The Cabal gathered together to meet and figuring a way to break the contract that they signed. As the cabal defenders, they have to figure a way out safely soon or the cabal could be demolished. Glory as Glorianna is often called, sat down and said nothing at all. Just listening, and this not her usual way. She is after all, an Acanthus Adamantine Arrow. She's never short on opinions. This should be a piece of cake for her. But, something about today just don't feel right. She couldn't shake that feeling that today is not going to turn out well. It's my 'fey sense' again, she thought to herself. I should shake this off, I am an Acanthus, this is not like me to feel this dark foreboding. I'll just keep to myself.
At that moment, the group that the cabal is negotiating with came in, and the feeling of foreboding becomes stronger. This is all wrong, Glory thought to herself again. Just then, Glory caught the looks one of the member of the group. He's attractive to the eyes, long flowing black hair tied back with a neatly tied ribbon and clean shaven face. Ocean blue eyes that could easily allow a person to get lost in. He stands with the air of confidence that's rare in the age of chaos.
It's showtime, Glory says to herself low enough that no one can hear. The cabal starts the negotiation with a standard small feast, alcoholic drinks flowing like fountains, well, actually, the alcohols are flowing out of the fountain. The negotiation begins. Glory and the fellow negotiators argued back and forth over fine points and nuances of the contract. Three hours later, it was at a standstill. So, everyone went back to sit down on their respective side of the table and talked amongst themselves some more.
One hour later, the opposition broke from their discussion. 'We can do this the old fashion way." "Old fashioned." said the members of the Cabal. "Yes! We can settle this privately, if one of you will settle this with one of us." said the head of the opposition, "And, I choose Glory." Glory at that moment, went into shock and then confusion. "Why, me?" "We want you to settle it in the timeless fashion of sexual contact." Glory shouted "Bull!" The opposition leader said "It's that or no negotiation." The cabal convinced after awhile to have Glory gave in. Glory said "Fine. I'll do it. If this is how it is going to be settled." At that moment, the blue eyed dark haired hunk step up out of the crowd. Their eyes meet and the tension between them sizzled and sparkled. "At least, introduce yourself," said Glory, "I don't sleep with strangers." The blue eyed hunk nodded, "Name is Leander. Leander Thompson." Glory, at the thought of what they are about to do, blushed and looked away. Leander reached out his hands and brushed her face. "Don't look away! There is nothing shameful in this." Leander whispered. "I would at least appreciate some protection if we are going to do this." said Glory. Glory took off her duster to reveal fine boned tanned shoulders. "And the name is Glorianna. Glorianna Phoenix. But, Glory is fine." Glory, looked away again, the feathers in her hair sways a little. Leander reached out both hands and touched her shoulders. "Then, protection it is." agreed Leander. Both of them reach into their pocket and took out a black condom packet that reads "Trojan Magnum XXL". Glory blushed profusely as she is led away by Leander to another private more comfortably appointed room.