Rubicon: Chapter III

[Omicron]

“What an intoxicating naivety, Annika. My sarcasm clearly went over your head this time.” It seemed like his remark had failed to hit the intended mark, more annoying than amusing. “Far from central command, the coven here adapted non-standard tendencies to sacrifice each other towards some sort of personal gain and martyrdom. You are stepping into Witch’s shoes, where even she realized that I am the wrong address to bark at. The antics of threatening violence towards someone you want as an equal and an ally on top of that are not the basics behind hierarchy of the Family.“

Governor ceased before his tirade became too boring, believing he hit on the right note this time. It seems he only understood and received her intention, failing still to acknowledge her desired status. He walked right across to her bypassing the last remaining buffer between the two in total disregard for his own safety.

“You will have to make your case about your independence and value to the family… that your way works. Show me.”

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