07-31-2014, 12:41 AM
"Do not poke the darkness. Something might come for you."
Ahh...
He understood now why his web had not elicited a reaction from the old man. He was Atharim, it seemed. Perhaps his words could be taken as a friendly warning, but his tone and the pointed illustration of an Inquisitorial execution put any doubt out of his mind. It was a threat.
Michael was slightly surprised that the American did not react to his web either. Even worse, the man might not know what he was getting himself into. Nor did he have the power of a so-called God to defend himself against trained killers.
He held onto the power, but did nothing as he watched the older man depart. It seemed he was focused on the American, and he would not start a fight if the Atharim had no intention of doing so.
Instead, he spoke in a quiet voice before the American could react. His words were hidden steel. "Do nothing."
Without moving, Michael continued after a pause. "That man is dangerous. He would not hesitate to kill you."
Michael knew if a man was willing to kill if he knew nothing else. Whoever the Atharim was, he was more than capable. "I suggest you do what he says if you want to live a long life. He's not looking for someone like you, be glad for it."
Ahh...
He understood now why his web had not elicited a reaction from the old man. He was Atharim, it seemed. Perhaps his words could be taken as a friendly warning, but his tone and the pointed illustration of an Inquisitorial execution put any doubt out of his mind. It was a threat.
Michael was slightly surprised that the American did not react to his web either. Even worse, the man might not know what he was getting himself into. Nor did he have the power of a so-called God to defend himself against trained killers.
He held onto the power, but did nothing as he watched the older man depart. It seemed he was focused on the American, and he would not start a fight if the Atharim had no intention of doing so.
Instead, he spoke in a quiet voice before the American could react. His words were hidden steel. "Do nothing."
Without moving, Michael continued after a pause. "That man is dangerous. He would not hesitate to kill you."
Michael knew if a man was willing to kill if he knew nothing else. Whoever the Atharim was, he was more than capable. "I suggest you do what he says if you want to live a long life. He's not looking for someone like you, be glad for it."
"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."