Popcorn Worthy

 Character fiction from a troupe Vampire: The Masquerade LARP...

Popcorn Worthy

by Simon W. 

Nyx read the invitation again. They found themselves wondering who exactly this Hand of the Prince, Shoto Sasaki, was because their missives left a fascinating impression. 

"His Grace will meet with his Primogen prior to the official Gathering and then take audience from those of the New Camarilla. Following, he will speak with representation from the Independent Alliance, followed by providing a small amount of time to members of the Anarch Movement who wish to undoubtedly wish to offer a chance at forgiveness. I am sure His Grace will be considerate and merciful."

Nyx wondered about the local Anarchs. They hadn't really had a chance to find many of them yet. And they weren't sure if they were actually in as weak a position as the Hand's message was trying to convey or not. It could absolutely be true. But it could also be that this is what the Hand wanted people to believe. Nyx was skeptical and intended to keep an open mind. Still, this sounded a lot like wishful thinking. Nyx remembered the brutal efficiency with which the Anarchs had destroyed so much of the old Camarilla. They doubted that all of those who'd planned and organized that had been in Southern California when whatever it was that happened down there had happened. Which meant they were still lurking in the shadows. And that probably terrified the Kindred who were trying so hard to form this New Camarilla. 

Sectarian loyalty was not a concept that Nyx found comfortable. That's what happens when you start your entire journey as a vampire as a double agent and then quickly discover that the only person you can really trust is yourself. They used to feel like they could trust another, but he'd died for his ideals and Nyx found that... distasteful. Believing in anything that much seemed like a liability and Nyx didn't intend to make that mistake. Still, the Anarchs had provided a better environment for unfettered scholarship than the old Camarilla had. Nyx wasn't sure if this New Camarilla would be any better. They didn't plan on jumping ship, however. There was no reason to leave the Anarchs at this point, unless it was to set off completely on their own and belong to no sect at all. Which was still very much an option on the table as far as Nyx was concerned. 

It would be interesting to see Nate again. Nyx was very curious to see if the relationship between himself and his second was really as strained as it appeared from afar. Because it certainly seemed like it wasn't a match either of them were entirely happy about. Watching the interplay of the court of this New Camarilla would probably be excellent research. Nyx resolved to bring a notebook to court... and also some popcorn.