02-01-2014, 06:00 AM
He paused and lowered his spoon as Claire sat down and spoke.
Religion? He had not thought about the subject in almost a decade. Such a simple question struck a discordant note in his heart. Jensen had sought answers through his God, Claire searched the depths of paganism. What had he done? The thought of his complacency chilled him. He had learned so much of the power, but he had never questioned it's source.
"I...I don't know,"
he replied finally, lost in thought. "My family's creed was greed; money their religion. After I gained the power...It was all I could do to stay alive."
Tony shook himself out of his melancholic lapse, turning his head towards Claire as he used the power to send his bowl into the kitchen. It was not designed to impress - although he didn't mind if it did - it had become second nature. "What does this circle represent? Michael would probably know, but I haven't had much experience with religion."
His mouth moved in a sardonic smile at that.
Strange. He had no idea why, but he had the urge to know, to understand the woman. He did not think it was infatuation, but it was more than just idle curiosity or courtesy. Could it be the challenge she represented with the power? No, that look in her eyes intrigued him. The look of one who demanded answers, no matter the cost. "What is it about the circle that gives you power?"
Religion? He had not thought about the subject in almost a decade. Such a simple question struck a discordant note in his heart. Jensen had sought answers through his God, Claire searched the depths of paganism. What had he done? The thought of his complacency chilled him. He had learned so much of the power, but he had never questioned it's source.
"I...I don't know,"
he replied finally, lost in thought. "My family's creed was greed; money their religion. After I gained the power...It was all I could do to stay alive."
Tony shook himself out of his melancholic lapse, turning his head towards Claire as he used the power to send his bowl into the kitchen. It was not designed to impress - although he didn't mind if it did - it had become second nature. "What does this circle represent? Michael would probably know, but I haven't had much experience with religion."
His mouth moved in a sardonic smile at that.
Strange. He had no idea why, but he had the urge to know, to understand the woman. He did not think it was infatuation, but it was more than just idle curiosity or courtesy. Could it be the challenge she represented with the power? No, that look in her eyes intrigued him. The look of one who demanded answers, no matter the cost. "What is it about the circle that gives you power?"