Axon could only watch as his heart was stopped and he was rendered helpless by the overwhelming might of a Knight of Ragnarok. It was pointless to resist and with what he had said... Bringing his problems into her life was hardly the proper thing to do. As she spoke and threatened his life, claiming to know his story and using it as leverage to turn him away again. But perhaps she was right, what was he to know of trust? His entire life had been spent spying, lying, and not trusting to quiet literally everybody save the one man he thought had the best interests in mind for the Imperium. Though having all of that stolen from him was hardly what he needed.

He continued to sit on the ground for a few moments in sullen silence before he started to get up saying to Asgard.  [color=fff200]"You're right. I don't know your life and I don't know what happened with Fei. I only know how she was born and what became of it because of that. Your child is your own and mine is my own. I wasted my chance and life."[/color] Once done he brushed the dust off of himself and looked over at the group with a hollow look on his visage.

 [color=fff200]"I wasted my chance and now she is using me for it. I don't work for her, like you I was enslaved and used, but unlike you I can't escape it. I don't have anybody to cut my strings and set me free."[/color] He continued before staying quiet and keeping his peace. His life was a lie and though she was abusive of her power, he wasn't better.

[color=ed1c24]"You clearly don't understand anything, but I'm not going to bother to tell you dead men need no explanations, keep pushing your luck and that's what you'll be, within a very short order."[/color] Not even the mention to Axon's true motivation did much to move Asgard beyond a dispassionate glare she trained at him. [color=ed1c24]"Do you think your words move me somehow? Have you any idea of how many have cried on their knees in front on me before? I've seen much more than you can ever hope to tolerate and carry a weight infinitely heavier, you won't get sympathy from me like that."[/color]

[color=ed1c24]"If you want to prove yourself useful, get back to your feet and follow through your word. Maybe you'll find what you look for."[/color] As she said so, Asgard walked away, not even turning to assert of Axon's state. It wasn't like she had any sympathy for the spy, but he was an element that could be invaluable in avoiding the end of the world, so the Crimson Knight gave him one last chance of proving that he had any worth on him as she too went to do her part on this coming finale.

From Solanne's perspective, events were played just a little differently. Initially, she was very close to punch Axon through the wall after his little display in the bedroom and was near about to do just that. However, fate was indeed ironic as her sister was the one to react first. Solanne could only watch as Eleonor, no, Asgard, gave what was perhaps them most terrifying death threat she could muster. As Eleonor said her due , Solanne continued to stare at the sight of those two. Axon was either a brave soul or completely stupid for aggravating Asgard...but at least things seemed to be cooling down. Still, she had to make sure and so with a sigh, the Crimson Hound walked out of the chateu and kept herself at bay just in case a fight did break out between these two.

 [color=fff200]"So that's it... just another face. Of the hundreds you've executed I'm just another. Regardless of guilt, regardless of truth. Who I am ruins what I have to say. Tell me, how did it feel for you when you lost your freedom, lost your ability to act on your own, because something tells me it's close to what I'm feeling. The weight you carry is something I don't know, but you also don't know the weight I carry."[/color] He said, scowling at Asgard.  [color=fff200]"If I can't even be afforded a chance to speak then I can't be afforded a chance to help."[/color] With that he started to wait, watching for her reaction before he either found a chance to speak his intent or left.

The Crimson Hound also waited for her sister's reaction. The more he spoke, the more she had to agree with Axon given her own background. Did she not say the same thing to Eleonor back then when she had left the Imperium herself? Still, she was not going to intervene if there wasn't a reason to do so because that might fan the flames. And Solanne knew a thing or two about fanning flames. So she continued to keep a careful eye on Eleonor all the same while giving a nod to Axon.

[color=ed1c24]"Again you are mistaken."[/color] Asgard stopped to listen to Axon one last time before going back to her obligations. [color=ed1c24]"Well, not on everything, dispatching you would not mar my consciousness in the least. Speak what you have to say, but be quick, we don't have the luxury of time. Let us see what your [i]'help'[/i] can accomplish."[/color] Asgard crossed her arm under her bust and faced Axon with a disinterested expression as she waited for him to spew whatever sad dog tale he had to say.

[color=fff200]"I don't see the point in telling you my tale. It would just waste time. You gave Fei a chance to speak to you and then when it came down to tacts it fell apart. She needs an answer and by the look of things she needs it soon. So for all of our sakes go to her."[/color] He said, turning away to see Solanne before turning away heading for the exit once again,  [color=fff200]"My team needs me."[/color] Was all he said before he calmly began to walk out of the room to meet up with his soon to be companions.

Asgard's reaction was inappropriate, but so was his initial statement. Regardless her methods are at the end of the day her's and if she doesn't choose to listen then it doesn't matter what she does with her child or what her child decides to do with her...

Heading outside his face quickly changed back to his jovial expression and he ran out to meet with the two women he'd be traveling with, speaking up to say,  [color=fff200]"Sorry about the delay. Let's get going."[/color]
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