11-16-2017, 02:53 PM
Vega seemed angry and Ivan felt his back go up again. This was getting old, like really quickly. He knew what he was doing. He was a cop and had a job to do. End of story. Done. This was his city. It was his responsibility. He wasn't being stupid. He'd messaged Alex, and then, after a moment, the new guy. She'd be able to get a read of things, from what he'd seen of her skills. And the new guy wasn't on any radar. If he was interested, he could be a help. He sent the details, including Vega's address. He was gonna get shit for this, he knew it. The Lt wasn't gonna like him doing this.
But this was his city. His people. It was worth the risk. With luck, they'd have the Atharim on the defense, rather than offense.
All of that flashed through his mind in moments and he was ready to blurt it out to Vega when the whole place seemed to shake. Like a bomb had gone off or something.
A feeling of fear came over him. Or maybe I am talking out of my ass and the Atharim are already coming after us! The thought was terrifying and he was flooded with fear for his family. Idiot!!! Fucking moron!
He ran with Vega up the stairs and outside. The man had his gun drawn and after a moment, Ivan realized his was out too. The power was obviously the more useful. He was gonna have to work on making that his go to. Cruz was crouched on the ground with his hands over his airs while Nox was cradling a puppy protectively. A sense of relief passed through him. Not the Atharim. He could feel the remnants of the power all around him.
A woman pushed passed them and proceeded to lay into Cruz. She was pretty if a bit too thin, even in the face. He liked girls with more curves. Dorian started and then stopped. Ivan could see the little traps Nox had set and was about to say something when little lights formed showing he way. Ivan had to marvel at Nox. The guy was resourceful.
And it seemed everyone was alright despite the explosion. Reminded him of that time with Nox in the tunnels and his own little bombs. What Nox was doing now was far more impressive.
He looked around but apparently in ritzy neighborhoods, people weren't home- or they ignored explosions. That was something to keep in mind. He crouched down and pet the dog. "You ok buddy?"
To Nox. "Looks like it got away from you. Still, From everything I've seen....Look. I know the danger. And I appreciate your warnings- both of you. But I'm here. This is my town. Let me help."
After a moment, he added. "And for cryin out loud, you gotta show me how to do the things you can do. If I'm gonna protect people- and do my job!- then I need to learn. K?"
He hoped they would accept him at his word and stop trying to talk him out of it. He was ready.
But this was his city. His people. It was worth the risk. With luck, they'd have the Atharim on the defense, rather than offense.
All of that flashed through his mind in moments and he was ready to blurt it out to Vega when the whole place seemed to shake. Like a bomb had gone off or something.
A feeling of fear came over him. Or maybe I am talking out of my ass and the Atharim are already coming after us! The thought was terrifying and he was flooded with fear for his family. Idiot!!! Fucking moron!
He ran with Vega up the stairs and outside. The man had his gun drawn and after a moment, Ivan realized his was out too. The power was obviously the more useful. He was gonna have to work on making that his go to. Cruz was crouched on the ground with his hands over his airs while Nox was cradling a puppy protectively. A sense of relief passed through him. Not the Atharim. He could feel the remnants of the power all around him.
A woman pushed passed them and proceeded to lay into Cruz. She was pretty if a bit too thin, even in the face. He liked girls with more curves. Dorian started and then stopped. Ivan could see the little traps Nox had set and was about to say something when little lights formed showing he way. Ivan had to marvel at Nox. The guy was resourceful.
And it seemed everyone was alright despite the explosion. Reminded him of that time with Nox in the tunnels and his own little bombs. What Nox was doing now was far more impressive.
He looked around but apparently in ritzy neighborhoods, people weren't home- or they ignored explosions. That was something to keep in mind. He crouched down and pet the dog. "You ok buddy?"
To Nox. "Looks like it got away from you. Still, From everything I've seen....Look. I know the danger. And I appreciate your warnings- both of you. But I'm here. This is my town. Let me help."
After a moment, he added. "And for cryin out loud, you gotta show me how to do the things you can do. If I'm gonna protect people- and do my job!- then I need to learn. K?"
He hoped they would accept him at his word and stop trying to talk him out of it. He was ready.