Thread: Caught Between [LeatrixSage x Mr Quixotic]

Valentina padded quietly down the short hallway and let out a long, slow breath before she stepped around the corner, and then back into the kitchen. She found Cole stirring his mashed potatoes and her meal in the microwave, where she walked over to watch the black container spin. It crossed her mind to thank him for starting her food for her, but he spoke up and cut her off before the thought could cross her lips. He wanted to know about the tapes. Of course, she knew the conversation was going to happen, but she was rather hoping shed get to sleep first. Glancing over her shoulder at him, she watched the Marshal stab his fork in her direction, looking strangely something like an irritated boyfriend. The image made her smile but the expression faded as he asked about the guard, and she hid her face by turning back toward the microwave. Lying would not be a promising idea, he was right about that. And, if he didnt pay attention to detail, then he wouldnt be the man she needed for the job anyway. But, she felt like she was losing something if she told him. Val couldnt put her finger on just what exactly it was, but it was something, and she was not fond of losing in any sense of the word. His further offer to take her shopping rankled her nerves in a way that she wasnt expecting. That and the smirk he was wearing made her want to lie to him. Or smack him both? What would really set the bastard back on his heels if she kissed it off of him. That thought made her smirk, but she smoothed the expression away as the microwave beeped and she pulled out her food. How do you know if Im lying or not, she asked as she set her food down and took a seat opposite him. It was more to give herself time to think than a serious question, but she let him mull it over anyway. How could the truth hurt her really? It couldnt, not really, but that guard it could hurt him if Coal couldnt keep himself from pointing out the snake in the grass. All right, Cole, she sighed as she picked up her fork, the guard attacked me in the bathroom. Im not sure what he thought he could accomplish. Im not even sure he knew himself. He was desperate man, and he made a desperate mans mistake. Hell heal, but his arm wont work the same. I gave him the name of a contact that can help him and his family, and I think its best you dont know the gritty details. Not best for you, but best for him. She offered him a flat, bland smile before taking a few bites. The chicken was dry, but that was to be expected. If nothing else, it was warm, and it tasted good, and there was something on her stomach other than sugary doughnut. So, she took another bite and then covered her mouth with her hand, did I tell the truth? Val gave his narrow look a wink in response, and then chuckled a little before going on. The tapes are more important anyway. They are with a friend. She paused for a few more bites before giving him the condensed version of events. They were a life policy, for a while. I, she hesitated, her choice of words shifting a few times before she went on, had built up a few favors working with Curic off and on. I got complacent, thought I was safe. Stupid, I know, but arrogance gets us all at least once in life. Sure, it was the understatement of the century, but it would have to do. Here recently, he has cared a lot less about whatever I have documented over the past few years, she sighed before taking a few more bites, and then sitting back to chew thoughtfully before going on. Deal is typically, my friend doesnt hear from me and they send copies to all the major news outlets. Mostly meetings between him and other known criminals, but they are all the type that have so much money its hard to pull them down to our level. She offered Cole a smile and shrugged. I dont know what out of it all that you can make stick to him. But, I need him safely behind bars as much as you want him to be. I think I have enough to get us started on accomplishing that.