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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 13:49:59 GMT -8
Arianna yawned, having managed to collect herself enough to go have a coffee and shower after the back to back surgeries and all the excitement from Pier 14.
What was sleep? Or even a nap?
She had a mind to go to David's office, but first swung by to check on Abigail, though she probably wouldn't be out of the anesthesia as of yet. If that was the case and there were no new developments, the surgeon moved across the academy and finally down the hall to rap on David's office door, the woody thing it was.
Courtesy of Tina, mostly.
But she indulged the teen and helped.
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 14:03:16 GMT -8
And true to his word, David kept the door. In fact, he loved it and the character it brought to the office. Before she'd even be able to knock, the door would open, David smiling and letting her inside.
"Hey, thanks for coming."
Once inside, he'd move over and plant his ass on the desk.
"So. Damien is in prison in Dragonhearth."
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 14:36:24 GMT -8
Arianna remained standing, and simply nodded.
"Territory Two, as was agreed after the incident."
That was about the only reason Cabal was willing to release him.
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 14:49:57 GMT -8
He nodded.
"I want to bust him out."
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 14:53:04 GMT -8
"..."
Full on staring, which went from reproachful to confusion and curiosity to the same sort of neutrality she used while working.
"Why..? I mean, we're on the verge of War and all eyes are on us."
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 15:13:34 GMT -8
"I don't give a shit."
He stared right back.
"This is my brother, and I won't have him languishing in another countries prison. Either they let him go, or I take him."
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 15:16:50 GMT -8
"And have you made the request as of yet..?" One arm was brought up to cross over herself and grip the opposite's elbow, and she shifted her weight to one leg.
Might as well be rational about it.
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 15:18:29 GMT -8
He shook his head.
"I have no legitimate claim to him outside being his relative. As an enemy of the state, they have rights politically."
He cocked a brow.
"I don't give a shit about that either."
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 15:21:31 GMT -8
The urge to rub her forehead was great.
"...and so what do you want me to do in all this..?"
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 15:22:24 GMT -8
He stood, hands in his pockets.
"I want you to talk to the leaders and see if there is a way we can get him out. If not....then I'll take matters into my own hands."
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 15:25:08 GMT -8
She took a deep breath in response, taking a few long moments while she did so to deliberate over it.
"I'm unsure how much more of a claim I could have over you, but I suppose of the two of us I'm the more diplomatic in this case." She eyed him, pinning him with that trademark doctor-stare, an eyebrow lifting up ever so slightly, inviting more dialogue.
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 15:27:32 GMT -8
He nodded.
"I agree. But I also disagree about your claim being less than mine. You guys are still engaged even if you don't admit it. You love him, and you'll be able to make a case to see him freed. My case is 'Let him go or I'll kill you all and take him'- I figure that wouldn't end well for them."
He cocked a brow back.
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 15:53:10 GMT -8
Arianna's jaw worked a moment, and perhaps her gaze dulled a bit.
"I care for him, still, yes. To say we're still engaged when I'm dating someone else is a great stretch for them to believe." And herself, at this point. "I'll do it because it's what's right, but I really don't appreciate the implication that if I don't it'll mean lives are lost."
She sighed.
"When am I going, then?"
As it seemed to be him calling the shots in this case.
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Post by David B. on May 29, 2018 15:59:36 GMT -8
He folded his arms, looking away.
"It's the way things are- I'm choosing to offer it to you in order to avoid the possibility. But you're not under orders here, Arianna. Don't go if you don't want to."
He'd look back to her. This wasn't an official mission, and that was important to keep in mind.
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Post by Arianna Barrial on May 29, 2018 16:05:58 GMT -8
"No, I'm under oath, just...a different kind. If I say no, I'm likely directly causing harm through not going, and you going instead. I'm not going to be responsible or live with the fact people - if we want to theoretically say things turned violent on your behalf - were harmed when I could have able-y prevented it, it may as well be my actions."
She blinked, slowly, maybe a bit more tired than she originally let on. But, she wasn't abrasive or complaining, but, resigned.
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