Mysterious Benefactor
Adrian watched the swirling pool with the defiant blue-eyed man starting at into the abyss waiting. He shouted, “I’m not playing this game.”
Of course, one of his chosen souls would be belligerent. Nox had tried to get him to see things differently but he gave up eventually. Adrian was certain that they would hit it off and the kiss had started everything off well. But now the idea of putting on a show deterred the man.
To be fair, Adrian probably would feel the same, given the man’s lifes choices. But this was their first chance and now it was done because IREP didn’t anticipate this situation.
Alex sat unmoving. He glared and scowled. He didn’t move.
Adrian dialed up Drusilla on the holo. When the dark haired woman answered she looked grumpier than usual.
“Perhaps you should not reveal the nature of the deal to them. I will rearrange their lives and we can see how that changes things. They are meant to be together if you can set the scene right.”
“I don’t care about their destiny. I just want a good show and so far it sucks!”
“It will be worth it Dru. I promise.”
She growled. “I have no choice in the matter. The polls look good. That kiss will need to be impactful again. It is the reason people stayed tuned.”
Adrian chuckled. “I’m sure Aetherion would absolutely love to begin the pact that way.” Adrian looked over at the purple flaming bird playing on his perches. “Wouldn’t you Aetherion?”
The bird looked at Adrian with a grin and his purple flaming feathers ruffled and he preened them back into place. There was a silent whisper in his head that made Adrian chuckle. But he didn’t reveal the context to the woman on the other side. “He enjoys the lads. Don’t tell them this time. Hopefully it will go smoother.”
The Mind of Nox 