Carys Chase with Lucan Thorne *Walking towards Lucan Thorne's office, slowly as I can and, as if I am on the way to the guillotine, I pause outside in the hall. His door is slightly ajar and I know he is in there. I tell myself he is busy and turn to walk away, run to my room but, I take a deep breath and face the door. Knocking softly I hope he won't hear me and I can go. Maybe he will be busy and send me away..*
Lucan Thorne Come
in. *He doesn't hesitate to invite his soft stepping visitor into the office.
Given the reluctant footsteps and the demur knock, he has a pretty good idea
who had come to see him. As she makes her way into the office he keeps busy
with his papers, telling her to have a seat then piercing her with a stare once
she is squirming in the chair* What can I do for you Carys ?
Carys Chase *Sitting in front of him, I feel like I'm five again. I had once mistakenly drew some pictures on his important papers and he gave me the same look. I squirm in the chair and clear my throat, clasping my hands in front of me.* Lucan, sir. I wanted to talk to you, to apologize for my actions the other day. *swallowing, his eyes stay on my face and I can feel myself shrinking back in my chair.*
Lucan Thorne Carys,
I know you are young and youth can make one impulsive, but we are under heavy
scrutiny; even after so much time has passed, because you're breed, you're held
to a different standard. Because you are of The Order.. well, that standard is
twice as high. We have many enemies who would seize any opportunity to use any
of our discrepancies against us.
Carys Chase Yes, sir. I understand that and I am really sorry. I didn't realize my license expired and well, the speeding was stupid of me. *Tugging on the hem of my shirt, I twist the fabric as I look down, totally ashamed of myself.* I promise not to do anything like that again, sir.
Lucan Thorne I'm glad to hear that. *she moves to stand and he stops her with a hand gesture* Another minute of your time please Miss Chase. I know that Gideon is
aware of everyone's whereabouts on a daily basis, I'm privy to these reports
and while I try to give everyone their privacy as much as possible, I find it
very interesting where my warriors and their families spend their down time.
You and Jordana do
a lot of traveling. I hope your extremely careful in choosing safe environments
for two young ladies such as yourselves.
Carys Chase *Biting
my lip, I nod at him* Y-Yes, sir, I believe I am, I mean we go to her p;ace at
the Dome and to some of the nicer clubs in the city. Of course we shop..But, I
try to be very careful, sir. *Hoping against hope he does not mention the seedy
hangout where the cage fighters do their thing, or a certain fighter that I
have been sharing a bed with.*
Lucan Thorne * Locking his eyes on hers, he watches her squirm in her seat a little more before continuing* I really do hope that you're being careful, I know that you and Jordana enjoy many things by day, I'm more concerned about the disreputable places where you spend some of your evenings. I would take it extremely personally if something were to happen to the daughter of one of my warriors; and though I may sit behind a desk and seem a million years old, it would be wise for your associates to never under estimate me.
Carys Chase No,
no, sir. I would never underestimate you or anyone here. I um..I will be
careful, sir. My father has been working with me, training me to protect
myself. *Taking a deep breath* I will be sure to keep myself as well as Jordana
safe when she is with me. I promise you that.
Lucan Thorne *smiling,
or at least his best attempt, he waves her towards the door* is there anything
else? * as she rises quickly from her seat and heads towards the door he stops
her just before she exits* Stop at the lab and see Gideon.
He has your new credentials taken care of, and let's keep the speeds to under
25 over the limit where police will be lurking shall we?
Carys Chase Yes,
sir and, thank you Lucan. I promise to make you proud of me, again. *Smiling softly at him, I open the door and walk out. Turning back, he is standing there, arms crossed and I can see the little hint of a smile. I grin back at him and actually breathe deeply for the first time since I sat in front of him. Heading to Gideon Breed's lab, I am thankful I got out of there unscathed
and still free to do what I want. And, I walk away with a better understanding
of our leader, more respect even. He could have kicked my ass verbally but
instead just talked to me..even though that was scary. I get to the lab and
wave at Gideon. Shaking my head I walk inside to get my things and head to my
room.*~
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