In This Life

(11) Galatians 5:19-21

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Beatrice was trying her hardest to pay attention to the meeting. They had moved past Ava and Beatrice's plans, respecting Beatrice's decision to remain separate from the OCS and wherever Beatrice goes Ava demanded that she follow. It was definitely something that was fought over of a while since letting Ava leave also meant losing the Halo and the Warrior Nun.

Something the Church wasn't too keen on letting go.

Ava bargained that should there be any problems that would require the Warrior Nun, she would come. Which would also bring probably their strongest sister warrior to ever step foot into the Cat's Cradle.

Reluctantly Mother Superion agreed under those terms.

Currently however, they were talking about how Ava and Beatrice would help train a couple of recruits. Something Beatrice had plenty knowledge on because she taught many of the sister warriors when they first arrived. However, Beatrice was exhausted and was focusing on not falling asleep whilst everyone was talking.

"Who are these recruits anyway? You've spoken a whole lot about how talented they are and how successful they've been solo, but who are they?" Ava asked as Vincent finished talking about one of the recruits recent missions which Ava truly wasn't listening to. "I'm currently overseeing them. I can tell you about them if you'd like?" Camila spoke up with her usual smile which Ava just had to reciprocate. "If you'd please." Ava responded with her usual charm. Beatrice was conscious enough to crack a smile at her.

"Well I'll start with Sister Mei. Originally she's from China but her parents moved to France when she was really young. After many years of hard times, she found herself at a church near Paris, where she taken in. She started her sister warrior training young, worked her way up and became one."

"What's she like?" Ava enquired and Camila leant back in her slightly and looked up in thought. "I'd describe her as a mini Beatrice but no morals." Superion gave Camila a swift slap to the arm which made her jump slightly. "Sorry! It's true though. She can't work well with others, she's hard headed and kinda rude." Camila defended which made Yasmine snicker slightly.

Superion gave the two a death stare.

"What about the other sister?" Ava changed the subject before the two were probably killed. "Sister Madison from London. She's been in the church her whole life, her father is the brother of the previous Archbishop of Canterbury. Also been training her whole life." Camila explained and Beatrice felt herself wake up slightly.

"What's she like?" Ava repeated her earlier question and Superion gave Camila a glare of warning. "Well, she was sent to Madrid for an attitude adjustment. She's a very emotional fighter when she's angry which puts her in danger. Plus, she's very pristine and uptight." Superion couldn't even deny it so she kept quiet. Ava slumped back in her chair and ran her fingers along Beatrice's knuckles before looking at her, only to see that her girlfriend looked like she had seen a ghost.

"Bea? Are you okay?" Ava asked and Beatrice snapped out of whatever trance she was in.

"Did you say Sister Madison?" Beatrice asked with an eerily quiet voice which made everyone go silent.