03-20-2014, 08:57 AM
Tony's smile turned down in annoyance at Jaxen's tirade. Not out of any surprise at the hostile reaction, but of disappointment that he still didn't seem to understand.
Still, he could not fault Jaxen entirely, he had provoked him to it and earned his anger. It was also good to know he had some semblance of loyalty.
Tony did not rise, giving Claire a small smile of reassurance - although he doubted she needed it by her earlier performance. "That was unfair of me,"
he said to Jaxen in a softer voice. "I wouldn't have agreed even if you did."
His apologetic tone turned harder. "I don't need any payment to teach you what you need to know. What I do need is to make sure you aren't stupid enough to kill yourself or others. I won't create a monster."
"Perhaps you remember, people hunt those with our powers like vermin to be destroyed. This is no game, nor is the power a toy. I assure you, if you do not take it seriously - you will die."
Tony rose, the moment itching his flare for the dramatic although he kept his words short and sharp. "I don't like you, I don't trust you, but I will help you if you can put aside your pride and learn. I can't just give you the answers in exchange for money or gifts. As it stands, I could crush you without a second thought, whatever rudimentary control you think you have gained. To learn, you have to learn self-control and follow my instruction unless you want to risk killing yourself out of ignorance."
"It is a fucking dangerous curse that we have, friend and I would not see you die because of it. So, the choice is yours."
Tony was perhaps too harsh. Certainly more so than he was usually but Jaxen was a unique challenge. Perhaps it was because the man reminded him so much of himself that he pushed harder than he had for anyone, even Michael.
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Mar 20 2014, 08:58 AM.
Still, he could not fault Jaxen entirely, he had provoked him to it and earned his anger. It was also good to know he had some semblance of loyalty.
Tony did not rise, giving Claire a small smile of reassurance - although he doubted she needed it by her earlier performance. "That was unfair of me,"
he said to Jaxen in a softer voice. "I wouldn't have agreed even if you did."
His apologetic tone turned harder. "I don't need any payment to teach you what you need to know. What I do need is to make sure you aren't stupid enough to kill yourself or others. I won't create a monster."
"Perhaps you remember, people hunt those with our powers like vermin to be destroyed. This is no game, nor is the power a toy. I assure you, if you do not take it seriously - you will die."
Tony rose, the moment itching his flare for the dramatic although he kept his words short and sharp. "I don't like you, I don't trust you, but I will help you if you can put aside your pride and learn. I can't just give you the answers in exchange for money or gifts. As it stands, I could crush you without a second thought, whatever rudimentary control you think you have gained. To learn, you have to learn self-control and follow my instruction unless you want to risk killing yourself out of ignorance."
"It is a fucking dangerous curse that we have, friend and I would not see you die because of it. So, the choice is yours."
Tony was perhaps too harsh. Certainly more so than he was usually but Jaxen was a unique challenge. Perhaps it was because the man reminded him so much of himself that he pushed harder than he had for anyone, even Michael.
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Mar 20 2014, 08:58 AM.