Razed (Red)

Jaime made it to Belarus in just three days. Two days in an old military truck crossing Lithuania wasn't easy, but it had to be done to talk to Lucius. He knew he was a smart man, and that it would be worth it.

Jaime checked into a hotel and got some much needed rest. In the last couple of weeks he hadn't slept at all. Jaime woke up at around three o clock, and went on his computer, researching Lucius Alba a bit more.

He found out that Lucius' fiance had died during the attack on New York City. Lucius didn't say much during the interview, just that his fiance's death will have great impact on his work and research.

Jaime felt sorry for Lucius even though he didn't know him at all. Somehow he knew how he felt—he just couldn't explain why. Jaime spent the rest of the night watching TV. Lucius was on talking about Belarus.

"My critics can say whatever they wish. The bottom line is that what Belarus is doing works. We've enriched the metahuman community, while also protecting the rest of our society. This is how the world needs to be: all citizens using their gifts for mutual gain, in perfect peace and harmony."

Jamie shrugged, then shut the television off.

The next day Jaime washed his clothes and got ready to talk to Lucius. Jaime called a cab and made his way to the mansion of Lucius. the place was huge and beautiful. Jaime never saw anything so opulent, but then again he wouldn't remember if he did.

"I'm here to see Prime Minister Alba." Jamie said to the secretary in the waiting room. She clicked her tongue.

"Have you set up an appointment?" The woman asked, sure Jamie had not.

"Well, no-" Jamie began, but was interrupted.

"You need to set one up, then come back. Lucius is a busy man." The secretary said. Jamie could understand, but he really needed to see this man, as soon as possible.

"Look, i heard he helps metahumans that don't know what to do. Can you at least contact him and ask if he will see me?" Jamie asked hopefully. The secretary was hesitant, but after looking Jamie up and down she decided she would help him out.

"Just give me a few minutes. I'll check with him."

"Sir, there's somebody here asking to see you." Lucius' secretary's voice caught the man off guard. He had his reading glasses on, going over the latest proposal his most belligerent Senate had given him. Needless to say, it was getting a veto.

"I..... I don't remember any appointments being on today's schedule." Lucius said, tearing his eyes from the parchment in his hands. He looked slightly put off by the interruption.

"Well that's just it. He doesn't have one.." The secretary replied. Lucius sighed in visible irritation, tossing the pending law paperwork onto his desk. The Prime Minister then ripped his glasses off, turning in his chair to face the woman that had broke his chain of thought.

"Then why are you bringing it to my attention? Have him schedule an appointment." Lucius said. His eyebrows furrowed as he stared the secretary down.

".....I know, i know. Sorry Lucius, but he said he's a metahuman, and he needs your help..... I thought i would at least ask you." The secretary said. Lucius' jaw clinched, and a long pause ensued. The dictator turned in his chair, poured himself a glass of Bourbon, then spoke as if he were in the best mood ever.

"Fine, send him in." Lucius said, taking a drink of his beverage as he awaited this metahuman. If he had gotten into the country, he was at least stable enough to speak to in a civilized manner.

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Once the man came into his office, Lucius would pour him a drink, then point out the chair across from him. He wanted to make this as quick as possible.

"A bit rude, barging in here with no warning......... This better be good. I'm a busy man." Lucius said, taking another drink of his sweet, sweet alcohol.

The secretary came back "He'll see you now" she said in a tone like he had just caused her years worth of pain.

"Thank you".  As soon as Jaime walked in Lucius spun around in his chair and started to pour a drink. after he was done pouring the drink he pointed to the chair opposite of him. Jaime gladly accepted the drink and had a seat and took a drink from the glass. it was the best tasting bourbon he had ever tasted it felt like he was drinking liquid money.

"Yes i'm sorry. Well i wouldn't say its good. Yes i've heard you're busy, being prime minister isn't easy i'm sure". Just being in the mans presence was scary his eyes had an x raying effect on him.

"I'm jaime by the way. I can't remember anything. I woke up in New York about a week ago, and i went to my address that was on my ID, and it was a house but it was burnt down". Jaime told him everything that happened that night and how he found a laptop. and explained how he had gotten into Belarus.

"I think you can help me you were the first person i thought could" Jaime drained the rest of his drink in one gulb. Then set the cup back on the desk and gave him a awkward smile