10-17-2013, 10:14 PM
Having him recalled was the most logical decision Alric could think of. Perhaps he misspoke. It was a bit odd for his status to be activated in his former occupation to only then be transferred into the CSS. It was common for members of the GSG9 to become operatives for the CSS, in large part due to their skill set and preferential treatment but Alric decided to remain quiet on this matter. Who am I to question the manner in which this divine being handle mundane matters? In the grand scheme of things those thoughts were small compared to the destiny that had been laid at his feet. Any restrictions the Ascendancy laid on him seemed to be temporary.
“Apologies, Excellency, but this is a difficult thing to absorb. I would like to start off with what's known about the Power that we wield?
” It was a good start. If Nikolai was like any of the Privilege that Alric watched over, he would appreciate the question as it didn’t ask for any speculations or assumptions. It would also allow the Ascendancy the option to only tell Alric what he wanted him to know. It was also a leading question that Alric could assess if there was more to the telling or not. Additionally by grouping he and the Ascendancy together he would, hopefully, come off as Alric’s acceptance of reality. The theories would come later. Alric made the assumption that he would serve as a member of his bodyguard routine during his public excursions. “And for candidness will I be receiving lessons from you privately on how to control my…
” The search for an accurate word to such an alien force was surprisingly difficult. “ability?
”
He paused, then, to allow the Ascendancy to answer the questions he had voiced.In the meantime, he would take the time to organized his thoughts and assess the new information.
“Apologies, Excellency, but this is a difficult thing to absorb. I would like to start off with what's known about the Power that we wield?
” It was a good start. If Nikolai was like any of the Privilege that Alric watched over, he would appreciate the question as it didn’t ask for any speculations or assumptions. It would also allow the Ascendancy the option to only tell Alric what he wanted him to know. It was also a leading question that Alric could assess if there was more to the telling or not. Additionally by grouping he and the Ascendancy together he would, hopefully, come off as Alric’s acceptance of reality. The theories would come later. Alric made the assumption that he would serve as a member of his bodyguard routine during his public excursions. “And for candidness will I be receiving lessons from you privately on how to control my…
” The search for an accurate word to such an alien force was surprisingly difficult. “ability?
”
He paused, then, to allow the Ascendancy to answer the questions he had voiced.In the meantime, he would take the time to organized his thoughts and assess the new information.