05-19-2015, 05:53 PM
Her calm was incredible, and also unnerving if one were predisposed to such things. In his time, Nikolai stared down the unflinching faces of world leaders. He was not about to be disturbed by one Atharim's bravery, but he was impressed none the less.
Her response was likewise unexpected. She explained that she was as dogmatic an Atharim as the most brutal of the brainwashed yet she was also an intruder upon their doctrine. The great protectors claimed to preserve humanity, and for that cause Nikolai joined their number - or so he thought at the time. He almost laughed. "This is a new tactic on your part. I will compliment you for your creativity. So what is this? Are you trying to appeal to my sense of empathy? You are going to have to explain in much greater detail if you want me to believe you."
Acceptance, however, of her truth did not promise pity for the Atharim gave him none.
Whether or not her story elicited a sense of understanding from the Ascendancy remained to be seen, but convincing him of some tragic story that bound them together as the Atharim's mutual enemy would not guarantee her freedom.
For now, she had her chance to speak.
Her response was likewise unexpected. She explained that she was as dogmatic an Atharim as the most brutal of the brainwashed yet she was also an intruder upon their doctrine. The great protectors claimed to preserve humanity, and for that cause Nikolai joined their number - or so he thought at the time. He almost laughed. "This is a new tactic on your part. I will compliment you for your creativity. So what is this? Are you trying to appeal to my sense of empathy? You are going to have to explain in much greater detail if you want me to believe you."
Acceptance, however, of her truth did not promise pity for the Atharim gave him none.
Whether or not her story elicited a sense of understanding from the Ascendancy remained to be seen, but convincing him of some tragic story that bound them together as the Atharim's mutual enemy would not guarantee her freedom.
For now, she had her chance to speak.