How does a person control others.
How does a person control their own life.
Freedom is a lie, a false concept that can never be achieved.
The only things you can control are choices, so to control someone else you must control their choices.
Simon was instructed not to bother looking for any of them. He was told to go to the lounge and wait.
He had been waiting for close to an hour now but he's patience was only inferior to his will.
Eventually, his chief and Kruger came into the room, surprisingly three others came in with them. The man in the hall, the fatso and a very odd looking woman.
"Simon I appreciate your contribution today, but I'd to discuss somethings with you "
Simon could tell that he was required to speak vaguely.
" Of course sir, what is it you'd like to discuss?"
" Well all of us present in this room now are rather interested in forming a special group to found and equip. It's like our own personal unit "
" Of course sir, but what would you like to be the objective of this group since everyone else would still contribute in general to this group?"
" Now surely you cannot be naive enough to believe that the support you'd receive from the 'Asians' would be full hearted."
" I understand that, but I'll still make do with whatever you instruct me to use"
" Of course and that is why I'll be transferring you permanently to this branch. It would help you to " lead " the operatives and the use of supplies since you're the most experienced and generally trusted amongst us"
" Effective when do I start?"
" Ooh officially you have started "
" Sir. Why then was the previous group disbanded?"
" It was to ensure that our most ' valiant ' operatives are the ones sent out"
His chief, Ex chief had decided he was no longer interested in talking and sat down. Almost immediately Kruger got up and took over.
" Perfectly said by... Your new ' location' has already been designated and equipped. We expect that your family will be staying there so it's also been designed to protect them. All of your official registration will be handled next week. My purpose for being part of this separate discussion is to inform all present that I vow to make use of all supplies judiciously and that I'll be held accountable for any faults."
Alivero, chief of the grayfeurd region, now confirmed. Stood immediately as Kruger sat down. " I have been persuaded to supply you with fifty machine guns, the new kind, for your objective. My..." He was interrupted by a man in a white suit that entered the room.
" We're now free, the captain's gone"
Kruger replies him, advising that discretion should still be maintained considering non of them knew the capabilities that man had.
"As I was saying previously, I..."
" It's no longer a problem we should all just sign the necessities and pass across information via letter."
The odd looking woman said.
" What madam Chen says is accurate but all should be acquainted with the trust worthy members "
" Of course but unlike you I actually have a job to do "
Sensing negativity, Simon steps in requesting the comprehensive list of things to expect and people outside themselves who would work with him.
...
" Chief Kruger!! I need to request permission for leave so I can get my family here "
" I'm the one who said that they could come wasn't I ?"
" Your also the one that said my jobs already begun"
" Well yes of course. "
" To what are you responding yes "
" All your questions. Look, very few of the chiefs are concerned with the situation since only three states have experienced it and unfortunately those states are considered not to credible.
Most ppl in the meeting won't lift a finger to assist us, which mind you was the main point of the meeting. In all our records this is the first time they're is such a massive spike in the level of beasts spawning in the same time period. Just yesterday a company reported a myriad of small essence beasts. The other countries that have experienced these things are also American branches."
" What of the Asian..."
" We made that up. partially."
" Partially?"
" The point is that we're not expecting much from the others and the world leaders don't mind since their not being effected directly. Infact we have reason to believe they have something to do with it. Those of us in that room were people willing to help the cause with serious support "
" Sir I understand barely anything you're saying "
Kruger looks at him without responding like a teacher waiting for the student to realise something.
" If you're not going to explain then tell me one specific thing so I won't be completely left in the dark "
" Don't you find it surprising that alivero who you warned us about is now an active participant "
" Yes but..."
" Well this organisation has a lot of history and he just so happened to have history within that "
And just like that Kruger ignored him till he got three offices down then he turned.
" Don't forget to find miss Elissa. That's your last order before you go home"
Simon was left in the hall dumb founded with a ridiculous task to do.
Damien was really in the mood for a cup of tea, he was in the mood to do whatever as far as it got him away from Elissa.
' if I don't find an excuse quickly she's going to notice '
He looked down and wallowed in self pity.
He had been dragged to the river, had been made to wait there still a nymph responded, and that was after he was made to desecrate their water to get their attention.
Honestly he was surprised that they hadn't drowned him immediately.
After being turned away by the nymph they had wondered about the forest following or trying to make sense of several tracks. To Damien non of this was all that bothersome, he only had grievance with two things, Clare's presence and his little ones.
'if only Clare wasn't threatening me with exposure I'd have found a way to escape '
" Groaaaaan"
Elissa was determined. Initially she might have been distracted by Damiens presence but the longer they stayed the less she thought of him in... Peculiar situations and the more she focused on why she was here.
' the nymphs both said they don't know where or haven't seen it at all. How intelligent is this creature, it has left so many tracks that they're all rendered useless. I'm starting to wonder if it lives under the ground. It might also be that the nymphs are hiding it. There isn't any certain clue at all. If only Simon had done his job properly this won't be here. I mean who lets those damned things escape '
She knew very well that once in a while beasts escaped and weren't seen for a while. Infact it was really frequent.
' worse still I'm bothering Damien with this. I can't just let him leave, it's his presence that's keeping that wench away ' she turns and looks at Clare and quickly blushes and turns away.
' damn why is she so pretty. She must be laughing at me in her mind. I mean Wats with her scanty clothes, anyone can imagine what she's packing, then it's fairly transparent what... Stop this. Focus on the task. What if Damien could hear what your thinking. '
She blushed again looking over at Damien with her side eye
' damn why am I surrounded by attractive people '
Just then she notices a depression on the ground. Reaching down to examine it she recalls that if the wolf had been running to escape it might not have used the ground. Just as she's about to look at the trees for signs she hears her name.
' huh !? Simon?, wait what was the other thing I saw in Damiens pocket, was it a toothbrush... Never mind. Wait Wats Simon doing here '
" Are you hear to tell me this is stupid or are you finally ready to do your job"
" Sorry but I'll actually be losing that same job if you don't come with me"
" What?"
" The chief sent me to warn you to stay away from here and on my way out of the building your dad said to bring you."
" No. Besides I don't see how your job is being threatened there"
" He made it clear what not coming back with you meant without saying it. So let's go I've already spent twenty minutes coming here."
He checks his watch for no real reason since he already checked it a few moments ago.
" How your party of two has survived this long is a wonder to me"
' two?' she checks around and Clare is gone
' hmm okay '
" Fine I'll go with you there's nothing here to check anyways "
She steals a look at the trees before turning to follow Simon.
"Ooh and Simon I'll keep your secret"
Then they leave and not long after Damien is smiling finally free. His little one decided to leave with Elissa.
" You know you really aren't a good friend"
Clare appears on top the tree just above Damien.
" Who says I'm your friend?"
" What are you even doing up there"
" Mind your language. And! Your gaze. This tree is still me you know."
" Yh yh. Wait why didn't you tell us that Simon was coming"
" Didn't you want an excuse to attend to your little one " she smirks mischievously.
" You don't have the right to call it that. That names reserved for only me "
" Relax. It's not like I haven't seen him before and I agree he's not that little "
Damien starting to feel a creeping suspicion starts to look up
" Why do I feel your about to do something stu..."
Fwish!! She dropped from the tree. Damien didn't have enough time to think, or better still his mind was pre occupied.
" Hey!! Why did you do that?"
" I wanted to see if you'll catch me. Plus there's the added bonus of getting your little one to return "
Elissa wasn't in the mood to see her dad but she had no other choice. He probably won't get Simon fired but he could do things just as bad.
From a distance she could already make oit his distinct figure.
' sigh '
" Officer Simon, you can take your leave now"
He waited till Simon was a good distance away.
" Why haven't you quit"
" Who said I was ever going to do so ?" She asked with annoyance evident on her face.
" Cause I said so"
" Unfortunately for you I don't care what you say"
" I've been to lenient with you. If you want to stay then I'll no longer ask you to leave, but know that from now on I'll be working against you. From today I'll ensure that you eventually make the decision to leave on your own"
" Are you threatening me?"
" No this is a promise. I don't do threats"
" Then I'll also make a promise to you. "
She stands on her toes and says something close to his ear. His eyes widen a bit, unnoticeable by anyone else other than Elissa.
" You won't"
" Of course I would infact I can do it anytime I want... " There interrupted
" Hey Elissa you left your phone behind"
Damien says while getting closer. He stops mid step proceeds to greet her father, gives Elissa her phone then leaves
Without her noticing when he moved, he whispers into her ear
" Now I also have leverage "
" You wouldn't "
" Nothing will stop me if you've released my secret.