I arrived two nights ago. AH, the journey went well.
E. had prepared everything beforehand. She did well, for I enjoy the place I for now call home. She didn't furnish it all, just the two main rooms. I will need to get more green plants purchased, it feels so barren in here. I will need to seek out a place to entertain company in, this one is private. I heard from a friend it is not customary for the New World Kindred to invite visitors into one's haven, and therefore a small rented apartment shall serve as my personal salon.
Q. has not arrived yet, he will take the plane two nights from now according to the plan. i'A, he will bring the rest of the research materials. Everything else is in order and we shouldn't need to find anything unexpected in front of us for now. The study is in order and I will probably be able to gain an access to the University Library in the near future.
I met L.E. as S. had instructed me, he was, were he was expected to be at this time of the night. He is a rather pleasant man with a sprawling study and the scent of old wood all over his bookstore. I might come to like this person. We agreed to co-operate and he generously offered to help me arrange to meet the Prince once he's available. I suggested that I have certain texts that he might find interesting and I think I saw a light twinkle in his eyes. These might be rarer on this continent than I assumed. I will have to see that they are properly in place and try to make the best out of this.
There was a surprise call from a person I certainly didn't expect - Mr. Fell. It turned out he had received the Gift, but there were some unpleasant circumstances connected to this, I could feel a distant shiver when he said that. I as of yet remain uninformed as to who his Sire actually was, but it shall likely come into light once I call S. back like we agreed to do. It was most certainly in Cairo, though that is only an educated guess. Mr. Fell still provides security services and offered me what I would call a discount, but I laughed and said, that it would be very unfortunate indeed if I happened to need them in this City. However, I am very glad to know that there is someone who is able to provide that if need be.
And speaking of the unfavorable, it happens. There are a few of those - three? - unseemly Asian creatures in the City and they have already been wrecking havoc among the Kindred. I have only little knowledge of them, but I assured the others that I would try to find out more. I met with two Family, W.S. and E.J. in a Net Café, to introduce myself. The P was supposed to be there, too, but she never appeared, I can only guess, what intercepted. The situation here is even sorrier than I had assumed, but I am certain we can change that. I can feel my fingers itching, a-L. That is never a good thing.
Another person appeared as we talked, this man J. He was certainly interesting and appeared intelligent, though roguishly. I must talk with him again, i'A. He inquired after any news and confused us all three by saying that the ban would be lifted now. Any of us hadn't heard of that. Whatever that would have meant, I have no idea. There were some sharings of information and an agreement to co-operate in a reserved manner. Then entered an old acquaintance, A. It appears he tells only what he wants to people, so I am fortunate to know more. J. left somewhat hurriedly, apparently recognizing the name, but bid us all a good night.
We talked a bit longer, until the café closed and we were forced to leave. Enough for one night, I suppose. We agreed to meet again in a few nights' time to put pieces of information together. The Asians are performing curious feats and that leaves me unsettled. I need to consult any and all sources I will find. Unfortunately, they know next to nothing about this phenomenon. Even wolfsbane, silver or garlic will not work. Certainly, the Viennese will try to take advantage of this, but I will not suffer more spite upon the Family. No more. This must end.
There is also a Venetian who has been playing cards with the Asians. That is worrisome.
I wonder which night will allow, or rather, force me in the front of the Capo di Tutti Capi, as they say. I fear it will be difficult, but at least L.E. promised to help. I was also promised I could dine in Chinatown, but I certainly will pass that pastime for now. It's easy to promise things one will try to get rid of anyway... I hope it is not just that. S. was rather assured that L.E. would be inclined to help, and I wish I can trust his sentimental judgement in this.
i'A, by the next New Moon, I will have settled in. It's the Full Moon waning now, an auspicious time to root out the old and plan new beginnings. When the Moon will darken, I will know more and take steps to ascertain success. BRR.
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