CHAPTER FOUR ♔ does it run in your blood to betray the ones you love

[coldheritage]

♬ The Truth - Nonpoint

WHO || Failboat, Rafael, Isabella, Nadia  [Closed]
WHAT || After an exciting Grammy night, the Knights meet up with Nadia to hear what she has to say
WHERE || Staples Center, LA -->  Warehouse
WHEN || Feb 8th, 2015  [back dated]
HOW || Actionspam

[  The Knights' mission to stop the signal and prevent Draken's cult from spreading whatever subliminal message  was lurking beneath Keijen Blade's performance was a success.  It didn't come without its bumps in the road, however:  Alexander Anderson showed up, and the Knights ran afoul of the Mind Master.    Buffy nearly died fighting Anderson, but in the end, he was defeated, beheaded, and hopefully put to death forever.   Finnick, though, found himself thrust into a mental illusion that convinced him he might still be in the Hunger Games, and left him uncertain about whether any of his life here was real.  

Another surprise came in the form of an announcement by Nadia Reichenov, an artist working with Crombe and company, that she was changing her band name and taking things in a 'new direction'.   This direction was perhaps revealed when after her performance, she approached the Knights in Rafael's dressing room - and handed them the necklace that connects her to the Nightmare God Malaak'a, saying she was willing to tell them everything.  ]

Comments

[bigbad]

...that's a bloody stupid name for a vampire. [It's automatic, the first thing he thinks of on hearing the name. What sort of vampire calls themselves Angel? Also, why is he a man called Angel? Makes him sound like a bad stripper.

But it could be good to talk to him. Him and this Watcher's Council.] Don't suppose this Robin bloke left a phone number or anything, did he? Seems like I should talk to him. [What's the worst that can happen? It's not like Spike killed his mother or anything ha ha h a....]

But I'm still going with Nadia. If you can't trust me enough to tell me why you're so adamant that I shouldn't go, at least trust me to make my own choices, bugger the consequences.

[slay]

I can't do that. If you're waiting for me to be okay with you going, it's not gonna happen. This is a mistake.

[ She shakes her head, leaving Robin to the wayside for now. ]

But if you're set on it … I'll take you to see Robin when you're back.

[bigbad]

[He nods, not exactly looking happy about her continued disapproval, but her being okay with it had never been something that was going to make his decision for him. Not when he knows it's what's right.]

I'll take you up on that, then. And I will be in touch. I'm not undercover or anything. We can still chat.

[If she's not too mad at him for doing this despite her warnings.]

[slay]

Good.

[ She nods. ]

Keep me updated. If something happens, or she tries anything, or you just— ... Don't be a stranger, okay?

[bigbad]

You'll be the first one I'll call. [It probably shouldn't be her. He'll be reporting back to Wynn regularly, so it probably should be him, or Jack or someone, but the fact is? Buffy's the first person he'd want for back-up. If he could only get one call out... well, she can always fill everyone in while she's already started moving.]

[slay]

Good.

[ She doesn't smile, not fully, but it's there in her eyes. Steady warmth and gratitude. Another time, she might have hugged him as she told him goodbye, but now, with everything that's been drudged up between them, she holds herself back. ]

Be safe.

[bigbad]

Same to you. [He doesn't know what the rest of the team will be doing while he's off with Nadia. But he's doubting safe will describe it. It really never does. He gives her a smile and finishes off his blood with a gulp.]

I should... pack. [And say goodbye to everyone else.]

[slay]

Yeah, of course. Don't let me keep ... [ The coffeemaker dings, ready with a fresh pot. She gives Spike one last smile, then turns away to fix herself a cup. ]