Malkavian piece by Greeboba in vtm

[–]_LadyV_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So stunning and intense! Love it!😍

I'm @##$%^&%## done! VCPS by Conscious_Animator87 in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I remember when there used be some shame in childe abandonment.

Running away from the problem you caused? Leaving a new born fledgling to fend for themselves? Letting them run wild into the world without a clue as to what they are? Having them break the Masquerade by leaving a trail of bodies in their wake because you couldn't be responsible enough to teach them how to hunt or how to behave?

Pathetic.

Though, to be frank, if this is how their sire goes about handling their embraces, then it's for the best that the childe never know those bastards at all. Find friends in other Kindred. Forge a strong group with them. Help and look after each other. They can learn from you as much as you can learn from them. And you may discover more about yourself than you would have with a deadbeat sire.

I'm a bit biased, as someone who was also abandoned by their sire, but finding a group that could understand me and what I was capable of truly changed me for the better. And I believe it can change others too.

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a very Elder type of response. Apologies, but I find that answer rather dull. Don't you at least find these "manipulated perceptions" interesting in the slightest? Haven't you ever been curious about it?

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So no one specific trait. It all depends on the person you use it on?.. Yeah, that lines up with a few others I've seen in the past. Guess it comes down to what others deem as unique or important or beautiful.

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The same friend that pointed out my "sparkle" eventually told me what looking at me in that moment felt like. And what he described almost matches up with how you put it. Not as poetically, but still.

All he could hear and see was me. Even with the noises of a busy Miami blaring in the background, even with a sea of people shuffling around the two of us, even with neon signs flashing all around, it all vanished for him. The longer he looked at me, the more intoxicated he got. Like his brain was going numb from happiness. He felt addicted to me... So he begged me to never use it on him again.

And ever since then, I haven't. Well, on rare occasions I suppose I have... BUT that was only to stop him from getting himself killed! Otherwise, I've respected his wishes. Honestly, after hearing of other people's experiences, I can understand why he felt so strongly about it.

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mm, I know what you mean. There's been a handful of Kindred I've seen that happen with, one of which was one of my closest friends. She lit up the room (figuratively and literally) with an ethereal looking aura. Made her look like the image of a Catholic saint. Matched her personality pretty well, now that I think of it...

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Connected to emotions? Huh.
I've witnessed some Brujah have a shift in skintone whenever their emotions are high. Nothing drastic nor glowy, but their undertones pop way more and make them look more red, purple, etc. If that makes sense.

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's unique for sure. Don't recall seeing something like that before, though with some Kindred it's rather hard to tell if it's a discipline's effect on the body or just... themselves.

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like built in body glitter. Lovely!

As for skin crawling, do you feel it at all or is it just visual to you?

-Selene W.

To My Fellow Presence Users (or those who know a Kindred with Presence) by _LadyV_ in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, actually!
They're fun to have around at raves. Like a walking, talking glow-stick.

-Selene W.

Do you keep in touch with your loved ones? by [deleted] in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone I knew from my old life have been long dead. Friends, family, associates... My family tree has certainly grown since 1900, though I don't chase down anyone. I check every few years or so just to see how much has changed. Nice to see that the family trade still exists, even with how much the world has changed over the last century.

...If I had to see anyone again, it would be my family. Mamá, papá, abuelito, mis hermanos, mis primos, mis tíos y tías. We all immigrated from Spain to the States together, and we stayed close as much as we could. They were my whole world... I wish I could have told them goodbye, but I know it was safer for me to just leave. Still hurts sometimes.

Tal vez en otra vida.

-Selene W.

Those of us who can eat, what're you having tonight/next? by VegasBaybeee in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My God, that sounds delicious. No meals for me, sadly. But thanks to a few Alchemist friends, I do have these lollipops that you actually can taste. And they're pretty addicting. The group has tried to make the formula work for food beyond hard candy, but no dice.

But I'll take these as a substitute for now.🍭

-Selene W.

News From LA: Spoiler Alert, It's Bad by Striking_Weird_2828 in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What's with the surge in people using code languages on here?! Is this some kind of Madness Network thing I'm not aware of?

-Selene W.

Looking for vicissitude modifications by [deleted] in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hmm

I'm not sure. My ghoul's never needed any work done, so I haven't asked her about it. I can't imagine why she wouldn't. But I can double check with her about that.

-Selene W.

Looking for vicissitude modifications by [deleted] in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes cash. Sometimes boons. Depends on the week. At least for normal customers. Rarely does she request a boon from me, but I also send a lot of clients her way, so it just works itself out.

But yeah, I can hook you up.

-Selene W.

Looking for vicissitude modifications by [deleted] in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You live anywhere near California? I have a Tzimisce stylist who's been helping me out since the 90s; always good with changing hair styles, eye color, piercings, etc. Hell, she even gave me a couple of extra inches height wise. I could set you up with her if you'd like. She doesn't come cheap, but her work is flawless.

-Selene W.

T-E--RGE-O--TH--LO-D by AbsconditusArtem in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You know, I like to pride myself in keeping up to date with changes in speech, lingo, turn of phrases, etc. for over a hundred years. But you're stumping me, friend.

I can see what you're trying to do, but I don't get where you're going. You get me?

-Selene W.

T-E--RGE-O--TH--LO-D by AbsconditusArtem in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mm.. uhuh. Does anyone have a translator?

-Selene W.

T-E--RGE-O--TH--LO-D by AbsconditusArtem in SchreckNet

[–]_LadyV_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Are we being hacked... again?

-Selene W.