[He merely nods at the mention of Claire's promise to her friend. He's been on the receiving end of a few concerned comments as well, though she's undoubtedly ahead of him when it comes to making friends. It's not something that comes easily to him.
Much of Michael's true nature is already concealed: the grace, the wings, the light that would burn the eyes out of anyone unlucky enough to glimpse him without human flesh. It seemed only natural to conceal the knife, too. If any of their fellows' kidnappers are still lurking about the area, he prefers to be underestimated.]
So it appears. Given her position on the Council, I expect many in the Tertiary Settlement would have wanted her ear. [Michael's been there. He can sympathize with the kind of demands placed on those in positions of authority.] Perhaps the isolation afforded her some peace and quiet—or perhaps she needed it for other reasons.
[They are not here to make accusations without proof, but their thoughts run along similar lines.]
She was last seen sometime before the disappearances, though I'm uncertain if anyone knows precisely when she disappeared herself. Her neighbours may know better than the other members of the Council.
[They may have to make a stop to question the other inhabitants of the settlement when they're done here.
He begins to make his way up the porch, old wood creaking underfoot. His attention is fixed on the nearest window, peering through it before he even thinks of trying the door.]
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Much of Michael's true nature is already concealed: the grace, the wings, the light that would burn the eyes out of anyone unlucky enough to glimpse him without human flesh. It seemed only natural to conceal the knife, too. If any of their fellows' kidnappers are still lurking about the area, he prefers to be underestimated.]
So it appears. Given her position on the Council, I expect many in the Tertiary Settlement would have wanted her ear. [Michael's been there. He can sympathize with the kind of demands placed on those in positions of authority.] Perhaps the isolation afforded her some peace and quiet—or perhaps she needed it for other reasons.
[They are not here to make accusations without proof, but their thoughts run along similar lines.]
She was last seen sometime before the disappearances, though I'm uncertain if anyone knows precisely when she disappeared herself. Her neighbours may know better than the other members of the Council.
[They may have to make a stop to question the other inhabitants of the settlement when they're done here.
He begins to make his way up the porch, old wood creaking underfoot. His attention is fixed on the nearest window, peering through it before he even thinks of trying the door.]