Black Mass

Simon Middlewaithe holds Black Mass for the Cainites of Zuster City. Quite a few show up but sadly not all of the city. At first the proceedings are quite liberal but when they go to the third floor everything becomes more serious.Things get chaotic though when Samir frenzied for one reason or another. Afterwards Simon holds a Sermon of Caine to which yet another Cainite becomes anxious but does not Frenzy. This Cainite, Winston Russel, tries to leave. However, he finds that when the door is finally opened a man in a Cardinal's robe holding a bag and a blood longsword standing in his way. Winston is restrained by Evaline and when this Cardinal finally speaks his words are those of disappointment. The hope he brings to the city is a new Bishop, Simon Middlewaithe, stepping up. He invites all present to partake in the Blood Bath and in doing so solidifying their bond to one another. After the Blood Bath all are invited to the Blood Feast. When Cody Miller dares to pick up the Trophy Cardinal Rishi brought with him, however, he is struck down and promptly staked for daring to talk back to his superior. Murdoch Bratos was then tasked to find a suitable punishment for him. After this incident the congregation quiets down and eventually each will go on their separate way.

Fear?: the Great Motivator

Murdoch Bratos' attendance is required by an unknown. He finds his ghoul waiting for him and that particular ghouls goes to meet the fishes for having been tempered with. Murdoch meets the Cardinal who does not seem to introduce himself at first. The Cardinal is very unimpressed with the state of the city and what the Bishops have been doing thus far.

Meeting of the Minds

Three of the remaining Prometheans assemble to discuss the future of the pack.

Violence Fetish

Seth and Alastair continue discipline training and attempts to strengthen the Fireflies' hold on Trenton/Blackgate. A police cruiser spots them, and despite Seth's attempts to lose them another violent confrontation occurs. Who is behind these attacks? Why focused on these Cainites? How are they being spotted? Will Winston find a word that rhymes with orange? Tune in after Downtime for the answers to these and other questions...

I Spy with My Broken Eye

Thinking hard about the events that took place regarding KK and Alistair we find Winston in this particular scene tapping into his oracular ability.He gets a clue into what transpired between Alistair and KK.

Not-So-Silent Night

Seth, emboldened by his second visit with Father Christmas, continues with the pack's plans for a Game of Instinct (despite Gehenna's arrival). Newcomer Gene joins the Fireflies for a Fox Hunt, and easily beats his pursuers. The following Blood Feast and Vaulderie cements some bonds, but then emotions run high as "Caine" makes another appearance.

Crucified

Simon tries to leave Zuster City as fast as he can. However, as he is getting into the car and off to drive away from the city he feels an inexplicable pull to go in a particular opposite direction. When he gets to his destination he finds himself in the presence of a tall snake-like man. The man lords over him and demands that Simon answers for his crimes. The two engage in a long and hard discussion where the man at times seemed close to losing his temper. The scene ends with punishment being given to Simon Middlewaithe; a punishment perhaps quite fitting for his crime.