I write sins, not tragedies
Maea gets it. Wessex loves that she understands and in that moment, it’s like she’s seeing the woman with new eyes - no longer the too-white, too-sickly, too devout Grounder who lacked a spine, but someone with whom she could actually work with, and well. “Exactly.” Flashing a fang-tipped grin, the demigod goes on. “Working together, and sharing power. What can we do when everyone takes a bite of myself or Nate? If there are all of a sudden give mechbirds to fight, or five kitsune, who are able to disguise themselves and evade detection? When do you use self-healing, when do you let someone else take a swing and fall back?” Falling quiet for a moment, she thinks of the others.
Nate had been stubborn, and now she understands more of what drove him, but even with that understanding and knowledge of what he can do, she couldn’t make him listen. She can’t make them do anything. But if she can get them to put their trust in her and each other, perhaps they stand a chance. There’s loads she could say about the others, but right now it’s about Maea, so Wessex tunes back in.
After a moment of thoughtful quietness, she offers a suggestion. “Perhaps the Voice can make you a shield, or give you an upgrade where you could protect yourself and another person. Shoot something from behind it? Not necessarily a bow… but something else that’s ranged? Does any of that resonate with you?” Checking in to see how the idea lands, the General is already thinking of a backup, in case it’s not to Maea’s liking.
Nate had been stubborn, and now she understands more of what drove him, but even with that understanding and knowledge of what he can do, she couldn’t make him listen. She can’t make them do anything. But if she can get them to put their trust in her and each other, perhaps they stand a chance. There’s loads she could say about the others, but right now it’s about Maea, so Wessex tunes back in.
After a moment of thoughtful quietness, she offers a suggestion. “Perhaps the Voice can make you a shield, or give you an upgrade where you could protect yourself and another person. Shoot something from behind it? Not necessarily a bow… but something else that’s ranged? Does any of that resonate with you?” Checking in to see how the idea lands, the General is already thinking of a backup, in case it’s not to Maea’s liking.
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