2025-01-09 Camarilla Court

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2025-01-09 Camarilla Court
Date of Scene: 09 January 2025
Location: Crimson Hall
Synopsis: Second Camarilla Court of 1995
Thanks to: Chaos
Cast of Characters: Abraham, Ana, David, Dizzy, Dove, Eddie, Giancarlo, Ha-Joon, Isabella, Jason, Luke, Murk, Sonja, Vormund
Cast of NPCs: Anya the SAD Snitch

==================================Vormund==================================
Coming in a bit late from the usual, Vormund is wearing his usual red tied business suit as the Nosferatu elder steps up into the Hall silent and heads for his Council seat. His red eyes track the room briefly as he moves to sit down, his stretched grey skin moving along his upper body as he does so.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
The Prince enters from his office and walks up to the dais. As per usual, the royal poodle follows behind him and trots up to his bed next to the dais. The Prince stands before the dais and clasps his hands behind his back. "Good evening all." He says with a smile on his face, scanning the gathered. "There is much we must discuss." He says with a smile as he looks around the room. "But, as is customary, we shall hear from our Sheriff before we begin tonight's festivities."
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===================================David===================================
David rises as the Seneshal enters, giving her a respectful bow then as the Prince arrives he shifts his attention to him, giving him a bow as well, not taking his seat till the Prince speaks. He retakes his seat.
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==================================Abraham==================================

Abraham nods to Ha-Joon and steps out some so he can be heard better. He speaks mostly to the Prince. "Apart from the Hunt next week, blessedly, nothing else, Highness," the Brujah inclines his head, then steps back to his spot once again.

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===================================Jason===================================
Jason stands and nods his head in respect waiting for the Prince to sit before resuming his seat.
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===================================Sonja===================================

The Seneschal nods to those that do to her, then inclines her head in a respectful greeting to the Prince. As Abraham says he has nothing she smiles for once. "Well that's fantastic for a change." The Ventrue letting out a light chuckle. A look to Ha-Joon, she gains permission before going on. "I have something, if I may Your Grace."

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===================================Eddie===================================
As usual, Eddie stands when Ha-Joon enters the room. He offers a bow to the Prince and waits for him to sit before sitting himself. He looks to Abraham and then back to Sonja as she speaks.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon grins and glances around, "Interesting." He then looks out to the Kindred gathered, his attention then turns to the Seneschal. "Of course!" He says stepping back and letting SOnja take the floor.
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella looks to Giancarlo and nods back at him with a smile and tosses Eddie a smile and a nod as well. She will stand and bow to the prince as he comes to take his seat.
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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Giancarlo turns his head to look down at the others he is seated with, exchanging a few pleasantries and smiling. However, once the prince arrives, he will rise from his seat and give a slow bow of his head respectfully before sitting back down to listen to what Abraham has to put out.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja offers another smile to the Prince before looking out over the Court. "First and foremost I wish to thank everyone that was invested in helping us end the SAD threat. By working together we've reclaimed the city and can all rest a little easier knowing the hunt is over. Unfortunately I have need to address the opposite tonight, in the form of one that did the exact opposite."

The smile leaves her as quickly as it had appeared. "For attempting to sabotage his involvement in the distraction of SAD and then fleeing the country before the mission, R.J. Erling is officially Persona Non-Grata in the city of Houston. If any of you see him, or he attempts to make contact with you it is to be immediately reported to the Sheriff or I for dealing with. Sheltering him, should he be foolish enough to return, will put you in the crosshairs as well." There's a small sigh from the woman. "It's a shame there had to be a fly in the ointment of our celebration, but hopefully we can move on successfully from here."

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===================================Dizzy===================================

Dizzy's booted foot continues to bob-bob in an off-rhythm canter as she sits cross-legged in the very front row, ice-blue eyes focused on each speaker as they speak. At the mention of 'R.J. Erling', the Malkavian's lips part in a surprised little 'Oh!' before she glances over her shoulder to gauge the reactions of those sitting behind her.
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===================================Dove====================================

Dove listens quietly, then responds, from the back, somberly. "I wish I had known him better so that I could feel even more satisfied by his expulsion." Dove offers. "From the Praxis, and hopefully to his eternal shame within the Sect.AS it is, I feel quite tickled to see Mr. Erling suffer for his cowardice and lack of common-sense, propriety, shame, dignity, and intelligence."

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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Giancarlo gives a rather pleased smile with the announcement, even raising his gold ring clad hands to clap softly about R.J.'s status within the city now, "His cowardice actions placed my entire family in jeopardy. Thankfully, we were able to still get a successful mission out of it. Should he return, I would like a piece of that pie if you would allow it." He will pause to glance between the Seneschal and the Prince, "It is the second time he has tried mucking around with my family." Though the normally always warm expression had faded for a few moments it now returns to his face, seemingly over it for now.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja bows her head lightly to the Prince, then moves to take her seat, finished with her announcement.

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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
The Prince nods, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips as he looks back to the court. "In other words, Mister Erling has been named Anathema." His gaze shifts to Giancarlo, and he offers a nod of approval before continuing. "That being said," he remarks, stepping back to the front of the dais, "I will keep things brief this evening, as there is much I must discuss with the Primogen." His eyes sweep the room for a moment, and he shrugs lightly. "Unfortunate," he comments with a hint of amusement.

"I wish to announce the appointment of Olivier Barre as Ambassador. He will represent the Camarilla of Houston to the supernatural community." The Prince inclines his head slightly before continuing, "Additionally, those interested in assuming the mantle of Keeper of Elysium should seek out Primogen Wulfgar to express their interest. Those who may have interest in the position of Chancellor. Please speak with the Seneschal. And, of course, all final appointments will be approved by myself." He then turns his attention to Sonja, arching a single brow with a touch of playful provocation. "Although, it appears we are down a Harpy," he remarks with a wicked grin. The moment of levity quickly fades as his expression sobers, and he looks back to the gathered Kindred. "Any questions before I move on to the subject of domain?"
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==================================Abraham==================================

Abraham has no reaction concerning the Seneschal's announcement and the Prince naming the Ventrue Anathema. He just stands his watch, his vigil, over Court, his gaze remaining straight ahead, focused on those present in the Court now.

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===================================Eddie===================================
Eddie makes a face at the mention of R.J. It's a stinky face. "I hope he gets locked outside after sunrise." Eddie quips. "His Sire should be questioned too for making such a pathetic childe." He quiets down though as the Prince continues.
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===================================Murk====================================
Murk arrives a tad late but its expected as he was handling business most likely elsewhere that dealt with court. He gruffs as he walks through the doors and he bounds downward to find a perch near the dais to take up some space. He heard most of the Prince's speech to the group and he nods his way offering a slight bow of his head to signal he heard the most important part. Once settled, he throws back his wings and he takes up his clawed seat.
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===================================David===================================
David listends to the Senechal's announcement as well as the Prince's addition. He shakes his head to the Prince's call for questions.
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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Giancarlo seems pleased with the princes approving nod, and will let his hands come to rest in his lap once more. He will stay attentive though to the princes words, waiting for him to go on as he leans over to place a shoulder on the armrest towards Dove and says a few words to her.
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella listens carefully and hears about the various postions being open and some of them make her raise a brow as she seems intrested what is needed to hold on of them. Maybe she just might inquire about Harpy at a later date. She does look on to the court.
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===================================Dove====================================

Dove seems to have no questions. She inclines her ear to Giancarlo as they converse, saying something quietly to the Giovanni and the others at their seats before the Prince moves on to domain.

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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon glances around again, tilting his head. "Well...... Since there are no questions. I shall move on to the subject of domain." He clasps his hands and paces back and forth for a moment. "It has come to my attention that while some of the clans have shown interest in the domains that I have provided them, others have not." He comments, looking up to the kindred. "As such, we are going to shake things up a bit." He looks to Sonja, "That is what they say, yes?" He asks, his brows furrowed for a moment before turning back to the Kindred. "I will be placing the decision of domain upon the Primogen." He looks amongst them, "Each of you will be able to claim a portion of my city and upon its approval, you will be able to assign smaller domains within it or do with it as you please." He pauses, raising a finger. "Though, I will say this: I expect you to use this opportunity to increase you, your clan's or even your respective coterie's influence amongst this domain." He glances about, looking to each and every officer of his court. "You have been elected to be the leaders of your clans, I expect you to do them proud."

Another pause, "Those Primogen who have established their domain need only declare it before the court. Those who have not will need to seek the Seneschal who will bring to me your proposal of domain for my approval." He smiles again to the court, "I do expect questions on this." He then claps twice. "So.... speak up." He says, though his tone is still friendly as is the smile on his face.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja smiles lightly to the Prince inclining her head, "That is what they say, Your Grace." Then her head turns to look to Abraham, seeing if the Sheriff has something to say.

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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Seeing as though Giancarlo has no real say or any primogen he will take this time to simply watch from his seat in back, looking about over the rest of the court to judge their reactions to the princes message about domains.
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===================================Dove====================================

"Seems pretty straightforward." Dove replies. "Clan Tremere claims the University of Houston, per your grace's previous decree. I'm sure we can find other domains of use, to support and our mission to enhance the position of the Camarilla in your Grace's city."

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===================================Eddie===================================
Looking to the Prince, Eddie speaks up, "This domain goes beyond what's already set aside for the Clan?" He looks around and then back, "I have not had the opportunity to scope out an appropriate domain for myself. With our Clan's plans set in motion, I will be looking to place myself close by." He looks around and gestures to Isabella. "We've already discussed possible places for my clansmen, which will also be near the Arena. Should we wait and see what you propose further or continue with our plans?"
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===================================Murk====================================
Murk eyes the Primogen in the room that are here. He almost feels sorry for them. After hearing the clap of hands by the Prince he knows it is serious business and he leans slightly in Ha-Joon's direction. "Can I claim territory to put in a new dungeon?"
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella notices the gesture made to her and she does speak up on this matter. "Yes, I would like to have permisson to open a dojo in the port near the arena. If that is allowed under your permisson your grace. " She will settle her hands in her lap as she finishes talking. She hopes she isn't overstepping her limits.
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==================================Abraham==================================

"What remains of the Regulators, it seems primarily the Seneschal and I," Abraham says at Ha-Joon's statements, looking toward the Prince, "will continue to claim Harrisburg / Manchester. The particulars can be worked out and as we have stated before, other Kindred are welcome to petition to establish havens within our territory." The Sheriff keeps it short, saying his peace and done.

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==================================Vormund==================================
"No questions on my end, My Prince." Vormund offers, his dry voice just audible. "Clan Nosferatu is content with our current arrangements, and will inform you if that changes."
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===================================Sonja===================================

There's a nod from the Seneschal, and she glances to Eddie and Isabella before looking to Ha-Joon. "How would you like the Docks handled? Since it is shared domain currently. Continue to share and divvy it out?"

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====================================Ana====================================
Ana has been here the whole time. Clearly. Obviously. She's been quiet, nodding at RJ's misfortune, but her opinions on it have been kept to herself. "The domain of the Toreador is unchanging for the moment, and when that shifts, I will be sure to let you know, Your Highness."
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon looks to Dove and nods his head, "Of course." He then looks over to Eddie. "The way it will be done is that you, as Primogen, will be granted your domain. I know that currently, the Brujah and Ventrue jointly run the docks." He pauses, "So, if you wish to continue that partnership or dissolve it, here is your opportunity." He glances back around the room. "Each Primogen will be given an opportunity to lay claim to a portion of the city. It is within that portion they will be able to do with as they see fit." He glances around the room. "Aside from the port of houston, the cistern, the jefferson davis hospital.... There is the entire city for the other Primogen to seek laying domain for."

A pause is given as he looks from Isabella and then to Abraham, finally to Sonja. "It seems an ample opportunity for some recruitment. Perhaps our new Brujah would be a good fit for your Coterie since it is missing its members." He then grins wickedly, seemingly proud of something before looking back to the rest of the kindred.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon continues briefly. "Also, before I forget..." He looks to Giancarlo, "As they have proven to be invaluable allies to the Camarilla and to this Praxis, I have granted the Medical Center as domain to Clan Giovanni."
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella raises a brow at the metion of her being a part of the Coterie that could be a really good idea for her. She wants to be apart of something great and be of help. This might be her chance to prove her willingness to help out.
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===================================Luke====================================
Luke leans back casually in his seat as his gaze bounces around between those speaking. Even though he doesn't chime in at any point it is clear he is deeply invested in paying attention. All the while the cards in his hands are shuffled as his gaze stays on the kindred within court.
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===================================Dizzy===================================

Dizzy once again glances over her shoulder and then all around as if in search of someone in particular. Not finding them, she adopts an almost playful little pout before she refocuses on The Prince when he answers the question about how domain will be given out.
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===================================Eddie===================================
A look to Sonja and Abraham as Ha-Joon speaks. His brow spocks a bit and he looks to Isabella before turning back to the dias. Interesting. He bows his head to Ha-Joon. "So it shall be."
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja just looks at Ha-Joon for a long moment, her expression unreadable. Eddie speaking up has her looking towards him, expression turning thoughtful. "Seems you and I should speak then on what we wish to do with the Docks."

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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella looks to Eddie and then Ha-Joon and then Abraham. "I won't disappoint I promise I am willing to be of need. "
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=================================Giancarlo=================================
The announcement of the addition to Clan Giovanni's territory is met with a pleased smile from Giancarlo. He will graciously bow his head towards Ha-Joon to show his appreciation with a gesture rather than interrupting him with words. Then he will go back to speaking towards Dove from his seat in the back.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
The Prince pauses slightly and looks to Murk, "Did you ask for a dungeon?" He says, a grin spreading on his face as he nods to the gargoyle. He then looks to rest of the room. "As most of you may recall... We were promised the return of the one who betrayed us." he pauses and glances about, "The Agent who appeared before us made good on our terms." He then looks to Murk, "Bring her." He says as he looks back to the rest of the Kindred, a glance given to Abraham as he walks back to the Throne and retrives a sword that lays across each of the arms.
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===================================Jason===================================
Jason Jason stands and looks to the Prince," If it pleases you I will re-affirm Gangrel's claim to memorial park and would like to include Buffalo Bayou as it is considered to be part of the park by the mortal authorities.
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==================================Abraham==================================

Abraham looks at Ha-Joon as he mentions the new Brujah. The elder is far too cool a customer to react outwardly to that. As Ha-Joon speaks of a traitor, his gaze turns toward the Prince and gives the Toreador a nod and then a look in Murk's direction. It appears as if little of this situation is a surprise to the Brujah.

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===================================Murk====================================
Murk hears the command and he steps forward more quickly than most would expect. The Prince asks, and he serves. He flits out his wings in a mad dash to take flight to the nearest exit. He leaves to fetch the accused. 

It's not long at all before he shoves a familiar female figure into the room in front of him. He has a strong grip on Anya's shoulder, and she is dressed in ghastly prisoner orange with a strip of numbers on her right pocket. She has to shuffle forward with the chains around her ankles and it makes a racket. For those acute to smell, the acrid scent of dried blood is on her cuffs.

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===================================Dizzy===================================

Dizzy's ice-blue eyes leave the Prince and flick toward the entrance as Murk vanishes and then quickly returns with Anya in tow. She adopts a more neutral expression as she watches as the prisoner is brought forth.
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====================================Ana====================================
There's an arch of Ana's brow as she hears that Anya is to be brought to court. She turns, looking to where Murk has left and returns with the kindred in question. She can't help but wrinkle up her nose at the smell.
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===================================David===================================
David's gaze follows Murk as he leaves, then returns. His attention remaning on the prisoner as she is brought forth.
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella looks to the woman being brought in the room of orange and she smells the blood on her cuffs and she just watches as the woman is brought forth.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja moves to rise from her seat as Murk is sent to fetch Anya. She stands in front of her chair, her hands folding in front of her as she watches the woman pushed into the room, her expression stoic and bland. The only sign that she's feeling much of anything is her fingers lacing together as a cold, empty look enters her eyes.

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===================================Dove====================================

Dove says something quietly to Giancarlo, David, and Adam, then turns her attention to the sword, and the Prince, and the impending.... something.

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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Things had almost started to dull down and then there is the entrance of a familiar face that has caused many a nights headache in Anya. A unimpressed smirk forms upon Giancarlo's lips and this will cause him to lean forward, hands gripping the seat back in front of him to let him watch a little more closely.
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===================================Eddie===================================
There's a snarl from the Brujah Primogen, fangs and all. He watches her shuffling gait with a most demented scowl. To think Eddie could contort his face in such ways. His hands ball into fists. Looks like he'd rip her head off with a simple utterance.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
The Prince grips the sword firmly in his hand, the gleam of the blade catching the dim light as he steps forward. His gaze locks onto the accused with icy precision. "Anya Duchen, or whatever name you now hide behind, of Clan Ventrue," he begins, his voice ringing out with cold authority. "You are hereby charged with the gravest of crimes: Treason against the Camarilla. You have shattered our most sacred law—the Tradition of the Masquerade. You have broken the Silence of the Blood, and in doing so, you have endangered the existence of every Kindred in this city."

His tone sharpens, the weight of his words pressing down on the room like a vice. "For these heinous acts, I, as Prince of Houston and Archon of Clan Toreador, pronounce your sentence: Final Death." His voice is cold, unyielding, and laced with contempt as his eyes bore into the disgraced Kindred.

"You need not speak, for your words shall fall on deaf ears," he declares, his expression hardening as he raises the sword slightly. With a deliberate motion, he sweeps his gaze across the gathered Kindred. "Is there anyone present," he demands, his voice a commanding crescendo, "who would stand in defense of this Kindred?"
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===================================Jason===================================
Jason stays quiet, whatever this is about took place before he ever arrived in Houston so he has no clue what exactly happened.
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===================================Dove====================================

Dove watches with detached curiosity, and clearly shows no intention to defend the Ventrue that she has never met.

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===================================Dizzy===================================

Dizzy scans the room from her front row seat, searching for anyone who might answer that call of defense. When no one does, she'll follow along and merely sink slightly lower in her seat.
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==================================Abraham==================================

Abraham watches as Anya is led out by Murk. His hands actually uncrossed and he's taken a place at the foot of the dais, ensuring that he is between the Prince and the prisoner. His gaze is on her and no one else. As the Prince calls for anyone to stand for her, the Sheriff is silent, his eyes saying everything about how he feels. He is not the mask of rage that Eddie is, but his cold, hard stare are unmistakable. He waits .. patiently to see if anyone will speak up for Anya.

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===================================David===================================
David's actions mirror Dove's, he doesn't know this Kindred and the punisment definately fits the crime.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja looks on impassively as Anya is brought before the Prince and Court, the sword is drawn and the charges are laid bare for all. She says nothing, but there's a faint curl of her lip, giving her just the smallest hint of disgust on her face. There are no sounds of protest from the Elder Ventrue.

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===================================Eddie===================================
There's nothing but hate and malcontent for Anya on the Brujah's face. Eddie definitely doesn't look like he's going to try to defend her.
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===================================Luke====================================

Luke sits in his place among the gathered Kindred, his sharp green eyes narrowing slightly as the Prince's words reverberate through the chamber. The cold authority in Ha-Joon's tone and the gleam of the blade seem to cast a heavier shadow over the room, and Luke's fingers instinctively tap a rhythmic pattern against the edge of his chair, a soft counterpoint to the rising tension.

He leans forward just slightly, his gaze darting between the Prince, the accused, and the gathered audience. There's no movement to stand, no indication that he might speak, but his expression reflects the calculated curiosity of someone taking in every detail, every subtle reaction. His ever-present deck of cards remains silent for now, tucked away as if even he senses the weight of this moment isn't one for theatrics.

When the Prince's final question hangs in the air, Luke's lips curve into a faint, arcane smile, his gaze momentarily locking on the accused. Quietly, to himself, he murmurs, "Seems the stage is set. Now, will anyone be bold enough to step into the spotlight?"
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===================================Murk====================================
Murk digs his claws a bit further into her shoulder as he gets her to stand right where punishment can be doled out. He listens to the Prince's decree, and then lifts his pointed chin toward Abraham. Anya isn't going to escape his vice grip and he's close enough to crumple her bones. The Gargoyle waits for what is obviously going to happen next.
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=============================Jason=============================

Jason reluctantly stands, "My prince might I beg a moment of indulgence?
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon looks to Jason, his eyes cold. "Speak." Is all he asks of the Gangrel Primogen, his eyes not moving from Jason as he awaits to hear what the Kindred has to say.
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella surely isn't going to put her self on the line for some piece of scum that breaks the most important rule of being a kindred. She crosses her arms over her chest and gives Anya a scowl look on her face she doesn't seem to care what happens to the woman in front of the court.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja's eyes also turn towards Jason, though her expression doesn't exactly change.

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===================================Jason===================================
Jason gathers his thoughts with a deep breath, "My Prince, as all know I am new to the area and you graciously let me in. The crimes you reference are before my time here. I can not speak as to the accused's actions pro or con. I do not know her, never set eyes on her before this moment. I rise simply to put a brief pause to the proceedings to ask simply are you sure this is the proper course? I am not suggesting it is not, I am not suggesting she be spared even. But Final death is as you say final. Even for the most egregious criminal a brief moment to re-consider if such an end is warranted should be taken. The final death means no reperations are possible, the final death may not even be the harshest punishment. Perhaps, just perhaps, a long period of torpor would serve to punish and rehabilitate. Perhaps, just perhaps, there is room for the least amount of compassion. I don't know. I wasn't here. Was the behavior intentional or was it perhaps coerced? Does it matter? At any rate, I would only ask for that brief pause for consideration, not for a stay of execution per se, but to at least examine the question now at the point of final judgement. Thank you for your indulgence, I will sit now.", and so saying he re-takes his seat.
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===================================Luke====================================

Luke watches the tension unfold, the corners of his mouth curving into an almost imperceptible smirk as Jason rises. Slowly, with a fluid motion, he reaches into his coat and pulls out his deck of cards. The shuffle is soft, almost inaudible beneath the weight of the Prince's command.

Drawing a single card, Luke flips it deftly into view between his fingers, a Joker. The card gleams faintly in the ambient light, its garish grin mirroring the faint mischief in the Malkavian's expression. He holds it up for a brief moment as though sharing a private jest with the room. Placing the card face up on the top of the deck he pulls a black marker from his pocket and makes a show of writing "Jason" on the card.

Without a word, Luke leans back slightly, his green eyes darting between Ha-Joon and Jason with keen interest, his cards disappearing as quickly as they appeared.

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===================================Dizzy===================================

"Have you ever slept a long Torpor, Ducky?" Dizzy purrs in her almost-local San Antonio drawl. "Half of it goes by like a dream. Good. Bad. It's all the same... but the only punishment is what you've missed when you wake up."
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===================================Dove====================================

Dove is unmoved by Jason's sentiments, her expression remains cold, and curious, as a dark smile rises.

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===================================Eddie===================================
When Jason stands, Eddie looks to him suprised. Oh no. He listens to his words and his face contorts. Like a Kermit the Frog scrunchy face. He shakes his head vehemently at the words and looks back to the Prince. He thought about it and Anya needs to die a thousand deaths with a festering dick slapping her in the face.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon looks over to Jason, "I hear what you are saying, Primogen. But, our laws are clear on this. As Prince, it is my job to uphold our laws for which we owe our very existence to." He shakes his head, his determination resolute. . The Prince’s lips curl into a cruel smirk, his eyes locking onto Anya like daggers. He savors the stillness, the absence of any voice raised in her defense. "Hear it well, Anya," he says, his tone cutting like a blade, each word dripping with venom. "Not a single soul here will speak for you. You stand alone, abandoned by those you once called kin."

The Prince steps forward, gripping his sword tighter, his voice rising in intensity. "Torpor, you suggest. Compassion, you say. Tell me, what compassion was shown to the Kindred whose lives she has she put in danger? What mercy did she grant when she shattered the Masquerade and endangered the safety of all who dwell in this city? None. And so, she shall be shown the same consideration she offered: none."

He pauses, his gaze boring into Jason. "Understand this, young one. Final Death is not merely a punishment...... it is the ultimate protection for our society. To allow her to continue to exist, even in torpor, would be to gamble with the safety of this Praxis. That is a risk I will not take."

The Prince’s lips curl into a faint smile, devoid of warmth. "But I thank you for your words. Let this serve as a lesson to you and all others here, those who think themselves above the laws of the Camarilla will find no sanctuary, no reprieve. Justice will be swift and absolute."

With no further warning, the Prince steps forward and then, in a sudden blur of motion and a violent gust of wind, he is no longer on the dais. He appears behind Anya in an instant, his back to her, the sword lowered at his side. Its blade gleams in the flickering light, crimson blood dripping steadily from its edge to the floor below.

Behind him, the gruesome conclusion unfolds. Anya’s head begins to separate from her shoulders, the moment stretching into an agonizing. As it falls, her body collapses inward, the flesh decomposing and disintegrating into ash before it can even hit the ground. Her lifeless face follows turning to dust as it meets the floor in silence, save for the faint crumbling sound of her complete obliteration. The metallic clang of the chains that once bound her echoes through the room, a stark reminder of her final moments.

The Prince turns, his steps deliberate, the blood stained sword extended outward as he sweeps his gaze across the gathered Kindred. His voice rings out, cold and commanding, a declaration that reverberates even into the next room. "Let this serve as a lesson to all who would dare threaten our existence in this city. Betrayal will not be tolerated. Any who endanger the very foundation of our survival will meet the same fate."
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella watches on as the woman is quickly turned into ash after meeting her fate which is final death. She will quickly make note of what is expected of a kindred. She will surely let this be a lesson to her. Not that she would ever break the rules.
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==================================Abraham==================================

As the Prince literally blows past the Sheriff, Abraham remains stock still. He's close enough when Anya's head separates from her neck and she starts to disintegrate, that some of her ash actually blows in his face and coats the front of his dark coat. When the Ventrue has crumbled away, the Brujah actually curls a small smile and says, "Talis est traditorum sors." Such is the fate of traitors, for the Latin speakers. After a moment, he turns gracefully and walks away.

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===================================Murk====================================
Murk can barely get the body to bend the right way as the momentum of the blade was way faster than anticipated. He pushes the headless corpse down onto its knees before any sort of rigor mortis sets in. The head will roll wherever it is meant to. But his stone visage is grim for the death culling. He retracts his claws from the traitor's shoulder and shakes it out as blood flicks to the floor. It's done.
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=================================Giancarlo=================================
Giancarlo has had his eyes locked in for the entirety of it all, flickering only towards Jason when he speaks. He is continuing to grip tighter and tighter on the back of the chair his hands rest as the anticipation grows for the soon coming end to this tragic story.

if you'd have blinked you probably would have missed the Prince's quick motion but Giancarlo managed not to and so a pleased smile rests squarely on his lips as justice is served. It is then his hands will come from the seat, and he will slowly begin to clap while looking around. Too soon?
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===================================Eddie===================================
Justice is served. Eddie will stand and clap as well. A little too swiftly, but it's done. Show support for the Prince!
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===================================Dove====================================

Dove watches scientifically, maybe calculating the time between slice and ash, the ambient temperature, and other salient data.

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===================================Murk====================================
Murk is brushing the dust off his upper torso as if there might be some sort of contamination. He eyes the sword the Prince used and then widens his eyes back to those clapping. "You guys must have been in lockdown some time." It's said to the room at large. "I'm glad I missed that bullshit." He then turns to the Prince, "I'm not mopping." There's ghouls for that.
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===================================Dizzy===================================

Dizzy's ice-blue gaze moves to follow that blur of motion, at least as much as she can, and her eyes will remain on The Prince even as Anya's head and body go their separate ways.

The Malkavian will arch a brow at the first applause from the others. Instead of joining in, herself, she'll merely uncross her legs and recross them the other way before dropping her hands on her lap.
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==================================Ha-Joon==================================
Ha-Joon hands his sword to one of the ghouls as he looks back to Anya, "Ashes to ashes." He comments as he walks back to the dais. Stepping back up to the dais, he glances about the room. "Let us not look to the past any longer. We shall now move forward and remind this city who exactly they are dealing with. The Camarilla will remain strong with in the city of Houston and let us all collaborate towards securing this vision!" He exclaims to the Kindred.
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===================================Sonja===================================

Sonja watches the execution with the same impassive look on her face. Her folded hands seperate to lift up her skirt giving it a little bit of a shake as some of the ash lands on the fabric before she bows her head again to the Prince. She doesn't join in the smattering of applause, there's just a sigh as she returns to her chair to stand next to it and wait.

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====================================Ana====================================
The flicker of movement that is the Prince and then.. it's done. Ana gives a little shiver, as it's all over except the dust in barely a blink. She glances to the applause, not joining in, her hands still folded in her lap.
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===================================David===================================
David doesn't really clap for the final death of a fellow kindred, but once the Prince makes his statement about the Camarilla remaning strong, he does begin clapping with the others.
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=================================Isabella==================================
Isabella claps with the other kindred and a smile to her face as justice as been done.
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===================================Dove====================================

For the record, Dove doesn't clap, but maybe she's just embroiled in scientific review.

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==================================Abraham==================================

Abraham has gone back to his spot, not applauding with the others. His hands are behind him again, standing in parade rest as he waits for what comes next.

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===================================Jason===================================
Jason doesn't clap but does nod his head in respect to the Prince once the deed is done.
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