Thread: My Sin... (Zodiac and Survivor00)

Ava stiffened slightly at the sound of her ex-husband's voice. Always the calm, collected tone he used when discussing things. As though he knew better then you and controlled everything around him. Master of the Universe. She forced a smile to her painted lips and stood there quietly as her colleagues and council members alike filed past her. Ten seconds until the lecture, she thought while watching the door being closed behind them. Turning her attentions fully upon her husband, she offered a slight smile. Sweet, tender. An expression that had been created to melt even the iciest of hearts. Although, it never worked on him. Never on him. Once upon a time... she called Edward Bradley the love of her life. Her wonderful, brilliant husband. They had a whole life planned for them. Two highly intelligent people with like minds settling together in a blissful marriage. It lasted a good number of years, she supposed. And children were starting to be talked about. She wanted them. He was a little hesitate, but seemed to be weakening against her charms. Standing there, Ava could recall the late mornings they stayed in bed, touching and holding. The evenings they worked together, shoulder to shoulder. He had been everything to her and more. Then it soured. She wasn't sure how or why, but it turned on a dime and things started going downhill. Like now. I would wonder if you were a little worried about me, but I suppose you're more focused on the connection we have... had and how that might reflect on you. There was no sense in being sweet and gentle. Ava doubted that he held any love for her. Not these days. They weren't enemies, but they weren't friends either. 24... Her thoughts went back to the Xeno. Something like that would remain loyal to the end. It would fight for it's sisters and lay it's life down on the line for it's queen. Some might say that was the life of a drone, but Ava felt differently. She wanted something like that again. To be held and told she meant the world to them again. Closing her eyes, she pinched the bridge of her nose, her glasses pushed up for a moment. There was no way she could be having thoughts like that. It was unnatural. Still, she would rather be wrapped within the arms of a monster then the man before her. Heh, I'm sure you have the entire interaction caught on camera. She laughed softly while rubbing her nose. Replacing her glasses, she turned those pale, icy eyes upon him. What matters is that it didn't attack me. Aren't you curious as to why? Any other subject would have gladly bathed in my blood, but not 24. In fact, she mimicked me or did you not see that. You know this particular subject is very special. Flinching, she soaked in his words after that. An asset. Termination. Arrested. Licking her lips, she forced that smile again. The one she used when ever he or someone else cut her to the quick. Pain blossomed in her chest. Once in love, but not any longer. She stared up at that familiar face and just smiled. He was still handsome. Still a Master of the Universe type. And she was just a valuable asset. What happened to the days when they were friends and lovers? Ava's hand curled into a tight fist, her spine shuddering slightly as she tried suppressing her own anger. I understand you, she murmured. Her voice almost tight with emotion. No matter how sterile Ava tried to act. Well, she was still hurt on some level by his words. Maybe a part of her cared for Edward Bradley. A tiny part, but it was there. Taking a breath, she straightened herself. Weakness wouldn't be allowed here. They were professionals. Some more then others. Pretty speech, by the way. Smiling coldly, she tried to remain calm, quiet. One might think you were more worried about my safety then keeping your project under wraps. Now, if you'll excuse me... I have one more meeting to attend and then... She trailed off while waving her hand over a shoulder, turning towards the door to leave.