Snippet #2236713

Timothy spend the next twenty minutes thinking. He had breathed a sigh of relief when Anna had recovered quickly, that should be a good sign there was no permanent damage. Still the words hung over him 'The sorcerer knows that we're on to him. He's trying to scare us off.' It wasn't the part about the sorcerer trying to scare them that was on his mind. He for one was not so easily deterred and he didn't believe the others were too. It was the implications of the statement before that. How much did the sorcerer know? He didn't take the words to heart, there still was no sign that they had been uncovered. Clive himself said that he was always the main target. What did concern Timothy was the fact the sorcerer's power could reach out here and to that end, just how power was this mysterious character? For all they knew he could be aware of every single action. No wonder Timothy didn't feel safe. Yet as the group waited in the silence for Anna's return he didn't mention his concerns. He lent his elbows on the table and his chin on his hands, ignoring the tray of food that was eventually removed. He certainly had no appetite anymore, at least he had eaten enough. He was dragged out of his contemplation by the announcement. Like the others he was curious and uncertain as to why they were called up. His only guess could be that Anna had revealed more of their situation. At least he now knew Theo's name.


He joined the back of the pack when they entered. Again his gaze was almost drawn to the monitors displaying the entire mansion. Yet his grey eyes were intercepted by Anna, she looked miserable at that point. He noticed the mark on her cheek and his thoughts we're almost distracted. It seemed almost like she had been slapped. Timothy couldn't help but wonder what the relationship between the girl and her father was, although they didn't appear close. Mr. Helsang didn't give much time for thought. He had always seemed straightforward but there seemed somewhat of a rush. With the request for questions a number of them bubbled up. He didn't relay them first, instead the other reached that and he gave time for their answers. First though he had to up Theo's attitude, Viktor had the right idea but Timothy threw a few side glances. Again he felt the other wasn't going about it the right way.
"He's right, you have training is skills we don't. We deal mostly with the fighting, you and Callen are needed for pretty much everything else." A glance towards Viktor again, a small grin of respect. "Except lockpicking. There are a reasons Backups and Brains are trained instead of just Soldiers." Hopefully Theo was bolstered by the comment, Timothy could see that the boy at least tried to psych himself up but there was every reason to be apprehensive. He didn't like how little information they had. Did Mr Helsang have a source they could contact? With other questions out of the way he added his.
"Are there any resources in place? We need a lot better information. London is a big city, a lot bigger then we can sweep thoroughly I'm sure. We don't even know what this sorcerer looks like." He didn't know if the others had the answers, in reality he could trust them more then their hidden leader. He had told Anna before that they need a plan, the more information the better the plan could be.

With his and the other's questions answered he didn't dismiss himself as quickly as Theo and Viktor did. He moved over to Anna, aware that even Callen hadn't rushed to her when they arrived. His face showed all the concern and it seemed that at this moment perhaps some tact was needed.
"Are you ready for this?" He asked gently. He was quite aware of camera lenses watching them and it did make him slightly uncomfortable. On impulse he put a and hand on her shoulder and tried to make eye contact, a deal also made awkward by Anna's single grey eye. "I will always be there when you need me. I made a promise for Jones and I will not fail, not this time." For a moment his voice took on a steely determination, reminding himself of his pledge. He looked away, he was trying to be gentle and got carried away. He looked back, for a moment she seemed vulnerable. More in need of protection then ever, but he reminded himself of how she had fought before she was overwhelmed at the academy. "I won't let you down, not again." With that word he was about to move away, but let himself a little grin and added. "Now, about that practice fight..."