Chapter 5
While remaining out of Logan's field of view, Alec watched with a hunter's patience as Logan stirred. Using his Manticore improved eyesight it was easy for Alec to watch the disturbance his prisoner's skin as the heart pushed the blood around. 'Looks like he's come around right on time too'. Alex had to almost admire Logan, for his all the lack of Manticore training and human limits, Logan was doing what he could when facing an unknown adversary.
It was times like these when Alex found his Manticore supplied training particularly useful, such as the ability to move an unconscious man without bruising as a technique when the mission objected involved making it look like an accident. Rather then think of the results of that training, Alec moved to concentrate on his mission at hand. Not giving Logan even few more moments to acclimatize himself, Alec moved to phase two of the mission.
Deepening his voice, Alex began his questioning.
Chapter 6
Logan had just about decided he was alone for the moment, when he heard the question. His first thought was how the hell was that anyone's business. 'What is my involvement with X5-452?' The next thought was he at least knew which group had him. It was after all one of his deepest concerns, but only a group related to Manticore would have referred to his Max as X5-452.
He felt a bit of cold sweat suddenly form. Manticore's solders were trained killers, capable of incredible physical feats and could as easily snap a man's neck as a chicken's. 'Maybe easier given the shortage of fresh chickens since the pulse. Manticore goes to all the trouble of prepairing that little virus and now they are going to ask what my involvement is? After all we have been through they think I will betray Max? I will die first!' His hope of bribing his way out vanished. Manticore had deep pockets and survivors would only lead to unwanted exposure. 'of course, I suspect that dying always was part of their plan for me.' His resolve firming 'But Max is smart and she got away before, no way they will catch her now. She has friends and resources. They will take care of her.'
While remaining out of Logan's field of view, Alec watched with a hunter's patience as Logan stirred. Using his Manticore improved eyesight it was easy for Alec to watch the disturbance his prisoner's skin as the heart pushed the blood around. 'Looks like he's come around right on time too'. Alex had to almost admire Logan, for his all the lack of Manticore training and human limits, Logan was doing what he could when facing an unknown adversary.
It was times like these when Alex found his Manticore supplied training particularly useful, such as the ability to move an unconscious man without bruising as a technique when the mission objected involved making it look like an accident. Rather then think of the results of that training, Alec moved to concentrate on his mission at hand. Not giving Logan even few more moments to acclimatize himself, Alec moved to phase two of the mission.
Deepening his voice, Alex began his questioning.
Chapter 6
Logan had just about decided he was alone for the moment, when he heard the question. His first thought was how the hell was that anyone's business. 'What is my involvement with X5-452?' The next thought was he at least knew which group had him. It was after all one of his deepest concerns, but only a group related to Manticore would have referred to his Max as X5-452.
He felt a bit of cold sweat suddenly form. Manticore's solders were trained killers, capable of incredible physical feats and could as easily snap a man's neck as a chicken's. 'Maybe easier given the shortage of fresh chickens since the pulse. Manticore goes to all the trouble of prepairing that little virus and now they are going to ask what my involvement is? After all we have been through they think I will betray Max? I will die first!' His hope of bribing his way out vanished. Manticore had deep pockets and survivors would only lead to unwanted exposure. 'of course, I suspect that dying always was part of their plan for me.' His resolve firming 'But Max is smart and she got away before, no way they will catch her now. She has friends and resources. They will take care of her.'
