And with that, we will return in early 2023 for the third season -- with all eight players from S1&2 in play (as well, it seems, as a significant number of guests in the mix).

Wherever our virtual collectives land by then, there shall your humble professor be.

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With the former coterie now gone their separate ways, almost assured to meet again, we end this season.

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JC reminds us we've discussed the balance in Kindred life, the different levels, the Beast waiting patiently to devour a Kindred's humanity. We've talked a great deal about politics, how you can't always see what the game is or who's playing until it's too late.

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Rafferty tells Brawn he killed Amadeus. He threatened to go to the Ventue Primogen, spill his plans. "So you see the bind I was in."

Brawn tells Rafferty to read his lips -- "FUCK YOU."

They head away in a limo.

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Brawn says to Khalida -- "never again."
Glassjaw reminds her it's best not to whammy them -- that they know where they sleep. And they have friends they can't see.

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Chat wonders where TF is Nigel. Understandable.

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She wants to be let into the game. Is she ready? Big board, many pieces, not always clear who your opponent is.

"But I have you to teach me."

Penthouse suite or yacht for the night?
Out on the water. Two birds with one stone.

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"you're going to need to have to play an even longer game."

Tonight is a single move on the board. She will learn it's better to let your enemy think he's winning.

He has no idea how good she is at playing the long game.

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Rafferty has prepared for this eventuality. They stop at another private suite, withdrawing a considerable amount of cash & valuables.

Khalida asks if he minds being made a fool of -- a provocation he cannot tolerate even from his childe.

Rolls occur.

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He wants to know if the Sabbat was mentioned by anyone. She says she mentioned the Tzimisce.

"In for a penny, in for a pound."

Think she can run this place?
She can try.

Renatto doesn't know how this is going to end.
They head to the staff.

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Back in the Sterling suite, Coco & Renatto are alone.

One more detail he needs to know. They were visited by the Prince.

"Madre de dios -- you might have mentioned!"

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Kiểm instructs Luke to also pack up the collection, as she makes plans to go to Club Crimson.

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Kiểm have gotten back to her haven. Luke offers to pack her bags.

"Is there no one else we need to notify?"

Kiểm trusts no one. Perhaps Simone? She seemed... somewhat neutral. Rafferty's on her List (not the good kind).

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Renatto claims Rafferty's domain for himself and his childe. He holds nothing against Brawn -- but if he hurts Coco, he will kill him.

Coco and Khalida trade insults.

Brawn says to Coco: "Play it safe. Never take a dive" & Raf, Khalida, & the Nos leave.

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Brawn tackles Coco, breaking her concentration as she slams into the furniture.

Glassjaw tells Brawn to go with them. He'll come too.

Renatto wipes the vitae from his blade. "Where do you think you will hide?"

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Khalida's shot hits Renatto point-blank. He doesn't fall.
She then shoots Coco -- who touches Khalida's shooting arm.

Anyone who is looking can see Coco's fingertips striate with dark veins, decaying Khalida's arm from elbow to wrist. 2 Aggro damage.

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As Khalida shoots Renatto, Coco tries to reach for her with Touch of Oblivion. (DAMN) Brawn tries to put himself between them.

Khalida tries to shoot her, but Coco activates Prowess & Blood Surge, failing a Rouse.

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Her ghoul suggests they hide in the Bronx, with the Anarchs.

As they leave, there's increased activity in the hotel.

They go away from the chaos, attempting to remain unseen.

"Shall I call a cab?"
"Simple is best."

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Meanwhile, Kiểm swims to the edge of the pool, her ghoul waiting as arranged.

"They're all dead to me. I need to talk to the Prince, any way I can."

Is there anyone else who can help?

Her daddy is, after all 3 days away, by her request.

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Renatto is now standing over Rafferty, a long blade dripping with his vitae. Rafferty looks very surprised.

Khalida shoots at Renatto.

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