03-14-2014, 12:55 PM
Tony's smile was fond as Claire produced a chicken's foot and replied to Jaxen's probing.
Tony did not fail to note Jaxen's awareness - or perhaps he simply guessed - of Claire's abilities either, but his thoughts on the matter remained his own.
Perhaps it was the memory of his own prejudices, perhaps the thought of the man's father but Tony felt little inclination to dance to Jaxen's tune.
It came as somewhat of a surprise when Jaxen made no attempt at dissembling. A part of Tony approved; the man certainly had a flare for the dramatic and knew when to elaborate or to be abrupt.
A man of my own taste.
The reflection was wry with no small amount of bitter irony. They could have been best of friends back in the day if things had been different.
"I seem to recall something along those lines,"
he replied. "I'm still not sure if it was a good idea."
A half-truth. He would not have done things any differently, nor would he refuse to help Jaxen. Michael was dangerous though. He was a good man, but he grimaced to think what he could do.
"What makes you think I care about you? Last time I recall you had no intention of cooperation. Michael saved my life, gave me a home. He earned my trust. Why should I help you?"
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Mar 14 2014, 12:56 PM.
Tony did not fail to note Jaxen's awareness - or perhaps he simply guessed - of Claire's abilities either, but his thoughts on the matter remained his own.
Perhaps it was the memory of his own prejudices, perhaps the thought of the man's father but Tony felt little inclination to dance to Jaxen's tune.
It came as somewhat of a surprise when Jaxen made no attempt at dissembling. A part of Tony approved; the man certainly had a flare for the dramatic and knew when to elaborate or to be abrupt.
A man of my own taste.
The reflection was wry with no small amount of bitter irony. They could have been best of friends back in the day if things had been different.
"I seem to recall something along those lines,"
he replied. "I'm still not sure if it was a good idea."
A half-truth. He would not have done things any differently, nor would he refuse to help Jaxen. Michael was dangerous though. He was a good man, but he grimaced to think what he could do.
"What makes you think I care about you? Last time I recall you had no intention of cooperation. Michael saved my life, gave me a home. He earned my trust. Why should I help you?"
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Mar 14 2014, 12:56 PM.