An Architect calls

[Valentina Audley]

Valentina shakes her head at Aurelia's look.

"I'm sorry Elder Aurelia, but whilst Neonate Kilner here looks familiar, I don't think we've ever been introduced."

She smiles at Aurelia then turns her attenion to Anton. "I am Ancilla Valentina Audley of Clan Toreador." She smiles sweetly at him. "How nice to meet you Neonate Kilner." She pauses then smiles sympathetically in Keane's direction, before flicking her attenion back to Anton.

"Though Elder Aurelia is correct. Do you require any assistance in your task?"

[Jean-Jacques]

[Anton]

“Not long before Arcadius Augustus, Sheriff, but yes. I was embraced over in Beech Cliff, I’d say... perhaps a year before he won praxis? Valeria sired me before everything hit the fan, so I was plunged into it all with a bit of riot. Thankfully, she’s a good teacher.” He bows his head, genuine fondness softening his formal tone.

Still as gently, “I’m happy to share. You have only to ask.”

“And a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Elder Aurelia. As to you, Ancilla Audley. I’ve heard a bit about you from some of the Malkavians. Congratulations on your position.”

“I should be all right on my task but thank you, the offer is appreciated,” he smiles. “All these townhouses look the same inside, I’ll probably be able to find some bedroom or other. I grew up not far from here you see. Well - down south.” He winces slightly, offers her a sheepish look. “But the insides are the same, unless you’re in one of the grander estates up here.”

As the so-called guest of honour arrives, Anton turns curiously to look, taking a good step away from the door and into the room proper.

[Laurence]

Laurence’s gaze flicks to Grace, as she looks at June and Jean. A slight smile plays around his lips but does not reach to his amethyst eyes as his head turns slightly and his focus settle on the situation between June and Hermina. A flash of some darker emotion is quickly suppressed at the tone and nature of the questions.

Anton entering the room is a very welcome distraction, Laurence looking over at the dripping Neonate and giving a nod and a smile. Noting that not all the Elders have spoken yet, he doesn’t introduce himself.

“There are more than a few gaps in my knowledge, in terms of the events leading up to the Night of Fire and my Sire’s end. So I might too like to ask some questions, if that would be alright Neonate Kilner.”

Laurence pauses for just a moment

“I am Ancilla Laurence Stoker of Clan Brujah.”

As the Architect enters however, Laurence falls silent and stills.

[JuneTolpuddle]

June Sits back down as she notices Hermina divert her attention towards the new guest, feeling almost dissapointed at the loss of her attention

She looks across the rume towards the other Brujah looking for a clue of what to do, silently sitting there till Anton arrives and stands back up, waiting

[Manacledairman]

[Anton]

“Absolutely,” Anton stage-whispers to Laurence. “And pleased you meet you!”

As Aldrich enters, Anton wisely stays silent, unable to introduce himself to someone specifically unless addressed. It seems he will hold to this rule - to the absolute letter.

[Laurence]

Laurence gives a little gesture to June, indicating her to come over and lifts a chair over next to where he and Grace are sat one handed.

[alanwrotethis]

Niketas, a flicker of interest, even a smile, when Anton mentions his lineage, turns in amusement to Aldrich when the topic of the horse comes up.

His eyes regain their happy sparkle. He says nothing, sighing, waiting for someone else to give the good news about Elder Silver. He considers giving the horse a friendly wink, resists, knowing the mare would likely see that as a challenge and take his ear off again.

[JuneTolpuddle]

June looks across the room at laurance and shakes her head and mouths the words 'I can't, She's an elder' anf then glances the elder by her side.

As anton passes and speaks to june she gives a small bow and says "I am Neonate June of clan Brujah, plesure to meet you"