Awakening

[Michael Vellas]

After devoting about two minutes of research to the idea, Jay decided taking Adrian anywhere near civilization to practice was a terrible idea. The Facility was off-limits, though Jay still wasn’t sure what special sauce ran through the veins of those who found themselves an involuntary guest versus someone like Adrian whom the Ascendancy personally assigned a Dominion. He assumed it was something political, and while Natalie was most likely person with answers, he kept his pie hole shut for now. No point dragging her into all this mess, at least, not unless it was really important. And for now, this was more of an annoying problem than something to bother her with it.

Which was what led Jay to the Garden. He was no stranger to top secret protocols, and he knew better than most that he couldn’t bring a civilian on site without a hell of a signature to approve it. Exactly why he dressed himself up in full uniform, Dominion pin and everything, combed his hair, and presented himself all proper. One thing Jay knew was how to kiss ass when it was necessary.

Today, that meant puckering up two big old juicy smooches on Micheal Vellas’ plump cheeks.

As soon as he approached the base, he was admitted without even checking his credentials. Jay’s gaze narrowed at the cameras he knew must be tracking and identifying him, but strolled right onto grounds like he owned the place. And not like it was his first time actually here.

He was easily directed to the Commander’s location, only to catch witness of a squirrelly kid practically bolting the other direction.

After confirming with a staffer that Vellas was actually on the other side of the door, Jay knocked.

Continued here