From OKCbyNight

Alexis Machine

Camarilla

Malkavian

Prince

Player: Kortnee Johnson

Apperance

An imposing figure Alexis is not. At 5'9" and 140 pounds, she is skinny but with some defined muscle tone, particularly in her arms and legs. Her hair is long, just past her shoulders, and black. Usually she'll wear it up under a hat. When she doesn't, it has a slight curl or wave to it. Her eyes are a hazel brown and she normally wears black rimmed glasses. While Alexis has a pale complexion like most Kindred, she maintains a healthy glow. Not quite tan, but not as pale as one would expect a vampire to be while maintaing an eerie unearthly vibe. Her attire depends on her mood and the occasion. Sometimes she wears jeans, other times slacks, capris or, very occasionally, a skirt or dress. But no matter what else she wears, her trademark look is a long pinstripe vest and high heeled boots, both of which are a trademark look for her she seems very content on keeping.

Blush of Health (Merit)
Eerie Presence (Flaw)

Personality wise, she is more inclined to stay out of trouble in Elysium than run off into the night with wild ideas. Alexis is a social butterfly and will interact with anyone, regardless of clan or standing within the Camarilla. Politics is one of those things she tends to keep herself out of, as she sees most political dealings as nothing more than petty squables in one form or another. But she is not afraid to voice her opinon in serious debates when she feels people have forotten, or overlooked, something important that needs attention.

History

Orignally from Oklahoma City, Alexis spent most of her Kindred life in the small town of El Dorado, Kansas.

Her relocation to El Dorado occured when Praxis was established by Malkavian Thomas King. With a mortal population of under thirteen thousand, El Dorado was hardly a city any Kindred had ever thought about a Princedom in. While most thought he was mad (and indeed he was, in his own way), the new Prince proclaimed El Dorado a haven for all Malkavians and extended an open invitation for the clan to take up residence. There was a large influx of Malkavians to the city, Alexis included, and there were as many as twenty members of the clan in the city at any given time. While alarming at first, the Ivory Tower quickly agreed on a smile and nod policy when it came to the city as long as no one was drawing attention to it. I.e. breaking the Traditions or being particularly bothersome. Neither became an issue as the Prince had zero tolerance policy towards troublesome Malkavians. Most Kindred of the other clans had a tendency to avoid the city altogether. If going through the city proved to be absolutely necessary, the visits usually comprised of the typical formalities. Presentation, a short stay as to not appear rude, and then a quick getaway. Sometimes other Kindred would, for whatever reason known only to themselves, take up residence in the city.

It was during her time in El Dorado that Alexis developed a love hate relationship with her clan. With so many Malkavian's in one city, she saw the best and the worst the clan had to offer. She began to share Prince King's distaste for the overly immature and childish members of the clan. To Alexis, she doesn't understand why so many use the excuse of the insanity to act like idiots. So while she pities them as she knows there are those who can't help it, she also dislikes them for the image it creates of her clan to those outside of it.

While Alexis enjoyed being with her Kindred family, for the most part, she eventually began to long for her home town. El Dorado's population was small, the city was in the middle of nowhere and there was absolutely nothing to do on the nights when there was no gathering. Ultimately, she was a city girl and small town life was just not for her. And so, in August 2010, she moved back to Oklahoma City.

Common Knowledge

- Born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK.
- Spent a significant period of her life in Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, OK prior to her Embrace.
- Lived in El Dorado, KS.
- Has a very sketchy memory and seems a bit absent minded.
- Is known to grow irate concerning those in her clan who act in a childish or immature matter.
- Will defend her clan at the drop of a hat, no matter who it is, and fight to preserve a serious reputation for it.
- Served as Seneschal of Oklahoma City under Prince Cynric from March 2001 to May 2001.
- Assumed Praxis as Prince of Oklahoma City in May 2001.

Quotable Quotes

[while talking about the Dream Child and other strange goings on:]
<DrSmith> "Are you certain that the activity doesn't have to do with either the increase in Kindred population or Malkavian population in the city?"
<Alexis> "Yes. Malkavian's, as unstable as we may be at times, don't do this. And we certainly wouldn't do it to each other. Not unless the individual was insane even according to our standards. Yes, even the supposed 'Clan of Lunatics' has standards."

"I hate childish pranks. Back in El Dorado, someone thought it would be absolutely hilarious to Embrace about twenty cows. The time it was amusing. It made the cleanup almost worth it. But this happened ten times. TEN. By the third, fourth and fifth time, the amusement was wearing off. By the tenth, we were all pretty well pissed off that we were once again having to tramp through cow shit in the middle of a field with stakes in hand trying to chase down vampire cows. It was like something out of a very bad B grade horror movie." - Alexis

"Well...this certainly been a surprising turn of events. And, believe me when I say this, no one is more surpised than me." - Alexis, the night she assumed Praxis

Soundtrack

The Melodies of A. Machine

1. Sam Sparro - "Black & Gold"
2. Seal - "Killer"
3. Lily Allen - "The Fear"
4. Olive - "You're Not Alone"
5. Gorillaz - "DARE"
6. Muse - "Supermassive Black Hole"
7. Goldfrapp - "Strict Machine"
8. La Roux - "Bulletproof"
9. Lady Gaga - "Dance in the Dark"
10. 3OH!3 & Katy Perry - "Starstrukk"