above all else | corbin & isha
isha-feinbergâ:
[He can play harder to get than he thinks, when it comes to this particular topic. While Isha would never like to describe herself as desperate, she is certainly⌠eager to do something. Itâs becoming increasingly apparent that she canât achieve much on her own, not in a community as enclosed as a Colony. And Ada, dear as she is to Isha, is not a master of subtlety. The two of them talk a lot and laugh about the sort of chaos they could instigate, but when it comes to making a difference in a meaningful way, sheâs not sure Ada could keep a secret.
Then again, maybe her nature is too distrusting. She wouldnât think Corbin knew how to keep his mouth shut either, but he explains that heâd need to check with other involved people before clueing Isha in on any real details. Grudgingly, she respects that. Corbin has a loud mouth but he knows when to shut it. Well, sometimes. She also thinks he should shut it when it comes to bragging about what a desirable lothario he is. Thereâs little more distasteful to Isha than people that feel the need to shoehorn sex into every conversation.
While nobody could accuse the man of subtlety, he does manage to give very few details away as he expands on what heâs planning. Isha isnât sure what he means by kicking the NWRF where it hurts, because she isnât sure where in particular might hurt them. Whatever people think of her, sheâs not an evil genius or a master manipulator. She got away with so many murders through a combination of luck, and perverts being very simple. That, and being mindful of tide times and currents when she disposed of the bodies.
But when it comes to standing up to a well organized, global group like the NWRF? Thatâs a little harder, and Isha is slowly accepting that sheâll need help. She does understand a little better what heâs saying about Telepaths. In an uprising, even a lowkey one, being able to communicate privately without risk of being overheard or intercepted is absolutely invaluable.]Â
Okay. [She nods. Heâs smirking; Ishaâs expression remains neutral. Sheâs fundamentally opposed to smiling at men that smile at her. She works very hard to ensure people donât accidentally think she likes them, although it occurs to her she shouldnât try that hard with Corbin. Sheâs not the only telepath in the Colony by any stretch, so in that way she needs him more than he needs her. That thought makes her feel a little queasy, and she takes a sharp inhale of the fresh, sea salt air.] That was very vague. Thank you.
[The âthank youâ isnât as sarcastic as it might sound. She really is pleased to know that Corbin is capable of being vague if necessary.]Â If these other parties object to my involvement, will you give me the chance to explain myself to them? I can tell it to you, and you pass on the message, if they will remain anonymous. I know that I am not an easy person to trust so I cannot expect people to be immediately comfortable with my involvement, but I would like to explain why I am so eager, if they are doubtful.
[It would sting her pride, but sheâd do it, ask for a second hearing if necessary.]
[Oh....oh. So sheâs like... committed to this, then. Well and truly committed, it would seem, because not only does she listen, and thank Corbin (even with a arguably sarcastic little quip snuck in there somewhere), but she also actually takes the time to ask Corbin for a chance to make her case, essentially. Huh.Â
Itâs not what he would have expected, and to be honest, it does a lot more for her than she probably realizes. She wants to be able to explain herself in the event that Mouse and Pax donât agree to bringing a convict into the mix, but at this point Corbin is starting to feel like heâd be prepared to make a case for her. Not that sheâd appreciate that, knowing her track record with having men speak for her or over her, (even in classes nobody cares about, for fuckâs sake...) but heâs never seen her this apparently committed to anything that involves speaking with him, and if sheâs willing to put up with him this long, and be not only civil, but marginally humble...Corbin takes it as a sign sheâs more invested than sheâd like to admit.
In any case, itâs not like heâs about to tell her heâll do it for her, or anything of that notionâany argument would be better coming from her, anyway. But if it comes to it, he might back her up himself, if it comes down to arguing. Maybe. Heâs wary, but heâd like to believe this opportunity that seems to have fallen into his lap is one of... good karma, or something. Something he can trust. Which is... hard to come by, these days, but heâd like to believe it.]
Yeah, sure mate, sure. If it comes down to it, Iâll make sure you... get a chance to say yer piece. But I reckon... I donât know, I reckon I got a good feeling about this, anyway. So Iâll talk to âem and get back to ya, yeah? Shouldnât be long.Â














