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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:17:13 GMT
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Mary had sent Aisha a text, asking to meet her in the Castle tonight. Timing it so that they had as much night time crossover as possible, Mary had locked her office door at school, and taken a walk into the gardens, finding her way to the castle, and was sitting at the bar.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:22:51 GMT
Aisha woke several hours laterb time difference an all and dressed and showered for the night. She checked her phone after noticing that her husband was off rehearsing. Seeing the message from Mary, she sent a quick text off to her husband and headed off to meet the woman.
She walked in and noticed Mary at the bar. With a smile on her face she joined herb ordering them bith a glass of bloodwyne. "Good evening Mary."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:25:48 GMT
Mary is sitting at the bar, dressed casually, just waiting. She smiles when she sees Aisha, and stands to greet her with a hug and a kiss to each cheek.
"Hello Aisha. Thanks for coming, how are you?"
She accepted the bloodwyne with a smile, sitting again, inviting Aisha to sit beside her. This was starting out a very informal gathering, but then here were few other kindred present tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:32:07 GMT
Aisha hugged the woman back and returned the kiss to the cheek. She took the offer to sit with her and she smiled widely.
"I am doing much better then before. I feel renewed to be honest. How are you doing with classes starting up again?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:37:00 GMT
"I'm glad to hear that. I worry. I'm like that." She grins. "Classes start Monday. Right now, I'm enjoying the quiet of the weekend, taking some personal time. The sorting ceremony yesterday was interesting as usual. We've another Potter started, and one of my great great ,,," she waves her hands around a little "great grandchildren started. I haven't spoken to her yet. I knew her name from Ministry records, and saw her for the first time when she was sorted. Into Slytherin of course!" Mary sounds very proud of that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:42:23 GMT
"Another Potter kid? Poor McGonagall." she chuckles softly. Then raised her eyebrows. "Oh well now, does she know?" What an amazing thing to discover.
"David wants to look into his descendants as well but I think that is on hold until after this last tour. It is interesting to discover though I'll never experience that find." she didn't feel sad about it in the least. She was happy with the choices she had made for herself.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:46:37 GMT
"Yes, the second of three. Two more years and we'll have all of them! Fortunately James seems level headed. We'll see how Albus does this year." She sipped her wyne, playing with a loose strand of hair. "No, the girl doesn't know yet. Though at some point I'll probably tell her. She may not be all too happy to learn her ancestry. It does make her related, though distantly, to Quinn, after all." Mary laughs.
"I wish David luck in his search. I am lucky, the Ministry has very good records. He'll have a harder time of it through Muggle sources. Are you okay with your choices, Aisha? Do you miss it yet?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:52:31 GMT
"I heard about Quinn, I'm sorry you lost her. Maybe leave that bit out? Though it might not be a wonder if the girl's family is pure blood that they don't have a record of it somewhere." she sips her wine.
"I do at times yes. I miss being able to fly, to feel the magic coursing through me even when I didn't have my wand in hand. I could always feel it. Now the wand just feels like a stick." she sips again.
"More time I think would of been nice but if things were done again as they happened, I would of choosen this same path again. So yes I am happy but I also miss it."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:58:36 GMT
Mary nods. "It's been a long time, but sometimes I miss it, too. I still have my wand. Never lose yours. It will always be a part of you, even if it doesn't feel like it."
She drinks more wyne, smiles. "At least you got to fly," she says. "What amazing memories they must be. But," she says, "I didn't come to talk about that, I came to discuss your future. Shall we go somewhere a little more private?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:01:01 GMT
"I have it. I don't want to ever leave it behind. David had a special case and stand made for it. It sits in our bedroom above the mantel." she replies.
"The memories are wonderful. I'll hold onto them for the rest of my unlife." she thinks about her last flight around Mary's home. Her first flight around Hogwarts. So many flights she had. All she would keep dear to her heart.
"Yes of course. Lead the way dear." she replies as she goes to stand.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:04:16 GMT
Mary asks for a decanter of wyne, and then leads the way into a private sitting room that has windows with a view of the courtyard. She closes the door after Aisha and sits casually.
"May I just say how happy I am that they accepted you as pack Priest! I'm so proud." She smiles. "You were so resistant, so unhappy with the idea of joining us ... now look at you!" She grins proudly. "If you want it, I see a bright future ahead for you."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:12:41 GMT
Aisha followed Mary into the private room and she stood at the window a moment looking out at the gardens. She made a mental note on their beauty and to have David actually show her around one night. She turned and saw Mary sit and joined her.
Then she laughed. Most likely would of blushed as well at the comment if she could of. "Well yes, I was, but who was I kidding?" she laughs again. "My husband, my Sire is in neck deep. I live with 3 other's beside him and I've never liked feeling on the outside." she grins.
"Besides my fate was sealed when he embraced me in your home. I've accepted that. Along with a many number of things. I met Exo here only a night or so before our first valudrie. He helped me hash a few things out as well." she smiles.
"This is where I belong and I wouldn't change it, like I said downstairs. I would choose this path again even if all the cards were laid out exactly the same."
She makes an intrigued face. "I would love to hear what path you think would suit me beyond being priest. I value your input."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:19:25 GMT
"I'm really glad you've accepted this path. Moreso because I think you have a leader's strength. I see you moving on to become a Bishop, and eventually Archbishop. Who knows what. Once you master even the majority of the Auctoritas Ritae, it's not an impossible leap. I know there is a archbishop already in the New York region, but no one lasts forever." She grins, and winks.
"Wouldn't it just feel amazing at some future point to be appointing your husband one of your Paladins?" She laughs gaily, drinking more wyne.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:27:23 GMT
She seems confused for a moment. "I didn't know that New York had other Sabbat or that there was an Archbishop there. I wonder if David knows? We should probably follow protocol though and at least introduce ourselves." she replied.
"But yes that would be a wonderful idea. A great goal and" she busted out laughing again. "I am not so sure my Sire would want to be under me. I mean, I'll never be stronger than he is as it is. Does it look good to other's to have your Sire in that situation?" she asked curiously.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:47:35 GMT
Mary shrugs.
"There are definitely other packs around. But the city used to be heavily Camarilla. Not sure what happened to them. I do believe Procession is the only pack in Manhattan, though. And there was an archbishop ... I just remembered they promoted him to Cardinal a little while back. I should arrange for you to meet him. He's one of my clan."
She leans back.
"As for your sire being under you ... isn't he nightly?" She laughs. "No, seriously, unlike the Camarilla, the Sword is a meritocracy. Age and generation take second place to skill. And, once you pass through your creation rites, you will be your own Cainite, not beholden to him as sire and child, but with the ability to be his equal. Or his better."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:55:25 GMT
Aisha listened as Mary spoke. "Oh? Another that walks in the shadows. Interesting and he has the same rank that you do now correct? She asked.
She laughed then. "Well, depends on the night, we like to switch it up keep things creative. You understand." she laughs as she talks stumbling and having to resay her words.
It took her several moments to bring herself back down from her laughing fit. "Oh I'm sorry. I don't get out much." she shakes her head.
"Yes I think I recall Exo telling me something similar. It is defiantly a goal I can look forward to becoming a bishop and someday an archbishop. Can I still be a pack priest?" she asked.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 7:59:35 GMT
"Yes, he is a Keeper, as we call ourselves. And yes, we share that honour, though I believe he may out rank me simply due to seniority. I've not bothered to enquire."
Mary laughs with her at the joke. She finds it nice to be able to laugh with someone she feels comfortable with,
"Yes, Exo is a Bishop, but still our pack Ductus. I remained Priest when I was made Cardinal, but recently passed the honour to Erskine. Position within the pack does not affect position without. Even the Regent has a pack."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 8:06:01 GMT
Aisha enjoyed herself for a good long moment. She needed this. It felt good to talk with someone other then those in her home. She needed to get out more.
"That is good to know." she replied making mental note. "What do you know about werewolves? David has one in the band, but this one recently brought another. She nearly took my head off with her weapon. Of course she aimed for the wall. Seems as though a pack of Cainite killed a pack of their's and they are out for blood."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 8:20:12 GMT
"Werewolves? I learned in school they're people with a curse. At full moon they have to change, and don't remember what they do while the wolf. You can catch it by a bite or something. I don't really know more than that. I didn't realise they ran in packs, I thought they were always loners."
Mary clearly knows nothing of garou.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 10:47:52 GMT
Aisha sighs inwardly she hah hoped that the older woman might know something more. She sipped her wine. "Well it seems we both know next to nothing then. I'll make sure to keep you informed." she adds as she sils her wyne.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 10:58:13 GMT
Mary nods.
"I'll see what I can learn for you. Now that I'm at school I won't be able to text much. But, do you want to meet here regularly, even if it's just to leave a note for the other if we can't make keep each other informed, and share knowledge. And, of course, I'll teach you things." She grins.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 11:04:50 GMT
"That sounds good. We were meeting each week as it was for the vauldrie, I can always try to come before the rest or stay a little after." she adds. "We also meet for this." she smiles. "Either way, yes that is a good idea."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 11:08:16 GMT
"We could do both? Could you manage that? Pack time, and girl time. And once you have the Vaulderie down and we don't need your pack, just girl time. Sound good?"
Mary needed girl time. She missed Ellie. And Jasmine just wasn't up to speed yet. Aisha was an excellent conversationalist, and someone she could really talk to,
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 11:24:17 GMT
"Yea I can do that. I like this idea. Girl time sounds perfect. I'm surrounded by men all the time." she chuckles. "Maybe when I can get in contact with the Cardinal back home I'll find a female or two to relate with. Though I would love to spend time with you." she smiles softly.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 11:32:19 GMT
"It doesn't have to be an either/or situation." Mary chuckles. "And I get the surrounded by men bit, I have Exo and Erskine and Dristan and ... yeah, all men." She sighs. "I'm actually hoping to build some relationships with other teachers this year. Oh! McGonagsll did mention your marriage and move, but of course nothing else. No replacement yet. She's going to teach the subject herself again. Oh, and we have a new Potions teacher. A Morgana LeFaye. From America. Have you met her before?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 12:00:31 GMT
Aisha nods. "This is true, it doesn't. And that was nice of her. She didn't need to. I doubt she wouldn't know. She always knows what people do." she chuckles. "I had no idea you were interested in Adamson. Wasn't he due to marry? Also yes I have met Morgana a few times. I liked her spirit. I hope she works out well for the school."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 13:24:39 GMT
"Adamson, long story. Best left I think for another time. So ... Auctoritus Ritae ... most of the rest are celebrations of some kind, or rituals of behaviour. The next great festival is the Palla Grande. A big revel held on All Hallow's Eve. It's a highlight of the year. There's the public revel, which anyone is invited to. Then there's the private revel. We invite a select few mortals to that." She looks at Aisha carefully, "and they don't leave. They become the blood feast. Can you handle that?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 19:05:41 GMT
Aisha listened as Mary spoke about the next ritae and when it was coming. A little over a month. Her eyes grew wide as she looked at Mary on the last part.
"Blood feast? Like beyond feeding? We...we actually like" she had to take a moment and she suddenly didn't feel like drinking her wyne any longer. If she could of paled more she probably would have in that moment.
"Like, do, do we actually do more in their blood other then feed?" she asked in a hushed whisper.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 0:07:07 GMT
Mary smiles, shrugs a little, plays coy almost.
"Yes, and no. During a blood feast, the ... meal ... multiple meals, depending on how many are attending, are generally bound and hung, or bound to statues. I'm sure you remember my angel? Anyway, they are bound, and hung, and fed from until dead. Part of a Palla Grande is also a Blood Bath. This is usually used to confirm new Bishops, archbishops, and cardinals. A literal bath or blood, taken not just from ... others, but also a contribution from each Cainite present, as with a Vaulderie. The dignitary bathes, and all is good. So, yes, and no."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 0:50:58 GMT
Aisha isn't quite sure how to take that information. Could she kill again? Could she take part in something like this? Did she have a choice? She stood and walked to the window and stood there looking out to the garden.
"Are they taken against their will? Do they know what will happen to them?" she asked standing there. She didn't turn around. This was quite a hard pill to swallow for her.
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