Keep Us Apart | Vampire: The Masquerade - L.A. By Night | Chapter 9

[@laurelleaves]

a tiny moment that really got me was Jasper smiling and chuckling a little bit when Chloe got flustered and said she wanted hummus instead of cream cheese but as soon as Diane said "Anything that kills something is bad" his smile disappeared instantly. Ouch

[@JasonCarl]

Alex Ward is an incredibly talented actor and he's so good at using every part of his face and body to express complex emotions. Thanks for watching!

[@raulpinheiro937]

37:49 Don't mind me, just linking the time for reference 😉😊

[@nosferat-ew]

AcidScorpion We started around the same time, and I am equally addicted. Amazing story and actors alike (including the wonderful Jason Carl, of course)!

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

@@JasonCarl He really is. I looked him up on IMDB wondering what he might be in. I didn't realize he was a creature actor. That must be why he is so good because a lot of those roles require the actor to convey everything without dialogue.

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

It's like those old school acting teachers that say, "acting is reacting". Alex really puts himself into Jasper he is great.

[@critespranberry8872]

"Do you want a bagel?" "I definitely want a bagel." *Meanwhile Jasper sits in the corner and contemplates crying*

[@lystic9392]

@TheBrujaha Check your KZbin settings.

[@davehedric1543]

That was a pretty bad scene tbh :\ chewing the scenery

[@davehedric1543]

@Juan Biondi Yea, with the vocal fry and the self-righteousness obnoxiousness, feeling like scraping a fork on a blackboard to stop the pain.

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

@@davehedric1543 What does that expression mean?? I have heard it before but I don't know what it alludes to.

[@thug4lyfe]

Previlaged kids... Uck...

[@blackomega20]

Jas got stabbed so many times in the heart, boy should be in torpor.

[@Hecata_Harbinger]

No one ever appreciates the sacrifices Nosferatu have to make, this really opens your eyes.

[@crimsonhawk4912]

I wish to comment and s im reaponding to an old comment and i may seem as though i have re refrence or context to my response but that guy (jasper) is so selfless to the point where he doant have a lover.

[@gvwwb6259]

"Don't feel too bad for them; honestly, some of them can make it work" ~Big-D

[@DAEsaster]

"Oh! I did something this week. I punched a cougar." "....How old was she?"

[@edim108]

I absolutely love how Xander portrays a Malkavian. He's not a raving lunatic that makes you wonder how on earth did he survive for more than two seconds as a kindred. He's eccentric and clearly has trouble discerning what is real and what is not, especially since much of his visions are in fact real, though in a very allegorical way... It's nearly impossible to form coherent thoughts when half of them aren't your own. And yet X manages to pull some meaning out of these visions, even if accidentally. The Wolf biting a Crown, the Nosferatu under Griffith Park, the Cold Flame, etc. were all things that he saw in his visions and turned out to be true.

[@neurohack9038]

He commits every sin of a “Fishmalk” he’s almost unlistenable. They need to get a real Mallavian player in there.

[@KrashyKharma]

@@neurohack9038 You're delusional, he plays an awesome malk who's perfectly lucid with some extra spice. Go read the clan novels and compare him to a Malk who spends years sitting in a statue and then comes out just to go to Atlanta and merge into another statue just to terrify the shit out of the guests and watch a Sabbat attack unfold. Fishmalk can barely hold a conversation, X is no more wacky than an average theater gay.

[@AdriftInTheWatersGorge]

@@neurohack9038 people like you kill fun I swear let people just play the damn game

[@Mothman1992]

​@KrashyKharma, that's actually exactly it. He's high school drama club stage crew.

[@metalagent47]

Brothers and sisters, This is a game. The whole thing is High School drama club. it's part of the charm.

[@Prixas100]

Crushes me that she probably thought he was in a good place and telling her to move on with that note.. like a cliche ghost thing we see in a lot of movies.. instead he’s at his worst, suffering and alone and right there, literally at arms reach. It’s heartbreaking…❤

[@noblestrings]

Juan: "I wish you could meet Ramona..." Jasper: *Instant surprise and hatred*

[@seraphilight]

"I have a pinterest board full of rings." Jasper's face XD

[@DAvechado]

He just lost a bit of hummanity

[@temmiehoi688]

look like he hesitating to bang his head on the table after him dying on the inside face lol

[@Jersey2PAX]

"Can you teach me how to moon walk?" Why is X cute?!

[@JasonCarl]

Well, I think it's the hat. :)

[@kohakuaiko]

@@JasonCarl or the hair

[@pretentiousname01]

Jasmine Wolf i was hoping to have them stand up. Push the table back. And then do it

[@kohakuaiko]

@@pretentiousname01 or do it as a cut scene

[@testcorecom]

I think it's because Xander just has an innocence to the way he interact with people as X

[@CWCCryss]

I love how the actor performs Jasper, I was always sad when he wasn't on the regular show

[@JasonCarl]

The actor, Alex Ward, is just amazing.

[@CWCCryss]

@@JasonCarl really enjoyed your storytelling style too. Gives the players a lot of space to flesh out their characters.

[@nerdinthebackroom]

me on ep 1: eh jaspers alright. me on ep 9: IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THIS CINNAMON ROLL IM GOING TO HURT SOMEONE, AND I DONT KNOW WHO!

[@epicwalrus7183]

I'm in full protective big sister/mother mode...not sure which yet but I MUST PROTECT MY BOY!

[@MsYunaFires]

I'm near the end, when Chloe reads the note and this is my EXACT feeling! I'm brought to tears by this weird beauty & the beast dynamic... Goddamn

[@jademerrydown2943]

100% the best

[@inkdd1463]

Nosferatu are almost always like this in my mind; looks like hot garbage but is way more human beneath the surface than their brethren… and often huge softies that need a hug

[@madonnapoco3881]

Alex Ward is a genius actor. Love every single subtle expression and the depth of his acting.

[@Youhaveaname]

I'm not crying at Jaspers note reading. You're crying.

[@acolytetojippity]

Chloe: Chloe: Jasper:

[@lithyvale7480]

im crying

[@Belsthar]

​@@lithyvale7480 you're not crying I'm crying

[@sillyhepatica7856]

I was wondering; If the nosferatu form broods, could a coterie consisting of only malkavians, be called a confusion?

[@armitagesoulshroude9815]

Your wit is amusing.

[@leifjacobsson4003]

No. A coterie of malkavians is called a chaos.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

I knew once of a coterie of malkies, they were kinda fish malks and very silly but at some point they self destructed, like, big boom, seems like one guy always carried explosives with him/them and they kinda detonated. This was on their first quest.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

So id say a malk coterie is called "Put down that bomb, NOW" or "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA"

[@apugalypse_now]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 I know what "fishmalk" means, but what do you mean by "jiggles"?

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

My Gods! I relate SO HARD to Jasper. The idea of sitting, in a public place, and watching others go about their daily lives, and you LITERALLY don't exist is both so familiar, and crushing, to me.

[@toddweese4060]

Jasper is the personification of loneliness

[@flamingkitten1]

I know it was like the very beginning, but my favorite part of this episode was X's tomato explanation

[@verath2648]

It's from explaining the difference between intelligence and wisdom in D&D

[@evanremillard5640]

That was awesome. I was drinking something when he said it and sprayed it out laughing.

[@jefferycrouse4652]

@@verath2648 What stat would it be to understand if ketchup is a smoothie? Or would that be an arcane/alchemical check?

[@HenriqueErzinger]

That is an old joke.

[@jeremiahsnelson5644]

@@jefferycrouse4652 I'm late, but it pertains to Wisdom

[@sothethesloth4636]

I definitely second the notion that Xander Jeanneret just nails it. Best Malkavian player yet.

[@vincenzomadalese8218]

Wait till you see whitney moore in season 2. She was fenomenal

[@HenriqueErzinger]

To me he barely reaches the bar for not awful. Glad to know there's another malk in the show to come, I hope it's better.

[@alleycat2297]

For a quiet, broody Nosferatu, Alexander Ward is so crazy expressive.

[@cesarrosas1337]

"Is ketchup a smoothie?" I lost it. I think I punctured a lung from how hard I laughed.

[@user-hq1ze7ub1s]

The facial journey he goes through this made me laugh, get tense, almost cry, and laugh again. I especially love his reactions to Juan talking about certain people. That was just great. I can't wait to see how his decisions will affect the coterie in Season 2!

[@theunprofessionallurker]

The whole time I was waiting for a gagging/vomit face.

[@telenNG]

Absolutely love this just because you're an undead monster doesn't mean you don't have a soul fucking love Jasper

[@ZenZudokai]

telenNG It’s always a person’s conscious actions that determine if they are monsters, undead or not.

[@banjotoothlessbill]

Well I don't know what a "soul fucking love Jasper" is, I assume it's maybe a cocktail, or a slang term for a nice car, but there are definitely undead monsters here.

[@telenNG]

@@banjotoothlessbill not going to like you had me laughing for a solid 2 minutes with that one XD

[@MarkelAGamez]

I really like Jasper and X's bromance! Alex and Xander are so good together.

[@azarinevil]

Totally agree. it was the pairing I wanted to see most in the main season. It was Annabelle, Jasper, and X that got me hooked to the Twitch streams to begin with because they really commit and had great chemistry on top of it.

[@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist]

Yeees, it was so great to see them finally interact! The characters are such a contrast, but in a way that makes them the perfect unexpected friends. New BrOTP :D . Also I love how Alex and Xander are just the first and last halves of the same name :)

[@Kaoticvoid]

Together theyre alexander

[@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist]

@@Kaoticvoid IKR!! Even their names are buddies. :)

[@armitagesoulshroude9815]

People still use the childish term, "bromance"? Too much: How I Met Your Mother, for you!!

[@DonSultanable]

Regarding Jaspers "I might have fucked up" I remember a line from inception: "Once an idea has taken hold of the brain, it’s almost impossible to eradicate." I wonder how this will turn out for Chloe

[@badkitty26]

Love getting a glimpse into this backstory. Jaspers facial expressions at some of the girls discussion in the cafe just priceless lol

[@AnimusValus]

Spoilers The duality of Diane and Chloe in their chipper, lively discussion with Jasper hanging to the side with a look of absolute suffering is surprisingly impactful. The textbook definitely of "so close, yet so far." Well done, vamily.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much. I'm so impressed with Kelly, Becca, and Alex in this scene.

[@theelderkine]

@@JasonCarl - I’m coming into this VERY late, but I legit shed a tear when the letter was read. Brilliant.

[@JasonCarl]

@@theelderkine thank you very much!

[@theelderkine]

@@JasonCarl - My pleasure. I first started playing in ‘95. Life happened a few years later but I’m coming back into the fold. Never lost my love for the franchise, but never expected watching folks play would be as engaging as this is. I’m just sorry I wasn’t along for the ride in the very beginning.

[@mikegould6590]

Jasper, you broke my jaded heart. Well done.

[@Demolitiondude]

Joining his descent down the black spiral?

[@silverforkedtongue4771]

Diane looks legitimately afraid of Jasper, even though they cant actually see him.

[@hh-ck6ko]

I'm so glad these are on youtube. I don't watch twitch, don't care much about alpha, i just watch critical role and spellslingers here. Now i can watch this too, it's great.

[@Vulturnos]

What is Alpha? I was trying to look for it, but didnt find anything

[@seabream]

@@Vulturnos geekandsundry.com/alpha-schedule/ it's Geek and Sundry and Nerdist's parent company, Legendary Digital's, member subscription supported (so no Twitch or KZbin network ads) video platform. Like Twitch it has chat during streams and VODs after broadcasts. Some G & S content is exclusive to Alpha, and some comes out on Alpha first. If you've seen Dani's Critical Role recaps and noticed the character overlays that don't appear on Twitch or KZbin, those are from the Alpha stream. They get, among other things, an extended Talks Machina segment called Talks Machina After Dark. Deborah Ann Woll's upcoming game Relics and Rarities's episodes will come out on Alpha a few days before it's on G & S's website, starting in February. It costs the same as a monthly Twitch subscription, but Legendary doesn't need to pay Twitch a cut and members get access to more, including invites to certain live events. There's a free 30-day trial offer if you want to check it out.

[@viktorstagnetti7491]

I commend your patience. I couldn't do it though. I have to watch live or the VOD the day after. Don't regret subscribing to Alpha. They will be like 5 episodes into Season 2 before the premiere gets posted here.

[@forrestkey9132]

He drinks and he watches L.A. by night

[@user-jv7gr1jb3r]

Try Roll4it that is currently in a VTM 5th edition. They got a good campaign, a great Storyteller and group using quality ambience and in character emotion and cosplay. I hope you add it to your already great list of channels. The RP community is building and its nice to see.

[@michaelhartman6041]

I have said it before but X been the best Malk player I ever seen. And to bad this is only a hour long.

[@deepseafish257]

X returns in Annabelle's epilogue!

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Deepseafish and Season 2, Episode 1.

[@deepseafish257]

@@TheComicBookJoker Well yes, but I assumed OP watches this on KZbin and has no twitch subscription and the new season will take a while... also, X is not the only one returning in the new season ;) (and I'd feel honour bound to mention who exactly)

[@DonovanPresents]

@@deepseafish257 This is the first time seeing these. I have to watch this on KZbin because I need to pause the videos quite a bit since I cannot the episodes fully in one sitting...

[@deepseafish257]

@@DonovanPresents Well, Season 2 might take a while to be released on KZbin, at least a few months, so you'll have to be very patient... Or you could subscribe to alpha or their Twitch channel (Oh no, I start sounding like a Geek&Sundry employee! (but what the hell, it supports the channel and keeps this show going)) and watch the streams on demand pretty much immediately after the stream (and you can pause it!).

[@rohanemmet251]

There's such a subtle touch of sadness with Diane and Juan flirting and Chloe still being so stuck in the past :(

[@ikeekieeki]

Erika in Lilith's voice: "Taste the spiders!" 💀 Alex: "Who tells you these things are ok to do?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@annikabunnel743]

The range of emotions Alex can portray without saying a single word is incredible.

[@DonovanPresents]

Now we need Annabelle, X, and Jasper to go on an adventure together! That would be a fun break.

[@JasonCarl]

Holiday special episode? :D

[@johnathangrishaw3096]

@@JasonCarl as long as it's not based off the Star Wars Holiday special

[@WinterFaery84]

Poor Jasper, having to listen to Juan talk. Looks like he was probably wishing for the final death at that moment.

[@Stronghand-yw1lk]

I didn't like that guy. He gave me some SERIOUS bad vibes, like stalker rapist vibes! I wouldn't have left when the girls did, I'd have followed him home and kept an eye on him for a while.

[@fallocritico]

got to say, i love Jason Carl, best Vampire DM ever.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you, that is very kind! I learned the craft from some masters, and this show is my love letter to Vampire and every World of Darkness fan ever. Glad you are enjoying it! :)

[@fallocritico]

​@@JasonCarl You are the reason i came back to vampire the masquerade, i stop playing 11 years ago, after my son was born, but thanks to you and to this series, my love for the game is back, bigger than ever, and i'm starting my own campaing again. For all of this, thank you very much Jason, u bring back something rly awesome to my life, and Thanks to all the crew that makes this series posible. Love u all. From Chile with love. =)

[@JasonCarl]

@@fallocritico Hola, Chile! Thank you very much for your kind words. Do you know about WoDLatinoAmerica celebration in March? It looks amazing! :D

[@fallocritico]

​@@JasonCarl ohh, no idea, gotta check that out. (btw, your spanish on the last episode was perfect!)

[@JasonCarl]

@@fallocritico Gracias! :D

[@chuckie-001]

41:58 "I have a Pinterest board full of rings…" -- I can't believe I've just seen a vampire about to be sick.

[@johnbravo1034]

chuckie001 😂

[@rodolfocucchiella2815]

L.A. by night is getting better and better with every episode! The vignette idea is amazing, perfect! I like Jasper so much, very good character. And I love Jason Carl every time more and more. Best geek & sundry show ever

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you so very much. :) We were not sure if the vignette idea would work, and we're so happy that people seem to like them!

[@GoldenOwlEvents]

I'm baffled more people havent seen this. It feels like finding a diamond mine that no ones else knows about.

[@ghaleon1103]

The interaction between Jasper and X at the beginning lifted my spirits, then the note portion was heartbreaking. Amazing roleplaying, amazing story, amazing players, amazing storyteller. Thank you all so much for this entire campaign.

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much for sharing the story with us. Season 2 is on the way!

[@persephoneunderground845]

This whole thing was amazing. Jasper's note was so bittersweet. It was self-sacrificing and sweet telling her to move on, but the guy she's seeing is showing classic red flags for abusive relationships too. IRL never tell your friend to consider marrying someone who's in a rush, it's a *very* bad sign. I felt like shouting "No! Move on but not with this Dave guy!" ("I love you" on the first date, followed by getting serious way too fast? Noooo! That at least needs some brakes.) Props for such a good job storytelling, it obviously sucked me in- I cared about the relationship of an imaginary woman I only met a few minutes ago. Well done.

[@vampiresnvino]

Thank you very much!

[@snuffywuffykiss1522]

the growing pain on jaspers face as they just... talk..... Priceless.

[@izstrella]

Alex Ward is such an amazing actor. Every facial expression and movement is true to the character and the way he infuses silence with intention is wondrous. ALso, Jason is truly a master storyteller (as in both the game term and the term in general); I would count myself as extremely lucky to be a fraction as good at storytelling as he is, one day. Gosh, watching this series has been single-handedly pulling me out of my acting-slump and driving me to keep improving and to take the leap and apply for drama academies in the US this upcoming year. There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am for the inspiration this series has brought me, but I shall try by saying thank you. Thank you all so much.

[@SubstanceASMR]

That banter at the beginning tho. Fantastic roleplaying!

[@armitagesoulshroude9815]

Who said anything about roleplay?

[@CorvidCastle]

ok im only 12 minutes into the episode but i just have to say that xander jeanneret is a national treasure

[@dancinpenguins]

Jason's incredibly serious: "No one moonwalks here" has been my favorite moment of the series so far.

[@JohnMHatch]

I appreciate the way you weave an emotional aspect into your campaigns. This was a heartbreaking little moment in Jasper's story, and I can't wait to see the rest of the story unfold.

[@zacharyhawley1693]

Jason Carl must have so much fun doing this.

[@JasonCarl]

It's true! For me this is the best. This show is my love letter to Vampire and every fan of the World of Darkness. :)

[@cthulhuhoops]

@@JasonCarl at the risk of sounding super shmoopy, whenever something particularly funny or heartwarming happens between the crew, i always take a peek over to your side of the screen to see your reaction. it's always nice to see a smile, haha.

[@dangeonsanddrugons3921]

X is just a true inspiration for how to play a character with that chaotic mindset. A gem, and of course it helps to have a Sanguine Servant of the Night as a real life cast member. This needs to be reVamped in 2023

[@CarlosImperador]

I don't usually post comments, but this time I feel the need to. I want to thank you, Jason Carl, for the awesome work you've been doing. I have been a Story teller for a long time, and have always been critical with my own work, getting a bit burned out of it recently. Seeing your sessions have reawakened a love I had for the craft. There is honestly no words to describe the feeling. Thank you Mr. Carl, really thank you. Sincerely, a grateful fan.

[@JasonCarl]

Carlos, it is the best feeling in the world to share the love of the storyteller craft with others, so I am very grateful to you for taking the time to express these very kind words. Thank you for being part of our #vamily, and welcome back to this side of the GM screen. :)

[@xaicho]

This was so unexpectedly good. Jasper's face journey was priceless and then when the music dropped, ugh. It suddenly got too real.

[@crowteeth420]

“you deserve a space that’s beautiful and safe” “you deserve someone beautiful and perfect” ouchhhh

[@TheCrypto34]

Jasper, my poor boy. Ugh i just wanna give him a hug

[@rylsahawneh3662]

Diane feels like she’s never really been through anything. Which she’s lucky for, tbh. Chloe and Jasper broke my heart.

[@allonsymarie]

and now i'm DYING to know how exactly Jasper was embraced. he said earlier that he used to do bad things and is trying to be a better person in the afterlife, but would Chloe ever date a person who deserved to become a Nos

[@carna-9501]

Well he could have hidden it from her

[@PrettyPinkPersephone]

No one deserves becoming a rat sucker, no matter how bad they are. In the original books it was considered a cruel joke on the well off or beautiful… maybe jasper was just wrong place wrong time for some psycho rat with something to prove.

[@nytmareinc1045]

"Is Ketchup a smoothie?"

[@Mitwadus]

Rus Chaney ah the philosophy of X.

[@RamnaViaz]

More like a jam I think or maybe jelly... what's the difference between jam and jelly again?

[@kohakuaiko]

@@RamnaViaz jelly is made from strained juice. Jam is made from crushed fruit. Chili sauce is closer to jam than ketchup is.

[@melissawardjohns220]

@@Null-vx9wn when applied to a sandwich properly absolutely.

[@michaelfreeman4362]

Maybe but a hotdog is definitely a sandwich.

[@canadiankazz]

The first time I saw this, as soon as the sad piano music came in at the cafe, I started to cry. By the time Chloe read and reacted to the note, I was sobbing. They did such a good job with this episode. I also love seeing Jasper one on one in his labyrinth. Things about it that terrified the others only intrigue him. He seems most genuinely happy when down there, solving its mysteries, and it was so nice to see. My friend described him as "living his best life" exploring that place, and I agree. Also, let me add, as much as I love the questions they did answer, they didn't answer the one question that's been burning in me since Episode 8: Where and from whom is Jasper going to feed now that Tara is gone?!?! And it is very striking at see Alex not in the Jasper make-up. I'm assuming they were in a rush when they filmed the epilogue?

[@verath2648]

Yeah, I totally was hoping too to see how Jasper is managing the "only feed from vampires", hopefully it will be shown one day.

[@nerezza6517]

@@verath2648 and now you know ;)

[@maksimgamuvka4975]

I'm not sure she's gone tho

[@dm_ex_machina3395]

The actors are amazing but as a DM for D&D I am consistently amazed by Jason Carl. There's a moment where Jasper is saying that this place isnt just a hole and Jason gives this well-placed "It's something more," in affirmation, subtlety at it's finest. Your even tone exudes patience but also helps build the tense atmosphere at every opportunity. I've had some horror adventures in my campaigns and I only hope I managed to have even a measure of the storytelling talent shown here. Thank you for the story!

[@oscarlove4394]

the way jaspers face twists up when wan mentions annabel. amazing lol.

[@theheartlessknight2426]

I'm super excited to see Jasper teach X to moonwalk! Uncharacteristically excited.

[@Gigatoreador]

this was sad and really got the "personal horror" aspect of VtM =/

[@mavis...]

"No one moonwalks down here" 😂

[@DragonEmperorMycen]

No wonder Jasper doesn’t want Chloe falling into his current crowd; girl’s too pure and good for this world of darkness.

[@i.oshunsar7930]

"You have him climbing up the walls" best line of Victor! Fits most fragrances...

[@thenosieyartist6924]

Awww jasper... WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT SHE IS A JOURNALIST AND THE NUMBER ONE THING THAT CAN BURN THAT VEIL INTO NOTHINGNESS...

[@MoonchildOfDarkness]

How right you were, huh?

[@JonGallpenuba]

Jaspers expressions were the best.

[@romansejnoha9121]

Jasper's facial journey while Juan was talking about Ramona and Annabelle was hilarious

[@lynnselby4953]

This episode actually made me feel so many emotions like at first I was so excited to see Becca but when he wrote that letter it tore my heart out😩 in my opinion this was the best episode of the series

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you very much. We worked really hard on it. :)

[@solanin42]

Zelios shoutout! Of course he build the labyrinth. Great stuff!

[@StalinMcRally]

I must say that I love when JC makes sure to let his players know he's taken note/into account that they want something, that is 300IQ DM energy.

[@colmortimer1066]

It felt like that whole seen from X and Jasper, that Jason was doing all he could not to laugh...I'm pretty sure he used up all his superficial willpower. :)

[@JasonCarl]

It's not easy sometimes to hold it back, the players are all so good!

[@wraithlast9201]

I listen to this at work (with headphones) when X asked for moon walking lessons... let's just say bursting out laughing so much you start crying for seemingly no reason gives one a rep.

[@thathiefsandiego]

I just wanna say that I love Jasper an unhealthy amount.

[@vanessainman2921]

I want his sweatshirt thing. Amazing character and personality. He's warm, and a really amazing Nosferatu 😊

[@JessicaBrown-vc2dx]

"Philosophy asks if ketchup is a smoothie." I love X so much!!!!

[@carna-9501]

Wisdom is knowing that yes technically it is, but its not recommended by conventional tastebuds. Because even tomatoes aren't used in fruit salads or fruit cakes.

[@ZenZudokai]

“I let that be their choice.” Ah Jasper. Seems there’s a part of you that agrees with Annabelle’s statement, whether you’ll admit it or not. Will it have lasting consequences? Oh absolutely. The truth of the matter is that every choice does. It’s just a matter of which you’d rather deal with. Oh this will be very interesting in the future! Also, am I the only one who’s wondering how the coterie is going to go about Jasper’s ‘moonwalking’ moment? They’re going to tease him awfully for it.

[@MarkelAGamez]

I can see Victor and Nelli G. making jokes about moonwalking vampires, but Annabelle would be like "Dad, mom, quit picking on my brother."

[@dupersuper1938]

Investigative journalism? Oh-oh...

[@JasonCarl]

Right? ;)

[@DAEsaster]

@@JasonCarl It's always a terrible sign when the Game Master/Storyteller winks

[@JasonCarl]

@@DAEsaster I am sure I don't know WHAT you mean. ;-)

[@tobender4ever]

I don't get it

[@Marten_Broadcloak]

Quote I made about VtM a month or so ago "Not every gun is Chekhov's". But, Jason Carl made sure that gun was on the mantle and in clear sight.

[@heidivedder]

Jasper and X are the perfect pair of best friends. One super self conscious and discreet and the other is the exact opposit. I loved the chemistry between the two of them!

[@TinyGreyling]

i adore how xander weves in and out of important information and nonimportant discussion, how he kinda leads you in one way and out the other its so GOOD not to mention how much information he probably has to juggle in his head to make sure he leads in and out the right ways. Its exceedingly smart.

[@vanderherring]

jesus that episode is heart wrenching. I don't know if you guys read the comments, but I seriously love your story telling.

[@TheAzureSkyy]

X calling for learning how to moonwalk with a vampiric favor. Lol I'm dying.

[@dominictemple]

Just discovered this show and I've been switching between watching it here and listening to podcasts, but as I look back on the series it is so clear that the experience watching these actors perform here on youtube is so much better. These people are real performers and discovering Jason Carl is an absolute delight.

[@Kannos1600]

so glad they added these short parts. always enjoy me some Jasper although more enjoyed when with the rest of the Coterie ;)

[@deepseafish257]

SPOILERS INCOMING! Ah, Jaspers epilogue... Now we can watch Jasper's *small mistake* (that 100% had no negative consequences what so ever) on repeat! However, the epilogue still shows how much more Jasper knows compared to what he allows the coterie to see, and showing that he is really smart (for that statement to work please ignore the last scene, thank you) (To be fair, every epilogue except maybe Victor's can be summarised in: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!)

[@TheComicBookJoker]

Deepseafish Victor’s is definitely the only one where the bad bit happens through literally no fault of a coterie member. Plus Victor’s bad bit is (currently) just sad.

[@deepseafish257]

@@TheComicBookJoker Yes, poor Victor... He tried to help Ib as best he could, but in the end even the undisputed baron of the Valley lacked the power to protect her (not that he is even closely as powerful as he thinks, and a maximum 10 year old fledgling will be a very easy target). Every epilogue except Nelly's had a scene that brought me close to tears, and Ib breaking her bond and being able to think clearly for a few seconds was it in Victor's epilogue, and him trying to barter for Ib didn't make it easier... We don't know what exactly Annabelle did, but I think turning her gf into a thin-blood would be the worst outcome for her epilogue and that is still in the realm of manageable. (Thin-blood because it has been specifically mentioned that she is of the 13th generation, which gives her childer a 50/50 chance of being thin-bloods) But oh boy, both Jasper and Nelly screwed up royally! Chloe is at least courting insanity right now (a Malkavian, possibly Therese, embracing her would be quite fitting tbh) and Nelly now has 2 poorly hidden reasons anyone could call a blood hunt on her.

[@lordunderstatement3645]

He can be really smart and still screw up like he did in the last scene. Passion rules reason. Our hearts often betray our logic.

[@deepseafish257]

@@lordunderstatement3645 Yes, passion does overrule the heart and I completely understand why, in that specific moment, he did this. (I might have even acted the same way.) However, this sadly still doesn't change the fact that he severely screwed up, and I honestly don't even want to see how much this will screw up Jasper's character and humanity (, especially since touchstones are REALLY important in v5.) Hell, it might even lead to him breaking with Annabelle, as she, at least on some level, influenced him to do this.

[@lordunderstatement3645]

It will likely put some friction between them but I don't see an actual break happening.

[@Grady1285]

"I have a Pinterest board full of rings." Meanwhile, Jasper in the corner: *Silent depressed Kindred noises*

[@sironastillwater]

Am liking the smaller more intimate setting, and very thankful to be able to continue to sate my thirst on a weekly basis

[@Eramiserasmus]

Poor Jasper. Loved this mini-sode.

[@ShardCollector]

I'm so happy they got Becca to play the part of Chloe ❤

[@sironastillwater]

"You made your own meme?" hold up, does Juan have enough spheres in Entropy to *do* that?

[@TabularConferta]

How many points in Mind?

[@semperludens9241]

It's probably Ramona having X repay a boon by repeatedly inflicting the poor guy with Incubus Passion; so he has deep thoughts and overwhelming feels about rats. You shouldn't kick rats out of the kitchen if there are Gangrels and Malkavians skulking around.

[@Phalxxx]

Like a lot of things, you can do that without sphere magic, it just takes a lot of luck! :p

[@sironastillwater]

@@Phalxxx yeah it was just me poking some fun -- in Mage the Acension "Create Meme" is actually a defined spell in the Entropy school of magic but it takes like 4 or 5 dots in to the school to perform, so it was a joke about Juan secretly being a *highly* accomplished Mage

[@Phalxxx]

@@sironastillwater I was aware! I was just making a joke too. (Sphere magic, especially Entropy, can just seems like really good luck,when done with skillful coincidental magic :p).

[@vanessavirtue5373]

Oh, Jasper. She would love you anyway.

[@BYOBando]

Let's be real. I want to think that, but that would only work in tv/movie land and even then only for so long.

[@Fangs1978]

They can be the new Christoph and Anezka

[@crashusmaximus]

... until she finds out Jasper needs to eat people to survive. Most mortals kinda get a bit wierded out by that.

[@mrspidey80]

@@BYOBando Well, they are in L.A....

[@toshomni9478]

Even if she did it would probably end up exposing the Masquerade somehow and endangering everyone.

[@TheKlawwGang888]

Just want to take the time to thank everyone at L.A By Night, ever since being uploaded to youtube its become a part of my now very busy weekly schedule of Critical Role, High Rollers and Dice Camera Action all while working a full time job & taking the time to go to the gym. The cast and the story telling is fantastic plus it fills the very much needed gothic horror gap in my life. I eagerly await season 2!

[@JasonCarl]

Thank you, and thank you for joining our #vamily!

[@naaziaf7239]

The actors playing Chloe and Diane killed it! And its always great to see X

[@Nyives]

Omg! Jasper! 😔 I love his character so much! Alexander Ward does an amazing job playing him!

[@JasonCarl]

Incredible, isn't he? Thanks for watching!

[@DonSultanable]

I love X! Even though I know he's playing a Malcavian, he always manages to surprise me xD The line with the moon walking haha

[@toddweese4060]

I was wondering what was wrong with Jasper's face at the end and then I realised his blue contacts weren't in.

[@NovaFlux]

Sitting at work watching this, I am glad everyone is busy with their stuff, cause I am fighting back the tears. This hit me right in the feels. Didn't think I would be so emotionally engaged into this series.

[@issintf925]

The acting in the episode is absolutely superb. The cast here always manages to create the perfect mix for the storyteller system

[@MrSilvUr]

I thought Juan was talking to Chloe at first, and I was gonna be like, "Sorry, Juan, this show got renewed for a second season."

[@Stronghand-yw1lk]

I'm just now watching this for filler between episodes of BDS and Jasper is by far my favorite character! And I too thought Juan was chatting up Chole, that dude gave me some serious bad vibes. I'd have followed him home and kept an eye on him for a while had I been in Jasper's place.

[@pepsichola5694]

i love the labyrinth. its truly a creative place and i can’t wait to see more of it after i watch the rest of LA by night.

[@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist]

Also, like someone said, it was probably just because of time constraints, but I actually like how Alex doesn't have the contacts in in that scene at the very end. Not only are his eyes very pretty, but I also like the sense that this encounter with Chloe has left him stripped bare in a sense, like his emotions are all so raw now that he doesn't have as much of a 'mask' up as he normally does. I don't want to say that reaching out to her has restored his humanity necessarily, but it's sort of unburied it, brought it welling back to the surface so much that it's peeking through. . I recognize that I'm just overanalyzing something that most likely wasn't even done intentionally, but I really do like the symbolism of Jasper's eyes suddenly returning to their natural color after he reaches out to his old life. Ugh I can't wait for him and Chloe to talk! Screw the masquerade! Let love prevail

[@flamingsoldier9307]

Me in the first half of this video: oh god, that's so cool! Me in the second half: EMOTIONAL DAMAGE