"It's okay. I'm ready whenever you need me. You can call me, Kwannon."
She doesn't allow many to use her real name.. but she can give Abigail an exception.
“ Mm. I'll keep you updated then. No need to change what you're doing now; just keep on the look out. Dire Wraiths, Galadorians, Badoons, Parasitic Super-Organisms, The Micro Verse. Trust me, I've got a list but don't want to throw you into the deep end. ”
Brand's hand releases, offering a gentle squeeze, and then rested at her side.
“ why? It's almost the only consistent thing I have. I don't like seeing other women left in the position I've been in. So I help. I don't expect you to accept, or to become a full time agent.”
[ Kwannon didn't expect this as she held on to Brand's hand.. eventually. She'd look at how her hand was held then eyes slowly shift up to look at the eyes behind those sunglasses.]
"As much as I. appreciate this.. why would --
[ Brand's features still. Not to frustration, not to surprise, but to a complete and total neutrality that betrays her typical more animated expressions. She, doesn't ask, just reaches out and gently grasps Psylocke's hand into her own. She didn't do anything but hold it there.]
It's just the sentence, Brand.... not you. But to be honest I have been a puppet to everyone for a while. People have been using Betsy before that me and her and now just nothing but tools to others.
I trust you but if I end up being --
I understand your trauma, and I wouldn't invoke it for a number of reasons. But I am curious. Is it the fact I said it? just the words? or is it because you've already decided i'd be the type to treat you the same way?
I get that, but it sounded off a bit like I am your pet. The last time someone said good girl to me was someone who took away my powers and used me to kill..
@LuckiestMerc "It is..."
Betsy smiled as she noticed the rifle.. maybe she is interrupting something.
"I just sensed your mind here, but... I guess you're on the job, right ?"