Show a guy some respect, will ya, buddy?
Sieg sighed at the birds continued violation of his head.
That aint to make a nest out of, ya know.
Sieg listened as Clio explained the reason for her tension. He gave a half grin and a small nod, willing to accept that, not overly concerned that she avoided his question.
Hmm, no, can't say, I do know. I haven't actually ran and hid from anything. Don't get me wrong. This aint some tough guy act. It's just the way things have gone. This here is all pretty new to me. Anyroad, it's fine if ya don't wanna talk about it. Just checkin up on a comerad is all. I won't push a lady to give what she doesn't want to.
He let it go at that. His intentions were true. He wasn't asking with an ulterior motive. Even if he had planned on pressing the issue, the next words she spoke quickly caught his interest.
Go on. Ask whatever you like.
He took a few steps back as he replied. Her next words put him on the spot. He knew how best to deal with this situation.
Those weren't questions. They were accusations. And it seems you've done some digging indeed. I guess it's pointless to dance around it.
He believed she knew too much for any denial to work. No. It was better to come clean. At least, partially, and maintain a degree of trust. Better to get her in the know, and find out where she stood. Then deal with it based on her response.
Alright then. You're right. I have practiced this salute, and a dozen others. So much so that those that created the motions would look like they were out of practice. I guess I got a little too good at it though, seeing how it raised suspicion. I wasn't honest when I joined you folks. I wasn't entirely dishonest either, though. I ended up here for two reasons. You know I sought you out specifically because an old buddy of mine is with the you all. That much I told you back then. Well, that's why I came to this group and not some other. But that's for personal reasons. I can give you my word on that, for all its worth. Before that, I was looking for an in with the Flames. Not to infiltrate their ranks, though, given recent events...
Sieg raised his arms and looked around as if to say "look at the situation we're in."
...I'd say it's not infiltrators we need to worry about. Plenty enough problems on the inside. Anyroad, I'm with the Flames to make myself an asset. In hopes of gathering support for...well...nothing that you, or anyone in the group need to fear. So if you were thinking I was up to no good, I'm gonna have to disappoint you. There you have it. I'm with the Flames to gather support, and I'm with you for personal reasons. Outside of that, right now, I plan on doing whatever I can to see that as many of us get outta this alive as possible.
Sieg stood there, his experession calm, and posture casual. He merely awaited her reply.
Sieg sighed at the birds continued violation of his head.
That aint to make a nest out of, ya know.
Sieg listened as Clio explained the reason for her tension. He gave a half grin and a small nod, willing to accept that, not overly concerned that she avoided his question.
Hmm, no, can't say, I do know. I haven't actually ran and hid from anything. Don't get me wrong. This aint some tough guy act. It's just the way things have gone. This here is all pretty new to me. Anyroad, it's fine if ya don't wanna talk about it. Just checkin up on a comerad is all. I won't push a lady to give what she doesn't want to.
He let it go at that. His intentions were true. He wasn't asking with an ulterior motive. Even if he had planned on pressing the issue, the next words she spoke quickly caught his interest.
Go on. Ask whatever you like.
He took a few steps back as he replied. Her next words put him on the spot. He knew how best to deal with this situation.
Those weren't questions. They were accusations. And it seems you've done some digging indeed. I guess it's pointless to dance around it.
He believed she knew too much for any denial to work. No. It was better to come clean. At least, partially, and maintain a degree of trust. Better to get her in the know, and find out where she stood. Then deal with it based on her response.
Alright then. You're right. I have practiced this salute, and a dozen others. So much so that those that created the motions would look like they were out of practice. I guess I got a little too good at it though, seeing how it raised suspicion. I wasn't honest when I joined you folks. I wasn't entirely dishonest either, though. I ended up here for two reasons. You know I sought you out specifically because an old buddy of mine is with the you all. That much I told you back then. Well, that's why I came to this group and not some other. But that's for personal reasons. I can give you my word on that, for all its worth. Before that, I was looking for an in with the Flames. Not to infiltrate their ranks, though, given recent events...
Sieg raised his arms and looked around as if to say "look at the situation we're in."
...I'd say it's not infiltrators we need to worry about. Plenty enough problems on the inside. Anyroad, I'm with the Flames to make myself an asset. In hopes of gathering support for...well...nothing that you, or anyone in the group need to fear. So if you were thinking I was up to no good, I'm gonna have to disappoint you. There you have it. I'm with the Flames to gather support, and I'm with you for personal reasons. Outside of that, right now, I plan on doing whatever I can to see that as many of us get outta this alive as possible.
Sieg stood there, his experession calm, and posture casual. He merely awaited her reply.
Theodric Gray
