06-22-2014, 03:14 PM
Michael took Nikolai's offered hand, forcing the fury aside. He had no quarrel with the Ascendancy, why should he hate the man? Still, the amusement in his eyes made him itch.
The informality with which he was greeted, as if between two equals - although manufactured, he was sure - eased the tension and Michael sat, pointedly ignoring the man's self-satisfied smirk. If he wished to play games, Michael would not indulge him.
"I'm going to commend you tonight, Michael, for your bravery and selflessness in the Operation at Jeddah."
He expected no less of Nikolai Brandon, ever the diplomat as he took his time position himself with precise care. Michael waited with an emotionless gaze for what would surely come next. Perhaps the man sought to unnerve him. He would be disappointed.
For that, I thank you Dr. Weston.
The question was a long time in it's coming, but eventually Nikolai Brandon proceeded to the heart of matters.
"Before then, I think it wise we discuss your display on the battlefield. What do you have to say for yourself?"
He did not need to think on his reply. "I did what had to be done. You know the feeling. I won't waste my time explaining what you already know, Nikolai."
The informality with which he was greeted, as if between two equals - although manufactured, he was sure - eased the tension and Michael sat, pointedly ignoring the man's self-satisfied smirk. If he wished to play games, Michael would not indulge him.
"I'm going to commend you tonight, Michael, for your bravery and selflessness in the Operation at Jeddah."
He expected no less of Nikolai Brandon, ever the diplomat as he took his time position himself with precise care. Michael waited with an emotionless gaze for what would surely come next. Perhaps the man sought to unnerve him. He would be disappointed.
For that, I thank you Dr. Weston.
The question was a long time in it's coming, but eventually Nikolai Brandon proceeded to the heart of matters.
"Before then, I think it wise we discuss your display on the battlefield. What do you have to say for yourself?"
He did not need to think on his reply. "I did what had to be done. You know the feeling. I won't waste my time explaining what you already know, Nikolai."
"She saw a flaring halo around his head, radiant in gold and blue. It shouted of glory and power to come"
"No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it."