5382/A Speedster meets an Immortal

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A Speedster meets an Immortal
Date of Scene: 16 September 2018
Location: Unknown
Synopsis: Summary needed
Cast of Characters: Ekaterina Vespucci, Peregrine, Raijin, Black Queen




Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
It is a weekday in a the upmarket club Aeterna (or Eternal in the Latin). It is a place that has a certain reputation purportedly being owned by a notorious underworld figure 'The Contessa' or 'Lady Artifice' as she is known. Very few have met or seen this woman so few can describe her. On this august evening she has chosen to grace the place with her presence. Contessa Ekaterina Vespucci is seated at a table on her own. Usually she is dressed in clothing that appears to be too large for her 5"2 frame and occludes her figure. Tonight however she has opted for a tight black number that shows her curves and some décolletage. She is reading a book and sipping on a cocktail at a table alone near her bar.

The place is mostly dead with a few scattered patrons. Kat likes it this way as she does not have to suffer being approached by any of the PUA patrons that occasionally frequent her club. She is too polite to outright reject people and this has gotten her into sticky situations in the past. Her large bright cornflower blue eyes look up from her book on occasion. A change in shift sees a new bartender take over. A very attractive young blonde lady. Kat waves to her as she puts on an apron. She knows her staff pretty well.

The mood of the club is subdued with soft music. The dance floor is empty. All in all a peaceful night.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove walks in, sighing softly. She has short curly red hair, and is wearing a light-pink blouse and some jeans with a hole in the left shin. She walks over to the bar and sits down, glancing around. She's new to this bar - she's hoping that the supposedly-shady connection means better booze. "I'll take a shot of the strongest booze you have," she states.

Raijin has posed:
Arriving at the club wearing suit pants and nice shoes, but with a loose shirt with the top button unbuttoned, Rayner is clear here to just have a good time. He walks right up to the bar, a smile on his face as he almost shamelessly seems to check out Ekaterina. Must be her dress attire and her beauty, before he finds himself at the bar. "Give me something strong." he says to the bartender, almost at the same time as Deanna. His eyes locking onto her own. "Great minds think alike, huh?" He smiles before moving back to straight ahead of him.

He won't get drunk because of how his electric charge burns through that stuff like it's nothing, but he might be able to get a little buzzed.

Black Queen has posed:
Comes into the club, assuming it's more of a early 20s kind of crowd. Instead of something that's owned by the super wealthy or fancy. And she's got on a red jacket number that's expensive looking still, and those who know fashion can clearly tell it's from one of the top end fashion designers. And then she's got a pleated skirt and some heeled boots. All of it higher end than just pulling off the shelf, for those who can spot it. Walking into this establishment she is seeing that there's a Contessa inside and she starts to walk over in that direction. "You are reading? That is good. Must keep the mind alert, awake, and quite frankly young. Is this your place? Quaint really."

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
Kat actually ventures a polite smile at Rayner as he checks her out. She's used to it - not that she relishes it. Kat had an inherent shyness that made her not the best at handling the mating game. When Selene enters Kat stands up from her table and smiles, "Selene - welcome!" she says. Kat knows a fair bit about Selene's tawdry history. And they clash ethically on many levels. But the Black Queen was one of the few people she could relate to for a number of reasons. "Yes I like this place. It is a good platform for selling artwork outside of my gallery." And indeed there are a few large pieces around with price tags on them. "Care to have a drink with me?"

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove sips the drink she's offered, sighing softly. "Do you have anything stronger?" she asks the barkeep. "I... have a very VERY high tolerance for alcohol." She sips the drink, sighing softly. "Well... it is a good drink..." She glances at Rayner, then squints, sensing something strnage. Electricity?

Raijin has posed:
Rayner notices Selene too, angling himself and giving her a little smile and a wave. Long way back, that goes. Rich people meet up. He gives a small smile back to the contessa before he looks back to Deanna...noticing electricity, in a stranger form, off of her as well. "...can I help you?"

Black Queen has posed:
With a small shake of her head, Selene just kind of laughs haughtily at the whole artwork thing. She looks at the items with just a passing glance, and then mentions, "A drink? I am far more interested in the art work." With that she steps forward to start appraising the works of art. Looking from one to the next, and starting to take slow steps as she looks at them. "Where did you get these pieces?"

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
Kat has her attention fairly evenly split she ventures to the bar getting herself a new drink. "Try the Abisinthe," Kat suggests to Deanna - the attractive Blonde bartender pours one for Deanna immediately - it would appear that this cute young thing is the owner. "I'm Kat she says introducing herself to Deanna and Rayner.

"Really only interested in the Art when you come to a bar Selene? I have alot of artisits that use my commercial galleries - the best I tend to move here." She moves up beside the ancient mutant.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove smiles. "Very well, worth a shot," she states as she ordres a shot of absinthe. She glances at Rayner out of the corner of her eye, wondering what's up with him and his odd electricity aura. "Oh. I guess that was a pun." She takes the drink, not really sure what to make of it, as she takes a sip.

Raijin has posed:
Rayner gives a little smile to Kat as she introduces herself. "Rayner Vasusena." multi-billionaire?! He smiles to her, a little wave to her before he looks to Deanna. "Hm. fair enough." his eyes then shift to Selene, giving her a smile. "some faces here today."

Black Queen has posed:
With the question about only being interested in artwork. Selene just shrugs a little bit, "I was just attempting to see what might be present here and then decide if I wanted to buy one of them or just leave them here for you to attempt to sell to others." She looks at the paintings, "These could be useful when I hold an auction. The artwork doesn't really matter at those, people will buy practically anything." Then she settles, to leave the artwork and start walking toward the bar, she's looking around the place in a clearly appraising kind of way. "You really do not have anyone in here, you need a better marketing staff."

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
Kat merely follows Selene to the bar. "It's mid week Selene places tend to empty out. If you want a crowd come during Friday nights or the weekend. I didn't know you were that fond of crowds." She sits in the midst of the small crowd. "Rayner Vasusena - where have I heard that name before? Oh this is Selene - she introduces the Black Queen to the two other powered individuals. Although Kat can't quite tell that's what they are despite her enhanced senses.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove Nods. "Oh. My name is Deanna." She doesn't say anything else, as if not wanting to divulge her last name. "And... do you have anything stronger? Not even a buzz. I told you, I have a very high tolerance." She smiles faintly. "You have a lovely place, Ms. Contessa." She glances at Selene, then over at Rayner.

Raijin has posed:
Rayner looks to Deanna. "Nice to meet you, Deanna." He looks to Contessa, giving her a bow of hte head before his eyes shift to Selene. "I've met her before. She's..." a lengthy pause. "Lovely company."

Black Queen has posed:
With a look down the bar, Selene smiles to everyone. "Interesting to meet me, for you all, I am sure." She states and seemingly understanding Deanna's particular issue, she wonders, "Keep in mind the Absinthe takes a few glasses, and then it will really start working." Says Selene. Anyone who can sense magic will understand Selene's attempt at making the Absinthe magically alcoholic. Something that really doesn't metabolize very quickly at all. There's no incantation necessary or words to be spoken, except perhaps the ones she did. Just now the next glasses of Absinthe that are poured are going to have terribly long lasting effects.

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"Grazie Deanna - may I ask are you a natrural redhead if that is not too personal? I've always been a sucker for redheads." She scrateches her head at the booze dilemma quietly agreeing with Selene. "Selene - are you being nice to people now? I suppose he is a handsome young man..." Kat says regarding Rayner. Then it occurs to Kat that she just did almost a double flirt with her guests. Well this would be the place to do that. She quiets down a bit gushing somewhat.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove nods as she sips the new absinthe and coughs. "Whoa... now THAT is a drink." She downs it and sways. "Another please. I'm starting to feel something - I haven't got drunk in two years and it's about time I try again." She smiles faintly. "And yes, I'm a natural redhead. I keep it short... well... I don't look as good with long hair."

Raijin has posed:
Rayner grins lightly to Kat, giving her a full once over. "mm...can't help it, sucker for a beautiful woman." he winks at Ekaterina. "Especially ones with eyes like that." a wink.

Black Queen has posed:
Just looking over at Kat, Selene rolls her eyes, "I am a very nice person." She states simply and looks at Contessa, "You should really work on your conversational skills dear child." Though she watches as Kat and Rayner begin to get along, and she pushes up from the bar. "Well, I do have some things to take care of... if you do not mind. It was good to meet everyone. Oh, and the you, the drinker. Do feel free to finish off the bottle." Though it's not like she's going to purchase anything. And if anyone -did- finish off that bottle, Selene will find herself smirking about how sick they will be tomorrow. Or dead.

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"Whaaat," says Kat to Selene, "Okay those lines weren't the best - how about this one see how it grabs you - 'Are you French because Eiffel for you?'" she directs it at Selene as she leaves. "I'll see you around Selene always a pleasure." Kat looks to Deanna and Rayner. "Ah lovely - don't see too many natural redheads around these days." To Rayner, "Eyes - whoise eyes Selene's or mine," Kat knew of course that she was the one with the premier peepers and they weren't just for show. She could see great distances at a microscopic level and in the perfect dark with them.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove finishes a second shot of the shot. "Ah... that'sh the shtuff..." she mumbles, swaying slowly, patting Rayner on the back, a spark forming bteween the two. "I think I like thish bottle... how much for it?" she mumbles, already seeming quite tipsy.

Raijin has posed:
Rayner looks to Deanna. "Well, that didn't take long." he grins at her, taking note of the spark she created just by touching his back. Meanwhile, his attention is on Kat as he approaches her, and if she allows? He wraps his arm about her waist flirtatiously. "Yours, of course. To look into your eyes is to look upon creation." He grins.

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
Kat walks over to Deanna standing hands on her hips, "Hmm I like you - no charge I think. And call me Kat - these titles are a bit of an anachronism." Kat is then approached and smoothly complimented by Raynor. He'd have to reach low to get to her waist. She is a litle thing. Gushing face bright red she says, "Th-thanks - I guess..."

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove blinks as she sees this Rayner flirt with their host. Blushing a bit from the compliment she got herself, she corks the bottle of super-absinthe as she watches. "Well, that's..." She ponders. "Perhaps I should leave you two to your... whatever..."

Raijin has posed:
Rayner smiles softly to her as he kept his arm right where it was. "You are most welcome. I can only speak the truth...even your smile makes the very stars jealous." He continues to flirt with Kat, before he looks to Deanna. "If you wish, you can stay with us?"

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"I'm not really having a thing here," Kat clarifies to Deanna, "But it is nice to be buttered up sometimes I guess. You have a fast metabolism or something or are you an accomplished drinker?" she asks Deanna. For the moment she lets Raynor keep his arm around her waist but she doesn't return the gesture in any overt way. "I don't think I've smiled yet - oh wait yes I did - at Selene when she came in."

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove nods. "A very fast metabolism... don't drink much but... alcohol doesn't work well on me. This stuff though - I think it's glowing..." She's already a bit more coherent than before - with super-booze that should be practically fatal to a normal person.

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
As Rayner exits Kat takes a seat next to Deanna, "Well he was nice. Came on a bit strong. That's the second time that has happened to me this week. Am I really that alluring?" she asks Deanna.

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove nods slowly. "Well, yes... you are..." she muses softly. "Even I can sense it..." Her head is clearer and clearer. "This was good for a bit of fun. But I don't think I took enough to really make me silly." She smiles softly. "You really like my hair?" she asks, running a hand through it.

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"Alright I have some nice eyes but I'm short and modestly built. I had coffee with Diana Prince or Wonderwoman the other day. I can tell you which of the two of us I'd be after if I was one of the fellas." Kat looks up at her hair, "It's lovely," she says fixing the woamn with her huge cornflower blue eyes and a sweet smile. "Why don't you get complimented much about it?"

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove blinks. "Not really... I keep it very short. I'm former military and it's just so much habit. For one, it's easy to care for - doesn't take much effort and I can get on with my day. It's naturally curly too."

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"Well it suits you. I used to wear my hair alot longer. A very long time ago," Kat looks to be late teens to early twenties so it couldn't be that long ago could it? "So you just came here to get drunk?"

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove shrugs. "I don't have a lot of social life. I thought it was worth a shot to see." She shrugs. "It's a nice place. And the company is agreeable." She blinks. "How long ago? High school?" she asks blankly. "I bet you were one of those cute little girls who always wanted to wear a priness dress and had long hair, huh?"

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
Ekaterina laughs - and under a diffferent name 1200 years ago she was a little bit more than a pretend princess. She was actually the Holy Roman Empress. But this is not the venue for that conversation. "Yeah something like that. Maybe when I was very little. I still am little and some argue cute."

Peregrine has posed:
Deanna Dove nods. "Well, you are little and cute," she muses, nodding slowly. "Well, perhaps I should get going... I should call a cab or something... I don't have a car."

Ekaterina Vespucci has posed:
"I'll get you one. Where are you going?" Kat asks gesturing to her bartender. A phone is produced.