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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 0:42:00 GMT
There was no doubt the woman who came to ask David for an autograph was Kindred. As for being Toreador... She was definitely not Camarilla. Otherwise, Rose would have known right away. She seemed to be a freshly embraced Kindred, too. The Tremere Regent glanced at her Whip. They would have to keep an eye on that one, just in case.
As the 'fangirl' returned to the bar, Rose's attention returned to David and Aisha. "Certainly. Whatever it is you want to show us, we'd be delighted to see."
She nodded at what the witch said next. She'd been the one suggesting it in the first place, after all. She pulled a cell phone from her purse. "Maybe we could simply exchange numbers? New technologies make everything so much easier." A pause. "Or so Nikolaus likes telling me."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 2:05:24 GMT
Nikolaus' eyes immediately flit to the woman as she approached. Yep... a groupie. Only this one wasn't quite a witch, was she? Yes, he and Rose would indeed need to look into that later.
This was going to be her kingdom, after all. And any Kindred inside of it needed to know just who it was that they would be referring to as Prince.
As Rose and Aisha returned, Nikolaus reached into his inner breast pocket, and withdrew a small pouch. He reached inside, and withdrew a Galleon and two Sickles, more than enough to pay for his and Rose's two drinks. As Rose accepted Aisha's invitation to 'see something,' he placed his hands on the handle of his cane, and nodded his agreement. Though, he did reach inside and withdrew his iPhone as Rose suggested swapping numbers.
It was true; Rose had been resistant to technology... until she discovered the Kindle.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 2:20:01 GMT
Aisha looked to David on the thought of trading numbers. She would leave that up to him, though she would very much love to have Rose's number. Wouldn't it be grand to be able to chat over more academic theory or anything for that mater. She enjoyed their intellectual conversations even if tonight had not been the case.
She hoped David would take their numbers. She smiled and looked at the two, then walked outside hoping they were in tow.
"I do hope that you enjoy this." She smiled wistfully. She loved being able to show this off and since they were in Knockturn alley there was no worry about muggle eyes prying on her. Once out the door she turned and looked at the three of them. David had seen her do this a number of times but she loved the look on his face each time she shifted. With a wink to him she took to the skies in her falcon form.
Majestic to herself she flew, first around David and then Rose and then she took off up around the buildings and then up into the clouds, far out of sight. Her pale blue eyes taking in the scene. She hadn't been this high in quite sometime but she certainly loved to fly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 2:32:07 GMT
David pulls out his cell phone and exchanges numbers with Rose and Nikolaus and looks to Aisha as he puts his phone away. He did enjoy his conversation with Nikolaus. He was learning a lot from him honestly not just in regards to the Camarilla but other things as well.
Quietly he walks outside confused at first and then saw the look in Aisha's eyes and smiled knowing what was fixing to be shown. He watched his love transform into her falcon form. He smiles as she flies around him and then Rose and then right up the buildings into the night sky into the clouds. He moves a bit trying to see where she was but she was too high up at this point.
"Well then this means she fully trusts the both of you." He looks to Rose and Nikolaus. "You have hers and you have mine." He nods in respect to both.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 23:19:53 GMT
Rose noticed that Aisha didn't have a phone with a bit of surprise, though, of course, she did not comment on that. One had to wonder how Aisha and David had been keeping in touch without it, but it was none of her business. She typed in David's number after giving her own and pocketed the phone away, following the witch outside.
She was eager to see what it was she wanted to show them. The Tremere remembered their past conversation and was secretly hoping that this was what she was referring to. And as luck would have it, it was.
Rose's eyes widened as the transformation occurred. It was so swift, so smooth, so... beautiful. As Aisha flew around her, she almost reached out to touch her feathers, but she was already gone. The Regent looked up and followed her for as long as she could, smiling. This was one of Rose's rare genuine smiles and Nikolaus would probably recognize it since he'd already been privy to some of those.
As David spoke up, she turned her attention back to him. She didn't say a word but simply nodded back, respectfully.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 23:38:51 GMT
Nikolaus had heard of animagus witches and wizards before; the way it was described to him, they were like Gangrel with their Protean Discipline, but it was based on magic rather than 'natural' (for lack of a better term) shapeshifting. But actually seeing it in person was very, very different; it was fluid, smooth, as if transforming into a falcon was the most natural thing in the world to Aisha.
Surely any Gangrel who saw this would be green with envy. Nikolaus was certainly impressed.
"I would advise against telling your 'friends' you were here," Nikolaus replied, his eyes still following Aisha's flight pattern. "They aren't as understanding as we are."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 0:01:59 GMT
Aisha was in love with the sky and in love with her David. Before long she flew back out of the clouds. She came down like a bird of prey would be hunting a rat in the open fields. Just before hitting the buildings she fluttered her wings and slowed herself down. A click of her beak and she was flying around the three of them again.
She grinned inwardly and landed smoothly on David's shoulder. She ruffled her feathers and rubbed her face against David's face then jumped from him to Rose's shoulder.
She clicked her beak at Rose and then turning her neck, she preened her feathers and pulled a loose one free and held it in her beak out to Rose. It was a strong feather, a flight feather. One that could be used for a quill if Rose was so inclined. Aisha waited for the woman to take it and then she ruffled her feathers again and rubbed her face against the woman. Letting her cheek feel the softness of Aisha's feathers.
Another click of her beak and she jumped off and shifted just as smoothly. She landed at David's side with a bright smile on her face. She looked at the company without a word. The glow of her flight radiating off of her.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 2:40:06 GMT
Rose looked up. She sensed Aisha coming back down even before she could actually see her.
She had expected the witch to land on David's shoulder or maybe to transform back right away. So, when she jumped onto her shoulder, Rose couldn't help but smile again, even if it was a barely there smile this time. She could tell it was a definite sign of trust from Aisha... or even affection? Whatever the case, she was pleasantly surprised.
Rose took the feather that was handed to her without a second thought. She took it for what it was: a token of gratitude. There was no reason for her to turn it down. The Tremere closed her eyes as she felt the softness of the feathers against her cheek. It was just as pleasant as the softness of her cat's fur when she came to rub herself against Rose's legs. But, of course, she wouldn’t tell Céleste about that. The grey Tabby cat could get so jealous sometimes…
"Thank you, Aisha." the Tremere said, placing the feather in her purse. "Thank you for sharing this with us.” She paused. “I sincerely wish all the best to both of you.” Though, the way she said it clearly indicated she didn’t think it’d be easy for them, but her best wishes were genuine nonetheless. “You know where to find us, if needed,” she added with a wink.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 2:48:42 GMT
David gazed up into the night sky looking for Aisha and she was still out of his sight but none the less he kept his eyes skyward. Finally seeing Aisha he smiled as she came in fast like a predator and then slowed herself and landed on his shoulder. He smiles with a bit of fang when Aisha rubbed against his face, had to admit he always loved that part when she was on his shoulder. Watching her jump to Rose's shoulder and then presenting Rose with one of her feathers David understood the gesture and it caused him to glance at Nikolaus and a thought crossed his mind but kept to himself.
Once Aisha was back to her mortal he could see the glow to her and knowing now full well he could not take this from her. He would let her live as long as she desired. Her magic and her falcon form meaning so much to her and embracing her would take it all the way.
"We wish you both the best as well dear lady." David gives Rose a formal bow and looks to Nikolaus and extends his hand to him. "I very much enjoyed our conversation. "Que les vents forts vous emmènent en toute sécurité à des terres d'émerveillement et de connaissances. (May fair winds take you safely to lands of wonder and knowledge.)"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 18:45:51 GMT
The normally-stoic Nikolaus couldn't hide his own surprise. The way Aisha offered that feather to Rose was almost touching.
"Stay safe," Nikolaus replied.
They hadn't chosen an easy path. There was a saying in the Chantries among the Acolytes, one they'd probably lifted from other neonates: 'The zeroth Tradition is don't. Date. Kine.' It never ended well. Of course, this was before the treaty between wizards and Kindred, and they were probably referring to muggle kine, but obviously, that didn't make it any less risky, as both David and Aisha clearly could attest to.
He offered Rose his arm, allowing her to lead them away. "Bonne nuit," Nikolaus said.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 20:21:39 GMT
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