Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2015 11:17:44 GMT
Welcome to La Vie en Rose.
This is a rather unique Elysium for several reasons, and surprisingly, not just because of it's owner.
La Vie is, at it's core, a small cafe and flower shop. At first glance, it is simplistic and yet utterly charming, and has been in the newspaper several times over the year since it's opening. From it's adorably named and delicious tasting food and drinks down to the beautiful array of flowers, La Vie has become the hub spot for people who want to get away form it all, taking in a bit of nature in perfect harmony with that thing called city life.
It keeps some rather interesting hours though, and this is perhaps why it is quite a curious and popular little destination, for no other eateries keeps such entertaining hours.
The shop opens at 5 AM sharp every morning and closes at 5 PM. It reopens after a small break in it's schedule, in which the flowers are brought in, curtains are dropped, and the lighting is lowered. Then begins the store's Twilight hours, where food is taken off the menu and mixed drinks are supplanted, and a different crowed comes in to take advantage of the change. More of the cities upper Ton can be seen within, rubbing elbows with some of the random run abouts of the town, a mix of young and old alike can be found within.
What the world doesn't know? Is that the twilight crowd isn't there for the club goers or the average Joe coming home from work... The twilight hours are for Ghouls and their Vampire Masters. For the things that go bump in the night... From Vampires to Ghouls, Familiars and Fera, all are welcome in the shop.
There is a secondary, special menu, one that is only known by those who crave a different sort of drink. These are the Crimson Delights. All manner of blood types are on tap, bagged and even fresh, from willing Ghouls and Vampire sympathizers... It can come heated or chilled, hidden away in a cardboard cup or cleverly disguised as something else, and yes... Even flavored and scented.
This has allowed many Vampires to reconnect with the living, to feel less apart from the world around them, and yes.. Toreadors have made it THE place to bring their human lovers and romantic Interests. Then again, it has become the meeting place for many Vampires, both among themselves as well as human companions.
Unlike the Gold Leaf which has a waiting list a year long at least, La Vie is easily accessible, though it is known to fill up fast, it does not take reservations. Things are on a first come first serve basis, though they do try their best to be accommodating, and have often brought down odds and ends furniture to make a table for those in need.
Upstairs is a three bedroom flat which has been specially fitted out for those with special needs. Though nothing unusual appears to the world outside from the street, steel plates drop over the windows every morning just before dawn, rendering the entire upstairs completely dark for the duration of all daylight hours. This has been used by the random Caitiff without a clan to keep them safe, Vampires caught out in a bad situation and in need of a haven, and yes... The occasional Vampire/Human duo.
Rules for La Vie En Rose Elysium are as Follows:
1: Respect your fellow Vampire. Clan feuds are left at the door. Anyone caught fighting or generally being uncivil will be tossed out by Bubbah.
((Do not mess with Bubbah. Bubbah is a well know Diablarie practicer and has a rather nasty habit of needing to consume flesh and organs. Thank Jumba for this guy, as he was the guys friend before he was turned by a Malkavian... Don't ask.))
2: NO Killing Allowed.
3: Respect the Owner and her Rules. Any violation or infraction will result in either a Ban from the Premises up to a Visit from the Primogen of the offending clan.
((One does not fuck with Ansel and Annie's Doll lightly.))
4: Do Not Steal from the Property.
((This mean's you, Jonesy, you sticky fingered Clepto.
))
5: Do Not Damage or Abuse the Property.
6: No bestowing the Gift on anyone on the property. The only exception is if one arranges for it ahead of time and has express permission by the Prince himself. The Violation of this Rule will be reported to the Prince, and the Ruler will proceed as he sees fit. No succor shall be granted.
7: Pay Your Tab. You might be immortal, but the Shop Owner is not, and she expects all tabs to be closed out at the end of the week.
(If someone skips out on a bill, said person's photo will be taken and hung up on the Wall of Shame, and proper shaming and teasing shall occur for said miserly bastard.)
This is a rather unique Elysium for several reasons, and surprisingly, not just because of it's owner.
La Vie is, at it's core, a small cafe and flower shop. At first glance, it is simplistic and yet utterly charming, and has been in the newspaper several times over the year since it's opening. From it's adorably named and delicious tasting food and drinks down to the beautiful array of flowers, La Vie has become the hub spot for people who want to get away form it all, taking in a bit of nature in perfect harmony with that thing called city life.
It keeps some rather interesting hours though, and this is perhaps why it is quite a curious and popular little destination, for no other eateries keeps such entertaining hours.
The shop opens at 5 AM sharp every morning and closes at 5 PM. It reopens after a small break in it's schedule, in which the flowers are brought in, curtains are dropped, and the lighting is lowered. Then begins the store's Twilight hours, where food is taken off the menu and mixed drinks are supplanted, and a different crowed comes in to take advantage of the change. More of the cities upper Ton can be seen within, rubbing elbows with some of the random run abouts of the town, a mix of young and old alike can be found within.
What the world doesn't know? Is that the twilight crowd isn't there for the club goers or the average Joe coming home from work... The twilight hours are for Ghouls and their Vampire Masters. For the things that go bump in the night... From Vampires to Ghouls, Familiars and Fera, all are welcome in the shop.
There is a secondary, special menu, one that is only known by those who crave a different sort of drink. These are the Crimson Delights. All manner of blood types are on tap, bagged and even fresh, from willing Ghouls and Vampire sympathizers... It can come heated or chilled, hidden away in a cardboard cup or cleverly disguised as something else, and yes... Even flavored and scented.
This has allowed many Vampires to reconnect with the living, to feel less apart from the world around them, and yes.. Toreadors have made it THE place to bring their human lovers and romantic Interests. Then again, it has become the meeting place for many Vampires, both among themselves as well as human companions.
Unlike the Gold Leaf which has a waiting list a year long at least, La Vie is easily accessible, though it is known to fill up fast, it does not take reservations. Things are on a first come first serve basis, though they do try their best to be accommodating, and have often brought down odds and ends furniture to make a table for those in need.
Upstairs is a three bedroom flat which has been specially fitted out for those with special needs. Though nothing unusual appears to the world outside from the street, steel plates drop over the windows every morning just before dawn, rendering the entire upstairs completely dark for the duration of all daylight hours. This has been used by the random Caitiff without a clan to keep them safe, Vampires caught out in a bad situation and in need of a haven, and yes... The occasional Vampire/Human duo.
Rules for La Vie En Rose Elysium are as Follows:
1: Respect your fellow Vampire. Clan feuds are left at the door. Anyone caught fighting or generally being uncivil will be tossed out by Bubbah.
((Do not mess with Bubbah. Bubbah is a well know Diablarie practicer and has a rather nasty habit of needing to consume flesh and organs. Thank Jumba for this guy, as he was the guys friend before he was turned by a Malkavian... Don't ask.))
2: NO Killing Allowed.
3: Respect the Owner and her Rules. Any violation or infraction will result in either a Ban from the Premises up to a Visit from the Primogen of the offending clan.
((One does not fuck with Ansel and Annie's Doll lightly.))
4: Do Not Steal from the Property.
((This mean's you, Jonesy, you sticky fingered Clepto.
))5: Do Not Damage or Abuse the Property.
6: No bestowing the Gift on anyone on the property. The only exception is if one arranges for it ahead of time and has express permission by the Prince himself. The Violation of this Rule will be reported to the Prince, and the Ruler will proceed as he sees fit. No succor shall be granted.
7: Pay Your Tab. You might be immortal, but the Shop Owner is not, and she expects all tabs to be closed out at the end of the week.
(If someone skips out on a bill, said person's photo will be taken and hung up on the Wall of Shame, and proper shaming and teasing shall occur for said miserly bastard.)