02-02-2017, 07:44 PM
Evelyn quirked an eyebrow with a small grin. Next to her, the Secretary of State was almost sputtering at Ascendancy's audacity. It took a certain sort of arrogance to suggest annexing your biggest global rival as a means of peacekeeping. The Congresswoman was impressed that she'd made it so far in this conversation without being interrupted or overruled by her superiors. However, there was something powerful about Ascendancy's regard. He made her want to rise to his challenge. Furthermore, the way he acknowledged her while ignoring her companions shaped the dynamics in the room. Even a diplomat as experienced as the Secretary of State would have a hard time interjecting when Brandon clearly had no interest.
"Well,"
the brunet mused. "Let us ignore the fact that there is little interest in my country for annexation, and ponder the scenario. I'm surprised to hear you assume that a global Dominion would lead to an era free of war. Civil War and rebellion are important parts of both our histories."
She could leave it at that, but Evelyn couldn't resist poking the beast. "Plus, I wouldn't think that I'd have to tell you that every Empire in history has met the same fate."
She was smarter than this. Evelyn didn't normally speak so boldly or candidly. And yet, now that she was finally sitting in front of the most powerful man in the world, she couldn't help but want to get a reaction from him.
Before Ascendancy could respond to her jibe, Evelyn continued on. "Besides, only a few minutes ago you were telling me that you have no desire to be responsible for those outside your Domain. Now you speak of a global nation to rule over. So you are interested in world peace, but only if the world bows down to you first?"
Evie leaned forward in her seat, tapping her fingers to her lips. Hopefully it drew his attention to her smile and the red of her lipstick. "Some people are calling you a God. I'm curious; do you think that of yourself?"
she asked with faux levity. Did the man recognize his place as God's instrument, or did he fancy himself a deity? It was important to know whether or not she was dealing with a false prophet.
Edited by Evelyn, Feb 3 2017, 06:43 PM.
"Well,"
the brunet mused. "Let us ignore the fact that there is little interest in my country for annexation, and ponder the scenario. I'm surprised to hear you assume that a global Dominion would lead to an era free of war. Civil War and rebellion are important parts of both our histories."
She could leave it at that, but Evelyn couldn't resist poking the beast. "Plus, I wouldn't think that I'd have to tell you that every Empire in history has met the same fate."
She was smarter than this. Evelyn didn't normally speak so boldly or candidly. And yet, now that she was finally sitting in front of the most powerful man in the world, she couldn't help but want to get a reaction from him.
Before Ascendancy could respond to her jibe, Evelyn continued on. "Besides, only a few minutes ago you were telling me that you have no desire to be responsible for those outside your Domain. Now you speak of a global nation to rule over. So you are interested in world peace, but only if the world bows down to you first?"
Evie leaned forward in her seat, tapping her fingers to her lips. Hopefully it drew his attention to her smile and the red of her lipstick. "Some people are calling you a God. I'm curious; do you think that of yourself?"
she asked with faux levity. Did the man recognize his place as God's instrument, or did he fancy himself a deity? It was important to know whether or not she was dealing with a false prophet.
Edited by Evelyn, Feb 3 2017, 06:43 PM.