Astrea had been to the South a few times. In fact, this was where most of her past missions took place.
Joran was a member of the Alpha Convocation in the Southern Republic, and he didn’t exactly get there by playing nice. Quite a few people had to disappear or be threatened for the Serpent to gain access to such a high position.
As a result, she didn’t have any good memories of this place. This dirty job was never to her taste, even though she was considered one of the best in the field.
Joran watched her all the way to the southern capital, New Verum, feeling more and more frustrated every minute.
She did not look at him once. Didn’t even engage when he mentioned Nikki. It was as if he was giving a ride to a statue of his Dragonfly and not the real person.
Astrea did not say a word
