"I trust you all reviewed Bethany's practice run," The All Seeing said, standing from his seat to address the rest of the League.
"She's good with a blade," Nate commented, leaning over to Sam.
"Well, with a face like that, you'd have to have another skill," Sam smirked.
Nate grinned and nudged him quiet.
"We must act quickly," The All Seeing went on, looking around the room. "The Telepathic Temptress has returned to the Station, but she has taught Avery Hanson some very valuable tricks. We must strike before she learns how to control herself properly."
"Now, I don't know," Sam whispered to Nate. "I'd love for her to lose control on me, if you know what I mean."
Nate grinned and winked. "Yeah."
"Her sister is getting married in two weeks time." The All Seeing mockingly mimed wiping a tear away. "Her defences will be down, she will be busy looking after her sister, making sure the day run smoothly."
He paused, letting out a low laugh.
"And it will run smoothly. For her sister. And for us. Bethany?"
Bethany smirked a little, revelling in the task she had been given. Maybe this would bring her closer to him, and she would move higher up the ranks.
"Bearing in mind the issue of range," Bethany announced, standing up. "We have... persuaded the neighbours to let us borrow their house."
She smiled sardonically.
"The best time to strike will be during the reception, everyone will be drinking and eating, no one will be paying much attention. All focus will be on the happy couple, after all. That is when I will make my move."
She looked at The All Seeing for reassurance and he nodded.
"We are assembling a small team of stronger levelled telepaths, to help us with the shielding and the getaway. Nate, Sam..."
Nate almost rolled his eyes. "Of course."
"Your wish," Sam said, a faint trace of mocking in his tone.
"Good," The All Seeing took over again. "I will give you your assignment, so you know exactly where you are to be. This is no time for renegades."
He looked at Nate, and the older man squared his shoulders, not backing down either.
"Get ready," The All Seeing went on. "We are about to go to war."