RP: The Dovans Ain't Dead Yet!

[Raven Tepes]

It had been quite a few years since brother and sister duo of Joseph "Joe" and Erin Dovan had been in or around New Orleans. The main family had sent Erin west for her own good and sent Joe with her to keep an eye on her. Of course, Joe had a hell of a past few years watching over a chaos tornado like Erin. It was no wonder why she was the favorite of their elder siblings like Tim who fed off chaos. Joe on the other hand has always been the family clean up man. Being meticulous seems to be his curse. Now they were making their way back to the Dovan homestead and clubhouse of the Crimson Dogs.

Once at the homestead, Joe and Erin were told what had happened to their older siblings. They were told how they picked a fight with the acting City Prince, Alucard, and were all killed in a massive fight. Erin was nearly devastated, crying and yelling at members of the Crimson Dogs. Joe, on the other hand, went deadly silent. He was lost in thought on how he might be able to avenge his siblings. What those outside of the Crimson Dogs don't realize is that the silent, meticulous ones could be the most dangerous. They study their target and learn every weakness. Then they strike. Joe just has to consider one thing. How powerful is this Alucard. Joe: Come on, Dogs. I need a good stiff drink after receiving news like this. Let's go to Laura's Pub.

Erin: How can we go to a bar right now? We have to find this Alucard and teach him to mess with Dovans! Erin cries out to Joe with anger in her eyes.

Joe: All in good time, Erin. First, we need to reorganize the gang and learn more about this Alucard. Then I'll let you go psycho circus on him. Joe says as he walks out the door towards his motorcycle. The rest of the gang, 10 members left in all, follows Joe and get on their bikes as well.

Erin follows begrudgingly with a sour look on her face. She gets on her motorcycle with a bit of anger as she starts it up. Erin: Fine. We'll get a drink, but don't expect me to have fun.

Joe: So no bar fights tonight. Check. Then Laura won't kick us out.

The group then takes off down the road with a thunderous roar. After a few minutes of riding, the gang gets to Laura's. They all park, set their bikes, and file into the bar. They take a seat at a few tables near the pool table while Joe walks over to the bar with Erin. What few regulars other than Qrow in the bar leave quickly when the Crimson Dogs walk in. One old fisherman looks to Qrow and Laura and wishes them good luck with the gang in the bar. Joe gets to the bar and takes a seat next to Qrow on a barstool while Erin bounces over and hops onto the stool next to Joe. Laura gives Joe and Erin a hard, long look before speaking a bit briskly to the two Dovan siblings. Laura: Well, look at what the swamp cat drug in. Joe and Erin Dovan, the last of the Dovan family. What brings you to my bar? And how quickly can we get the chaos gremlin out of here?

Joe: Joe gives Laura a cool, controlled look. A round of blood brew from my crew, and an AB positive with Jack for me.

Erin: She gives Laura a big, chaotic grin. I'll have what my brother is having, but top mine with information.

Laura: She gives the siblings a suspicious look especially Erin. Not sure if alcohol is good for you, cher. Laura says as she begins to make the order placed by Joe and Erin. Laura: As for information, what ya needin' to know?

Joe: I would like to know about this "acting" City Prince they call Alucard.

Laura gives Qrow a side eye. Laura: Maybe my old man here might know more about Alucard than me. I tend to stay out of Vampire Council business.

[Zorbak the Ebil Moglin]

Qrow continues drinking as they talk. After Laura looks at him for telling them about Alucard, he looks over to the duo.

Qrow: I don't keep up with that whole thing with the city princes and stuff. But I will admit, I didn't think anyone doesn't know who Alucard is at this point. He then puts his drink down for a moment. There's a few running around the world at this point with all that's been happening in the last 10 years. But the one you want info on is the one that lives at Hellsing. There isn't really any secret to who he is. He's one of the most powerful vampires in the current world, and if you read Bram Stoker at all or played a Castlevania game, you'd probably figure out who he really is.

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Erin: Castlevania?! I've played that game! She says excitedly as Laura hands her an AB positive with Jack. Erin: Alucard in the game is awesome!

Joe: Erin, please. Let the adults talk. He says calmly to Erin before he returns to Qrow. He takes his AB positive and Jack as he prepares for what he has to say next. Joe: Now aside from the book and the video game which we both know can exaggerate truth, let's assume two people have been out of the loop for the last 10 or 11 years because one of us was sent away for the good of the city. You say that he's one of the most powerful vampires in the world. Exactly how powerful is he?

Erin sips her drink as Joe talks but then speaks up suddenly when he's done. Erin: I bet he's almost as powerful as Papa. Joe just gives Erin the "be quiet" look.

Laura finishes up the blood brews as Joe speaks to Qrow. She then takes the tray of drinks over to the table where the rowdy Crimson Dogs members are sitting. The men in the group hoot and whistle in sexual manners at Laura who just rolls her eyes. Laura: Hoot and whistle all ya wanna, boys, but don't touch. You won't like the consequences.

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Qrow looks to Erin. Qrow: You know, if you like Castlevania, we got an alternate of that Alucard in London with Hellsing. Turns out there are universes with the Castlevania versions of Dracula and Alucard. There's also an evil Belmont running around. He says before turning back to Joe. I suppose I could tell you stories. Like how he killed an entire vampire nazi army by himself. How he is immune to holy effects thanks to Hellsing's modification. How an alternate timeline had a version of him destroying cities after he went crazy, and that version is now hanging out here in New Orleans with a friend of his riding their motorcycles. He gets a serious look as he looks at Joe. When it comes to strength, you can tell by looking at him. Strength doesn't come from just how much power you have. True strength comes from restraint. He then looks at the Crimson Dogs. Strong people don't need to show off or pretend they're strong because truly strong people have nothing to prove. He says, almost as a warning to them about having control first.

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Erin gets a thoughtful look and a mischievous grin as she listens to Qrow. She then muses to herself. Erin: A real live version of Alucard from Castlevania could be interesting.

Joe: Hmm.. so basically if you p*ss off this Alucard then you're good as dead. That is if I am understanding this all correctly. Joe says with a serious, calm thoughtful look on his face. Unlike other anarch Brujahs, Joe is showing amazing level-headed skills and restraint that is not found in modern Brujah. Not since the Lasombra's Great Inquisition has a Brujah displayed such a collected and cool demeanor. Joe: As for restraint, that is as uncommon in my fellow Brujah as common sense. Joe says in a low tone to Qrow as the Crimson Dogs just laugh at Qrow's remark about restraint. Joe: How far must one go to p*ss off this Alucard and get themselves killed?

The Crimson Dogs continue to talk and laughing amongst themselves as Laura finishes handing out their blood brews. Crimson Dog #1: Thanks, Laura. Been feelin' parched this evening. Laura nods to that Crimson Dog member and then begins to leave.

Crimson Dog #2: Is the pool table free tonight, Mama? He asks before taking a long pull of his drink.

Laura: Every Wednesday is free pool night. Just don't be goin' and damagin' my table. She says to the second member to talk as she leaves the group for now. Four of the Crimson Dogs grab a cue stick each and set the table for a classic game of 8 ball. For them, tonight isn't about causing trouble but celebrating the return of Joe and Erin. What they aren't expecting is that in a few moments an old rival will walk in the door with a friend. That could heat things up some in the bar tonight.

[Zorbak the Ebil Moglin]

Qrow looks to Joe as he asks how far one could go without getting killed.

Qrow: Well... I'd say rule 1 is to not mess with his family and friends. The other thing I'd recommend is staying off Hellsing's radar, or the radar of other supernatural hunters in London. So that means not being a jerk and killing people. Alucard protects his family and friends, but if you end up being a problem, Hellsing might get hired by the government to take you down. Then Hellsing usually sends Alucard to kill you. He takes a drink. You want my advice... If you have to ask if something is too far, then just don't do it because it probably is. He says to Joe. Alucard is usually pretty reasonable. If you're not a threat to people, then you're probably safe. And if he does welcome friendly competition at times, so he'd probably welcome the competition as long as you play by the rules and don't do anything underhanded.

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Erin: I'm bored. I'm gonna put some music on the jukebox. Erin says more to herself than to anyone else. She quickly spins around in her seat, gets down, and strides over to he jukebox.

Joe gets a flash of nervousness in his eyes when Erin says that she is bored, but that quickly disappears as she looks at songs calmly. Joe: Basically, everything sounds reasonable when he's described. I'm just tryin' to figure out whose knee caps to bust out for my siblings death by Alucard's hands. Yeah, most Brujah are anarchs, rebels, and punks, but usually we're left alone to make some trouble that would be considered 'normal behavior'. My siblings did something completely out of character for even us Dovans and got themselves killed by Alucard is what I am starting to realize the more that I talk to you. Some of my men think that my eldest brother was paid to do something extremely dangerous. Others think that my brother just went to give Alucard a message about the gang, and that Alucard is the one who went overboard. I, on the other hand, am not sure where to even begin lookin' for more clues for the truth without Alucard's side. Just being a nuisance isn't enough reason to kill a Brujah. There would be no Brujah left if that was the case.

The Crimson Dogs members continue to drink and loudly laugh while some play pool. Erin doesn't find anything good on the jukebox so she goes over to the rowdy group and picks up a cue stick. She then calls next game at the pool table.

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Qrow thinks for a moment. Qrow: Well, I don't know what you're family would have done to get on Alucard's bad side. Nor do I know anything about your situation. He then sighs as he takes another drink. I don't want to throw anyone under the bus, but I also don't want to make myself a liar. These days, Alucard rarely does anything without the permission of Hellsing's leader, Integra Hellsing, and she typically takes orders from the government of England. If your family were doing something that made them a public threat, then it's possible that Hellsing got the order from the government to take out your family. And usually, people like Alucard are the ones that get sent out. England is a bit more strict with supernaturals causing problems, and they have a lot more supernatural hunter groups there. If your family made enemies out of groups like Hellsing, or the Men of Letters, then that might be why they got killed. Lord knows Hellsing has taken out some pretty tough enemies over the years.

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Joe listens to Qrow carefully and sips his drink. His look is one of careful thought and consideration. It's obvious that Joe isn't your typical Brujah. Joe: Hmm.. perhaps I should talk to this Sir Integra Hellsing then. Everyone knows that Brujah are rebels and anarchs also called troublemakers, but rarely do we go to the level of being killed off without a reason. My papa has gone off the reservation while my siblings seemingly have fallen prey to some kind of manipulation that got them killed. My only recourse now is to dig further before taking any actions that may have deadly outcomes.

Erin goes through the selection on the jukebox with a big grin. She gets a sparkle in her eye when she finds one she like. Erin drops in the money, hits her selection, and then goes to grab a pool cue. She then joins the rest of the bikers at the pool table.

Laura comes back to the bar after serving the drinks and begins to clean a glass.

The song put on by Erin: https://youtu.be/82VnutYBh9k?si=jhjVmDQNkJV1fxOK

[Zorbak the Ebil Moglin]

Qrow continues to drink his drink. Qrow: A wise decision. Hellsing has powerful allies. Including the Sabbat of London. The Brujah in London are headed by my daughter in law, Alice Rynn. And the Assamite clan are headed by my son, Hei Darkfire. And then my grandson, Kendrix, leads the Lasombra.

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Joe sips his drink as he listens closely to Qrow. Joe: Those names mean nothing to me so I'll have to take your word about your family. I do know of most of the groups you are talking about though and find that to be an odd mix of allies.

Erin and the others continue to drink, play pool, and laugh as the music play.

Outside the bar, two motorcycles pull up into the parking lot but away from the motorcycles of the Crimson Dogs. Two men lean their bikes on their kickstands and talk as the blonde smokes a cigarette. The dark haired man, Robert Jones, places his helmet on the seat of his bike. Robert: I'm gonna go inside and order our drinks. A virgin bloody Mary, right?

The blonde hair man responds. Lucien: Yeah, that's exactly what I want and made with AB positive if they have it.

Robert: Right. AB positive. Check. See you inside, Lucien. He says as he walks to the door with a cool stride.

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Qrow: Well, if you do go to London, those are names you will probably hear get thrown around a lot. Especially if you end up seeking out the Brujah in London. I'm just preparing you for what you'll find when you go there.

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Robert walks in and surveys who all is the bar. He gets a grim look when he sees Joe and Erin Dovan with their Crimson Dogs.

Joe takes another sip of his drink as he listens to Qrow. Joe: I'll definitely seek out the Brujah of London when my sister and I do go. First, I gotta put some affairs back in order here especially with the club. He says with a serious tone and cool look. He then pauses when he sees Robert walk into the bar. Joe: ****.. that's the last thing I need. Joe then turns his attention to Qrow again. Joe: I apologize in advance, but things might get.. rowdy.

All of the Crimson Dogs suddenly go quiet as they all turn and see Robert walk in. Only the music can be heard as the air about the bikers seems to shift from jocular to almost predatory. Crimson Dog #1: Since when are dogs allowed in here? One biker calls out and the others begin laughing.

Robert: Easy, roid boy. I'm not here for trouble tonight. Robert says to the one who made the dog remark as he walks over to the bar and takes a seat.

Erin: Hey, Laura! I sure hope that your place is protected against fleas. Erin says with a joyful, chaotic laugh as the other bikers begin to laugh even more.

Laura just rolls her eyes and walks over to Robert. What'll be, Robby?

Robert: He lets Laura's nickname for him slide. I'll have a Bud Light and my friend will have a virgin Bloody Mary with AB positive.

Laura gives Robert a smile and goes off to prepare the drinks.

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As the insults start flying, Qrow gets up and walks over.

Qrow: Alright guys. Let's keep things civil... If you guys agree not to fight, first round is on me. He says to the groups.

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Erin and the Crimson Dogs listen to Qrow and then talk among themselves. They go quiet and Erin looks to Qrow with a big, almost mischievous smile. Erin: Fine. We won't go startin' a fight with Mutt Boy this time. But we might challenge to a game of pool.

Robert: I ain't lookin' for a challenge either, Chaos Gremlin. I just want my beer tonight. He says to Erin in response to her calling him Mutt Boy. He then takes his beer as Laura brings it to him. Robert: Thank you, Laura.

At this point, the blonde, Lucien walks into the bar and gets a nervous smile when he sees the Crimson Dogs. Lucien: Well, I wasn't expecting this tough of a crowd in this old bar. He says as he begins walking over to the bar where Robert is sitting. Lucien: Crimson Dogs are here with you, Rob, and no fight. How?

Robert: Two words. Free drinks. Robert says as Lucien sits down at the bar.

Lucien: And who do I thank for that?

Robert just points to Qrow.