[hr][center][h1][color=lightblue]Cassandra Voss[/color] & [color=silver]Reno Wylde[/color][/h1][/center][center]A collab between [@Heretic] and [@Apollosarcher][/center]
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[color=lightblue]”I’m on it,”[/color] Cassie said, gathering her bag with one hand before she headed towards the exit. Part of her was glad that Theo had reached an understanding with Isabel. This new transition into sharing such power was sure to have its setbacks, but maybe those two could work it out just fine after all.

Cassie headed towards the entrance to the cells, catching Reno leaning against the wall tinkering with one of his weapons.
 
[color=lightblue]”Hey. Theo sent me to let you know to go ahead and interrogate the prisoners. Him and Isabel came to an understanding and that’s the decision they made.”[/color]

[color=silver]"They came to an understanding? Way I heard, it sounded like an immovable object met an unstoppable force."[/color] The gunslinger sighed spinning thunder back into the holster. [color=silver]"So any guidelines for this? I am not Theo, I don't do the whole rage and scream thing."[/color] The cool young man answered, moving from his spot on the wall.

[color=silver]"So what shall I be talking to our fine Hawks about? Gas prices? The weather? What color hat goes best with my horse?"[/color] Reno liked to talk a lot without saying anything, but of course Cassie knew that. The man wasn't used to people and so he didn't ever really say what he was thinking; he just gave knowing looks and stood beside you.

[color=lightblue]"Don't be a smart-ass,"[/color] Cassie replied, unable to hold back some of her laughter. [color=lightblue]"You just need to ask them why they're here, and where their ship is. Theo and Isabel will take it from there. But just do your thing--no violence or threats have to be made. That's why the Hulk over there asked me to tell you to do the job."[/color]

Cassie took a few steps towards Reno with her arms crossed, her voice just a bit lower. [color=lightblue]"But yes, he did break the table in that room and for a moment he looked like he was going to attack Isabel. I had to intervene because I seriously thought he was going to do something to her. I know he doesn't turn on his own kind, but add everything else going on like the wedding festival, and one could very easily act without thinking."[/color]

[color=silver]"Cassie you wound me! I could never be anything more than the smartest of asses."[/color] He smiled at his friend before nodding at her request. [color=silver]"I thought he might have broken something, again. Keeping your cool is the most important part of the job, even when you're staring down hell itself."[/color] The gunslinger drew his flask from inside his jacket and took a sip before offering some whiskey to Cassie.

[color=silver]"How are you taking all this? I know it's rough on you, but if we get some time tonight I shall treat to whatever you want out of my collection of fine intoxicants."[/color] He moved, patting her shoulder and looking down the hall. [color=silver]"Want to tag along, or does Achilles need your presence again?"[/color]

[color=lightblue]"Yeah well..."[/color] Cassie shrugged, her expression turning solemn as she looked down at the ground, [color=lightblue]"I would have rather had him marry out of love, not for politics. But believe me, I know the sacrifices we have to make, so it is what it is."[/color]

She then was able to show a slight smile.

[color=lightblue]"But I'll be better once we drown ourselves tonight in whatever poison you have laying around. Come on, I'll accompany you. I don't think they need me back there."[/color]

[color=silver]"Life is like poker, Cassie. It's always a decent start, the draws are random and the house always takes it at the end of the night."[/color] He spoke as he curled his left hand back, tapping his index finger on his pistol. [color=silver]"Unless you're me of course, after all I made poker an honest trade in this town."[/color] The gambler smiled, heading down towards the cells.

The Sentinel office was across the hall from the cells, while Reno usually didn't occupy the office it did see use by his deputies. [color=silver]"Now, when we get down there, let me do the talking... If they get out of line, feel free to remind me to give them a slap. Otherwise you stand there, pretty and mean as hell."[/color] He added the compliment to try and cheer her up.

[color=lightblue]"Being pretty and mean is what I'm best at,"[/color] Cassie replied, giving Reno a wink.