Session 5 Recap

The Recap of Session 5 of the chronicle Detroit by Night.

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Caleb Porter's Perspective
Caleb visits his parents for a family-dinner with his siblings. They live in a house on the East-Side in a fairly run-down neighbourhood, owning a family-run barbershop called the Black Bottom Barber where Caleb's mother Bella works as a hair stylist. They have a nice evening where Caleb gets to catch up with everyone else and feel a semblance of normality. His brother Michael and his girlfriend are moving in together. Michael is a swim-instructor who gives free lessons to black kids in the free time. Duncan is living at home, still unemployed. His younger brother Joshua just finished Highschool and got himself a job. He's a bit secretive about where, but calls it a "Hooters-type" place. Duncan and their Father approves, while their Mother doesn't. Samantha shows Caleb that she fixed up their grandfather's old car, and Caleb says she should look into a career of this. Samantha gossips that she's pretty sure Joshua has a secret girlfriend, because she found a couple of girl's underwear that she's absolutely certain are neither hers or their Mother's.

Caleb and Saira meet up at Caleb's apartment and talk about what's been going on lately. Caleb mentions him meeting his family, and that it was nice to reconnect while at the same time horrible to be reminded of him being different from them now. Saira talks about leaving school and dancing full-time. They both agree that life right now sucks. Caleb brings up that they should investigate who of the missing students have returned and they head out.

At campus, Saira manages to manipulate the electronic lock on the Administrative Building and get them in. As they make their way to the student's administration office, Saira stays a few paces ahead of Caleb and discovers that the door to the office is open and someone's inside. She warns him to stay quiet, and moves forward in Obfuscate. Caleb grabs his gun, and waits as Saira pushes the door open. Inside, she can see a young woman dressed in alterative clothes and plenty of neon blue eyeshadow rummaging through the desk. Saira sneaks up behind her and tries to blow on her neck, but in doing so breaks her Obfuscate. The young woman freaks out and demands to know who she is. Saira asks the same of her, and she claims to be getting some papers for her father who works here. Saira claims to be getting some papers too, but the woman notices her looking strangely pale and looks at her Aura. She realizes Saira is a vampire and introduces herself as Josslin Addicott, telling Saira she's tresspassing on a Tremere domain and demands to know what she is doing here. Caleb hears what's going on and heads into the office. They explain that they're fledgelings who's been looking for the Camarilla, and that they have information about the Sabbat. Caleb also tells her that he is Grayson's child. Josslin tells them to wait and goes to make a phonecall. Meanwhile, they search the office and find the information they were looking for. Saira, Emily, Darsh, Daniella, and a guy called Ramon Palma, are confirmed to have been sighted back at Campus. Josslin returns and leads them outside to a black Bently waiting for them.

Josslin drives them out to the outskirts, taking the long way around before finally ending up at the Ford Museum. Josslin escorts them inside and towards a lit conference room. On the way there, Saira notices people dressed in black and carrying guns hiding among the exibits, and Josslin explains they are there for their protection. They head upstairs and enter the conference room, meeting Fergus Grayson and a black woman with big curly hair at his side. Josslin takes a seat, which seems to annoy the black woman. She stands up and makes formal introductions. Grayson is now the Ventrue Prince, she is Latricia Delage the Toreador Primogen and Senechal, and Josslin Addicott is the Tremere Primogen. They react once they learn that that Saira is an Assamite.

Saira and Caleb are accused of breaking the tradition of Domain, but that they might disregard it with the circumstances if they share what information they have. They explain that the Sabbat made the attack on the Opera. Josslin demands proof, thinking this an Anarch ploy to distract the Camarilla with boogiemen. Saira offers for them to read her mind, and Latricia does so. Saira shows her the scene in the basement, the scene in the locked room, and the scene in the pit. The last scene is frightening enough to drive her into a fear frenzy and Latricia flees from the conference room in supernatural speed. Grayson sends Josslin to fetch her, leaving him alone with Caleb and Saira.

Grayson instructs Caleb to keep the fact that he is his childe to himself. The embrace of him, or at least the manner and point of time when it was executed, was unfortunate and technically illigal since the embrace of a new kindred requires the permission of the Prince. And while he thinks it is a trifling matter at the moment, he does not want to give anyone an excuse to question him. Saira gets angry and calls him out for killing and then abandoning Caleb, but Grayson counters with that he had every faith in Caleb being able to manage on his own. Besides, he tasked Shanice to assist and keep watch over him and she have been giving him semi-regular updates on how Caleb's been doing.

Once the two Primogens returns, Latricia feels the need to apologize to Saira on the behalf of all Kindred for the horrific things things she got to experience with her embrace. This is not how things are supposed to be done, and with the Prince's approval she officially calls a Blood Hunt on all the Sabbat Vampires. She gives a general description of the events that she saw, mentioning what she thought was a Gangrel, a Nosferatu, an Assamite, a Lasombra, and one of Unknown Clan, but otherwise leaves out as much gory details as she can. Saira and Caleb also tells them about there being two Assamite survivors, who they don't think are Sabbat but that plans to take over the University. Josslin gets outraged and Grayson tells Saira to inform Darsh and Daniella that (1) they are breaking the laws and doing so has consequences and (2) that they need to submitt to the Camarilla.

Grayson thanks them for the information, and says that with this service they're eady to extend formal invitations to join the Camarilla. Caleb readily accepts, while Saira asks for time to consider it. Latricia encourages her to join, reminding her that the membership might be volunteery, but following the laws and Traditions are not.

As the meeting is over, Caleb decides to speak with Grayson alone. He expresses dismay over the fact that his childe are partnering up with an Assamite. Caleb asks him if there is any task he can be of service with, and Grayson readily commends him for his willingness to serve. The most important thing for the Camarilla at the moment is information, over who is still alive and what they are doing. Caleb tells him about Kristoff Duchovny in Hamtramck, and brings up the fact that the Tzimisce were close to joining them before. Grayson comments that this was not popular with everyone in the Camarilla, but that if he would consider joining or at least being allies then that would be outstanding. He also informs Caleb that there were a community of Anarchs in Mexicantown, in South-West Detroit, which the Camarilla previously were on at least good speaking terms with since they actually had an Elder who were quite sensible.

Once back home, Caleb and Saira talk about what happend at the meeting. Caleb is angry at her for arguing with the Prince, since he basically holds their life in their hands, while Saira is angry at Caleb for kissing the ass of someone who abandoned him and treats him like shit. It culminates into a full out argument where Caleb accuses Saira for almost suicidal behaviour, and Saira rebutes with Caleb having absolutely no self-respect as long as he gets power. It ends with them seemingly unsure if they are even friends, and Saira leaves.

Caleb meets his old roomate Marshall Holland out on After-Work at a popular businessman bar in Downtown. They talk about what they've been up to lately, but Caleb already checked out his LinkedIn profile and knows Marshall has worked at many different law firms during the last few years and never stayed long at any of them. Marshall tries to pitch Caleb the idea of starting a business together, using Caleb and the fact that he worked at one of the Top 3 best Lawfirms in Detroit as a way to attract early investors and connected coworkers. Caleb seems positive, but realizes that he is probably the only big attraction among the people Marshall's managed to recruit so far. Lastly, Marshall offers Caleb a ticket to join him at the Conference on Governance and Public Administration Reforms and Innovations, in order to do some early networking and attract investors among the big names which will attend.

Saira texts Caleb that she misses him, and they both meet up. They both give each other half-hearted apologies, but it's clear that their trust in one another have taken a serious dent.

Diya Saira Narang's Perspective
Saira calls Detective Dane and leaves a voicemail where she namedrops Jyuta mentioning Cainites. She then heads out to feed around clubs in Midtown and Downtown.

During one of her nights working at the Beating Drum, Saira is introduced to two new faces at the club. The manager Luka introduces Onyx as a new dancer to the crew, and Joshua Porter as a new bartender trainee. Luka also takes the opportunity to remind everyone of the club rules. Saira makes a point to remind Joshua of the "special drink", he seems confused and everyone laughs.

Saira and Jade are doing a paired show tonight. Jade, also known as Lia Xiao, is a acting student who's very driven and keeps a lot of astrology and luck trinkets around her place in the backstage dressing room. They go up and Saira does fantastically with her dance-technique, out-shining Jade. But the great concentration make her lack in her stage-presence and charisma. Still, Jade seems to appreciate the dedication.

Oleg lets Saira upstairs to the VIP-section and goes to talk with Luka in his office. He praises her for the show, but reminds her to she has to work on her stage presence. Saira asks to get more hours and Luka is delighted by this. He says that she's of course welcome to work more at the Beating Drum, but that she could make more money working at the Strip Club that he also manages. Saira agrees that she can try it out. Luka tells her that the owner will be arriving next week with an entourage and has asked for their best dancer. With Saira's good performance tonight, he asks if she'll be avaliable. She agrees. During the conversation Saira namedrops the word Kindred, but Luka doesn't seem to react.

Caleb and Saira meet up at Caleb's apartment and talk about what's been going on lately. Caleb mentions him meeting his family, and that it was nice to reconnect while at the same time horrible to be reminded of him being different from them now. Saira talks about leaving school and dancing full-time. They both agree that life right now sucks. Caleb brings up that they should investigate who of the missing students have returned and they head out.

At campus, Saira manages to manipulate the electronic lock on the Administrative Building and get them in. As they make their way to the student's administration office, Saira stays a few paces ahead of Caleb and discovers that the door to the office is open and someone's inside. She warns him to stay quiet, and moves forward in Obfuscate. Caleb grabs his gun, and waits as Saira pushes the door open. Inside, she can see a young woman dressed in alterative clothes and plenty of neon blue eyeshadow rummaging through the desk. Saira sneaks up behind her and tries to blow on her neck, but in doing so breaks her Obfuscate. The young woman freaks out and demands to know who she is. Saira asks the same of her, and she claims to be getting some papers for her father who works here. Saira claims to be getting some papers too, but the woman notices her looking strangely pale and looks at her Aura. She realizes Saira is a vampire and introduces herself as Josslin Addicott, telling Saira she's tresspassing on a Tremere domain and demands to know what she is doing here. Caleb hears what's going on and heads into the office. They explain that they're fledgelings who's been looking for the Camarilla, and that they have information about the Sabbat. Caleb also tells her that he is Grayson's child. Josslin tells them to wait and goes to make a phonecall. Meanwhile, they search the office and find the information they were looking for. Saira, Emily, Darsh, Daniella, and a guy called Ramon Palma, are confirmed to have been sighted back at Campus. Josslin returns and leads them outside to a black Bently waiting for them.

Josslin drives them out to the outskirts, taking the long way around before finally ending up at the Ford Museum. Josslin escorts them inside and towards a lit conference room. On the way there, Saira notices people dressed in black and carrying guns hiding among the exibits, and Josslin explains they are there for their protection. They head upstairs and enter the conference room, meeting Fergus Grayson and a black woman with big curly hair at his side. Josslin takes a seat, which seems to annoy the black woman. She stands up and makes formal introductions. Grayson is now the Ventrue Prince, she is Latricia Delage the Toreador Primogen and Senechal, and Josslin Addicott is the Tremere Primogen. They react once they learn that that Saira is an Assamite.

Saira and Caleb are accused of  explains that the Sabbat made the attack on the Opera. Josslin demands proof, thinking this an Anarch ploy to distract the Camarilla with boogiemen. Saira offers for them to read her mind, and Latricia does so. Saira shows her the scene in the basement, the scene in the locked room, and the scene in the pit. The last scene is frightening enough to drive her into a fear frenzy and Latricia flees from the conference room in supernatural speed. Grayson sends Josslin to fetch her, leaving him alone with Caleb and Saira.

Grayson instructs Caleb to keep the fact that he is his childe to himself. The embrace of him, or at least the manner and point of time when it was executed, was unfortunate and technically illigal since the embrace of a new kindred requires the permission of the Prince. And while he thinks it is a trifling matter at the moment, he does not want to give anyone an excuse to question him. Saira gets angry and calls him out for killing and then abandoning Caleb, but Grayson counters with that he had every faith in Caleb being able to manage on his own. Besides, he tasked Shanice to assist and keep watch over him and she have been giving him semi-regular updates on how Caleb's been doing.

Once the two Primogens returns, Latricia feels the need to apologize to Saira on the behalf of all Kindred for the horrific things things she got to experience with her embrace. This is not how things are supposed to be done, and with the Prince's approval she officially calls a Blood Hunt on all the Sabbat Vampires. She gives a general description of the events that she saw, mentioning what she thought was a Gangrel, a Nosferatu, an Assamite, a Lasombra, and one of Unknown Clan, but otherwise leaves out as much gory details as she can. Saira and Caleb also tells them about there being two Assamite survivors, who they don't think are Sabbat but that plans to take over the University. Josslin gets outraged and Grayson tells Saira to inform Darsh and Daniella that (1) they are breaking the laws and doing so has consequences and (2) that they need to submitt to the Camarilla.

Grayson thanks them for the information, and says that with this service they're eady to extend formal invitations to join the Camarilla. Caleb readily accepts, while Saira asks for time to consider it. Latricia encourages her to join, reminding her that the membership might be volunteery, but following the laws and Traditions are not.

As the meeting is over, Saira decides to speak with Latricia alone. She mentions that Kristoff told her that the Toreador hold influence over the clubs of Detroit. Latricia confirms this, but says that she personally holds influence over Media. Saira asks specifically if the Beating Drum Club is held by a Toreador, but Latricia has barely even heard of it. Latricia asks Saira for a favor, in finding out who among the police leaked the information about the connection between the Opera and Missing students to the reporter Alexus Broadway.

Once back home, Caleb and Saira talk about what happend at the meeting. Caleb is angry at her for arguing with the Prince, since he basically holds their life in their hands, while Saira is angry at Caleb for kissing the ass of someone who abandoned him and treats him like shit. It culminates into a full out argument where Caleb accuses Saira for almost suicidal behaviour, and Saira rebutes with Caleb having absolutely no self-respect as long as he gets power. It ends with them seemingly unsure if they are even friends, and Saira leaves.

Saira meet up with Emily and they both decide to go out and have some fun. They go out clubbing like they used to, dancing and talking. Emily mentions that it hard trying to go back to normal, and that she often feels like people are watching and following her. Especially after day, but maybe even at daytime. She also mentions that she's begun to taking self-defense classes.

Saira heads to Beta Tau and meets Dustin. He takes a moment before finally admitting Darsh being there and letting her inside. The other people inside watch her very intently before she head upstairs to the corner room which Darsh took over. He immedietly kisses her in the doorway before letting Saira inside, where she sees that he took all stuff like a Laptop and a Sound System from the other Fraternity members who died since "They didn't need it anymore". When Saira asks why they fraternity guys are acting so strange, Darsh just tells her that he's king now and that makes her the Queen. They chat more and Saira tells him that she met with other Vampires of the Camarilla, who say that they own the University. Darsh is angry that Saira told them about him, but hold himself back and apologizes for shouting at her. He asks a bunch of questions about who these people are, and Saira tells him a softer version of their demands. Darsh laughs it off, but promises that he and Daniella will keep an eye out. They make out for a bit and then Saira heads home.

Saira texts Caleb that she misses him, and they both meet up. They both give each other half-hearted apologies, but it's clear that their trust in one another have taken a serious dent.

A week later, at work, Saira hangs out with Josh at the bar. He's no longer a trainee and works the bar on his own. At this point the owner of the club, Manjira Chakrabarti, arrives with her entourage of nine other men and women. Miss Chakrabarti is an excredibly beautiful woman in her early 40s, tall and curvaceous. Most men and women in the group are clothed in business attire, except for miss Chakrabarti and another black woman who wears dresses of traditional indian fashion. Luka is swift to join them, greeting Miss Chakrabarti with kisses on the cheek, before leading them all upstairs to the VIP. As the group moves, Saira is able to spot her brother-in-law Jim Robins as one of them, whom she knows works at the police. This prompts her to freak out and tell Joshua that her family doesn't know she's working here. Joshua advices her to try and pass the work off to some other girl, but Saira is hesitent to let Luka down. Eventually she settles on wearing a face-veil that fits with her outfit.

Saira heads upstairs to one of the VIP rooms and starts working the stage. Keeping an eye and an ear at what's going on in the room, she learns that there are clearly some dealings occuring here. Luka is working a group of two other businessmen, seemingly trying to enabling some kind of business transaction. The black woman in the dress seems to do something similar, but instead pressuring Jim Robins on information. Meanwhile, Miss Chakrabarti just seems to be working her role as a hostess for the remaining businessmen, enabling pleasant conversation and generally being the center of attention. Saira does pretty okay dancing technique-wise, but seemingly taking Luka's advice from before manages to project a better stage-presence and be more charismatic. People definetly pay attention to her, and she even manages to draw some looks from Miss Chakrabarti's party. Miss Chakrabarti welcomes her over to join them and even orders her some champagne. They all have a pleasant conversation until finally the group heads out to leave. Her brother-in-law doesn't seem to even notice her and seems to treat her as part of the background.

Miss Chakrabarti sticks around to talk with Saira in private. Saira introduces herself as Serpentine, and her snake necklace and armband seem to delight Miss Chakrabarti who says its her favorite animal. She also says it glads her to see an indian girl doing so well for herself, and commends Saira for her dancing and projecting a strong Sacral Chakra. Chakrabarti mentions that she owns another bigger establishment, called the Chakra Wellness and Conference Centre, located in East-Side Detroit in the Jefferson's Corridor. They are looking to start up a burlesque class and need an instructor, and Saira says that she'd love to try it out. Chakrabarti asks if Saira practices yoga on a spiritual level and encourages her to, even if its not mandatory for the job.