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Eric and Tris are the second to reach the meeting room, Max being the first obviously. They sit beside each other and Eric takes Tris' hand under the table. Max notices and raises his eyebrow as if trying to communicate with Eric through some non-existent brain waves. Heat crawls up Tris' neck as she realized what Max is trying to insinuate.
"To satisfy your non Dauntless curiosity Max, No We did not fuck." Tris swears she heard him mutter not yet under his breath and smiles shyly at Eric who in return flashes her his award winning smile. She looks down in her lap before she turns very red and puts a tomato to shame. The other three leaders enter at the same time and sit down. Veronica raises her eyebrows at Tris like she actually believes she will get an answer out of her. Not a chance V. Tris smirks at the older woman who gives her most convincing puppy dog eyes but fails. Tris and Eric laugh at her antics.
The door slams open and in walks Jeanine as graceful and impeccable as ever. Tris shrinks in her chair trying hard to stop herself from hyperventilating. Eric notices and gives her hand a gentle squeeze reminding her of his promise to keep her in Dauntless where her heart belongs. She gives him a small grateful smile. Jeanine notices their interaction and inwardly smiles I knew she can be fooled. Look at Eric going all sappy to get in her pants. Looks like she is doing exactly as I planned. Time to get the plan to the next stage. Jeanine clears her throat to get the attention of the tattooed hellions. They all look at her expectantly. She noticed the two youngsters staring at her, their gazes full of curiosity and their backs stiff in attention. She smirks and begins the speech she has been memorizing for a week.
"My dear fellows today I am here regarding a few different reasons. The first is to inquire about my niece's progress in the warrior faction. Secondly, to discuss the upcoming choosing ceremony of the youngsters in all factions. Furthermore, we will be discussing about the solution to the city's biggest problem that are termed as Divergents. And lastly we will be discussing the unfair and selfish behavior of the so called Abnegation. So first things first. I would like to know of my adopted daughter's progress. Max?"
Max clears his throat and gives Jeanine a very fake smile. "Your adopted daughter Tris Prior is making quite the positive impact here Jeanine. She is doing very well in her physical training. So well that she might as well be a Dauntless prodigy. She is bonding here perfectly and her Erudite perfection combined with Dauntless bravery gives her a remarkable vibe. I can very well say she must be the most adored girl in Dauntless. The Dauntless are in awe with her charismatic personality which might as well be something she got from you Jeanine. Shortly I can say she's doing her job and training flawlessly."
Jeanine smiles sweetly at the unearned compliment. This is going better than I thought. I cant believe she is so useful. Dauntless army would surely follow her. It means i should do anything to make sure her loyalty lies with me. Jeanine smiles at Tris as if she is taking ownership of everything she achieved. Tris looks away clearly disgusted. "Into more important matters that require our consideration."
Jeanine says thoughtfully.
"The choosing ceremony is coming in a month. As my representative to Dauntless, Tris Prior will be overseeing the next year's aptitude tests of Dauntless borns and the upcoming Dauntless initiation. Attending the Choosing Ceremony is her choice." My choice huh, is she for real. Fuck you Jeanine Matthews as if my choice is anything but yours.
Tris thinks dryly. "As the most loved Dauntless Erudite ambassador she will have authority over the initiation. If she says stop fighting them you make them stop fighting. If she says fight till you drop dead than you make it happen and she will watch the fear simulations and fear landscapes along the Dauntless leaders. Is it clear so far?" Jeanine asks. As if anything but your choice matters. Eric bites back his tongue to stop himself from saying his thought out loud.
Beside him he could sense Tris thinking the same sort of things. Max and the other leaders nod in agreement to Jeanine's terms like a brainless army that has no free will of its own.
"Next, I would like to approach one of the most important topics. The Divergent problem. You see Divergents are the people who have more than one aptitude therefore being able to fit in more than their chosen faction. This is wrong. You see if they have more than one aptitudes their loyalty can shift between their aptitudes. Like an Erudite and Dauntless result." she says eyeing Eric while Tris watches and listens intently about Jeanine's lame ideas on her type of people.
"Now at the time of need their loyalty can change to the other faction from their aptitude test thus rendering them untrustworthy of both factions. So to solve this problem we better keep a close eye on them. Those type of people are highly intelligent and unpredictable. That is why it is our job to identify and bring them to the faction of knowledge so we can learn more about them and if they resist" Jeanine says darkly "Kill them on the spot."
Tris tried very hard to remain stoic but flinched inwardly at the cruel suggestion or rather an evil order of serial killing the innocents. "And since we are clear on that all, let's approach the most important point of our meeting. The Abnegation who are mostly made up of Divergent Rebels. They are also guilty of sheltering the uncontrollable kind. Divergence is a threat and the Abnegation are too selfless or in other words gullible that they do not recognize the wolves in sheep's clothing and help keep them safe and alive. If the Divergent Rebels get in the government our city will self destruct. Erudite only wants what's good for the faction system and as we all know very well that Responsibility demands sacrifice. Which is why we have to remove the Abnegation from the government. We clearly know with reliable evidence that they are not as innocent as they seem to look. And we all know about the extent of abuse that Abnegation inflicts on its dependents. Marcus Eaton's son Tobias transferred to Dauntless due to the abuse. So we all will make a government with representatives from all factions in order to ensure peace and stability. Do I make myself clear? "
All the leaders nod in agreement bringing a bitter taste in Tris' mouth. They all are playing their part here. And from the looks of it Eric isn't as innocent as I once thought. Tris frowns. "Lets bring this meeting to an end by drinking to our bright future. To a better future with good governance." Everyone toasts and drinks champagne. This stuff is kinda good. Although until this is all over I have to play my loyalty to Jeanine fucking Matthews' stupid plans. I have to up my game. I will confront Eric about this. Tris thinks. As much as I would hate to, I have to find and talk it out with Tobias. Tris sighs and walks out as the meeting is adjourned.
Responsibility demands sacrifice ... is a line i remember from cartoon network's adventure time so i thought it will do good here. :)