When Matias spoke of Splash, Marta smiled, but this smile wasn't the same as her previous ones. It was a smile that spoke of a secret that only she held. Of course there were those that knew what Splash was, but it was always interesting to see the reactions of those who didn't know. They commented on how well behaved she was or how well trained she was. Splash had no training - it was just her partner could communicate with her directly. She also hadn't chosen Splash - Splash had chosen her.
Marta listened as Matias admitted his connection to the cartels. His father and uncle had been members. A connection. Her uncle had been one as well. He had sold her into slavery himself. His scent didn't change much. He wasn't apologetic, but there were clues to indicate that he wasn't with them anymore. It was alright - she didn't need an apology from him.
His words helped though. Train, study, be patient. She was on the right track to doing what she needed to do. And it gave her more words to say, but not in this discussion. The only warning he gave was to not waste her gift of survival. Don't get yourself killed was always good advice.
"Thank you," she said, her words sincere. A buzzing came from her wallet and looked at it. "That's my guardian. I have to go now." she gathered her things. "It was very nice to meet you Matias. I hope to see you again sometime. Please - pray for my friend."
Marta stood and genuflected, crossing herself as she did so. She offered more words as she parted, her voice soft and conspiratorial "A secret...Splash isn't a dog," she smiled. "When you need truth, seek Oracle."
Marta left the chapel and pulled out her wallet and prepared to post to the Scroll. She sent it out, satisfied. She had trusted a lot to Matias, and didn't believe it had been in vain. She left the church to find Ricky there and they headed home.
Marta listened as Matias admitted his connection to the cartels. His father and uncle had been members. A connection. Her uncle had been one as well. He had sold her into slavery himself. His scent didn't change much. He wasn't apologetic, but there were clues to indicate that he wasn't with them anymore. It was alright - she didn't need an apology from him.
His words helped though. Train, study, be patient. She was on the right track to doing what she needed to do. And it gave her more words to say, but not in this discussion. The only warning he gave was to not waste her gift of survival. Don't get yourself killed was always good advice.
"Thank you," she said, her words sincere. A buzzing came from her wallet and looked at it. "That's my guardian. I have to go now." she gathered her things. "It was very nice to meet you Matias. I hope to see you again sometime. Please - pray for my friend."
Marta stood and genuflected, crossing herself as she did so. She offered more words as she parted, her voice soft and conspiratorial "A secret...Splash isn't a dog," she smiled. "When you need truth, seek Oracle."
Marta left the chapel and pulled out her wallet and prepared to post to the Scroll. She sent it out, satisfied. She had trusted a lot to Matias, and didn't believe it had been in vain. She left the church to find Ricky there and they headed home.