you're either on my side, by my side, or in my fucking way
"No, it isn't like that at all." This time the Eye's voice is more cutting, despite his smile. "The Order is highly specialized and focused in their pursuits. While it's true that all of Stormbreak knows of us, it is not the case that our citizens are tethered." So much control has Cian of his face, that not even the skin around his eyes grows tight with tension as he speaks.
Spare me, Ronin had said. Indeed.
'Do you...require something of her?' To be babysat, perhaps? "She is, yes. For many years now." The Eye replies, taking a sip of his coffee before setting it down on his desk. "So what you know of us is that we are meant to keep the peace. A war is coming, yes, but joining the Order requires pledging your fealty to our cause. A cause that will not simply end if and when the war does. And of course it will require following orders." The Eye shrugs a touch at this, as if bringing himself to heel is something the Star wouldn't struggle with at all.
Spare me, Ronin had said. Indeed.
'Do you...require something of her?' To be babysat, perhaps? "She is, yes. For many years now." The Eye replies, taking a sip of his coffee before setting it down on his desk. "So what you know of us is that we are meant to keep the peace. A war is coming, yes, but joining the Order requires pledging your fealty to our cause. A cause that will not simply end if and when the war does. And of course it will require following orders." The Eye shrugs a touch at this, as if bringing himself to heel is something the Star wouldn't struggle with at all.
CIAN
