To Hell and Back

Part 17

Z- "Good, now we can get to business. Did you get anything worthwhile out of that Kara?" Manny asks, seeming genuine. He trusted Kara's abilities when it came to reading people, both from demonstrations in their time working together, and fighting on opposing sides, and as such usually assumed she caught something he may have missed, or was curious about her take on information.

S- Once 556 took her leave Kara looked at Manny and smiled nodding a bit.

"Indeed......first an foremost she let it slip that Bayern made some kind of deal with Weiss...thats alarming in and of itself....at first I wasn't entirely sure Bayern was a adequate threat to be concerned over....but this certainly proves he hasn't been idle he's making moves towards his extermination of humanity", Kara said, "Aside from that it gave some insight into Bis's character and is reassuring...I felt she was genuine in her description of him".

John seemed to think for a moment before speaking up. "Not only that our little back and forth over my thoughts on confidence ... she was watching it intently....observing humanity interacting well with each other.....it showed a better side of us willing to listen to reason when its presented", John said.

Kara looked surprised at John for a moment before smiling."Ah.....well done John....most barely notice subtle things like that which could work in our favor....I'm glad you actually heard us out especially in front of 556 whether she realizes it or not it may have planted that picture in her head.....that humans can change their perspectives on things....its a good seed to plant in the sub", Kara said.

Z- "Perhaps we'll be lucky, and she could be of some use in the future, not just with the Bayern issue, but maybe with something else, down the line." Toki thinks aloud, head cocked "She has a soft spot for Bis. Maybe you could use that."

S- Kara nodded at Toki in agreement.

"Exactly Toki....its hard to say what things can come in handy later, but I typically avoid burning bridges when I can construct new ones or reinforce ones already made.....there has been a lot of times I've avoided because of one little thing I did several years ago", Kara said, "But yes her connection to Bis is a good boon and now I've seen for myself that he has left quite an impression on her which can only work in our favor so long as Bis remains on our side".

Z- "So, for now we wait then, I guess. Until we get closer to shore, yes?" Vlad suggests "As there isn't much of an alternative as of yet."

S- Kara nodded at Vlad in agreement.

"Pretty much Vlad.....I'd suggest rest, meditation, or counting ceiling tiles if there were any", Kara said with an amused smirk.

"So who's up for charades if you guess wrong you have to remove an article of clothing......you'll be a challenge Kara but one I'm willing to take on", Jarrod said jokingly.

"Hmm tempting, but I think I'll decline", Kara said with an amused smirk shaking her head.

Z- "I think I'll pass as well... there are some things I'm sure you'd rather not see." Vlad states, looking somewhat amused.

"I'm surprised you didn't just suggest we start off with nothing, work our way back to covering... seems like a twist you'd come up with." Manny says with a smug smirk.