Tess's Funeral
From Gothpoodle
Held at the Phelan Cairn in Golden Gate Park for Aunt Tess. There is an open grave and a closed casket next to it.
Attendees
Head:
- Hugh Keegan - barely restrained anger, packing big-time
- Junior Keegan - grim and wary
- Kelly Keegan - guilty, not making eye contact with Tree-Speakers
- Jeremy Keegan+ - uncomfortable
Head, far back:
- Jennifer Keegan+ - disinterested
Right side:
- Martin Keegan - wary, watchful, and calm
- Jack Keegan+ - restrained
- Nora Keegan+ - sad
Foot:
- Michelle Phelan - jaw set, ready for a fight
- Tate Phelan+ - worried-looking
Foot, back:
- Josh Keegan - sad and out-of-place
- Cyn McShane - worried and helpless
Foot, far back:
- Damien Keegan+ - grim, angry, and uncomfortable
- Eric Keegan+ - sad and supportive
Left side:
- Janice McShane - angry, glaring at Hugh
- Lynn McShane - numb and distant
- Gary Phelan+ - grim and angry
- Kate Phelan+ - concerned and comforting
- Sean Phelan+ - grim, dangerous-looking, and packing
Left side, back:
- Julie Phelan+ - devastated and in shock
- Nicholas McShane+ - grim and helpless
- Victor McShane+ - supportive and wary
- Jeff McShane - exhausted and wary
Left side, far back:
- Jessica McShane+ - sad
- Benjamin McShane+ - sad
- Vanessa McShane+ - sad
Spirit world:
- Father Phelan
- Golden Gate Park
- Numerous gafflings of the park.
- Devlin's Child (fettered in Hugh)
Hidden:
- Phillip Hellstrom, eavesdropping through shadows
Events
Arrivals
- 6:30pm: Uptown family arrives in separate cars. Michelle on motorcycle. Janice, Victor, and Cyn. Lynn, Nicolas, and Julie. Sean in his squad car. Gary and Kate.
- 6:35pm: Jeff and Josh arrive and split up, Jeff heading to his niece Julia and Josh to Cyn after looking lost. Michelle gives Josh a brief smile.
- 6:40pm: Ben and Vanessa arrive together. Vanessa gives Josh a brief hug while Ben gives Janice a look.
- 6:45pm: Damien and Eric arrive together.
- 6:50pm: Downtown family arrives in two limousines. Hugh, Junior, Kelly, and Jeremy. Jennifer, Martin, Jack, and Nora. Jack gives Damien a nod as he passes.
- 6:55pm: Tate arrives alone, looking rushed and tired, gives a brief look to Sean and then joins Michelle.
Funeral
- 7:00pm: Funeral begins. The nephews and nieces gather around the grave to speak.
- Gary - "She was a tough old broad and always put the family first."
- Janice - "She brought us through tough times and was always there. When our mother died, she took care of us like we were her own. She kept us together, kept us a family." Glare at Hugh.
- Sean - "She deserved better than the lot of us." Glare at Hugh.
- Lynn - "May she find her rest under the eyes of Mother Luna. She's earned it."
- Michelle - "We had our differences, but I always respected her. Even if I didn't agree with her all the time, I knew the decisions she had to make weren't easy and I hoped that, one day, I could stand up and be strong enough to make the same sorts of decisions myself. She was what every leader should aspire to be. Strong, courageous, resourceful, and inspiring. She did Father Wolf proud."
- Jack - Respectfully shakes off his chance.
- Martin - "We will miss her wisdom and her wit. She would have made her father proud."
- Kelly - Shakes off her chance, eyes downcast. Jennifer smirks. Michelle glares.
- Jennifer - Shakes off her chance to speak with a drag of her cigarette.
- 7:30pm: Hugh says, "We honor the passage of our most renowned member and regret that she had to die as the result of treachery rather than in battle against our foes. She deserved a better end. Only justice will allow her spirit to rest." Glares from the uptown family, Michelle restrains Janice.
- 7:37pm: Twilight ends. Gary and Eric leave immediately. The other wolf-blooded trickle out while Sean and Gary refuse to leave.
- Gary: "We're staying." Sean nods.
- Hugh: "No, you're not. This is for full-blooded only. You know the rules."
- Janice: "This is about Mike. They have a right to hear what's said."
- Hugh: "They have what rights tradition grants them and this isn't among them." Looks to Martin and Junior. "If they won't leave, remove them."
- Jeff: "Really, Hugh, is that necessary?"
- Michelle: Quietly to Sean and Gary, "This could get ugly. We'll come straight to Doyle's when it is over, I promise."
- Hugh: "Is that a threat?"
- Jeff: "I don't think anyone can deny that blood is running hot, Hugh."
- Martin: "I feel no threat was implied." Looks to Sean and Gary. "Hugh's right, though, you have to go. I'm sorry."
- Gary looks at Sean, who nods slowly. The two depart.
Attendees
Head:
- Hugh Keegan - barely restrained anger
- Junior Keegan - grim and wary
- Kelly Keegan - guilty, not making eye contact with Tree-Speakers
- Martin Keegan - wary, watchful, and calm
Foot:
- Michelle Phelan - jaw set, ready for a fight
- Janice McShane - angry, glaring at Hugh
- Lynn McShane - numb and distant
- Cyn McShane - worried and helpless
Left side:
- Josh Keegan - sad and out-of-place
- Jeff McShane - exhausted and wary
Spirit world:
- Father Phelan
- Golden Gate Park
- Numerous gafflings of the park.
- Devlin's Child (fettered in Hugh)
Hidden:
- Phillip Hellstrom, eavesdropping through shadows
- Sean Phelan, hiding in the woods
Events
- 7:45pm: Hugh tries to throw out pack.
- Hugh: "You need to leave as well." Indicates pack.
- Jeff: "I invited them. Tempers are running hot, we could use a disinterested third-party handy in case people need to be pried apart."
- Hugh: Growls. "We can take care of our own business."
- Junior: "I agree with Jeff. If this does concern a Bale Hound, it isn't just a family problem."
- Hugh: Glares. "Of course it is! We don't need outside help!"
- Martin: "They are already involved. Having them handy to answer any questions that may come up about what they found will be helpful." Janice looks at pack suspiciously.
- Michelle: "I agree."
- Hugh: Angrily. "Fine! Let them stay." Addresses pack. "But this is family business. I won't stand for comments out of turn. You answer questions only when asked, understood?"
- 8:00pm: Hugh leads the pack in the Funeral Rite. The casket is opened. Each Phelan bloodies Tess' body and the open grave.
- 9:00pm: Father Phelan materializes at the end of the rite and says, "I accept the death of my daughter and deem her to have lived a worthy life, despite her disability. May she join with us and become part of the family eternal." To Hugh, "The family suffers from this death and its circumstances. Lead it through this strife and make it stronger. Our patron teaches that we must adapt to all change, good and bad, and take from it that which strengthens and discard that which weakens. We have survived such hardship before and will again." Each Phelan steps forward to receive the blessing of Father Phelan before he dematerializes.
- 9:15pm: Reorganization discussion.
- Hugh says, "I have decided to put Junior in charge of the so that Michelle can return to the Silver Kings to serve again as my beta." Junior and Martin seem unsurprised. Janice looks outraged, Lynn looks confused. Jeff narrows his eyes.
- Michelle replies immediately, "No."
- Hugh says, "You defy me?" Everyone tenses. Kelly looks ready to run.
- Michelle says, "I do."
- Hugh pulls an MP5 and says, "Fine."