10-14-2013, 11:09 AM
Giovanni followed Michael into the spacious, but plain room. He was sure the other man had noticed him looking over his shoulder constantly. He felt comfortable around Michael,but it was hard to break old habits. Sharing his secret with someone made him even more paranoid and Giovanni had thought he had seen his nephew's face several times on the trip back. Entering the house had eased most of his paranoia.
Michael pointed to the basement, stating that Giovanni would have to stay down there as the couch was already taken. Staying in a basement sounded wonderful as compared to sleeping outside or in a hayloft. It also seemed to Giovanni, that Michael offered shelter to others sought out by the Atharim. Hopefully,the Atharim wouldn't discover him.
Michael seemed completely calmas he sat down onthe couch, gesturing for Giovanni to do the same. As he sat, Michael began to speak.
"This may take some time. It will be far harder to learn since you have already developed a mental barrier against the power."
Michael said matter of factly.
This wasn't news to Giovanni. He had heard about channelers who developed blocks. Oftentimes, they were more dangerous than those without them. There use of the power was sporadic and unpredictable if you didn't know their block.
Michael comtinued, "You said you can only use the power if you are scared. That is a hindrance, one that may cost your life. Breaking down this barrier is hard, and often painful. You have to open your mind, which means reliving the past and moving forward. So tell me about the first time you used the power. Not just what happened, but what you felt, everything."
Giovanni hadn't expected to having to relive his past a whole lot, and for a moment debated whether or not to share his real identity. Giovanni decided that Michael knew enough about his Atharim padt, that he didn't need to know his real name yet. After all, he could share some of his past without explaining that.
Giovanni took a deep breath and spoke, "The first time I used the power consciously was when I killed my brother. I had developed the sickness, and knew that I could use the power. I knew the Atharim would come after me."
Giovanni winced as if saying the word would draw their attention. "I did not know they would send my brother and nephew to do the deed. When I saw them, I felt a fear thatI had never felt before. They approached to take me into custody. I was backed into a corner, afraid for my life, feeling like I should allow them to bring me in, but st the same time wanting to survive. I felt something rising up in me - an unfamiliar power welling up inside of me as storm clouds built in the sky and lightning began to flash. A bolt struck my brother,killing him instantly and knocking my nephew back. My nephew was knocked unconscious. I was in Roma at the time. I fled, and have been on the run ever since. That was about three years ago."
Giovanni realized his hands had started to shake a little and he had the string urge to cry. He resisted tears and wondered if he was really prepared for this.
Edited by Giovanni Cavelli, Oct 14 2013, 11:10 AM.
Michael pointed to the basement, stating that Giovanni would have to stay down there as the couch was already taken. Staying in a basement sounded wonderful as compared to sleeping outside or in a hayloft. It also seemed to Giovanni, that Michael offered shelter to others sought out by the Atharim. Hopefully,the Atharim wouldn't discover him.
Michael seemed completely calmas he sat down onthe couch, gesturing for Giovanni to do the same. As he sat, Michael began to speak.
"This may take some time. It will be far harder to learn since you have already developed a mental barrier against the power."
Michael said matter of factly.
This wasn't news to Giovanni. He had heard about channelers who developed blocks. Oftentimes, they were more dangerous than those without them. There use of the power was sporadic and unpredictable if you didn't know their block.
Michael comtinued, "You said you can only use the power if you are scared. That is a hindrance, one that may cost your life. Breaking down this barrier is hard, and often painful. You have to open your mind, which means reliving the past and moving forward. So tell me about the first time you used the power. Not just what happened, but what you felt, everything."
Giovanni hadn't expected to having to relive his past a whole lot, and for a moment debated whether or not to share his real identity. Giovanni decided that Michael knew enough about his Atharim padt, that he didn't need to know his real name yet. After all, he could share some of his past without explaining that.
Giovanni took a deep breath and spoke, "The first time I used the power consciously was when I killed my brother. I had developed the sickness, and knew that I could use the power. I knew the Atharim would come after me."
Giovanni winced as if saying the word would draw their attention. "I did not know they would send my brother and nephew to do the deed. When I saw them, I felt a fear thatI had never felt before. They approached to take me into custody. I was backed into a corner, afraid for my life, feeling like I should allow them to bring me in, but st the same time wanting to survive. I felt something rising up in me - an unfamiliar power welling up inside of me as storm clouds built in the sky and lightning began to flash. A bolt struck my brother,killing him instantly and knocking my nephew back. My nephew was knocked unconscious. I was in Roma at the time. I fled, and have been on the run ever since. That was about three years ago."
Giovanni realized his hands had started to shake a little and he had the string urge to cry. He resisted tears and wondered if he was really prepared for this.
Edited by Giovanni Cavelli, Oct 14 2013, 11:10 AM.