Log; Ongoing

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When; Friday, February 26, Evening
Rating; R
Characters; Rido Kuran council_king , Aion jiyuna_togabito , Justin Pendleton absinthe_eyed >, Ken Hidaka bladed_siberian , Mara Lessercry_reaper Mercedes (Mercy) Thompson coyote_walking , Shin Mouribrbgonefishin
Summary; The collection begins as 5 residents of the City vanish to be unwitting victims for a macabre and most deadly social event.

Log;

Staring out into the darkness of the night, Rido Kuran smiled in eager anticipation of what was to come. The City had been too quiet, and with his intended bride's recent escape from his reach, he needed to find something to assuage the frustration and inconvenience that this caused him. It'd just been good timing that he had such an occasion planned already, a dinner in recognition of his newfound friendship with the Master.

The guests had been invited, and a suitable location found in the underground that could serve well as a dinner hall of sorts. All that was left, was the entertainment...

The vampire's eyes scanned the city as he took a leisurely walk amidst it's citizens. They were all potentials as far as he could see, weak things who's only value lay in how they might be of use to the Pureblood's desires. It had always been like this, even back home. The City was only different in so far that it offered more variety, and it's people were less willing to offer themselves to him. Not that it mattered to the vampire in the slightest what they wanted. All that mattered was that he could enjoy himself for one evening, reveling in the blood and fear of his victims.

A new acquaintance by the name of Aion was likewise moving through the city, assisting in acquiring enough food for the event. The Master was too unreliable in his current ravenous state as far as helping out with this particular chore. But with Aion's help, it was unnecessary to involve him any more than he already was...

Soon they could begin the real fun. The hunt was just the start...

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Victim #1: The abduction of Shin Mouri

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Victim #1: The abduction of Shin Mouri

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Shin was walking through the City, one of his nightly patrols. He was surprised by how much he enjoyed his work for the police force -- he did, after all, abhor violence -- but tonight, he just couldn't make himself focus on work. Tonight, his thoughts were drifting. Mostly to home, to the friends he'd left behind. He was finally getting used to being alone, but he wasn't content with it. He missed the guys. He wanted his friends back, and his life.

He was so preoccupied, he wasn't paying attention -- or as much attention as he should -- to the sounds around him.

Victim #1: Shin Mouri

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Rido's eyes tracked the movements of the young man as he made his way along the streets. There was no pattern to who Rido picked as far as a target. One person could bleed just as well as another... but there was something about Shin that drew his attention. Perhaps some unconscious mannerism in his walk that led the vampire to believe that he could be entertaining to toy with.

Whistling softly under his breath, he pushed off of the wall that he'd been leaning on and followed the boy. This one would do, as long as he was unable to find safety in one of the many buildings surrounding the area. But Rido was confident that he'd be able to get him in the end.

Victim #1: Shin Mouri

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Shin didn't seem to have much of a destination in mind. Of course, it was his patrol route, which was carefully planned out in advance, but to the common observer that wasn't obvious. He seemed to be meandering through the City, his path completely random.

He didn't realize he was being followed, at first, but it was a gradual feeling that grew on him. Nothing he could pinpoint specifically, just a feeling of wrongness. Something he han't felt in a long time. Probably just nerves, Shin, he tried to tell himself, but he hadn't survived Arago, Yagyu and Mukara by ignoring his instincts.

For the first time since the Yoroi had been destroyed, he found himself reaching into his pocket for the orb. Not that he was going to power up, of course, just for the comfort of holding it. But his fingers brushed against cloth and lint. Curling his fingers into a fist, he took a sharp left, heading toward the beach. He needed to calm down.

Victim #1: Shin Mouri

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Tilting his head slightly, Rido smiled. There were so many tell tale signs that one's prey was slowly picking up on the impending danger slowly creeping up on them. A nervous gesture, or the slight quickening of one's pace as their heartbeat begins to race.

It was delicious, a part of the hunt that he always relished.

Grinning, Rido strode forward with a steady gait, his eyes now only for the boy in front of him.

Victim #2: Mercy Thompson's disappearance

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Re: Victim #2: Mercy Thompson's disappearance

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Mercy was heading home a little later than usual. She'd worked at Harry's shop, then at the garage, and then shifted and gone for a bit of a run. Now she was tired and thinking she just might be able to sleep through the night without nightmares and wake up refreshed for tomorrow's shift at Harry's. She wasn't paying a lot of attention to her surroundings. She could make this journey in her sleep, practically had done so on occasion, so she was more than half on autopilot, just thinking of curling up in her bed with Medea.

Victim #2: Mercy Thompson

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It was a moonlit night, a time easily suited for vampires. In the darkness, Rido could hear someone's feet tread upon the forest floor, approaching his direction without any hesitation.

From the sound, he could tell she was alone. It was perfect, really... having someone fall into his clutches without any extra effort on his part.

Setting the boy's unconscious form down behind some brush, he shoved his hands into the pockets of his coat and closed the distance to greet her.

His pace he kept casual, not bothering to hide the sound of his approach. It was more fun this way, and the Pureblood couldn't help but to play with his prey just a little bit. Slowing his pace, he came to a stop by a nearby tree. And he called out to her as she came into sight.

"Well, hello there~. Pleasant night for a walk, isn't it?"

Re: Victim #2: Mercy Thompson

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Mercy had heard him coming, but the casualness of his approach didn't set off any warning signs. Besides, she'd never had any trouble in the City, well, only that once and interrupting a mugging in progress was never very safe.

She nodded to the stranger. "Very nice, yes. Just glad it's the end of the day."

Victim #2: Mercy Thompson

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"Oh? Long day working? Or are you simply more of a night owl~?"

Walking forward, he gave her a playful smile. She was pretty enough for a human, and he didn't mind letting this display openly upon his features.

Victim #3: Kidnapped Mara Lesser

[jiyuna_togabito]

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It was another night, like many she'd spent. After a few consultations at the hospital, she headed out to one of her favorite bars in the Underground. A few drinks, some light flirting, maybe even finding a companion for the night. She had no real plans, she just... wanted to try and relax.

So she sat at the bar, nursing her scotch and just... waiting to see what happened.

[jiyuna_togabito]

The bar was a good place to start. One can always blend in with the crowd without much suspicion and even the occasional glancing can be misinterpreted as flirting. A single bachelor looking for a date- An alias he often pulled off to obtain information and the like in the past. What was to say it wouldn't work for this occasion?

If there was anything the Master enjoyed, it was the company of a beautiful woman. Though it would be amusing to see whether he'd be able to fight off that hunger of his while staring at some delicious-looking neck taunting him as he spoke. Aion smirked to the thought as he walked through the door. A woman it is then. As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the sinner spotted a lone lady sitting by the bar, looking rather bored. He decided to observe her from a far at first, seeing if he could catch her attention but also to make sure she was appetizing enough for his new companions. Aion purposely ordered a drink not far from her and in her line of sight, flashing a confident smile towards her.

[cry-reaper.livejournal.com]

If there was one thing Mara was good at, it was knowing when she'd been noticed. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the light-haired man sit and order his drink. He was attractive, had a nice smile, so she returned it with a small salute with her glass.

Perhaps the evening wouldn't be a waste after all.

[jiyuna_togabito]

Good. A smile was a good sign. It meant less work for him. Aion took it upon himself to slowly make his way towards her - his glass held between the tips of his fingers. He swiftly took a seat beside her, carefully leaning his arms against the counter. A gesture to let the lady know he had no intention of inappropriately touching her, of course, not without her consent.

"Good evening, miss. You seemed rather lonesome on your own here that I figured you could use some company. How is your night so far?" He took a sip of his drink.

Victim #4: Missing Forensic, Justin Pendleton

[jiyuna_togabito]

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The City's gardens were quiet at night. Very few people left the light and life and of the City's central square after nightfall, but Justin enjoyed the solitude. The ticking would be enough to force him back to the City's heart; maybe he would visit Shilo later, or see if Neil and Todd were doing anything. For now, though, the time alone was refreshing, ticking or no ticking.

[jiyuna_togabito]

Another one spotted and in such a perfect spot nonetheless. The boy's face seemed familiar but that didn't stop him for pursing what he was out to do. Aion sat on the other side of the garden, legs crossed with hands comfortably a top of his knees. Despite the low light, the sinner saw him as clear as day. Perhaps an eerie glare of his glasses were enough to let the man know someone was there.

[absinthe-eyed.livejournal.com]

Justin was nothing if not observant, and the tell-tale glint of faint light on glasses lenses didn't escape his notice. He couldn't identify the person behind the lenses and, in all honesty, he didn't want to. Keeping to himself unless circumstances dictated otherwise saved him endless amounts of trouble. He picked up the pace and changed his path, navigating around the other person.

[jiyuna_togabito]

He noticed the change in behavior and decided to initiate the encounter with a greeting of his own.

"Good evening, young man. To think I'd find another enjoying this quiet night... alone. Must be the night." He lightly chuckled as he stood up from the seat. This one might be a little more of a hassle, he quietly thought to himself. As he made adjustments to his glasses, he quickly disappeared and reappeared along the path ahead of Justin.

"What do you think?"

Victim #5: Crossed Blades, Ken Hidaka Strayed

[jiyuna_togabito]

Victim #5: Crossed Blades, Ken Hidaka Strayed

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Ken was just closing up the Koneko after a long shift. It hadn't been a day out of the ordinary so he planned on heading out on patrol after stopping by his apartment. There might've been plans for shopping for a birthday gift for a certain someone, but business always had to come first.

Whistling, he hunched down a bit more into his coat, his hands already shoved into his pockets to keep his hands worm.

[jiyuna_togabito]

The red eye of the Eagle instantaneously darted at the boy from a top of the street lamp. The night was closing in and the number of victims were becoming sparse. Anyone would do at this point the sinner thought.

He sent an intense blood thirst towards him to see how he would react to start.

"Yo."

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Ken's brow furrowed a little as he shook his head as if to clear it. The feeling reminded him all too well of the madness that had almost claimed his sanity and he'd be damned if he ever gave in to it again. Still, he couldn't doubt that there were moments where he could swear he felt that same urge yet again.

The sound of someone else's voice didn't make the brunette startle or even earn a second glance, merely a slow rolling up of the eyes to take in the newcomer.

"... evening."

[jiyuna_togabito]

Not even provoked in the slightest bit. It wasn't everyday an Eagle spoke and here he was, unfazed. The sound of laughter came from the bird, amused by the boy. What a way to end the night.

"Impressive. The citizens of this City are truly something. Or are you a special case...?" It spoke again and flapped its wings, flying off only to land again, except now onto a man's extended arm. Aion glanced towards him as an eerie glint of his glasses enhanced his appearance.

"Hm, boy?" The sinner added to his last words with a devious grin across his lips.