02-02-2014, 06:24 AM
As Claire laughed, Tony merely smiled. She was probably right, although he had forgotten how his parents would react. He had forgotten so much about them, possessing only the barest image of them, a few stark moments of clarity between years of misty memory.
It did not cut as it would have done in the past. He had a goal to achieve to redeem himself and see that their deaths would not be in vain.
Fortunately, the topic was replaced with one he was much more familiar with - well, not the circle, but the use of power.
Claire's description held hints of reverence, but her frown belied the inconsistencies she had been confronted with. Tony said nothing on the matter. It was not his place to deny the existence of higher powers. Perhaps he was the one who overstepped the bounds of power. His methods were certainly more effective in use - but the thought of religion and the mystery of the source of the power subdued his confidence.
Fortune smiled on him once more as Claire's mood lightened. This time Tony did laugh. "Michael..."
he said the name with fondness that comes from a master speaking of a past student. "He saved my life, I suppose,"
his face turned dark in mock sternness,"but never tell him that! He was a shit student who often learned the hard way. But I trust him with my life - literally, in far too many circumstances."
Tony shook his head with a smile. "He's also far too arrogant for his own good and far more volatile than he realises. Still, he is a good person, if a little too intense."
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Feb 2 2014, 06:25 AM.
It did not cut as it would have done in the past. He had a goal to achieve to redeem himself and see that their deaths would not be in vain.
Fortunately, the topic was replaced with one he was much more familiar with - well, not the circle, but the use of power.
Claire's description held hints of reverence, but her frown belied the inconsistencies she had been confronted with. Tony said nothing on the matter. It was not his place to deny the existence of higher powers. Perhaps he was the one who overstepped the bounds of power. His methods were certainly more effective in use - but the thought of religion and the mystery of the source of the power subdued his confidence.
Fortune smiled on him once more as Claire's mood lightened. This time Tony did laugh. "Michael..."
he said the name with fondness that comes from a master speaking of a past student. "He saved my life, I suppose,"
his face turned dark in mock sternness,"but never tell him that! He was a shit student who often learned the hard way. But I trust him with my life - literally, in far too many circumstances."
Tony shook his head with a smile. "He's also far too arrogant for his own good and far more volatile than he realises. Still, he is a good person, if a little too intense."
Edited by Tony Soloyov, Feb 2 2014, 06:25 AM.