Seeker

[Michael Vellas]

The man adapted quickly. Quickly enough that Michael was disconcerted by the sudden change of topic that was at first completely random. However, it sunk in by the time he had finished speaking.

Michael was thankful for the bubble of calm embalming him. It explained why he had been recognized, and the slim hope that Nikolai had managed to suppress the video was swept away.

He contemplated a veiled response but found the idea tiresome. Beyond the void he stifled the desire to sigh. He lowered his voice though, so it reached only the American's ears. "So that is why. You know someone like me? The Hunters"
-he wouldn't speak their true name for the man's own sake -"won't spare anyone who helps our kind, but they will find we are not defenceless."
If the man had indeed seen anyone like him - or watched the footage - he would understand. "It would be best if you did not involve yourself at all as 'just a guy who works with computers' but if you find yourself in danger, know that you have allies."