The Morning After the Night Before

Bishop Middlewaithe addresses Legate Seth and Winston the Scholar in the aftermath of the Hunter raid and Bratos' Monomancy. Seth informs Simon about what more has been discovered regarding the Hunters, the Curse, and the lost Fireflies. After hearing their Bishop's suggestions, Seth and Winston decide to take a night to decide upon the future of the Fireflies and themselves.

Perdendosi

The Cardinal meets with his Bishops. A dark secret is revealed and the Cardinal has to make a very tough decision which will change the course of Zuster City. The scene ends with the Bishops and Cardinal taking their leave and paying respects to the fallen.

The Withering Rose

Simon Middlewaithe and Winston Russel take the next step to finding the taken Fireflies. It takes them to a Floral shop named "In Bloom" that is clearly being protected by some people. The two Malks take a very peculiar approach to entering this shop but eventually they do make it inside. However, what they find isn't what they were looking for. When it is moreover time for these Malks to leave they run into quite a few hiccups that leaves some of them not standing.

Wild Goose Chase

The search for the taken Fireflies begins. The three Malkavian Stooges find a Meat Packing Factory and inside they find there are many traps waiting for them. As they move in closer and closer they realize this was clearly meant as a set up. However, who could have been behind all of this?

We're On It

Legate Seth reports to Bishop Middlewaithe.

A Courtesy Call

I Think I Heard, I Think I Heard a shot

Legate Seth and Winston the Scholar awaken, to discover that Evaline and Alistair were taken during the raid. A quick phone call gets them in touch with Bishop Middlewaithe, and the three discuss various situations. One thing is obvious though: the two missing Fireflies are top priority. After this, Cerberus has invited the Fireflies to reside at their pack haven (the Morgue) until this situation can be resolved.

No Morals, just Morale

Simon gets a visit by the professor who is tired of all the noise and messages that stream into the city. They both come to an agreement and agree on a way to operate.

Staring at a Wall

Simon stares at a wall in defiance. He gets the Virus's attention.

Civilized Conversation

Simon and Murdoch meet and hash things out, perhaps to the disappointment of the Friendly Paladin.

Missive to the Cardinal

A missive goes out to the Cardinal, a copy is sent to the other two bishops:

"As per your instructions, Cardinal Rishi, I sought to consolidate mortal influence by interrogating Ms. Chloe Winters, a reporter for the local news. She had the late Jacob Burns's financial and influential contact information in her mind. I was going to retrieve it, to add to our influence within the city and beyond.

However, before my agents could bring Ms. Winters to me, Bishop Murdoch Bratos tore her head off, "In repayment" for my experiment in Briarville last week. Since Ms. Winters is now deceased, I cannot read her mind to find out Jacob Burns's extensive web of contacts. Therefore, I must regretfully report that in that particular line of inquiry, I have failed the sect. It is fully my responsibility, and I submit myself to thee for punishment.

I do hope Bishop Bratos will likewise come to explain why he decided to weaken the position of the sect by killing this woman, when he was made full aware, by my previous missive, as to why she was important to the sect. In that missive, I also made it quite clear that I would consider the premature death of Ms. Winters to be a failure of duty to the sect.

I am saddened by his violation of the sixth tenet of the Code of Milan, but am quite sure that Bishop Bratos had some sort of reason, beyond petty revenge to my person, for putting his desires above the command of the Cardinal and the good of the sect. I humbly defer to his immense wisdom in this matter, as we were told to let the entire matter rest by Cardinal Rishi himself, which I did... and if Bishop Bratos continued to seek revenge in this matter, he must have very good reason to do so. I look forward to hearing why, as I'm sure it was extremely well thought out and implemented in such a way as to justify this violation of our sacred Code.

I will continue to attempt to do your will, Cardinal Rishi, and will seek other avenues of influence to make up for this loss to yourself and the sect.

Hail to Caine,
Ever Loyal,
Bishop Simon Middlewaithe."

Edict to the Packs

"The mortal Chloe Winters is to be brought to me, alive. She has vital information to the sect, and I will glean it. Do take care to be subtle.

If I hear that any member of the sect delayed in bringing her to me, or permanently harmed her in any way, I will consider it a failure of orders.

Do not displease the sect.

Glory to the Sect, Glory to Caine,
Bishop Simon Middlewaithe"

We've Got a Problem Here

The Cardinal calls the two squabbling Bishops to his office because he has had enough. He wants to quell the issue once and for all. The hammer falls down on the two and from this moment onward all troubles need to be solved.

Whispered Echoes Across the Wind

Bishop Middlewaithe makes his way to the Cardinal to explain a few matters which the Cardinal not always takes all too well.

The Devil's Rejects

Impromptu Firefly pack meeting as everyone reports recent events to Bishop Middlewaithe, who in turn dispenses his wisdom and guidance before taking the Ductus, Priest, and Abbot on a Field Trip (killing spree).

We Need to Talk

You summon, and I show up

Talking about, the things that need to be spoken, and warned not to join the Cains Bastards.

Cemetery Dance

The Prometheans meet in the Pioneer Cemetery to lay all the cards on the table.

The Meeting

The three cainites meet up, to discuss what has transpired, the downing of a helo, the need to consolidate packs, and the need to fix this city.

The New Pack Order

The Fireflies return to Simon's haven and get a new ductus, a new home, and new tasks.