09-10-2014, 12:44 PM
Connor listened with mixed feelings as Ayden showed proof of the things she could do. This was really going to happen wasn't it? He was almost ready to just say that they should take their chances with the Atharim.
When Michael spoke, Connor noticed that Ayden was not happy. And despite his feelings about this whole thing, he felt some irritation at the kid's dissembling. They were not morons. A man with that kind of power- a power that was now known in the CCD- hell, he'd seen the videos and recognized him. It was only logical that guys in his own organization had as well- was not just some functionary. At least not now. He knew enough history- US and other's- to know that new kinds of soldiers were always being looked for. He looked at Ayden. Her smile was thin, her look flat.
Then again, they were in a cafe, and this was more of a meet and greet than anything else. It's not like they expected the kid to just open up about a new and exciting job opportunity for her. It was probably the best they could hope for, at least for now. And truth is, he felt a bit of relief. A lot of relief. Maybe it would be best to just take their chances with the Atharim. It all depended on what they knew. Was that a rogue guy or had he been ordered? So many uncertainties. The potential for loss or death was everywhere. His heart quailed at the thought, but he firmed it. This was what it meant to love Ayden. And it was worth it. She- their life together- was worth the risk.
He touched Ayden's shoulder and stood. She followed suit. It was good she didn't say anything. She had a temper, he knew. And she was irritated too. "Well, I appreciate your meeting with us. You have my contact info if you ever need to get in touch with us."
He shook the man's hand. It really was all they could hope for, that outcome. He had the information, the offer. That was it.
When Michael spoke, Connor noticed that Ayden was not happy. And despite his feelings about this whole thing, he felt some irritation at the kid's dissembling. They were not morons. A man with that kind of power- a power that was now known in the CCD- hell, he'd seen the videos and recognized him. It was only logical that guys in his own organization had as well- was not just some functionary. At least not now. He knew enough history- US and other's- to know that new kinds of soldiers were always being looked for. He looked at Ayden. Her smile was thin, her look flat.
Then again, they were in a cafe, and this was more of a meet and greet than anything else. It's not like they expected the kid to just open up about a new and exciting job opportunity for her. It was probably the best they could hope for, at least for now. And truth is, he felt a bit of relief. A lot of relief. Maybe it would be best to just take their chances with the Atharim. It all depended on what they knew. Was that a rogue guy or had he been ordered? So many uncertainties. The potential for loss or death was everywhere. His heart quailed at the thought, but he firmed it. This was what it meant to love Ayden. And it was worth it. She- their life together- was worth the risk.
He touched Ayden's shoulder and stood. She followed suit. It was good she didn't say anything. She had a temper, he knew. And she was irritated too. "Well, I appreciate your meeting with us. You have my contact info if you ever need to get in touch with us."
He shook the man's hand. It really was all they could hope for, that outcome. He had the information, the offer. That was it.