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Scenes with Vanessa Keasley

The scenes below are presented in chronological order within each chronicle, or in order of writing if they do not fit within a game's chronology. Links are provided to the beginning of the thread or document. Content warnings indicate sensitive subjects that may be discussed or situations that may arise within the scene.

Vanessa Keasley appears in the Chicago Chronicle, the DC Chronicle, the New Haven Chronicle, and the New York Chronicle.

Chicago by Night

December 2012

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Phone Conversation: Kross to Keasley Mila calls Vanessa to come to Chicago for backup Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley None
Phone Conversation: Kross to Keasley Ian and Vanessa get reacquainted Ian Kross, Vanessa Keasley None
To Watch You, To Guide You Vanessa arrives in Chicago to support Mila Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley None
Contacts: Vanessa Keasley Vanessa calls her Camarilla contacts about Maeve and Octavius Barrett DeGausse, Reginald Beckwith, Stiefel, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death, Misogyny
Diamonds are a... Genevieve, Mila, and Vanessa search for information on Maeve Genevieve d'Joie, Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Captivity, Misogyny
Contacts: Vanessa Keasley Vanessa calls on Anarch contacts around the world for information Jackson Dupree, Jenna Cole, Kent Cooper, Marcy Peace, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Mind Control
Lady Marmalade Genevieve, Mila, and Vanessa have a photoshoot and plot Genevieve d'Joie, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Misogyny, Violence
Para-Noir Genevieve, Jean Claude, Mila, and Vanessa get fabulous for court Genevieve d'Joie, Jacque Beaumont, Jean Claude Danut, Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley None
Shadow Boxers Mila and Vanessa declare war on Ian and Maeve while Clan Toreador suffers the shock of an elder's death Alphonse Capone, Antonella Rossini, Arianna Popesco, Brennon Thornhill, Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Genevieve d'Joie, Ian Kross, Jacque Beaumont, Jean Claude Danut, Maeve Glaistig, Mila Kross, Olaf Holte, Richard Montague, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Body Horror, Death, Domestic Abuse, Homophobia, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual Harassment, Violence
Cold Mila has an emotional breakdown on Vanessa Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mental Illness, Violence

January 2013

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
99 Problems Vanessa researches the local vampires Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism
My Violent Heart Genevieve and Vanessa plan to humiliate Maeve and track the men Genevieve d'Joie, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mental Illness, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment
Spend a Little Time with Me Genevieve and Vanessa break into Ian's bank and steal his data Genevieve d'Joie, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control
Send My Love a Letterbomb Genevieve and Vanessa strategize after getting a letter from Justine Genevieve d'Joie, Justine Barrett, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death, Gore, Self-Harm, Violence
What's in a Name? Mila and Vanessa drum up publicity for Keasley Enterprises Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control
White Night Fantasy Chason blows Kross Industries up Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Ian Kross, Maeve Glaistig, Mr. Whiskers, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death, Violence, Warfare
Text Message: Kross to Kross Mila and Vanessa fight over the explosion at Kross Industries Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Misogyny
Baby, You're a Rich Man Genevieve, Mila, and Vanessa discuss the fall of Kross Industries Genevieve d'Joie, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Mental Illness, Misogyny, Substance Abuse, Violence
Den of Delilah Genevieve and Vanessa investigate the Kross Industries debris for clues Genevieve d'Joie, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Body Horror, Death, Mental Illness, Misogyny, Gore
Say It Ain't So Colin and Vanessa argue over who's to blame for the explosion Colin Thomas, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Misogyny, Substance Abuse, Violence
The Tempest Ian and Maeve sleep together and Vanessa secretly records it Colin Thomas, Evelyn Summerfield, Ian Kross, Maeve Glaistig, Mr. Whiskers, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Domestic Abuse, Gore, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Substance Abuse, Violence
Just Desserts Genevieve gives Vanessa revenge porn photos of Maeve Genevieve d'Joie, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Sexual Harassment
Billboards Go Up Vanessa puts up billboards featuring Maeve and Mila Maeve Glaistig, Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Sexual Harassment
Billboards Go Up Vanessa puts up billboards featuring Maeve Maeve Glaistig, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Sexual Harassment
Billboards Go Up Vanessa puts up billboards featuring Maeve Maeve Glaistig, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Sexual Harassment
Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect Mila continues to expand the Kings' influence Jehoshaphat Walker, Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control, Substance Abuse
Press Release: Party Invitations Go Out Vanessa prepares to host a party at Keasley Enterprises Vanessa Keasley None
Hold On Loosely Vanessa enlists J to help spread her recording of Ian and Maeve Jehoshaphat Walker, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual Harassment
Holding Out for a Hero Tungsten arrives in Chicago and meets the Keasley Enterprises crew Mila Kross, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Substance Abuse
Angel Vanessa breaks into a cell phone company to cover her tracks Vanessa Keasley None
Die Tryin' Mila and Vanessa take Tungsten to meet Genevieve Genevieve d'Joie, Mila Kross, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Mind Control, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse
Keep On Livin' Tungsten and Vanessa scout the Lounge for allies and enemies Christian Thompson, Genevieve d'Joie, Melissa Evans, Mila Kross, Olaf Holte, Tiffany Salisbury, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley, Viktor Alexandrov Content Warnings
Misogyny
Friendly Fire Tungsten moves into Keasley Enterprises and bonds with Mila Mila Kross, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Body Horror, Death, Mind Control
Sleeping In Mila frenzies and attacks Tungsten after seeing the sex tape Genevieve d'Joie, Jehoshaphat Walker, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual Harassment, Violence
Sing Me Something Soft and Low Mila and Tungsten sing karaoke and a jealous J attacks Tungsten Jehoshaphat Walker, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Sustance Abuse
Burning Bridges Vanessa worries about politics as Mila and Tungsten become lovers Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Mind Control
Sleeping Dogs Genevieve, Jean Claude, and Mila discuss the recent deaths of Toreador elders Genevieve d'Joie, Jean Claude Danut, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Racism, Sexual Harassment, Violence

February 2013

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Fashionista Chason and Vanessa discuss allying while Jean Claude assaults Mimi Chason Wells, Jean Claude Danut, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control, Misogyny, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Violence
Got to Get You Into My Life Chason and Vanessa become partners in crime Chason Wells, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death, Mind Control, Sexual Harassment, Warfare
A Reckoning of Sorts Vanessa unleashes Keasley Enterprise's lethal traps on Ian, Mila, and Tungsten Dominic Rosano, Ian Kross, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Violence, Warfare
The Executioner's Corner Mila and Vanessa reconcile Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Suicide, Violence
Dust Off Your Fuck-Me Pumps: Celebration! Vanessa sets up her company party Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley None
Just Fine Mila and J discuss vampire politics Jehoshaphat Walker, Mila Kross, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Misogyny, Racism, Violence
KE Party: Pose for the Cameras Now, Click Click Click Everyone attends Vanessa's party, Mila bloodbonds Evelyn, Ian attacks Jean Claude, and Ian and Mila have a spectacular public falling-out Calvin Smythe, Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Evelyn Summerfield, Genevieve d'Joie, Gentle Wind, Ginevra Bianchi, Ian Kross, Jean Claude Danut, Jehoshaphat Walker, Maeve Glaistig, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Sarai Smythe, Serin Darkhome, Tungsten Phillips Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Self-Harm, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Violence
Someone Saved My Life Tonight The Keasley Enterprises crew rush Evelyn to the hospital Evelyn Summerfield, Mila Kross, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Gore

March 2013

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
City of Night Gentle Wind and Jenny receive permission to stay in Chicago and Octavius arrives to retrieve Maeve from Ian Alessandra Ricci, Alphonse Capone, Annabelle Treabelle, Arianna Popesco, Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Genevieve d'Joie, Gentle Wind, Ian Kross, Inyanga, Irma Vep, Jacque Beaumont, Jean Claude Danut, Jenny Ginetti, Laurence Chantilly, Maeve Glaistig, Martin Allen, Melissa Evans, Mila Kross, Mimi Rosano, Nicolai Antonescu, Patricia Bollingbroke, Richard Montague, Serin Darkhome, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley, Viktor Alexandrov Content Warnings
Ableism, Domestic Abuse, Homophobia, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Substance Abuse, Violence
Letter: Beckwith to Keasley Lord Beckwith informs Vanessa of Richard's death Reginald Beckwith, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death

April 2013

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Rehab Vanessa recruits new models Vanessa Keasley None
Interviews Vanessa starts hiring to replace Mila at Keasley Enterprises Vanessa Keasley None
Salvage Operations Vanessa shares her fears about Ian and Mila with Tungsten Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Domestic Abuse, Mind Control
For the Love of Money Vanessa hires Gentle Wind at Keasley Enterprises Gentle Wind, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Domestic Abuse, Mind Control, Racism
Remember the Name Claudia threatens the Camarilla court and the Sabbat launch their offensive while Genevieve kidnaps Evelyn, Ian and Maeve reconcile, and Tungsten frees Mila from Ian's mind-control Alpharetta Derbyshire, Alphonse Capone, Anita Wainwright, Annabelle Treabelle, Arianna Popesco, Brennon Thornhill, Bret Stryker, Chason Wells, Claudia Danut, Colin Thomas, Damien, Doyle Fincher, Elzbieta Jurofsky, Evelyn Summerfield, Frank Gaughan, Genevieve d'Joie, Gengis, Hank Cave, Ian Kross, Inyanga, Jenny Ginetti, Laurence Chantilly, Lawrence Wilson, Luke Foster, Maeve Glaistig, Mila Kross, Patricia Bollingbroke, Paul Patel, Pham Hong, Richard Montague, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley, Walter Black Content Warnings
Ableism, Domestic Abuse, Gore, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Warfare
When Hell is Full... The 8-Ball Sabbat pack attacks Chicago with an army of zombies and Ian shoots Tungsten in the head Chason Wells, Doc, Doyle Fincher, Ernest, Frank Gaughan, Gengis, Ian Kross, Jenny Ginetti, Lilith, Mila Kross, Nothingface, Ray, Shadow, Theodore Dooley, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley, Wrench, Xavier Content Warnings
Ableism, Child Abuse, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Violence, Warfare
The Downfall of Us All Vanessa scouts in Out-Town Vanessa Keasley None

May 2013

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Old Dogs Tungsten confesses his sect allegiance to Mila Calvin Smythe, Mila Kross, Sarai Smythe, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Animal Cruelty, Body Horror, Gore, Mind Control, Warfare
So What If I Never Wanna Be Sober? Several vampires walk into a bar, Chason gets drunk over Jean Claude, and Maeve drives a drunk Ian home Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Ian Kross, Jenny Ginetti, Kaylani MacGregor, Maeve Glaistig, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Homophobia, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Violence
I Like the Music, But Let's Change the Beat Chason announces Capone's death and takes power as Prince of Chicago Alpharetta Derbyshire, Annabelle Treabelle, Chason Wells, Colin Thomas, Gentle Wind, Ian Kross, Jean Claude Danut, Jenny Ginetti, Kaylani MacGregor, Maeve Glaistig, Nicolai Antonescu, Olaf Holte, Patricia Bollingbroke, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Fatphobia, Mind Control, Misogyny
Whispers in the Dark Doc gives the vampires of Chicago dreams of their darkest desires Alphonse Capone, Annabelle Treabelle, Bret Stryker, Casey Bennett, Chason Wells, Claudia Danut, Colin Thomas, Davium, Doc, Dominic Vaughn, Doyle Fincher, Evelyn Summerfield, Frank Gaughan, Genevieve d'Joie, Gentle Wind, Ian Kross, Jean Claude Danut, Jenny Ginetti, Johnny Dirnt, Justine Barrett, Kaylani MacGregor, Maeve Glaistig, Mila Kross, Octavius Sage, Paige Black, Richard Montague, Rose Hernandez, Stephen Rosengeld, Tungsten Phillips, Vanessa Keasley, Walter Black Content Warnings
Animal Cruelty, Body Horror, Captivity, Child Abuse, Death, Domestic Abuse, Dubious Consent, Gore, Homophobia, Mind Control, Misogyny, Rape, Self-Harm, Torture, Violence, Warfare

DC by Night

January 2016

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Risky Business Casper meets Vanessa to ask about Maeve's past Casper Iversson, Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control, Sexual Harassment
Blonde Ambition Chas welcomes Vanessa to DC Chas Voyager, Vanessa Keasley None

February 2016

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
Bombshells Angelique and Vanessa go dancing Angelique Stravinsky, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism
High Society Influence: Vanessa Vanessa starts competing with Ian's local business interests Vanessa Keasley None
Be of Good Cheer Colin and Maeve perform at Limbo and everyone is overcome by joyous abandon Angelique Stravinsky, Astrid Ivarsdottir, Bjorn Garinson, Casper Iversson, Cassandra, Chas Voyager, Colin Thomas, Cynthia Black, Damien Campbell, Delia Chambers, Edward Walker, Ginevra Bianchi, Helena Taylor, Ian Kross, Jacque Beaumont, Maeve Glaistig, Marcus Vitel, Monica Black, Octavian Markham, Philippos de Grecia, Pieter Van Reise, Rachel Evans, Rob Amblin, Rosalina de Leon, Scott Levin, Stephen Norton, Tatsuya Yukimura, Vanessa Keasley, Violet Delacroix Content Warnings
Ableism, Animal Cruelty, Dubious Consent, Mental Illness, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Substance Abuse, Violence
Council of War Casper and Vanessa strategize about Octavius Casper Iversson, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Body Horror, Captivity, Death, Mind Control, Slavery
Business Time Vanessa considers her next move Mimi Rosano, Vanessa Keasley None
Dance Puppets Dance Vanessa researches the people and events of DC Vanessa Keasley None
It's All About the Networking Vanessa seeks out Nosferatu contacts Georgette Lawrence, Glenn Courier, Toby, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Body Horror
First Contact Ian and Maeve confront Vanessa about her harassment Ian Kross, Maeve Glaistig, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Ableism, Death, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse
The Guilty Ones Attendees at Limbo drown in guilty suffering while Rosalina dramatically breaks the news about Casper to everyone Angelique Stravinsky, Art Morgan, Chas Voyager, Cohn Rose, Cynthia Black, Delia Chambers, Dorian Adams, Edward Walker, Georgette Lawrence, Ginevra Bianchi, Gino Mantinelli, Helena Taylor, Ian Kross, Jacque Beaumont, James van Dorn, Jameson, Jimmy Francetti, Maeve Glaistig, Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Vitel, Mimi Rosano, Monica Black, Octavian Markham, Olivia Roth, Philippos de Grecia, Rachel Evans, Raven Dante, Rob Amblin, Rosalina de Leon, Tatsuya Yukimura, Vanessa Keasley, Victor Carewe, Violet Delacroix, Wayland Smith Content Warnings
Ableism, Animal Cruelty, Body Horror, Gore, Mind Control, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Violence
Letter: Vanessa to Rosalina Vanessa fills Rosie in on her interactions with Casper Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control, Sexual Harassment
Letter: Vanessa to Evelyn Vanessa tries and fails to befriend Evelyn Evelyn Summerfield, Vanessa Keasley None
Hey Little Boy Jack and Vanessa meet and find common ground Jack Wilson, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control
The Unbearable Insignificance of Everything Attendees at Limbo are overwhelmed with feelings of insignificance Adze, Amos, Andrea Harvey-Staboli, Angelique Stravinsky, Bronwyn Lennox, Chas Voyager, Cynthia Black, Edward Walker, Erzulie, Ginevra Bianchi, Go Yu-Ri, Kyra Ripa, Leopold Mountbatten, Maeve Glaistig, Marcus Vitel, Mateo García, Monica Black, Nadia Valadon, Peter Dorfman, Philippos de Grecia, Rachel Evans, Scott Levin, Tatsuya Yukimura, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Mind Control

Undated/Ongoing Scenes

Scene Title Summary Characters Warnings
The Harpy Report Cynthia reports on all the news of undead life in Washington, DC Angelique Stravinsky, Amos, Arlen, Art Morgan, Astrid Ivarsdottir, Bjorn Garinson, Casper Iversson, Cassandra, Chas Voyager, Colin Thomas, Cynthia Black, Danny Wheyton, Edward Walker, Emilio Gonzalez, Evelyn Summerfield, Ginevra Bianchi, Glenn Courier, Helena Taylor, Hope Gutierrez, Ian Kross, Jacque Beaumont, Jessica Hoeven, Jimmy Francetti, Karina Dobson, Kevin Canterbury, Lily Trevelyan, Maeve Glaistig, Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Vitel, Monica Black, Norman Haynes, Olivia Roth, Philip Freeman, Philippos de Grecia, Rachel Evans, Raven Dante, Rosalina de Leon, Scott Levin, Stephen Norton, Tatsuya Yukimura, Toby, Troy Masterson, Vanessa Keasley, Velvet, Violet Delacroix, Wayland Smith Content Warnings
Death, Gore, Violence
Vanessa's Files Vanessa's dossiers and information collection Casper Iversson, Ian Kross, Maeve Glaistig, Vanessa Keasley Content Warnings
Death, Domestic Abuse, Dubious Consent, Mind Control, Substance Abuse, Violence