Faye arrived in style, as always. Her presence first being announced by the roar of the beautiful beast of a black convertible that had been a gift to her - car which had numerous capabilities. It was currently driving itself; she still sat in the drivers seat with her pistol in hand. She normally liked to steer the vehicle on her own, but sometimes took the pleasure of being able to lean back and relax.

She had taken to wearing her jacket as it was getting a bit chilly out. But it was beautiful and sunny this day. In the seat next to her, where she was keeping a careful eye on him, sat Wolvinator in handcuffs.

?Come on, cheer up. Isn't it lovely weather were having? Why if it weren?t so unseasonably warm I might not be in these almost indecently short, but oh so stylish shorts. Now that would be a real shame wouldn?t it?"

Faye was clearly in a good mood, as she always was when she was working. It wasn?t that she hadn?t enjoyed her time off, spending long days with Lucy. It had been a contenting life for her with lots of joyful moments, and training the kitty was proving to be very productive. In spending her time with her pet she was also sort of finding herself again. But it was still nice to be about out and about doing things, she wasn't the type to sit still for long. She may have blown all her money for the job on the lottery again, but she was now only steps away from a new tiara.

Upon arriving at the agreed meeting place she set her free left hand on the side of her door and leapt over it. She skipped around to the passenger side, and after opening the door politely for Wolv, she motioned with her gun for him to get out of the car.

They were at some sort of abandoned but well cared for empty building not far from the main office of the Bonny Corporation. This was where Faye had gone to be escorted into the office building previously, and after Wolv had gotten out she motioned for him to go in front of her, inside. She kept her gun aimed on him as they walked.

Marguerite opens an invisible door and leads them through it. Upon stepping through they would find themselves in a conference room inside the Corporation.

There is a table with two chairs, brightly lit by strong bulbs hidden in the walls. Upon the table is a pitcher of water with two small glasses stacked neatly next to it, on a white cloth. Other than this the room is bare, plain, and appears as though it hasn't been used much. It still has that new interrogation room smell.

Mary stands with a beautiful diamond tiara displayed by both hands near the table. She holds it out in offering to Faye, saying first, "I think you can remove those handcuffs now. I hope we can communicate like civilized people. There is no need for him to be restrained."

She smiles at him after this is done and motions for him to have a seat. She however makes no move to sit down herself. She instead addresses Faye firmly.

"Now Miss Valentine, if you would excuse us please, your part in this is done. We have some things to sort out so I must ask you to take your payment and leave us alone to talk. A pleasure doing business with you, and we'll talk more at a later date about handling Miss Lucy's career."

Faye had placed her gun back behind her hip before removing Wolv's cuffs. But she didn't care for the most unusual manner in which this meeting was being conducted. Let's face it here, no one really tells Faye to do anything, whatever they might pay her. She had already taken off her yellow headband, which was worn to keep her hair out of her face, and was going about replacing it with the delicate tiara while Mary was speaking to her.

Faye crossed her arms, looking every bit the part of a stubborn and spoiled princess, who was clearly used to getting her way. She also had that strong steal resolve that occasionally could be displayed by one in a royal position. Faye had taken the job despite Wolv's awesome combat skills because she was clearly confident in her own.

?Actually I think I will stay. I want to make sure everything goes smooth. Just being helpful ya know.? She flashed Mary that charming smile she had down, and a quick wink. ?You won?t even notice I?m here.?

Wolvinator?s gaze had moved over to Faye as she took her seat in the rear most part of this? interrogation room. She had decided to stay, which could either be good or bad depending on how one would take the entire situation.

Faye was one of, if not the best, at what she did as she was one of those types that added a certain pizzazz to her job title. Wolvie could remember describing her talents to Sky Url'kran at one point by saying ?There are many individuals that do her type of job out there, but then again? no one does it quite like Faye Valentine.? And that was something that he meant quite literally, now more than ever seeing how he was on the other side of this gambit.

Mary took to speaking to him directly now, and he looked to her as she did so. He still had yet to take the seat that was offered to him as he was still quite wary of the situation. Apparently this whole ordeal was supposed to be diplomatic, but he couldn?t help but feel like he was captured and brought in for some type of questioning or inquiry. This was all ?odd? at best to him. The very first time he had met Mary it was on friendly terms, one night at the inn while having a discussion with Bob, when one of the Ravenlock females varieties and a Pirate Captain decided to insult Mary as she sat at their table. Wolvinator had stuck up for her on that evening, possibly even creating some bad blood for himself as he did so. Would she remember that? Was that possibly why she wanted this chat? Instead of this being some form of trap, as he had initially suspected, perhaps she was being truthful. She really just wanted to? talk.

As Miss Read signaled, and Madam Delfort entered the room, Wolvinator?s head turned as his blue eyes focused on her. He had never seen this person before, yet she felt wronged by him? Was this some type of Vendetta that he had yet to realize was in place? That sort of thing happened when you threaten to take out an entire organization, or a Criminal Empire in Wolvie?s mind. Going around and killing off people definitely could rub anyone the wrong way, and that might be what he was expecting now.

His posture shifted towards her slightly as he noticed that she was in fact? smiling. The Admiral did his best to assess her in the time allotted. Was she a telepath, torture expert, executioner, assassin? The list could go on and on, and he knew that he would find out sooner then later. Wolvinator?s demeanor remained unwavering, and void of any form of emotion. He was trained quite well and showed no sign of fear as the second entrant arrived. These were the types of things that would make anyone else in his position quiver right in their galoshes.

But not him.

Words finally made their way out of his lips, for the first time since arriving on the scene, as he looked towards the Delfoart woman. His voice was rather deep and the tone could be considered menacing to those that took it the wrong way, yet no disrespect in the manner that he spoke. Mary had said that she believed he was decent and respectful, and perhaps there was some truth in what she had told him. There was a hint of a New York accent, to those that had a keen enough ear to pick up on it, yet a military disposition nonetheless.

?So? where should we begin? Name, rank? service number??

His hand gently moved to the seat that was pushed in before him, gripping the steel of the chair, he slid it back towards himself so that he may sit in it. Despite Faye being the one that brought him into this mess, he didn?t quite appreciate the fact that she was handled in such a way. Unfortunately though, that was the absolute least of his worries. Both of his gloved hands came to a rest on the table now, while his eyes focused directly on his current interrogator. There wasn?t a single hint of fear in the man, just compliance to her request to sit.

Wolvinator began to speak once more, only this time he was replying to her statements and questions that she had addressed to him. He looks determined without being ruthless. Something heroic in this man, there's courage about him. Doesn't look like a killer. He comes across so calm, almost as if it were a dream, full of passion.

?I must say first Miss Delfoart, my ignorance is not why we are at this cross on this day. I am not a man that simply gets himself into situations that he cannot get out of, nor am I a man that blindly dives headfirst into a situation without knowing the repercussions. If you have me at a disadvantage, as you say, and know me as well as you speak? then you know that much about me.?

Shifting in his seat for a moment, he allowed his words to sink in momentarily before he continued on. His accent was definitely missing from that statement, as it seemed to be more or less a diplomatic response to her. But in a moment, that accent would return.

?I appreciate the forewarning as far as yer little surprise ya have waitin? for me in the next room over there?? his head motioned in that direction momentarily as he mentioned the room.

?But I gotta admit I?ve seen some pretty heavy stuff in my day? so I don?t want you thinkin? that I?ve got my tail between my legs or that you?ve got the odds stacked against me. If anything? ya might have just evened them out a bit? that?s all.? Wolvie hinted at a smile as he said that. The man was quite bold as he spoke yet not aggressive at the same time. If anything he was establishing himself as an equal at this meeting, to him he felt as though he was a holy warrior in an unholy land. But that never bothered him before, and it wasn?t going to now.

?Ya said somethin? to me darlin?, somethin? about? allowin? me live. That?s what got us all here in this little debacle in the first place.? Wolvie?s right hand moved to his face now, stroking his goatee as he readied to explain himself further.

?I?m the type of person that doesn?t take those kinds of threats lightly. Attempts on my life is basically like puttin? a big red ?X? on yer chest and just beggin? for me to take ya out. I have people, call them contacts, call them intelligence, call them friends, really? whichever you prefer; these people tell me things. So when I catch wind that someone, who I only know from passing glances and general conversation is creating a pathogen of some sort to weaken me, and possibly take my life, well? ya gotta understand that a guy like me takes that a little personal.?

The Admiral?s eyes swept over the table for a moment as he looked at the water, the glasses, and the white cloth. He was sort of hoping that there was a nice fat cigar there. Yet alas there wasn?t. He normally didn?t smoke, as he found it to be a nasty habit, yet on an occasion he found one to be rather relaxing.

?As you may or may not have heard, I?ve been gettin? quite a few attempts on my life recently. Yer boy Bob for one, Wrath bein? another, some lightsaber waving Falleen, one of yer newest boys Brian Fury, and lastly? Brandon Lee Morgan.? He cleared his throat at this point, and again took another pause. Wolvinator wanted to make sure that they could understand just how many sides were currently after him.

?Now? to be quite frank, I?m pretty fed up with people trying to take me out. Ya know? it takes its toll on ya. It?s kinda hard when yer one of the only guys runnin? around trying to ?do right?, and ya start making some headway? so criminal activity in our fair city here is gettin? bent outta shape and wants to eliminate that threat. Being someone that?s a firm believer in justice, you can see how this rubbed me the wrong way.?

His reasoning was almost complete as he managed to get most of his points across without interruption. That was something he appreciated.

?That?s where Brandon comes into all of this again. I found yer boy in the marketplace that evening, a short while after I found out that yer little ?organization? had it in to take me out. I had no intentions on killin? the kid, and I basically wanted some information outta him, seein? as how he?s the one engineering this virus. I proceeded to interrogate ?em, try to get some answers, and the only thing he admitted to was actually making the virus. I told him to quit makin? it, and he told me that it was too late and that it was completed. Naturally, I told him to destroy it? and of course he refused. That?s when I got a lil more touchy with ?em, and he decided that he was gonna turn into some demon like thing and we got into it.?

?Now? things got a little ugly. He started tryin? to take me out right then and there, and I wasn?t gonna let ?em, so the scrap took the course that it did. Just so the two of you know, he did regain consciousness before I was done with ?em, and I didn?t want him to die. I wanted him to be a message to you? and your Corporation. If Bonny Corp is gonna hunt me down and try to take me out, then? I wasn?t gonna stop till every last member of Bonny Corp is pushing up daises.?

Wolvinator?s fingers interlocked with one another as he rested them on the table. He still looked quite relaxed, even though he felt like he?d been talking his head off for quite some time.

?And that, my dear ladies, is what brings us all here today.?

Wolvinator sat and listened to everything that Mary had to say, nearly analyzing every word she spoke for a hint of deception in her voice. But there wasn?t any. She spoke calmly to him, not aggressive, and it seemed that what she was saying is true. Mary did want a peaceful resolve to this situation, and in light of her telling him the key things that she did? began to make the situation clear. It appeared as though Wrath had her own agenda, and despite Wolvie having a variety of sides closing in on him, the Bonny Corporation wouldn?t have had anything to do with this situation if it hadn?t been for Wrath. Both sides had been set against one another as if they were pawns in a gigantic board of? one player chess.

?I? appreciate you clearing up that little situation with Brandon, Mary.? There was a smile that formed on his face as he said those words. ?Maybe next time if you?re curious about me, you could ask. I might be better inclined to give you some better answers at that route.? He paused for a moment as he tried to lighten up the situation a bit.

?So from what I gather the virus was created to weaken me. It was created because this Corporation considered me a threat and it believed me to be a threat? all because Wrath had said so?? He then nodded a bit, as the question was almost rhetorical at this point. Mary had made herself clear, if she wanted him dead? there were probably other ways she could go about it. The more he pondered the situation he was in, the more and more he believed her.

?A little bit about myself, eh?? Wolvinator said as he shifted to look back and forth between Kiki and Mary casually. He decided to indulge himself in her question as he couldn?t see any harm in doing so. His accent had faded once more, as he was taking a much more diplomatic stance now. It looked as though things were finally getting resolved.

?Well since I?ve performed a mutual favor in regards to the Wrath situation, I suppose telling you a little bit about myself wouldn?t cause any further harm, and may in fact help to ease this situation further.?

Clearing his throat, he then began to open up to his inquisitors.

?There are many things that I am involved with Miss Read, but I suppose I can start out with something that the two of you may already have a basis for. I am an Admiral for a space exploration and defense organization known as The Federation Starfleet, and in turn I am not a native to this planet. I originally came here on a brief hiatus from my usual on goings, only to find out that my services were required here as well, as I managed to become involved with a few local entanglements.?

?I?ve split my time between here, and also back home, as my duties and responsibilities lie with quite a few different organizations, Starfleet only being one of them. As I serve the Federation I also have a dual military commitment as an officer with a worldwide planetary defense force, which for all intents and purposes is a Military organization. That role has taken more of a backseat in recent years, yet it still is an active commission. Lastly, and most prominently, I belong to an affiliation that is responsible for the equality, protection and defense for and from a race of people with extraordinary abilities. Some still classify these people as humans, while others call them Mutants, Most however have come to the mutual name? homosuperior.?

Pausing again, Wolvinator moved to pouring himself a glass of water from the table and swallowing a few mouthfuls before continuing. All this talking could get anyone parched at this rate. The water on the table? was a good choice.

?So, Madam Delfoat, perhaps that would help bring some further light onto just who I am. If it wasn?t for this little misunderstanding I never would have harmed Brandon, and to be honest? the only reason why I did such an act is because I considered my life to be in danger. As for that, I apologize.?

Leaning back a bit in his chair now, he offered another faint smile to Mary as he seemed to be a bit more relaxed.

?A cigar would be nice, thank you. And? while we?re all here playing ?getting to know you?, how about you tell me about yourselves and your Corporation? If you?d be so kind.?

His hand held out and gently took the cigar from Mary?s hand; as he took to biting off its tip and placing the discarded end in the ashtray. Wolvinator placed the cigar in his mouth now and took the box of matches to remove a singular wooden match from the box. Listening intently to the leader of the Corporation, he struck the match and held it up to his face to light the cigar. A few inhaled pulls drew the flame deeper into the cigar as a red cherry formed which grew larger and larger with each quick inhale. Finally taking one long and drawn out pull from the cigar, he pulled it from his mouth and allowed the smoke to rise from the aperture and into the air.

The cigar was quite pleasing and helped the meeting to continue smoothly. A drag was taken here and there as he listened, nodding occasionally to what she said. The two of them would go to making eye contact occasionally, other times his glances would waver off as he looked around the room. As she paused, he took to continuing to conversation, in an attempt to grasp the full aspect of everything that was being laid out before him.

?Well, you?re right. There are a lot of rumors that buzz around, and it?s hard to not grace the ears of those that care for the well being of the average citizen.? Wolvinator leaned over and rested his elbow on the table as it held the cigar, looking directly to capture Mary?s gaze.

?Word on the street is that Bonny Corporation is a front for underground criminal activity, a? ?Mafia? organization if you will. I know it might sound kind of bold, but I mean no disrespect to you at all Miss Read. That being said, if that is at all true, then it is quite unfortunate that our paths may cross again. But, you called this meeting to air things out, and come to a peaceful resolve? and I want to come to one. So I am going to take your word for what you said, you and your people are an Organization that takes to personally protect its employees and it?s interests, no matter at how high the cost. That?s something I respect.?

?You could say that you and I have something in common in that case, as I belong to a family environment myself, and we do whatever means are necessary to ensure the safety of one another.? He smiled now, taking a drink from his glass of water, as well as another pull from his cigar before finishing up his statement.

?So Mary, you say that you feel you are personally responsible for anyone who errors in the name of the company? Well then, how about we end this hostility on a small deal. I have technically been wronged by an initial act of aggression, which immersed us in this entire ordeal. So how about we end this conflict with the promise of a favor, and we?ll call it even? Nothing like a devil?s deal, or promise for a soul exchange, nothing of the sort. Just the promise that if I? need something in the future, that I would be able to rely on you for compliance. Then I will definitely consider this entire situation closed, and everything squared away. A? business arrangement. How does that sound??

Leaning back a bit in his chair now, he placed the cigar into his mouth and bit down on it a bit and held it there as he awaited Mary?s response. There was no malice in what he asked, Wolvinator wasn?t that type of individual, yet with all the sides that were currently opposing him perhaps this was a way to even the score.

Faye stood with her back against the wall just outside the door. Folding her arms she sighed heavily, waiting, wondering what was happening in there. The decision had been made reluctantly to leave them alone to talk for a while, rather then shooting down the door, as was her first impulse. She didn?t want to make things worse than they already were, but she had no intention of leaving this place without Wolvinator.

When he asked about Faye coming in she gave a glance to Madame, who nodded her head. The door would open, apparently of its own accord. When Faye reentered Mary would greet her with a pleasant smile. "Thank you ever so much for excusing us for a moment. You are welcome to join us again now, seeing as how you saw it fit to wait for us to finish. We were just discussing our mutual friend Bob."

She couldn't help the smirk that came to her face at Wolvinator's claims. She had known Bob long enough to know how he worked and how he came off at times. He seemed to like the impression people got of him as being a ?bad guy? but Mary knew different.

"As for Kaze; Bob has 'modified' a number of people. But from what I know he has never done anything like that to anyone who didn't want him to. Have you considered that she may not have been entirely honest with you about what passed between Bob and her? You don't need to answer now, just think on it. Perhaps there was more to the story than you were told. That would make any more blood shed due awfully tragic."

"As for what he said about cleansing... There is no question that Rhydin has a lot of people here who are just bad - nothing even redeeming about them. He does get angry and frustrated at times, but in my acquaintance with him he has never harmed one innocent soul."

"I would never expect you to give up trying to protect Rhydin; I rather like the place myself. I don't wish bad to happen to anyone if that is possible, but sometimes people will force your hand. This just doesn?t seem to be necessary in this case. I don't want you to stop protecting our good people, it is a noble aspiration. I just want you to for the time being reconsider the stance you have taken. I have spoken to Bob myself and he has no problem with you aside from that you are sworn to put an end to him. Having said that, I think you can understand why I find it hard to believe you were truly informed correctly about him being after you first."

"Again, I am not saying to give up keeping an eye out for something that you think is possibly a danger. Being prepared is important ? from any danger that may come. I am just saying that maybe you be sure of all the facts before you persecute an entire group of reputable ladies based on the word of one. If for some reason things change then do what you believe is right. But for the time being, do you think you can put what passed behind you? I don't think it is fair for all those that may be caught in the crossfire when there is no need for anymore violence."

When Faye entered she was looking a little bit peeved to say the least. She moved behind Wolvinator and stood silently while they spoke. She seemed to brighten as she listened to all that was being said. It seemed that progress was being made and that cheered her a little. She placed her hands on his shoulders to show her support of him. Wolvinator had been her friend before anyone here. He had helped her when he didn't even know her... Just like Bob had. She couldn't help but get in on the conversation for a moment.

She smiled as he rose and looked at him. "Does that mean you won't be hunting down my boss anymore? And those of us that are... in the Order?"

The question was important to her and she stared at him with those emeralds sparkling hopefully. Getting caught in the middle of their fight was a place she really didn't want to be.

Mary had looked at Wolvinator intensely while she waited for his answer to the question purposed by Miss Valentine. Satisfied by his response and having his word that he wouldn't be attacking those she loves she finally says, "I do not lie, I never have. That is one thing you need never worry about from me."

"That being said, I assure you that no one I know has any intentions of bringing harm to you. I just needed to satisfy myself that this whole incident was indeed a horrible misunderstanding, on both sides, and that there is no need for further violence."

She looked him in the eye. "I thank you again for proving to be a reasonable and responsible man. I must ask that if you were to get any information that would cause you to believe otherwise about my people's intent that you come to me first before acting. I think this whole situation could have been avoided if either of us had made the effort to do that in the first place. I merely wish to be sure that no more unnecessary harm will come to those that matter to me. If you can promise me that, then there will be no future reason for us to find each other at odds again."

At this point she offered a hand to him. She wanted to be sure they were both in agreement and had reached a certain mutual respect. "Let us shake on the understanding we have reached today. I give you my word that no harm will come to you by means of my people, and that if you should ever need my assistance with anything, I will do all that is in my power to aid you. And you promise me if you have a problem, with me or my people, you will talk with me before acting so we can attempt to work it out and get to the bottom of it before we find ourselves in such a situation again."

Her handshake was firm; it had always been more like a man?s handshake than one you would expect from a lady. She inclined her head to him with a smile. ?Yes, diplomacy is a far more civilized way to resolve problems. I look forward to seeing you more in the future, I?m sure our paths will cross again.?

At this point she looked to Faye, ?Yes, thank you for all your help Miss Valentine. Perhaps we will contract your services again some time.? She reached out to shake Faye?s hand. ?It was a pleasure seeing you again. Though I have a feeling anyone would be happy to see a beauty such as you.? She grinned, ?Unless of course they had a bounty on their heads.?

?You two take care of yourselves. Marguerite will show you out now.? She motioned to the open door behind them where the secretary was standing quietly to escort them back out.