01-09-2015, 01:45 AM
Time was static in the depths of the Facility. Outside the light would be beginning to fade in the winter dusk when Michael dismissed the men. Even the most reluctant of the seven dripped with sweat and drained of all energy.
They had all managed to grasp the power at least once but not even al'Shadis who learned the quickest could keep it for more than a few minutes, and that took all of his concentration leaving no room for actual use.
Turning his attention to Marcus, he doubted he could fulfil Nikolai's expectations in that respect. When he was at the Academy his teachers had made him tutor his fellow students. The most intelligent of his charges left more confused than before. How could he explain something so personal to another? A strategists battle plan was a reflection of his soul.
"You are free to do what you wish,"
he said. "I am afraid my time is consumed by the recruits. Until they are stable, I will not be able to instruct you in military matters."
Several doctors filed into the room and Michael hailed one, who approached with some trepidation. "Send a message to Dr. Weston. I will be staying in the Facility until further notice."
He turned his attention back to Marcus. What to do? He almost believed Nikolai burdened him out of spite. "You do not have to stay, but if you do, refrain from using the Ascendant power around the recruits outside of this room."
They had all managed to grasp the power at least once but not even al'Shadis who learned the quickest could keep it for more than a few minutes, and that took all of his concentration leaving no room for actual use.
Turning his attention to Marcus, he doubted he could fulfil Nikolai's expectations in that respect. When he was at the Academy his teachers had made him tutor his fellow students. The most intelligent of his charges left more confused than before. How could he explain something so personal to another? A strategists battle plan was a reflection of his soul.
"You are free to do what you wish,"
he said. "I am afraid my time is consumed by the recruits. Until they are stable, I will not be able to instruct you in military matters."
Several doctors filed into the room and Michael hailed one, who approached with some trepidation. "Send a message to Dr. Weston. I will be staying in the Facility until further notice."
He turned his attention back to Marcus. What to do? He almost believed Nikolai burdened him out of spite. "You do not have to stay, but if you do, refrain from using the Ascendant power around the recruits outside of this room."
"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."