mental link, v important questions;

[narcissithstic]

(Tell me, have any of you spoken to Cathaway within the last two months.)

[The newer Hosts are the most likely suspects, but perhaps through the link—

Perhaps he feels nothing not because of distance, but because she's chosen to keep him locked out. The possibility is a nagging itch at the base of his skull; he'd rather know for certain.]

Comments

[narcissithstic]

(About what?)

[circumspector]

[ Maybe with someone else she might mince words but - ]

( Extraaa noticed us when attention was drawn to it. Both you and Ilde received publicity that will draw more of it, Sam and I read as strange to others. Steve and... Bucky? Did as well. Others will - soon, if they haven't already. There are plenty of reasons why someone might lie about their identity in a society like this but ... how long before it really does just become apparent we existed from nowhere? That's its not just one or two of us, either. No one has seen us, knows us, to follow our trail. That these people who have no real pasts are living together? )

[ It's not a problem yet, not as much as it could be. But still: her point is clear, an extended stay isn't in their best interests. ]

[narcissithstic]

(Publicity can be dealt with.

As for the rest, we'll need to remain vigilant. Ruthless. Better to excise any threats than cater to them, don't you agree?)

[circumspector]

( Sometimes. It's certainly what I am used to doing.

But I definitely would prefer to try and get this mission done sooner rather and later before it becomes even more complicated. )

[narcissithstic]

(Anyone that comes too close to us will be dealt with. I promise you that.)

[The ability to rend minds? It helps, sometimes.]

(Until then, focus on your training. Make no assumptions about the dangers you might face.)

[circumspector]

( I'll make sure of it. I'll do what I have to, I always do. You don't need to worry about me on that account. )

[ She already has, and she keeps that close - not that she thinks Ren will care. He'd probably be approving of what she'd done. ]

[narcissithstic]

(Good.

Mastery over yourself keeps you one step above the rest of the Nest, and worthy of that honor.

I have faith you'll only continue to deserve it.)

[Or if not, you know, whatever. He'll just shun you nbd.]

[circumspector]

( Thank you, sir. Still, it'll be good to see them again. )

[narcissithstic]

('Sir'?)

[circumspector]

( Oh, sorry - Lord Ren. )

[ ... Ren, plz. ]

[narcissithstic]

(Better.)

[Don't let him catch you using anything but, Angel.]