Distortion

[Victor Steiner]

The older man stood as she entered, beckoning Issak do the same, a curt and polite bow given before he relaxed. I don't believe I have had the pleasure my lady, although I have met so many people he could have easily been lost within my memory. He remained standing, and turned to present his charge. My lady, may I present to you mister Henry Swansee, my masters student whom I have neglected to advise and teach during my travels.

He was not used to playing spy, and he didn't much care for it. Being dragged into his brothers business was bad enough but to be thrown headlong into the family matters of one of the more deadly pirate queens was not something he signed up for when he asked to research childcare. In a morbid way, it could be considered 'related' but this...this was something else entirely. I understand you may wish to speak with him before you decide to allow him to accompany me. I would be very happy to provide you with his academic transcripts if your concern lies with performance and integrity. Years of standing infront of those considered 'psychopaths', 'murderers' and God only knows what else had taught him to remain calm in these situations, worrying only made the other person worry, and no one wanted that. Still, he had to admit, he felt bad. This was an unethical and improper move on his part, Henrich had, for the most part, displayed a considerable level of trust and willingness and this was what he did in return. He wondered then if it would not be better to simply tell her who the young man was.

Perhaps in time, but for now, the die was cast and the consequences, whatever they may be were his to bear, although he did a poor job in hiding the fact that his decision weighed heavy on his mind.

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