12-17-2014, 08:25 AM
Gregory was for the most part a blank canvass. It was not as he had hoped but it was an outcome he was prepared for. Gregory was in many ways an alien presence in human guise. The emotion and nuance of humanity had been either scoured or never existed.
Damien wore patience like a glove, wielding only two other weapons; threat and temptation. Yet again his years behind steel walls granted him wisdom. Many failed to see clearly the rewards to be reaped and fell victim to the sterile cage designed to break them.
“A straightforward man,”
Damien approved. “Let me make it clear for you, Lord Gregory. You have a unique gift but I cannot allow it to be used against me or this country. Stay with me and you shall have the opportunity to use your gift.”
The lack of discernible patterns in his attacks was telling. “As long as you only approach approved targets – and be sure, there will be no shortage of them – you will not be hindered. Attack anyone without consent and you shall die.”
More sensitive was the topic of the Mockingbird. Gregory’s pride in the alter-ego was plain. “There will be only one other condition. All traces of the Mockingbird must disappear from public view. No more cards. If you do not understand why, understand that you will die if you do not comply.”
Damien wore patience like a glove, wielding only two other weapons; threat and temptation. Yet again his years behind steel walls granted him wisdom. Many failed to see clearly the rewards to be reaped and fell victim to the sterile cage designed to break them.
“A straightforward man,”
Damien approved. “Let me make it clear for you, Lord Gregory. You have a unique gift but I cannot allow it to be used against me or this country. Stay with me and you shall have the opportunity to use your gift.”
The lack of discernible patterns in his attacks was telling. “As long as you only approach approved targets – and be sure, there will be no shortage of them – you will not be hindered. Attack anyone without consent and you shall die.”
More sensitive was the topic of the Mockingbird. Gregory’s pride in the alter-ego was plain. “There will be only one other condition. All traces of the Mockingbird must disappear from public view. No more cards. If you do not understand why, understand that you will die if you do not comply.”