made an effort to prevent future transgressions (Session 9) and helped out with some chores so Mr. Worthington and Julia know I won't be any trouble (Session 10). | |
This is bullshit | |
While being introduced, the Brujah primogen burst in to complain about missing Brujah members. (Session 1). I was sent with the other new arrivals to investigate so best not disappoint the Prince. We visited a shop and a very strange church, and learned they disappeared in Toreador Territory (Session 2). We found some clues (Session 5) and with the help of Levi Wise and Markus Gottschalk we discovered it was related to a military aircraft plan being stolen and a Brujah rivalry. (Session 6). We wrote a report which was presented in front of all the Primogen (Session 7) |
—————– | Taking Root |
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Expand the Herd | |
I needed more herd at the Rotary, but the Prince seemed to have some reputation problems which affected my ability to do so (Session 11), apparently because she was not very charitable. Luckily the Prince didn't mind if I did some work to fix that (Session 12). After clearing up the misunderstanding, I made some new friends at the Rotary (Session 19) allowing me to eventually expand my Herd (Session 21) | |
Retainer | |
Julia suggested I should get an assistant to help me (Session 12). She eventually arranged someone to help me out with daily needs. Emily Preston seems to be a lot smarter and more organized than myself, so I'm very grateful! (Session 21) | |
Charity Event | |
To convince people the Prince was indeed charitable, I organized a charity event, though it didn't really get off the ground until Kevin and Dwayne finally agreed to help (Session 16). With their help, we invited loads of important people and raised $ 1.300.000 for charity, while resolving the Princes reputation problem (Session 18) | |
Nothing to wear | |
Society requires wearing a different gown to events, and I've been scraping by. Badly. I completely ran out of outfits and having no way to replenish them just won't do (Session 18). Cierra gave me a gown (Session 19), and Lindsey got me one as well (Session 34). Finally, after my performance of Kitri where I had to make my own outfit, the Prince kindly gave me my own clothing budget (Session 37). | |
Painting Drama | |
As a new arrival who lived with the Prince, I was asked to pose for a painting in the Toreador gallery (Session 20), and we set a date for it (Session 26). When I went there however, there was some drama over others who also wanted to be in the gallery. I sacrificed having myself painted to avoid hurting anyone's feelings (Session 27) | |
Amphora Retrieval | |
Knowing I speak Italian, Kevin White asked me to talk to an Italian professor to make arrangements to receive a haunted Amphora (Session 13). We went to a museum in Central Park to retrieve it so the masquerade is maintained, but it became a bit terrifying when men with guns came in! I fled in fear, but Kevin calmed me down and the others managed to complete the mission (Session 15) | |
Airport matters | |
On behalf of the Camarilla, we were asked to convince someone regarding an airport job. There was some confusion about gender roles (Session 25). I talked to some influential people at the Rotary, to find out who was allowed to decide, and eventually we figured out who to talk to, and arranged a meeting. The meeting was reasonably successful (Session 26), and we finally confirmed our success in the end (Session 28) | |
Amphora Again | |
Something further special is going on with the Amphora, so we investigated at the right mystical conjunction (or something), and the ghost took possession of me to speak! The others made some sort of deal which set the ghost free (Session 32) |
—————– | Chapter 3 |
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A different Great War | |
There is a war going on with the Sabbat and it is more active than it appeared (Session 28), so I arranged a nurse outfit so that I can take care of the injured that will no doubt come in eventually. Best to be prepared (Session 29) | |
Walking with the Enemy | |
At open Elysium, it turns out, the Sabbat attend. And I perhaps talk a little too much for my own good. In my defence, I didn't realize who they were, though they seem to know more about me than they are saying (Session 30) | |
Attempt on my life! | |
While I attended Church, ruffians attacked me and tried to kill me, and I fled in terror. They were probably Sabbat operatives as I may have said a little bit too much at Elysium (Session 30). I tried to find my way back home once I calmed down, but I was hopelessly lost. Finally, Isaac was able to save me and take me home. It was quite a fuss in the community and the Prince was very angry about security, and concerned about me! (Session 31) | |
Historic Tiara | |
The auction house was selling a historic tiara which I just -had- to have. Cierra really came through for me. (Session 38) | |
Kidnapped | |
Gabriella and myself got kidnapped! (Session 39) Lindsey, Dwayne and Isaac rescued me (Session 40, Session 41, Session 42) |
—————– | Chapter 4 |
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Amon will live | |
I had nightmares about “Amon” who will apparently live (Session 32). I dreamt of the desert and dancing and this strange message again later on (Session 33). I wonder what it means. I next dreamed about being on a beach, with ancient soldiers drinking blood from a bowl at a kindred party. I fled after a severed head was tossed into the party (Session 43). In Egypt, I was approached by a Shadow which said something in a language I did not understand but it mentioned Amon living… (Session 51) While visiting the Temple of Karnak, I had a vision about something that happened there (Session 54). We discussed some parts of it with Advisor Harwa, but his offer of help wasn't very helpful (Session 55). I told Merti and Amenia about my vision (Session 56). I completed my visions to Prince Menkheperre and Amenia who gave me a statue of Amon. What will become of this remains to be seen (Session 59). | |
Convince the Prince | |
Marcus Gottschalk gave me the Gladius for Dwayne and use of his plane, but I owe him a big favour and I need to arrange for the Prince to agree to part of his plan. Also, the Prince needs to approve my trip (Session 45). The Prince would agree if I could convince Levi Wise. Levi Wise agreed once I agreed to do him a favour and the Prince honoured the deal. She also gave me permission to go to Egypt! (Session 46). | |
Escalating outfits | |
Nehbet arranged for us to meet a woman, Senepset as we'd learn later, to help us get clothes to wear in Egypt (Session 45). After meeting her in Cairo she took us to a women-only shopping center, where a complete disaster with an automatic staircase ripped my debutante gown (Session 48). Fortunately, the store - and various others - were able to provide me with a whole set of new outfits for my visit to Egypt (Session 49). | |
Cairo and Modern Egypt | |
We arrived in Cairo, and were taught the protocols to meet the Sultan (Session 47). Our presentation to the Sultan went well and we are allowed to stay in Cairo (Session 48), and I found a place to stay with the Keeper of Elysium for Cairo, Tayyib Masur. The Elysium in Cairo was actually the perfect place to gather information we need for the rest of our trip. I helped the wife of the keeper, Hala al-Nasira, find blood-dolls for the event (Session 49). I then attended the Elysium and found some contacts of Senepset there (Session 50) and gossiped and fed. The Elysium came to an end successfully (Session 51). After seeing the sights and preparing, we finally left Cairo to head to Luxor (Session 53). | |
Luxor and Ancient Egypt | |
The Prince of Luxor, we hear, honours Egyptian traditions and we ought to dress in the appropriate style (Session 49). We travelled to Luxor with a plan and I may have overacted a bit to try to get us a place to stay in the palace. I angered Princess Menti and now I'm stuck sleeping on the foot end of her bed… (Session 53). I've settled into the household of the prince reasonably well now though (Session 54). The prince was kind enough to get me some new outfits (Session 56), but I may have gotten a tad overconfident as Sitamun tried to serve me up to the Prince (Session 57). The Prince was kind enough not to harm me and instead made me pretend to be his first wife, much to the chagrin of Merti and Sitamun, who waited for an opportunity and attacked me in the baths, only to be punished by Amenia who protected me. I did get hurt though (Session 58). Feeling sorry for them, I freed Merti and she immediately attacked, feeding deeply upon me and tying me to the ceiling. Sitamun and her were sent to the dungeons by Amenia and the Prince kindly had some extra blood provided for me. We've left Luxor now, but I'll have to write Merti later, I'm sure she didn't mean that badly. (Session 59) | |
Lands of Israel | |
On behalf of Levi Wise, I need to visit Israel and do a favour there (Session 46). We finally landed in Tel-Aviv and found a place to stay, including a presentation to the Prince. My relationship to my Sire did not go over well, but we were allowed to stay and I spoke to an engineer to attempt to fulfill the favour I owe. I did have some issues with blood so now I owe a new favour to Dahlia Moore who is in charge of the Blood Dolls (Session 62). Though it delayed our departure some, I did fulfill my favour to her by modelling some scandalous dresses on a 'cat-walk'. I think I did alright, and Elijah seems to be happy! (Session 63) | |
Worldwide Etiquette | |
I brushed up on my etiquette especially internationally - hopefully this will help in Egypt (Session 47). At the Pyramids, a guide helped me with some insight about Egyptian court customs (Session 51). I got to use my new skills too though as we need somewhere to stay in Abu Simbel, and through Hala I managed to arrange the address of Sir Blakely, a British gentleman of clan Ventrue who may provide hospitality (Session 52). I also got to use them when I was sent to visit Faysal by Prince Menkheperre, as Faysal had offended the Prince by not wanting to share his wife! (Session 55) After leaving Luxor, Sir Blakely received us and kindly provided me with an opportunity to buy a débutante gown with his friend Elize before he presented us to the Prince of Abu Simbel, and I got to practice my social skills there with them (Session 59). With a lot of effort, I managed to use those skills to leave a good impression in Tel Aviv in the end (Session 63). | |
Go to Egypt for Cierra | |
Cierra wants us to go to Egypt to pick something up for her. (Session 44) I arranged air transport via Markus Gottschalk and managed to get some introductions arranged working with Dwayne via Nehbet (Session 45). We finally flew to Egypt and arrived in Cairo (Session 47). After a brief stay we continued to Luxor where we met Faysal, a reasonable man who arranged for some contacts for us in Sharm El Sheikh where would have to go to pick up our package (Session 55). After a detour past Abu Simbel and Alexandria to see the sites, we travelled to Sharm El Sheikh to pick up our package, and we were presented to the Prince there (Session 60). The package consists of ancient palimpsest scrolls. We managed to extract them from an intimidating room in Mount Sinai (Session 61) and out of the country (Session 62). After a brief detour to Tel-Aviv, we finally arrived in New York and handed over the chest with palimpsest scrolls to Cierra (Session 63). I sent a letter of thanks to Mr. Gottschalk as he wouldn't receive me for some reason (Session 64). |
—————– | Ballet |
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School of American Ballet | |
The School of American Ballet is the second best ballet school in the world and it is right next door! I got an application form (Session 11) and managed to secure an audition (Session 12). The audition was a success, but there was a money question and I had to dump emotions on Tamara. Luckily the Prince came through and resolved the matter (Session 13) | |
Destroyed Ballet Outfit | |
Someone destroyed my ballet outfit… (Session 13). I think it might have been the Prince, and Tamara was kind enough to give me a hug when I needed it. (Session 14) | |
Ballet Lessons | |
I bought a proper uniform to train and have my first lessons at the School of American Ballet (Session 15). After many hours of practice, I asked about an audition for a role, but the teacher said wasn't good enough yet (Session 25), but eventually she complimented me (Session 33) and when I managed to put up a good Kitri performance, I figured I had the basics down (Session 37) | |
Must have wool things! | |
Apparently there are a special type of sock I need to have if I want to have any form of social interaction at the School of American Ballet (Session 16). I finally knitted some myself, after Isaac was kind enough to help me with materials (Session 17) | |
Performance for the Prince | |
The prince asked me to give a ballet performance (Session 21) and asked after it again later (Session 25). Naturally I cannot refuse. Gabriella suggested I can do Kitri's fan dance from Don Quixotte, Act 3 (Session 29). I set a date for the performance finally (Session 36) and it was mostly successful. Even if it wasn't all I'd hoped, the prince was pleased! (Session 37) | |
Kitri | |
To perform Kitri for the prince, I'll need an outfit. I bought a fan first (Session 33) and later I got fabric for a outfit when it turned out buying it was just not going to work (Session 35). I finished the outfit finally (Session 36) but when I performed I made a bit of a mess of it. Some restoration is in order, and I need a headpiece, because roses do -not- work for me. Either way, for now, it worked as well as was possible. (Session 37) | |
Need weird hair things! | |
Leg warmers are out, I now need a Scrunchie (Session 26). Luckily, I managed to get one just in time to maintain my social standing. The store that had them is the weirdest place… (Session 27) | |
Ballet Fashion | |
Scrunchies are out, and leg warmers are back, but I'm not quite sure what the new fashion will be… (Session 38) I bought some new leg warmers hoping people would like them (Session 46) and they did! (Session 47) | |
Egyptian Dances | |
While in Luxor, I got a chance to practice with some traditional Egyptian dancers (Session 55). They rather sabotaged me during the performance and I completely blanked out so it was a deadly embarrassing performance (Session 56). I took some time to show pointe to Sitamun and Merti, though I'm not sure I was the best teacher. They seemed to like it though (Session 58). Finally, I danced Nikiya and told the story of La Bayadère to the court, which I feel was a much bigger success than my earlier performance (Session 59). | |
Nutcracker | |
With nutcracker season approaching, I applied for the role of Clara at the School of American Ballet (Session 64). I auditioned for the role of Clara, and a few other minor roles just in case, but so did Gabriella (Session 65). I got Clara, but Gabriella did not get any role, and Christine Metz seems to be involving herself in my class… I don't know what to do (Session 66). An opportunity presented itself and I told Nicolas deJesus about Christine getting involved, maybe that will help (Session 67). Eventually the demon took care of it through some clumbsy attempts which eventually got the Prince to settle things (Session 79). When the demon was exorcised, I got hurt, but at least I'm myself again and I can attend ballet classes again - I hope to be well enough soon to dance again. Christine also came by offering to share the school. I'm sure we can work something out together (Session 85). I started with ballet classes again and have been doing extra practice with Gabriella to get ready (Session 86). I formally invited the prince to the performance and she accepted (Session 87)! The other dancers were not happy with my return, hoping I'd drop out and the role would be freed up. Do I even deserve it (Session 88)? The teacher nevertheless assigned extra practice (Session 89). Final rehearsals went okay, the teacher didn't outright destroy me… (Session 92) I was very nervous for the performance, but I did not even have time to think about that. I had to help everyone get in, because there was an issue with tickets - I may have misunderstood. Luckily Gabriella's father was there to help and I promised to repay him. After that, everything went off without a hitch, my dances went great, and I managed to hit the Mouse King with my shoe! Everyone was excited, especially Gabriella and I am really happy with the outcome (Session 93). | |
Fluffy Legwarmers | |
Fluffy legwarmers are the latest rage at the School of American Ballet and I have to have them, like, right now (Session 94). Fortunately, I was able to buy some - New York has it all - and I am once again fully accepted in my class (Session 95)! | |
Stretching my Flexibility | |
I got some exercises to do during my trip to Egypt to keep up to date on my ballet training (Session 47). I contacted the Setites and Morocco and her snake helped me with stretching exercises (Session 52). I stretched more while preparing for a ballet performance for the Prince of Luxor (Session 55). I've practiced ever since, but the demon wanted to take me further and went looking for yoga studios to work on this more seriously, and visited one that looked alright (Session 81). I told the Prince about my plans in this regard (Session 83) and finally found a Yoga Studio where the demon signed me up for classes which I might now be stuck with (Session 84), especially now that Yoga outfits have started arriving (Session 86). I went to my first yoga lesson which was an absolute disaster. I'm terrible (Session 87)! I returned for classes once more and I failed again, the teacher wasn't even convinced I should be there (Session 88). With practice I seem to at least manage, but its still not very good (Session 89). I've kept practicing, but I am still making myself look like a fool every time I'm there (Session 100). After a lot of hard work, I finally had a good practice today though (Session 101) and it seems I finally have this under control (Session 102)! |
—————– | Faith |
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Find a church to attend | |
New York has a lot of churches, and I had to find the best one to attend. With the aid of Julia I learned there is a Russian Orthodox Church in Brooklyn of the right kind that I can attend (Session 2). It has a diverse crowd of Russian refugees and I think I will fit in nicely there! (Session 7) | |
Collections | |
I didn't have money for the church (Session 10). Easter was hard and exhausting but I managed to get the money together to make a proper donation (Session 14) | |
Unexpected Date | |
Oxana Vasileva arranged a date for me with Evgeni Grigoriy, believing I was in dire need of a marriage. She's not entirely wrong, but she doesn't know about the various 'conditions' that sort of prevents any of that (Session 19). The date eventually happened, and that was all we'll say of it (Session 20) | |
The good Reverend Jonah | |
I first heard of Reverend Jonah when I arrived in New York (Session 2), but I only finally met him - and discovered he is true and good in a divine way - much later. He asked for my help but I was too afraid to donate my blood… I am so ashamed… (Session 24) | |
A reminder of God | |
A priest in Alexandra spoke about how there may be references to Kindred in the Bible. I'm not sure what to think of that… (Session 60) While visiting Mount Sinai, I felt the fear of God in my bones. Then people asked for my blessing. I am not living up to what I should be… (Session 61) Back in New York I celebrated Pokrov and bought an icon of the Theotokos for Prince Michaella. She seemed to appreciate it, and wants to talk about faith at some point in the future (Session 64). | |
Theophany | |
Svyatki will end soon with the feast of Theophany. I asked to participate in the ceremony at Church and to have the house blessed. The Prince wasn't as pleased as I had hoped, but agreed I could have my room blessed (Session 99). I bought a gown for the Theophany ceremony (Session 100), which was held by going all under in the icy Hudson river three times. It was quite something, and I felt reborn afterwards (Session 101)! |
—————– | Elysium |
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Prevent a clash | |
On my first Elysium, I met loads of new people with a wide variety of outfits. I managed to prevent a clash between Markus Gottschalk and Levi Wise (Session 4, Session 5) | |
Prevent another collision | |
Elysium was at a fighting ring and I had to keep Carlo Savio and Samuel "Schooler" Schuyler apart this time, which I managed by making sure the two couldn't make eye contact (Session 9) | |
Rooftop Club | |
I visited the Rooftop Club where they sell blood for money. Apparently its a masquerade friendly club! (Session 13) | |
Gentlemen's Club | |
Elysium was held at a very different gentleman's club than I envisioned. Ravenna Watkins was nice enough to help me out though, I like her now (Session 17) | |
Kindred of the Opera | |
During Elysium at the Metropolitan Opera House, I discovered Christine Metz had a strange relationship with one of the performers. Luckily, we sorted it all out (Session 20) | |
Disco Fever | |
Elysium was held at something called a disco. The music was really loud and unpleasant, but I did get to dance with Iacomo. I'm not sure we made a lot of sense (Session 22) | |
Hindu's are on to something | |
Elysium brings in priests from various different denominations, including a Hindu priest who seems to know a bit too much about the masquerade. I managed to convince him we don't actually exist (Session 24) | |
1) | Bloodbank charity |
We have a charity event for the blood banks in New York. They want to expand to New Jersey, but most Camarilla kindred don't think that's a great idea (Session 29) | |
We got us an Irish Pub | |
We visit The Leprechaun's Treasure, an Irish pub where favours are traded for coins. (Session 35) | |
Help Carol with Masquerade Elysium | |
Carol asked my help with running the mysterious upcoming Elysium she has planned (Session 67). I helped out by welcoming guests while wearing a mask - the theme is masquerade after all (Session 68). The event was interrupted when someone was attacked by the Sabat. I comforted Carol as she lamented her spoiled plans. I did have to return the dress I borrowed though… (Session 69) | |
Halloween | |
Apparently Halloween is an event where we dress up in costumes! I bought materials for an outfit (Session 70). The Prince asked me to make her a costume of an Italian Renaissance lady. It was really short notice but I tried my best, and Markus helped me get additional materials. I went as a fairy (Session 71)! Markus was given an apple for the most beautiful one, but he didn't give it to me… (Session 72) I didn't even win the costume contest, but honestly I didn't deserve it either (Session 73). | |
Visiting the Opera | |
The upcoming Elysium will be at the opera, so Carol, Tamara and I went shopping for gowns. The demon that possessed me got a gown to one-up Tamara and show her who's boss, and made her pay for it! (Session 74) With the demon in control, I stayed at the opera and kept an eye on Christine Metz and staying with Tamara for a bit. Afterwards, it was able to spend time with the Prince and gloat to Tamara! (Session 75). | |
Keeping the Prince | |
While I was still controlled by the demon, Marcus threw stuff at me at Elysium and I faked getting hit. Instead of getting support from the Keeper, she accused me of causing trouble and challenged me. When I challenged her back, she physically threw me out of Elysium, so I left a message at her home. I decided to stay away from home for a few nights and Lydia de Witte kindly allowed me to stay in one of her houses while I regrouped. She gave me some money for clean clothes and asked me to visit the Prince which I agreed to do (Session 82). I finally returned home and managed to charm the Prince. We fondled around some and I sat on her lap and she forced the Keeper of Elysium to apologize next Open Elysium (Session 83). I made some promises of contortions and tight outfits and all seems very well set up now… Except with the possession ended, I have no idea where this will go now (Session 84). The Keeper finally apologized to me in Elysium, making sure to let everyone know I was possessed. I am such a weak and horrible person… (Session 86). | |
Poledancer | |
Elysium took place in a rather seedy dancing, but as predicted by Chocolat, the dancer named Jaqueline Eslinger was really, really skilled. The Prince will want to see her, and if she performs well, maybe we'll be able to help her find a better place in life (Session 87)! To get her to perform though, I'll need 'references', and Emily suggested I should go visit her with someone to ask about what she needs (Session 90). Emily helped to arrange the necessary references, and when I went to visit Jaqueline with Lindsey, she agreed to come perform (Session 93). I asked Julia if we could have a pole set up in the ballroom for her performance, but she said no… (Session 95) Emily came to me that the appointment needs to be arranged, we talked about how to set it up a bit, and I need to go ask the Prince (Session 96). The Prince said no to the pole, and suggested I ask Miss Eslinger what she needs (Session 98). I arranged for Jacqueline to perform for the Prince next Thursday, and I spoke about her future at Elysium. Nicolas may offer her a chance to dance at his clubs and Christine said she'd try to arrange something for her in Paris. I hope she can manage before Thursday… (Session 99). The dancer made it here, but her performance was -not- to the Prince's liking and I may have angered her. At least Christine managed to come through and we're arranging for some extra training and a trip to France for her (Session 100). I asked Emily to arrange the trip for Jaqueline, so it should soon be sorted (Session 101). Nicolas and Christine both want another demonstration of the dancer (Session 102). Gabriella got her dad to agree to allow the performance at her house (Session 103). Jacqueline left quite an impression on everyone and eventually decided to stay in New York with Nicolas (Session 104)! | |
IMAGE TODO | New Years |
I bought a new gown in preparation for new years (Session 93) We celebrated New Years Eve in the Empire State Building - it went better than the 4th of July despite me being hungry. We also had a second New Years celebration in the monthly Open Elysium - I had to get another gown of course. It was held in the armory and I danced with Nicholas Dejesus (Session 95). |
—————– | Party |
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New Arrivals | |
I was introduced to Michaella, the prince of New York, together with three other new arrivals, Dwayne "DMZ" Thompson, Isaac Franklin, and Kevin White (Session 1). I also learned we'll be working together on some things, so I guess we're all friends now! (Session 2) | |
Setting up communications | |
Kevin White is kind enough to give me a 'Page', a device that does something. I think its supposed to deliver messages or something. Luckily, I also managed to secure an address for Dwayne "DMZ" Thompson (Session 8) and for Kevin and Isaac Franklin as well (Session 9 and 10). We should now communicate much more easily | |
Helping a debutant | |
Lindsey Barnes arrived in New York and I tried to help her out. Shes a tad frustrating but I think deep down she's a good person, and in the end her introduction went off without a hitch! (Session 10) | |
2) | Lindsey wants to start a Business |
Lindsey needs a loan to get her business started, and I agreed to help her out when she asked (Session 12). We visit Cierra Enestine and I helped her secure the loan (Session 13) | |
Kevin's Expression Training | |
I helped Kevin to get better at expressing himself - he really did need some help (Session 18) | |
Lindsey's Business Opening | |
Lindsey opened her business, the Manhattan Automobile Maintenance. I attended the event of course! (Session 19) | |
Princess Luïne | |
Isaac needs me to be a princess for some sort of improvisation play (Session 22). I act the princess and despite a “I want to die”-level embarassing moment, some Gangrel intervention and a real kidnapping by Fey, I manage to pull off the role convincingly! (Session 23) | |
Chinese Imports | |
Lindsey has some problems with imports as well, and I join to help her out (Session 33). I meet someone named Pancake and acquire a chinese dress in the process, as I help Lindsey deal with the Triad to eventually resolve the misunderstanding (Session 34) | |
Lindsey's Presence Training | |
I am helping Lindsey to have a better Presence (Session 43, Session 46). With some work, we managed to complete the training (Session 47) | |
Sad days | |
I was having a very hard day and Lindsey and Dwayne both came by to check in on me. Lindsey and I talked the next day. She told me about the death of her husband and we shared sorrows. (Session 43, Session 44) I accompanied Lindsey to a war memorial on the day of her husbands death. We cried together. (Session 46) Later on her wedding day, we went shopping together. I think she's feeling better! (Session 47) | |
Unacceptable Behaviour | |
I behaved quite unacceptably towards Dwayne. (Session 44), so I decided to offer my Tiara to Markus Gottschalk in trade for arranging the trip Dwayne is hoping for to Egypt as well as a Gladius I think he'll like. Markus decided to part with them in exchange for me asking the Prince and a huge favour in the future (Session 45) | |
Lindsey can't courtesy | |
Lindsey does not know how to courtesy, and worse, she bows. That will need to be addressed (Session 48). When arriving in Abu Simbel, I managed to teach Lindsey before we were presented to the Prince there! (Session 59) | |
See the Sights in Egypt | |
Dwayne wants to see all the sites since we're heading to Egypt anyway and I'm glad to come along and see them too. Before even getting to Egypt, we made a stop in Rome. Upon arrival, we realised we didn't know where the Prince Francesko of Rome was staying, but fortunately, Carol helped out. We were allowed to stay for a few nights and we looked at some tourist attractions in the inner city. It was very beautiful! (Session 47) We planned a date to see the Pyramids at Giza (Session 50). We visited the Pyramids and the Sphinx - they are HUGE, and we saw a shade of some sort (Session 51). In Luxor we first visited the Temple of Karnak (Session 54), where I had some visions and while visiting the Valley of the Kings, we were beset by some sort of demons (Session 57) - they might have been after the guide, but I'm not entirely sure (Session 58). We next flew to Abu Simbel and visited the impressive temples there (Session 59). In Alexandra we visited where the Great Lighthouse once stood, the Necropolis of Kom El Shoqafa (though I did not go inside), Pompey's Pillar, the Temple of Taposiris Magna, and various minor locations and I purchased some gifts for my friends back home (including Cierra) (Session 60). Upon returning to New York, I gave gifts to all the friends I left behind, including Egyptian silk scarves for Tamara and Carol, a necklace for Gabriella, alabaster carvings for Cierra, a bust of Nefertiti for Imogen and a plushie camel for Prince Michaella. What a beautiful country! (Session 63). | |
Make Introductions | |
A new arrival in New York, Markus Chemnitz needs some help to get settled. The Seneschal asked me to help him out, so I introduced him to everyone present at his introduction to the Prince (Session 67). I informed Markus about the location of the Elysium the next day and made some wider introductions around there (Session 68). I helped took Markus to see Cierra and het got a mission from her to earn some money (Session 69). | |
Markus' Translations | |
Turns out Markus has plans with Lindsey which may involve assassins? I translated some Italian for him, but I am going to stay well away from that! (Session 70) Markus got me to translate more Italian for him, this time words from his Sire. There was also a letter for the Prince which we got to him, and he owes, by virtue of is Sire, a favour to Lidia de Wit (Session 71). After I became possessed, Markus needed some latin books translated, and the demon helped out in exchange for a favour, he also helped to diss Tamara (Session 77). | |
IMAGE TODO | Religious Party |
After seeing the demons destruction in hellfire (Session 84), Marcus asked if he could come visit my church, so I had him come along to attend service for the Presentation of the Theotokos at the Temple (Session 85). After talking about it during Elysium, I learned Dwayne has his own church with their own customs and I asked if I could join him there. Lindsey meanwhile joined Marcus and myself for service on Sunday and I borrowed a headscarf to her (Session 86). Marcus joined church again today, maybe he is feeling the light (Session 89)? Dwayne finally agreed to let me visit his church (Session 101), and after Carol agreed as well, we set a date for next Sunday (Session 102)! I visited Dwayne's church and got a chance to chat with the other churchgoers. They are a very active and happy community, I like them! (Session 104) | |
Rockerfellers | |
Lindsey and I made plans to go shopping and I thought we were going to meet with the Rockerfellers (Session 89), though I later learned that was a misunderstanding. (Session 91)! We finally went shopping in Rockerfeller Plaza and it was a lot of fun (Session 93)! |
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Befriend Tamara Patterson | |
Tamara Patterson took me shopping for clothes (Session 3), and moreover she comforted me when I was sad. I think its safe to say we are friends now (Session 6) | |
Befriend Carol Meadows | |
Carol M. Meadows and I share a building and we often go to Elysium together (Session 8 and 9). Since she helped me out after the Gentleman's Club disaster, I know she's my friend (Session 17) | |
Shopping Secrets | |
Tamara and I went shopping again and I learned there is something called 'Victoria's Secret'. Also, one member of my herd is apparently a model there! (Session 16) | |
Befriend Cierra Enestine | |
Cierra Enestine noticed my lack of a proper gown and asked me for help with her business, to which I agreed. She arranged a gown for me and I played hostess for Japanese businessmen, being able to keep the gown afterwards! She's so kind and I just know we are friends now! (Session 19) | |
Tamara is angry | |
Tamara is angry with me for some unknown reason (Session 20). She seems to even be avoiding me (Session 21). Apparently she believes I did something, though I am not entirely sure yet what that would be (Session 26). Finally she came to me panicked about what to wear and everything seemed to be in order, but then she spilled blood on the prince and I wasn't able to control myself… I think we're more frenemies than friends now, sadly (Session 39). | |
Befriend Imogen Wyatt | |
Imogen Wyatt invited me to come shopping with her and I accepted (Session 22). We went and it was clear she was just way too good looking. I must admit I'm a bit jealous, but I do think we are friends now (Session 25) | |
Befriend Gabriella Lucchese | |
I visited the house of Gabriella Lucchese, one of my fellow ballet students. Apparently her family knows the Giovanni, and Mr. Worthington forbids her from visiting me, much to my sadness (Session 29). After almost being killed in a security failure though, he has no choice but to accept her visits. She's a close friend of mine now, though there may be some questions I can't answer (Session 32) and a few misunderstandings between us (Session 33) | |
Bloodbonded to the Prince | |
During the Fourth of July celebration, I lost control of myself and fed from the Prince… I don't know what to do… (Session 39) | |
Dress up for the Prince | |
The Prince asked me to dress up for her. I happily served as decoration for whatever machinations she was engaging in, though the outfit I got was a bit chilly (Session 43) | |
Comfort Tamara | |
Tamara was alone at Elysium and feeling very sad and needed comfort later, or so the Prince said. I hope she is okay (Session 46). I spoke with Tamara and she seems to be doing better but I still think there's something more going on. I suppose I'll learn more later (Session 47) | |
Shopping for clothes | |
I set a date to go shopping with Gabriella and Fraulein Hoffman, the latter at the request of Mr. Gottschalk. I'll need some winter clothes as well as a new church dress (Session 65). Turned out in the end I went with Fraulein Hoffman as Gabriella was still upset with me over getting Clara… Regardless, I got the new clothes I needed (Session 66). | |
IMAGE TODO | Christmas Reaffirmations |
American Christmas is here, so I went and bought some items and supplies, and I made some gifts. I gave the Prince a plush bunny to cuddle with. The prince gave me some new furs, and Carol got me a Snowglobe of Rockerfeller Square - she's so considerate (Session 91)! I bought a new dress for the American Christmas Elysium but I think I got the wrong colour - nobody said anything though. At the Elysium, I found out about Santa, I'm not entirely sure how it works yet though and I gave gifts to people, which was wonderful. And when I got Gabriella her gift, she shared her own private ballet room with me (Session 92). Isaac and Lindsey both got me a lovely gift as well (Session 93). A bit later, I visited the Church to celebrate Orthodox Christmas as well, completing the Christmas celebrations (Session 96). |
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Gratitude | |
I owe the Gangrel and the Fey for their kindness in looking out for me. I put in a good word for the Gangrel with the Prince (Session 24) and I also bought a book of fairy tales for the Fey, leaving it in Central Park for them to find (Session 26) | |
Money and Imports | |
Nicholas Dejesus wants me to arrange for an import via Lucrezia Giovanni. He gave me an envelop which I had the staff deliver to the car, but it disappeared (Session 29). I discovered the money was gone and Nicolas was pretty angry with me, but I managed to get the issue resolved anyway. I now owe Lucretia though (Session 35) | |
Gratitude to the Bratva | |
When I was almost kidnapped, the Bratva men at the church attempted to save me (Session 31). I gave their names to the Senechal, who made sure they were rewarded (Session 33). It appears they are happy with the outcome, so that's good! (Session 35) | |
Pharaoh's Gold | |
We purchased gowns for our visit to Luxor, but I'll really need to find some proper Egyptian jewellery to wear with it. The Egyptian Museum seems to have some good pieces, though my friends suggest I ask a contact of Senepset instead at the Elysium (Session 49). I spoke with Francine and Andre Le Compte who have the jewellery, but they aren't entirely convinced to loan it out yet. I dropped plans to use the museum (Session 50). I managed to pick up some useful knowledge about Francine and Andre through gossip which we might be able to use to secure our jewellery (Session 51). After promising to introduce Francine to the Prince of New York and arranging more car matters for Andres, I managed to loan 1.6 million in Egyptian jewellery. Once we are done in Luxor, we'll need to eventually visit Cairo again to return the jewellery loaned from Andre and Francine as they aren't allowed to visit Luxor anymore. (Session 52). After visiting Luxor and Abu Simbel, we returned to Cairo and I returned the jewellery. I'll miss having such fine things again, but fair is fair. As a return favour, I arranged for Francine and Andre to be allowed to visit Luxor again. (Session 59) | |
Setite Delivery | |
Nicolas de Jesus asked me to talk to the Setites about a delivery. Since Dwayne knows them, I asked him to take me (Session 86). Before we could even go, Nicolas reminded me again, so I guess it is pretty urgent, I'd best not take too long (Session 87). Dwayne took me to see the Settites and I dressed as he suggested. They did seem somewhat favourable, but apparently Nicolas threw paint on some dancers, and he needs to apologize. Also, I called Marcus on their behalf to move him to give more information to the Settites (Session 88). When I talked to Nicolas he explained he won't apologize because the Settites stole his dancer (Session 89). I spoke with Dwayne and he agreed to help out if he could (Session 90). Nicolas asked about it again at my performance so clearly its important to get this sorted soon (Session 93). At the new years Elysium, I managed to agree with the Setites to deliver Nicolas' package. I'll need him to apologize, if he doesn't, I'll owe the Setites instead (Session 96). Nicolas finally confirmed he had gotten his delivery, so at least this is sorted, though I think I will now owe the Setites. We'll see what comes of it (Session 99). |