The Wittig Estate

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:30 pm

The Wittig estate could be found in the countryside of Germany. It was a more modern estate, but well cared for and with an old world style that made it fit right in alongside more ancestral estates in the country.

The Wittig family was well known in all the best social circles. After the unfortunate and tragic death of her parents, the young heir to the fortune Emily Wittig had ascended to a position of power. She'd inherited all of the family fortune and was currently taking her father's technology company to new heights of success. And while a reputation of being a bit of a party girl always seemed to follow her, she had proved herself to be an extremely capable leader of industry.

Of course, there were rumors that all of that was just a front for something much darker...

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:50 pm

A white limousine slithered along the road to the estate, escorted by two black sedans. The lead car pulled up to the gate. A hand reached out and pushed the buzzer.

"The lady of the house is expecting us."

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:55 pm

There's a pause and then the gates open, letting the car into the courtyard. At the door of the estate, Nocturne's redheaded pet is already waiting for them as they pull up.

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:20 pm

Apophis and his entourage exited the limo. He was dressed in a tailored grey suit.

"Look Seven. This is our future."

They approached.

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:32 pm

The girl bows her head respectfully, "Ms. Wittig will be seeing you in the parlor. Please follow me."

She opens the door and leads them inside. The house is immaculately decorated in a very neo-Gothic style while the lighting seems to be kept very dim. The girl leads the group to a large room built apparently for entertaining multiple guests. Various medieval torture devices and works of art depicting rather graphic scenes involving their use line the walls.

The girl tilts her head for a moment, as if she's listening to something.

"My apologies," she says, "Ms. Wittig wishes to speak to Lord Apophis alone in her chambers first. She has arranged entertainment for your entourage, if that's acceptable."

As she speaks, a door opens a small group of scantily clad women enter the room and stand waiting at one end. Every one of them wearing a solid black band around their neck.

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:50 pm

"Say yes boss. Pleeeeease!" Seven grinned.

"Have fun boys."

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:09 pm

The girl leads Apophis out of the room and up the stairs.

"Do not worry about your friends," the girl says as she walks with him, "They will be very well attended to. We are all extremely well trained."

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:14 pm

"I do not doubt that at all."

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:33 pm

The girl smiles faintly, "Perhaps my Mistress will be kind enough to leave me in your care again once your meeting is concluded. The last time was very enjoyable, sir."

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:06 pm

"If the others are as well trained as you, then my men might not be willing to leave," he smirked.

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:21 pm

"Thank you for the compliment, sir," the girl says, stopping as they reach a black door at the end of the hallway. She stands aside to let Apophis enter, bowing her head.

by **Apophis** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:23 pm

He walked in confidently.

by **Nocturne** » Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:35 pm

A stunning black haired girl in a black dress sat at a desk, working on something. She looked up as Apophis entered, smiling and closing the file as she stood up.

"My darling boy..." Emily Wittig, aka Nocturne, says in a voice that's practically a purr, "You did very, very well."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:17 pm

"That was a cakewalk my dear, nothing more. I would have expected more from the 'great' Bai Hu," he smirked.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:28 pm

"Well, it seems that Bai Hu is no match for the great Xuan Wu," Nocturne says, tracing a finger delicately along the file she was reading, "Did you bring the data you recovered?"

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:59 pm

"I've come a long way since that name was accurate," he mused reminiscently. "But yes, I did," he answered, producing a thumb drive from his pocket.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:11 pm

"Well, come on then," Nocturne says with a smirk, "Give it to me."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:23 pm

He walked over and placed it on the desk.

"Its all yours."

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:32 pm

The thumb drive sinks into a shadow and disappears.

"You have no idea how grateful I am for your hard work," Nocturne says.

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 1:50 pm

"The please... show, don't tell," he smirked teasingly.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:20 pm

"We can talk about your other ambitions in a bit," Nocturne says, settling into her seat, "For now, I suppose you've deserved a bit of a bonus."

The door opens and softly closes behind Apophis. Nocturne's redheaded pet is standing there quietly.

"Disrobe," Nocturne commands in a sharp tone. In one swift and graceful motion the redhead's dress drops to the floor.

"Good girl," Nocturne says, "Now, show our guest my appreciation."

The girl nods and walks over to Apophis, sliding her arms around his neck.

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:44 pm

"A fine gesture indeed," he said with a pleasured rumble.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:02 pm

"Well, she seemed rather eager to see you again," Nocturne says, watching with a cruel little smile.

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:07 pm

"She must enjoy a," he said, grabbing the girl hard, "firm hand."

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:35 pm

The girl lets out a pleased sigh at Apophis' touch, pressing up against him rather eagerly.

"A firm hand and a hard whip," Nocturne says in an amused tone, waving an arm across her desk. Shadows sweep across it, clearing it, "By all means, feel free."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:40 pm

He hefted the girl onto the desk, undid his belt and...

(FTB)

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:18 pm

"Always nice to see another connoisseur in action," Nocturne says as the two finish up, "Although, I have to say. You're far bit gentler then I am with my toys."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:38 pm

"I'm not one to break my host's toys," he smirked as he re-did his belt.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:55 pm

"Leave us for now, dear," Nocturne says to the girl. The girl nods and gets up, collecting her dress and leaving quietly.

"Of course, this is all just a small taste of what the Hellfire Club would be able to offer you," Nocturne says.

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:44 pm

"Of course," he said as he took a seat, "I would certainly expect as much."

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:47 pm

"And it just so happens that our own personal Black Knight may have been struck down in a terrible incident," Nocturne says, "So, there is certainly a vacancy for ambitious young men like yourself."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:57 pm

"I'm listening," he said, a subdued expectant glint in his calculating eyes.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:02 pm

"I would need to sponsor your application," Nocturne says, "As well as get approval from the Black Queen."

"And of course there is the matter of dealing with the Knight's heirs," Nocturne mentions, "But I hear that they might run afoul of some horrid tragedies as well."

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:09 pm

"Just terrible how these things happen isn't it?" he responded.

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:12 pm

"Absolutely awful," Nocturne says, walking over to the minibar, "So, the real question is, what do I gain by doing all of this for you?"

by **Apophis** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:49 pm

"I fought my way out of the gladiatorial pits of Madripoor and went on to found the most feared mercenary organizations on the planet. And still my influence grows, especially in the minds of the masses. I am expertly qualified to fill the role of the Knight. That expertise will be yours. And an army of the deadliest killers available stands behind me."

by **Nocturne** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm

"You're well qualified to be the Black Knight, I assure you," Nocturne says, "But what will you do for me?"

by **Apophis** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:36 pm

"How much do you know about our recent transdimensional rift activity?"

by **Nocturne** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:26 pm

"Not as much as I'd like to," Nocturne says with a grin.

by **Apophis** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:41 pm

"I have in my possession, a direct source of information on the world on the other side. I've had several actually, but I've sold them to... let's say an interested party... save one. The good Professor Klein has proven most informative."

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