The black suburban rolls to a stop before the Banshee. The valet approaches, but as Severo exits the car, he presents his massive physique, promising endless pain if the man even thinks about moving the SUV.

2008-12-08 15:14:46 Severo rolls 5 dice to Strength+Intimidation  7,3,8,8,8 (4 successes)

He opens the door for Alessio and Antonio, then goes around to the back of the vehicle to retrieve a large black duffel bag.

I exit the vehicle and straighten my silk tie, casually surveying the scene. I have been waiting a long time for this. The anticipation has me nearly shaking.

Briefcase in hand, I lead my associates into the establishment.

I still havent a clue what the hell is going on. But this club is about the most ridiculous thing i have ever laid eyes on.

'You dragged me all the way out here for this?'

I demand to Alessio as we head into the swirling, technicolor chaos that is the Banshee nightclub.

'What the hell are we doing here?'

I glance over my shoulder at Antonio. Thankfully, my good mood has allotted me a generous amount of patience.

"Hostile takeover."

I flash a wicked grin, for but a moment, before leading the way through the crowd. I adjust my facade, taking on a certain posture, a certain look that states, very clearly, that I am not someone to fuck with.

2008-12-08 16:10:31 Alessio rolls 7 dice to Manipulation+Intimidation 7,7,3,10,10, 2,4 (4 successes)

Duffel bag in hand, I flank my superiors as we make our way through the throng of people. I scan the bar, the dance floor, the stages and the catwalks for any sign of Devin or Kira.

2008-12-08 17:14:41 Severo rolls 7 dice to Perception+Alertness; +1diff for club environment (Diff 7) 8,4,3,10,5, 10,9,6,1 (3 successes)  

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'Hostile takeover...' I repeat under my breath. I like the sound of this. Knowing Alessio we will be raping babies, shooting kneecaps and eating peoples fingers as a smoothie within the hour. Not that ive, ya know, ever done anything remotely like that. But i cant let Alessio know that. I will adopt the same swagger, doing my best to look the part...

2008-12-08 19:23:31 Antonio Giovanni rolls 5 dice to Manipulation and Intimidate 5,4,3,9,8 (2 successes)

Severo will spot Devin in his usual spot high on the catwalk and watching the crowds below. Given the look on his big dumb face, hes spotted them too...

Severo will step close to Alessio, whispering in his ear, keeping his eyes on Devin.

Alessio will smile slightly, without looking up. The trio of austere Italians will maneuver through the congregation of trendy hipsters, making their way to the VIP lounge.

If Devin has even a single braincell, he will not make the Giovanni wait long.  

Devin will call Kira. In Bellisas absence he clings to the only other strong willed woman he knows. In just a few minutes they will both enter the VIP lounge and approach the waiting Giovanni.

Devin, as usual will not speak, but will defer to Kira who addresses Alessio respectfully.

'Mister Giovanni, thank you for dropping by. We still havent recieved any word from Bellisa...'

Alessio doesn't have to say a word, doesn't even have to look at him. Severo knows his part in this.

In a flash, he steps ahead of the other two Giovanni, closing the distance between him and the ghouls. Dropping the duffel bag onto the ground, in one swift motion his foot is up, crashing into Kira before she is even finished speaking.

[burn 1 blood to Dex]

2008-12-15 12:44:23 Severo rolls 8 dice to Dex+Brawl 5,9,6,4,10, 1,5,5,3 (2 successes)
2008-12-15 12:46:03 Severo rolls 5 dice to Damage; +1 steel toed boots 7,2,7,3,2 (2 successes)+1 = 3 bashing damage

[Radiation adds: Steel toed boots are lethal only when they target the head at diff:8.]  

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"If you speak again, without be addressed..."

Alessio casually sets down his brief case on a nearby table, opening it as Kira doubles over in pain.

"... I will cut your fucking tongue out."

To accentuate the point, he produces his elaborately decorated dagger. Idly toying with it, he paces about the room.

"Now... Sit the fuck down and shut up."

2008-12-15 13:26:53 Alessio rolls 7 dice to Manipulation+Intimidation 2,5,3,10,9, 4,1 (1 success)  

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2008-12-16 11:48:55 Kira rolls 2 dice to Stamina 3,4 (failure) Kira is injured, -1 to all physical dicepools.

Kira takes the boot full in the gut and cries out, falling to the floor in pain.

Devin is big and dumb for a reason, protection. When Severo kicks Kira, Devin lashes out at Severo.

2008-12-16 11:50:30 Devin rolls 8 dice to Dex+Brawl 4,10,7,6,1, 5,7,3 (3 successes)
2008-12-16 11:50:57 Devin rolls 7 dice to dmg 4,3,5,6,2, 7,6 (3 successes) +1 potence. 4 bashing damage Severo can soak.

Devin lashes out with a hamlike fist, cracking Severo in the side of his head.  

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I really wasnt expecting to walk into something like this. I am not a fighter so im damn glad Severo is manning the front lines. I will give Alessio a very What the fuck?! look and slip a hand under the back of my jacket. I produce a small black easy to conceal pistol. One of those little Automatics that holds like 4 or 5 shots and fits in a pocket...

2008-12-16 12:55:05 Severo rolls 4 dice to Soak 10,5,7,9 (3 successes)

Severo is caught completely by surprise, not expecting trouble from either ghoul. Luckly, his excellent constitution saves him from serious injury. Gritting his teeth, he aims a powerful kick at Devin.

[burn 1 blood to STR]

2008-12-16 12:59:30 Severo rolls 8 dice to Dex+Brawl [kick] 7,1,10,5,5, 6,6,8,7 (5 successes)
2008-12-16 13:00:00 Severo rolls 9 dice to Damage 4,7,10,1,7, 5,10,7,1 (3 successes)+1= 4 damage

[I overlooked it the first time this scene but kicks are rolled at difficulty 7 (thats why they do extra damage). It doesnt look like you factored in the extra damage to this roll either so its not a big deal. But for any subsequent kicking, diff 7, +1 damage for kick, +1 damage for steel toed boots.]

2008-12-16 13:24:14 Devin rolls 5 dice to Stamina and Fortitude 9,8,1,5,9 (2 successes) Devin takes 2 damage and is Hurt -1.

Devin takes a heavy boot from Severo and staggars back. He curses at the other man and rushes him grabbing onto his shirt to slam him roughly against the bar full of top shelf liquors in the vip lounge.

2008-12-16 13:30:50 Devin rolls(4 str, 4 brawl, -1 for wounds) 7 dice to Str+ Brawl (slam) (Diff 7) 8,10,9,5,1, 5,3 (2 successes)
2008-12-16 13:31:03 Devin rolls( successes, +4 str, +1 slam) 7 dice to slam dmg 7,8,1,1,8, 6,3 (2 successes)+1 potence. 3 bashing damage. Severo can soak.

Kira will jump to her feet, not about to let this get too out of control she whips a large Baretta automatic pistol out of her jacket and cant seem to decide who to point it at.

'All of you! Stop! Now!'

2008-12-16 14:33:29 Severo rolls 4 dice to Soak 6,2,4,7 (2 successes)

[Severo is Injured -1]

Severo slams into the bar, his spine taking the brunt of the collision. Devin is still against him, and he is about to strike out, when Kira pulls out her piece and starts screaming.

[Holding action]

Alessio storms towards Kira, fury replacing his calm demeanor, his ceremonial dagger clutched tightly in his fist.

"Drop that fucking gun!"

2008-12-16 14:56:44 Alessio rolls 7 dice to Command (Diff 4) 1,9,9,6,10, 5,1 (3 successes)

All he has to do is hear the boss's tone of voice to know the situation is well under control. Reacting quickly, Severo lashes out at Devin.

[Burn 1 blood to STR]

2008-12-16 19:45:44 Severo rolls 8 dice to Dex+Melee [Headbutt!] 6,9,9,3,2, 4,6,1 (3 successes)
2008-12-16 19:46:30 Severo rolls 7 dice to Damage 8,5,3,2,1, 3,6 (1 success)+1= 2 damage