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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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"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."

That was not the answer Caroline had been hoping for. It meant that not only did she have to watch out for members of other factions who hated vampires on principle but she also couldn't necessarily trust her own kind.

"So, do you have any advice for a ..." What was it that Cooper had called her? Oh yes, a "baby vampire trying not to, well, stay alive?"

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."

Caroline took the card eagerly, putting it safe in her own pocket. "I definitely will."

She looked around the room, then smiled. "I really wasn't sure about this place but I'm glad I came. Though I expect that this isn't exactly the normal customer experience."

"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."

"I won't," Caroline said with a grin, "not unless I go back downstairs and actually partake of some entertainment, at least. And I might do that, since I'm not in a rush tonight."

She suddenly realized something. "Oh my god, I hope I didn't interupt any important business you had to take care of."

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."

That was a relief then. So far, this was definitely ranking as one of Caroline's best nights so far in London. It would have sucked for it to come at the expense of someone else's important plans.

"Which one's Francois?" she asked with a grin.

It would have, but Evie had a lot of time on her hands. Though, considerably less when it came to Raymond Harris and planning something of a coup.

"He's tall, tan, and has a beautiful snake tattoo on his bicep. Dark hair, you'll know him when you see him." Picking up her pint, Evie moves to stand.

"Do call, if you need anything. Do not hesitate."

Caroline nodded, also getting up. "I will, definitely. Oh, and if you're ever around Rhapsody in Red, come say hi. I sing there regularly, when they don't have another act booked."

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Evie considers this. "Sure. I don't see why I wouldn't." She moves towards the exit.

"Good night, Caroline."

Evie takes her leave.

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