01-24-2018, 08:54 PM
Natalie was entwined with Danjou. The thought narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. Her comparison of his magnificent city to the darkness of that continent churned defiant heat in his chest. Only incredible experience froze his expression to deathly stillness. As her story clicked forward, he was the patient father absorbing her displeasure.
Of course he allowed the containment of channeler threats by any means necessary. He contemplated a demonstration of what could be accomplished with a thought, but flies were won with honey, not vinegar. She would find a smile inappropriate considering the morbidity of the topic at hand. Instead, he nodded carefully, and held her gaze with a gentle, but firm one of his own.
They came to specifics, and she inquired about Danjou's man. He knew the exact location of the individual she described. Yet she did not mention the lack of whereabouts regarding Durante. Just thinking of the man made him regret leaving him alive when they all encountered one another in Siberia. Yet Aria vouched for him, and as Nikolai owed his life twice-over to Aria, Nox would receive two equal chances in exchange. Thus he continued to live, but perhaps he could serve a more useful purpose in the Facility. Hopefully Dr. Weston made the discoveries currently eluding her.
Natalie did not mention him, though. The two were tethered, however - Nox and Danjou's man. Both found together. Both associated with the same crime, if memory served him right. The transfer orders to the Facility had been signed with Nikolai's own blood, of course, but he did not recall the exact details of their capture. Other, slightly more important matters occupied his time today. Things like the draft Evelyn was composing at that very moment.
That Natalie did not mention Nox suggested one of two things. She was ignorant of his capture or she cared more for Danjou's man. Studying the arctic pierce of her gaze, Nikolai wagered the latter.
She mistrusted him. He made certain to keep his tone level, but where Natalie cloaked herself in ice, Nikolai was accustomed to a cold existance. "You're concerned about a friend? I can alleviate your worry by informing you that Danjou and I have an agreement. Nothing would happen to one of his men that he does not approve."
Nikolai nodded.
Answering her prior interrogation was easier. He shrugged in the aptness of her good point. "A criminal holding a gun must be rendered neutral, whether he is innocently holding a weapon or intending to use it at all. Non-lethal means of force have been used by police for as long as guns have existed, with lethal means reserved for only life-threatening situations. The danger with channelers, as you are aware, is so long they are conscious, they pose a threat. Worse, they wield a gun that is invisible to the naked eye. Non-lethal means are preferred to lethal ones, yes? How would you recommend the situation have been handled in this case?"
Of course he allowed the containment of channeler threats by any means necessary. He contemplated a demonstration of what could be accomplished with a thought, but flies were won with honey, not vinegar. She would find a smile inappropriate considering the morbidity of the topic at hand. Instead, he nodded carefully, and held her gaze with a gentle, but firm one of his own.
They came to specifics, and she inquired about Danjou's man. He knew the exact location of the individual she described. Yet she did not mention the lack of whereabouts regarding Durante. Just thinking of the man made him regret leaving him alive when they all encountered one another in Siberia. Yet Aria vouched for him, and as Nikolai owed his life twice-over to Aria, Nox would receive two equal chances in exchange. Thus he continued to live, but perhaps he could serve a more useful purpose in the Facility. Hopefully Dr. Weston made the discoveries currently eluding her.
Natalie did not mention him, though. The two were tethered, however - Nox and Danjou's man. Both found together. Both associated with the same crime, if memory served him right. The transfer orders to the Facility had been signed with Nikolai's own blood, of course, but he did not recall the exact details of their capture. Other, slightly more important matters occupied his time today. Things like the draft Evelyn was composing at that very moment.
That Natalie did not mention Nox suggested one of two things. She was ignorant of his capture or she cared more for Danjou's man. Studying the arctic pierce of her gaze, Nikolai wagered the latter.
She mistrusted him. He made certain to keep his tone level, but where Natalie cloaked herself in ice, Nikolai was accustomed to a cold existance. "You're concerned about a friend? I can alleviate your worry by informing you that Danjou and I have an agreement. Nothing would happen to one of his men that he does not approve."
Nikolai nodded.
Answering her prior interrogation was easier. He shrugged in the aptness of her good point. "A criminal holding a gun must be rendered neutral, whether he is innocently holding a weapon or intending to use it at all. Non-lethal means of force have been used by police for as long as guns have existed, with lethal means reserved for only life-threatening situations. The danger with channelers, as you are aware, is so long they are conscious, they pose a threat. Worse, they wield a gun that is invisible to the naked eye. Non-lethal means are preferred to lethal ones, yes? How would you recommend the situation have been handled in this case?"