You want to put me where?

[frenchmoney]

Okay, let me get this straight. You want to put me, Dimitri Montagne, owner of Montagne Industries and Senechal of Cincinnati, one of the newest elite of the Ventrue, to be taken from all that to be placed in Bete Noire? Isn't part of my charm the fact that I have access to money, power and prestige? How would this work in this new city?

Well, if you were wanting to play with a different circle that does make some sense. It's not like Julian, the tattoo urchin and I would have anything in common. I may have New Money, but the Montagne line has been a wealthy Aristocratic family since Bonaparte. I'm pretty sure we're even related by blood in some manner.

Anyway, if you don't mention my age, I won't mention yours. Does that sound like a deal?

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[backoffwhale]

Fuck. I'm going there too and I get the feeling you and I would not get along.

[frenchmoney]

Well that was rude. Why do you think that?

[backoffwhale]

The title you made for yourself is 14 words. Do you need all those words to figure out who you are? Or do you just think it makes you sound important?

[frenchmoney]

I am important to the city I just left. I'm the Prince's second in command. I was trying to so my exasperation though.

Are you intimidated by titles and people of authority?

[backoffwhale]

I know you're talking but all I hear is "blah blah blah, I'm a pretentious asshole blah blah blah"

[frenchmoney]

Oh I see. You're one of those who didn't get enough of daddy's attention so you'll be rude to get heard. No, child. I don't have time to deal with your insecurities.

[backoffwhale]

What the fuck does my dad have anything to do with this? My dad was amazing. Just because I don't want to kiss the ass of some stupid Venture, you go insulting my dad? Jesus, what the fuck is wrong with you?

[frenchmoney]

Oh, you know what my clan is? That must mean you have some knowledge of the World of Darkness. Good for you. Did they teach you that in your GED version of gaming school?

[backoffwhale]

[He just sort of raises his eyebrow a bit, unimpressed.]

[frenchmoney]

[Dimitri chuckles. He amused himself at least.]

Brujah?

[backoffwhale]

No.

[frenchmoney]

[Dimitri sighs.]

Look, I believe we have gotten off on the wrong foot. I apologize for my rudeness. Bringing up your family was uncalled for.

I do not know what my clan has done to make you so angry against me, but I have no doubt they've deserved it. We can be... an arrogant bunch- let's say.

[backoffwhale]

Trying to play nice now? It doesn't suit you.

[golden_lyre]

Are you worried people will think you're too old or too young?

[frenchmoney]

Of all the things I said, that's the one you picked up on?

Strange as it is among vampires, age is a sticky subject sometimes.

[golden_lyre]

The rest of what you said wasn't particularly interesting to me.

But you still didn't answer my question.

[frenchmoney]

I'll forgive the rudeness of the question since I know you aren't versed on the etiquette of my kind. From another Kindred this would be an entirely different matter.

The time we spend in this world is a matter of pride. It is similar to the ancient world where the elders were viewed for their wisdom and knowledge simply gained through living and surviving that long. I am considered terribly young. Twenty two years is not a long time since my re-birth. So in total I am 50.

[golden_lyre]

Why be ashamed of something you can't change?

[frenchmoney]

If it were common knowledge that I have the second highest position in the city and am only 50 years old I would have all kinds of bounty hunters pricing my ashes. I may be strong politically and economically but Supernaturally.... hm, not as much.

Plus, the fact that it's a pride thing.

You look excellent in a suit by the way. What is your name, sir? Please forgive my manners for not inquiring earlier.

[golden_lyre]

Orpheus.

And I wouldn't get used to it, if I were you. I don't have occasion to wear it often.

[frenchmoney]

A pleasure to meet you, Orpheus. Are you by chance the actual Greek music man of legend?

Whatever you are most comfortable with. However, when I see someone who deserves a compliment I try and give it. It costs me nothing and hopefully is pleasant for you as well.

[golden_lyre]

I am, yes.

I appreciate the effort, I suppose.

[frenchmoney]

I am honored to meet your acquaintance.

Well, it is my most humble apologies if I failed to flatter your properly.

[golden_lyre]

I'm hardly offended. I just don't put all that much effort into my appearance.

[frenchmoney]

[This gets his eyebrows to raise]

A Greek unconcerned with his appearance? That is unique. Although, if you really were trying to make yourself appear unattractive by most people's standards, I regret to inform you that you have failed miserably.