01-28-2018, 03:21 PM
Her voice changed.
Before, she spoke at length about idealism and truth with a realistic, if pessimistic, view of the world. Nikolai's offer apparently stilled her tongue. And what a silvered, sharp instrument that was. There was something about Natalie that reminded him of Evelyn, and with that thought, the gears of an idea began to turn.
Beautiful, witty, smart, Natalie could be an incredible tool to wield before the public. Could her icy stare be thawed? The challenge loomed. Nikolai leaned back in his seat and regarded her. Why the change in her demeanor? How trustworthy was she after all?
There was one way to find out. Tell her exactly what she wanted to know and wait for the reaction.
"Danjou's man,"
he began, although honestly he couldn't recall the individual name, "is in a secure army facility some forty stories underground being conditioned to channel with all the potential he has in him. If he survives the training, he'll be one of the most valuable channelers on earth, and he will work for me. Does that reassure you?"
He laced his fingers across his lap and watched for a reaction.
"Are you still amenable to my proposal?"
Before, she spoke at length about idealism and truth with a realistic, if pessimistic, view of the world. Nikolai's offer apparently stilled her tongue. And what a silvered, sharp instrument that was. There was something about Natalie that reminded him of Evelyn, and with that thought, the gears of an idea began to turn.
Beautiful, witty, smart, Natalie could be an incredible tool to wield before the public. Could her icy stare be thawed? The challenge loomed. Nikolai leaned back in his seat and regarded her. Why the change in her demeanor? How trustworthy was she after all?
There was one way to find out. Tell her exactly what she wanted to know and wait for the reaction.
"Danjou's man,"
he began, although honestly he couldn't recall the individual name, "is in a secure army facility some forty stories underground being conditioned to channel with all the potential he has in him. If he survives the training, he'll be one of the most valuable channelers on earth, and he will work for me. Does that reassure you?"
He laced his fingers across his lap and watched for a reaction.
"Are you still amenable to my proposal?"