08-17-2016, 05:15 PM
A brow lifted.
No?
Nikolai entertained Damien's explanation, contemplated the plan. If their roles were reversed and Damien ruled on high and Nikolai sent to rule the gutter, he would craft a similar, although more elegant, plan.
As it was, things were different this time, and Nikolai let a small smile touch his face, returning Damien's frosted platitudes.
Like Africa, others were interested in cleaning out the scum and unifying the nations behind flags of peace and freedom. Nikolai was not anxious to undertake such work himself. He had hundreds of years, maybe an eternity, to wait and gather other men's efforts to himself.
"I will support you."
He said finally.
With that, he stood carefully, finding his legs strong, he descended the stairs to shake Damien's hand and look the man in the eye. "I don't often forge alliances, Damien. Do not play me. And do not make me regret this."
That said, he gestured, "Would you like to stay in the Palace as my guest for the time being? Or the Mexican embassy will likely accept you."
No?
Nikolai entertained Damien's explanation, contemplated the plan. If their roles were reversed and Damien ruled on high and Nikolai sent to rule the gutter, he would craft a similar, although more elegant, plan.
As it was, things were different this time, and Nikolai let a small smile touch his face, returning Damien's frosted platitudes.
Like Africa, others were interested in cleaning out the scum and unifying the nations behind flags of peace and freedom. Nikolai was not anxious to undertake such work himself. He had hundreds of years, maybe an eternity, to wait and gather other men's efforts to himself.
"I will support you."
He said finally.
With that, he stood carefully, finding his legs strong, he descended the stairs to shake Damien's hand and look the man in the eye. "I don't often forge alliances, Damien. Do not play me. And do not make me regret this."
That said, he gestured, "Would you like to stay in the Palace as my guest for the time being? Or the Mexican embassy will likely accept you."