03-19-2024, 10:56 PM
The moment the door opened, Reed’s surveillance skimmed one of the most dangerous men in the world. She shared little to no time with Commander Vellas, but the recognition of her name shivered her through. The second man in the room was met with an even-keel study, fleeting as it was. She recognized Jay Carpenter. She would have to live under a rock to not know his face, but this was the first time seeing him in person. Surprisingly, there was something about him that reminded her of Trano that made her frown. All this time since Dominance V and she still fought those memories with mixed emotions. She shoved both from her mind, focusing back on Vellas.
“Sorry to interrupt.” The apology was forced. She wasn’t sorry in the least. “Ascendancy’s 'guest', Matías Amengual, has arrived. Two days early.” She added that last between clenched teeth, clearly demonstrating her frustration.
“Sorry to interrupt.” The apology was forced. She wasn’t sorry in the least. “Ascendancy’s 'guest', Matías Amengual, has arrived. Two days early.” She added that last between clenched teeth, clearly demonstrating her frustration.