01-22-2018, 09:02 PM
After a hurried lunch, Nikolai was en route to a meeting with DII officials when a representative from the office of DVII intercepted them. A hundred things were on his mind, but he waved the man forward. He still awaited the proposal from Evelyn. Then there was infrastructure, funding, defense, and not the least of which, channelers, Atharim and Regus were always in the back of his mind. Add in the prospect of being attacked by an Ijiraq at almost any moment, and Nikolai allowed only the most important of situations to cross his attention. That Daniel, the aid to the under-Patron of DVII sought a moment of his time, and Nikolai allowed it.
The Northbrooks were loyal caretakers of the Dominance of Western Europe. Long-time allies, and Nikolai welcomed the inquiry Daniel brought forward. Along with the request was a file on the registration of Edward's granddaughter as a channeler. His mind spun with the possibilities. She could be used as a grand example of what the potential for power could be among the Dominance leadership. Nikolai nodded and told Daniel to arrange some time with Viktor, his Chief of Staff, to speak with Ms. Northbrook.
it didn't escape his attention, however, that the granddaughter in question was the child of a convicted terrorist. He did not anticipate any danger. She passed security checks to gain admittance to the Kremlin, but his experiences with Evelyn relayed that he would be completely ignorant if she channeled in his presence until it was too late. He contemplated asking Evelyn to attend, but drafting her proposal was more important than meeting the granddaughter of a Patron, even if that Patron was Edward Northbrook.
Several hours later, two Barrier Preator agents were admitted to the meeting room. Nikolai followed with Alric at his side and an aid in tow. His gaze fell to the young woman waiting within. She was pretty, with a doll's face and long silken hair. There was little resemblance to Edward, except pale, striking eyes.
"Ms. Northbrook,"
he began and offered to shake her hand. "I hope Eleanor is well."
He vaguely recalled Edward's daughter, but her commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian aid was something he had praised in the past. His bearing was easy, welcoming, and trustworthy. Every facet of his appearance was precise, as was the man himself, almost effortlessly so.
"I saw that you registered. Well done for you. The Custody will call on your assistance when the time comes. You could serve many with your gifts. Tell me now, what can I do for you?"
The Northbrooks were loyal caretakers of the Dominance of Western Europe. Long-time allies, and Nikolai welcomed the inquiry Daniel brought forward. Along with the request was a file on the registration of Edward's granddaughter as a channeler. His mind spun with the possibilities. She could be used as a grand example of what the potential for power could be among the Dominance leadership. Nikolai nodded and told Daniel to arrange some time with Viktor, his Chief of Staff, to speak with Ms. Northbrook.
it didn't escape his attention, however, that the granddaughter in question was the child of a convicted terrorist. He did not anticipate any danger. She passed security checks to gain admittance to the Kremlin, but his experiences with Evelyn relayed that he would be completely ignorant if she channeled in his presence until it was too late. He contemplated asking Evelyn to attend, but drafting her proposal was more important than meeting the granddaughter of a Patron, even if that Patron was Edward Northbrook.
Several hours later, two Barrier Preator agents were admitted to the meeting room. Nikolai followed with Alric at his side and an aid in tow. His gaze fell to the young woman waiting within. She was pretty, with a doll's face and long silken hair. There was little resemblance to Edward, except pale, striking eyes.
"Ms. Northbrook,"
he began and offered to shake her hand. "I hope Eleanor is well."
He vaguely recalled Edward's daughter, but her commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian aid was something he had praised in the past. His bearing was easy, welcoming, and trustworthy. Every facet of his appearance was precise, as was the man himself, almost effortlessly so.
"I saw that you registered. Well done for you. The Custody will call on your assistance when the time comes. You could serve many with your gifts. Tell me now, what can I do for you?"