And just like that, the fire dims and smothers out like a thick, dark blanket has been drawn over him. His shoulders sag, and he drops his gaze back towards the floor. He's not in the SI or even law enforcement for his own benefit and career anymore. He has a mission he'll do just about anything to see through. What happens after, Ivan has no idea. He'll worry about that if--when he finally rescues Edward. Someday he may be harboring a fugitive of the law because he can't think of another option.
But perhaps this is the first time, Ivan doesn't feel completely alone, not to be completely disregarded and thought as crazy for his goal.
"I know..." Ivan says, lowering his voice again as if one of their superiors could hear. "But, I can't just leave Edward in the hands of that fey... I have to do something. I'll sacrifice my life if it means he'll be free from him."
"First things first. We'll need to get a clear description of whatever Sidhe you saw into the hands of someone a lot more knowledgeable than I am. We'll do this off the books, no city funding, but I can throw in a little money toward our consultant's fees. I'll give him a call and come with you if you'd like." Harry's the best friend Karrin has, but she really does hate asking him to work for free. She knows he barely manages to pay his bills every month.
"Then, you should keep training with less conventional weapons. Simple is better if we're talking about the supernatural. Steel is perfect for what you're looking for. Be careful around the station, because it isn't going to do you any favors with the rest of the force. It's worth it." She meant it when she said he ought to train at the dojo. Karrin has a feeling Ivan will fit in a lot better there than he seems to in the precinct, and it would be good for him. It's one of Karrin's favorite places. She can tell when she has that in common with someone.
"And Karelin?" Karrin waits to make sure he looks her in the eye, at least for a moment, before she continues, "Being willing to do anything necessary is good in a lot of ways, but don't be so quick to offer up your own life."
"I have some money in savings." He doesn't outright say it as Ivan's not sure just how much a consultant of this nature actually costs, but he doesn't want to burden Karrin with part of a bill. Ivan's not rich, however. Who is in his position?
He slumps into his hair with the coffee mug between his hands. He sees the look in her eyes and frowns. "I owe him a lot. I wouldn't be where I am now without him," he admits. Edward had been his only true friend at the Academy. They did so much together, and how does Ivan repay him? By going unnoticed and unable to help when Edward needed him the most. There's an emptiness in Ivan's life without him by his side. They are supposed to be a team. Not like this.
"I'll go to the dojo and practice more. I want to be ready when I come across it again. The fae moved like smoke, but it was able to pick up a gun and fire it. Can they even do that?" A gun isn't pure iron, so perhaps it doesn't hurt it as much, but it's metal.
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But perhaps this is the first time, Ivan doesn't feel completely alone, not to be completely disregarded and thought as crazy for his goal.
"I know..." Ivan says, lowering his voice again as if one of their superiors could hear. "But, I can't just leave Edward in the hands of that fey... I have to do something. I'll sacrifice my life if it means he'll be free from him."
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"Then, you should keep training with less conventional weapons. Simple is better if we're talking about the supernatural. Steel is perfect for what you're looking for. Be careful around the station, because it isn't going to do you any favors with the rest of the force. It's worth it." She meant it when she said he ought to train at the dojo. Karrin has a feeling Ivan will fit in a lot better there than he seems to in the precinct, and it would be good for him. It's one of Karrin's favorite places. She can tell when she has that in common with someone.
"And Karelin?" Karrin waits to make sure he looks her in the eye, at least for a moment, before she continues, "Being willing to do anything necessary is good in a lot of ways, but don't be so quick to offer up your own life."
makes up some kind of fae 8|;;
He slumps into his hair with the coffee mug between his hands. He sees the look in her eyes and frowns. "I owe him a lot. I wouldn't be where I am now without him," he admits. Edward had been his only true friend at the Academy. They did so much together, and how does Ivan repay him? By going unnoticed and unable to help when Edward needed him the most. There's an emptiness in Ivan's life without him by his side. They are supposed to be a team. Not like this.
"I'll go to the dojo and practice more. I want to be ready when I come across it again. The fae moved like smoke, but it was able to pick up a gun and fire it. Can they even do that?" A gun isn't pure iron, so perhaps it doesn't hurt it as much, but it's metal.