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Caroline Forbes ([personal profile] vampire_barbie_girl) wrote in [community profile] undergrounds2016-09-05 08:48 am

[OPEN] The sun don't ever want to shine



1. Singing @ Rhapsody in Red (a night club in Hackney) - Sept 4, evening

Singing at the club was quickly becoming Caroline's favourite thing. She'd always love to sing and was very proud of herself for being able to job doing it - and all without turning to mind control to land it. And sure, the place wasn't the nicest club in the world but the money was good and the customers generally behaved themselves. But most of all, on this little stage she was able to just put her emotions out there and not feel self conscious about it.

So far, London had not been what she'd hoped. Instead of feeling free in her life, she felt more trapped than ever. Trying to figure out just what was going on in the Nest from one day to another was exhausting - let alone dealing with any of the other factions and their politics. Plus, she missed everyone back home desperately. She had expected to be a little homesick but it was hitting harder than she'd anticipated.

All these feelings somehow led to her singing better than she ever had before.

She was singing the last song of her first set, an original rather than yet another cover, called Why Don't You Stay. It was a fairly standard break-up song, but there were a few lines that just had extra resonance now ...

I never thought it'd be so hard to let go.

When it was over, she was definitely read for a break. And a drink.




2. Outside Guilty Pleasures - Sept 5, evening

Soon after arriving in London, Caroline had decided to spend her nights off exploring Nest territory. She'd done a pretty good survey of Hackney by this point, so tonight it was time to go to Tower Hamlets. She's already done the tourist thing and checked out the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge, so tonight she was hoping to find places of "local colour."

She's pretty sure it doesn't get more uh, colourful, than Guilty Pleasures. She was pretty sure she'd heard the name before, though right now she couldn't remember why. She also couldn't decide if she wanted to brave going inside or not. It was about as far from her usual scene as you could get. But that was old, Mystic Falls Caroline. New, London Caroline was still figuring out her scene.

She was out there thinking about it for awhile.



3. Wildcard (must be @ night in Nest territory)

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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-06 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I highly recommend you travel as much as you can." She gives her a warm smile over the top of her pint. Granted, she did a lot of traveling for work, but that was one thing. This was another.

"Travel, and invest."
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-06 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
The money would come. Honestly, vampires had nothing but time on their hands, which was why so many of them happened to have very deep pockets. Evie was one of these, but she also happened to have the backing of a powerful shadow organization.

But she hadn't been raised in wealth, and preferred to keep herself humble, unlike some of the vampires around.

"Exactly. Just a few hours by train and you can be nearly anywhere, it feels like." Evie used to have a train.

Evie wanted her train back.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-06 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
evie hune, not in agreement but rather acknowledgement.

"I'm sure I could work something out. Just a moment." Evie stands and makes her way across the club. a few minutes later she's got a smile when she walks across back to Caroline.

"One private room secured. Follow me." And she leads her up a staircase into a small room that's clearly not for talking.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-06 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Evie can hear the other woman's heart race, even over the music. Once the door is shut, it's a bit quieter but still loud enough that eaves dropping is going to be difficult.

Evie takes a seat, beer in hand. "So, what's the reason for the private audience?" she doesn't beat around the bush.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-07 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Evie nods, leaning back on the couch. "I see." She gestures with an open palm towards Caroline. "By all means, ask away. I'll do you the favor of responding honestly, so that you can form your own opinion."

Form the right one, she hoped.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-07 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hard work, really." Was the simplest answer. "Take a seat, will you?" It would make her feel just a little bit better.

"I've been an active participant in the nest since I returned from my travels. I've been present at territory claims, as well. The title was just bestowed upon me, perhaps Raymond is trying to ensure my loyalty, I do not know his exact motivations. If anything, it's a sign of respect." She takes a drink. "It doesn't mean anything outside the nest, and our little community, really. "

Then, just to be sure:

"You don't address any of us by our titles, generally. And if you were going to do that, I'd insist on you using my proper title of dame." She kind of wanted to show off a little bit, that she'd been knighted once upon a time.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-08 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
Honestly, she's not that old at all. She was turned in the late 1800s, making her only 167.

"There are a lot of us," she admits, unsure what a proper example would be. "We're each in charge of a district. Districts are part of boroughs, and all the Countesses and Earls," casually correcting her, without making it into a thing, "report to the Marquess' that run them. Usually the duke sits on the Night Council, but Harris has seen fit to forfeit the position."

And the security of the supernatural community.

God what a dick.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-08 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
That's probably why they went with Earl instead of Count, truthfully. Though she'd lie if she hadn't started counting something at one point and promptly laughed in a terrible Transylvanian accent. Just don't tell anyone.

"So you were here for that." Alright, fair enough. "Not to my knowledge, no. We had rules in place to keep our existence quiet, and to protect the people of our city. Before we could feed on tourists alone, no locals, unless we had their permission." A few prostitutes offered their blood, she knew. Blood workers, they were called.

"You're not the only person to feel that way." There's a knowing look- she agrees with you, Caroline, she really does.
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-09 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
"A tale for the ages, I'm sure." Evie isn't smiling, either, though there's a light in her eyes. Her joke wasn't exactly that funny, either.

"No- a few vampires don't necessarily agree with Raymond's policies. But it's nothing to speak about openly- he dislikes those that don't value his contribution to our society. But a vast majority seem happy with the way the outside world has chosen to cover up their dealings with tales of gang wars. But it's safest to assume that all agree with his edicts."
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-09 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Evie lets out a small chuckle.

"Be careful. Be smart. And-" she reached inside of her jacket, and pulled out a business card. "-call me, if you have any questions. I know it can be hard. to move to a new place, to become a new creature. I'd like to help you make it a bit easier, if you would continue to let me."
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-10 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't be able to tell you- I've never come here as a customer." And she intended to keep it that way, truthfully. She had plenty of respect for strippers and sex-workers. But that didn't mean this was her preferred sort of entertainment.

"I hope you don't hold this as a standard."
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[personal profile] freelife 2016-09-11 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, she'd wanted to speak with JC in regards to seeking potential allies within Hillingdon, so, just a bit. But Evie wasn't going to say that. It was clear that Caroline needed some guidance, and she was happy to offer it. Better her than someone that believed what Harris was saying.

"It's quite alright," she says warmly. "JC can wait a few minutes. Go take in the entertainment. I've heard that Francois is quite a hit with the ladies."

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