06-22-2015, 08:34 PM
If the man and situation were any different, Michael would have smiled. Finally, Nikolai showed that he was still in fact human, whatever he might think of it. More, he could control his pride. Pride could kill just as surely as incompetence. That Nikolai could see things objectively when faced with opposition was reassuring.
Of course, Michael did not go without censure. It was no more than he expected. A general could bow to pride, but he could not let his troops undermine his authority. He suspected ruling a nation was the same.
In all, it had been a productive conversation that had solidified Michael's confidence in Nikolai. The confrontation was over, he was not needlessly defiant.
Michael inclined his head in a respectful gesture. "Of course, Ascendancy. It will be as you say. I only offer my opinion. I will have a draft ready for you tonight."
Of course, Michael did not go without censure. It was no more than he expected. A general could bow to pride, but he could not let his troops undermine his authority. He suspected ruling a nation was the same.
In all, it had been a productive conversation that had solidified Michael's confidence in Nikolai. The confrontation was over, he was not needlessly defiant.
Michael inclined his head in a respectful gesture. "Of course, Ascendancy. It will be as you say. I only offer my opinion. I will have a draft ready for you tonight."
"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."