Catherine walked over to a café and sat down across the room from Rylee. 'Well?'
'Why are you here?' Rylee asked, surprised.
'The same reason I always show up... Are you going to do what you said you would?' Catherine sipped some coffee.
Rylee shook her head. 'Not yet... The timing isn't right.'
Catherine sighed. 'Why did we ever agree to work with you?'
Rylee sighed. 'Because we have similar aims. I don't like how you guys try to play villian all the time, and I will stop you when I have to. But... When it comes to exposing the truth... I will reshape the world, with or without you. And powered people will have rights, we won't have to live in the shadows... The world will become better. So... Are you still with me?'
Catherine tapped her chin in mock thought then nodded. 'I suppose I am, partially. Say...how is my daughter that they stole?'
Rylee gave her a look. 'They have her because you and Timothy were awful parents...but she's okay.'
'Good. Anyway... Anything you have to share?'
Rylee thought for a moment. 'Eric is more of a threat than we thought, actually... And Charles? He might be too. I don't see why we can't just talk to him about-'
Catherine turned and gave her a glare. 'Don't you dare, Rylee. You might think he'll solve your problems, but he won't. Why else would he be on their side?'
Rylee hesitated. 'I haven't dug that deep into his mind yet... I'm not sure.'
'Well, you better dig soon, kid. Because while you might have patience, we're running out of it. Do something for us or we're done. Got it?'
'Like...like what...?'
Catherine smirked. 'I want to speak with Olivia without being caught.'
Rylee's eyes widened. 'I can't...I can't promise she won't run and tell, but... I'll do my best to keep them from following or finding her.'
'Oh, she won't leave. Trust me,' Catherine smiled.
Rylee glared. 'But don't you dare hurt her or I will expose every secret, every base, and every bit of knowledge I have gotten from your head. Understand?'
'Yes, ma'am,' Catherine smiled then walked out. 'Good talk, Rylee. Until next time.'
Rylee sighed and sipped her hot chocolate quietly. She hoped this wasn't a mistake...
