Post by Katarina O'Hara on Sept 19, 2014 22:16:22 GMT -6
Katarina takes a deep breath, hesitation before dailing the number. She looks at the screen for a moment.
Katarina: Come on Kat... You can do this...
She hits call and puts the phone to her ear, her hands trembling lightly, and waits while it rings.
A voice unknown to her answers the phone, the tone smooth and slightly-accented...perhaps British or even German in nature.
Richard: Caraway Residence.
Katarina: um... I think I have the right number... I'm calling to speak to Nathaniel?
When he first answered, the man sounded rather dour. The level of cordiality increased once he recognized her.
Richard: Ah, Miss O'Hara. A moment, please.
Katarina: Ok, thank you
She waits patiently, her confidence waivering with each passing second.
Moments later, someone else is on the line.
Nathaniel: Hello, Katarina. I am surprised, pleasantly, to hear from you again so soon.
Katarina: I'm suprised I'm calling... Sophia tried to talk me out of it, but something made me call...
Nathaniel: A desire to be set free, no less. Sophia cares about you, but her concern is misplaced. I take it, then, that you've come to a decision?
Katarina nods, even though he cant see her before taking a deep breath
Katarina: I have... I just hope its the right one...
Nathaniel: How long do you need to settle your affairs?
Katarina: Settle my affairs?
Nathaniel: You'll be staying at my home, Katarina. Both of us will be out of the game, as it were, until we have achieved our goals.
Katarina: Are you sure you're not just trying to kidnap me? That this isnt some sick replaying of that night...
She shakes her head
Katarina: I don't know if I could do that... Live through that again...
her hands are trembling now and she doesnt know why she isnt hanging up right now, but something keeps her on the line.
Nathaniel: Be honest with me and yourself, and ask this question: if I wanted to take you by force, don't you think I could have?
He almost sounded hurt by the implication
She picks up on the hurt in his voice
Katarina: I'm sorry... I shouldnt have said that...
Nathaniel: I know why you did. So I ask again: how long?
Katarina: I have a match next week... SO after that I guess...
She pauses
Katarina: How long will it take?
Nathaniel: That depends on us, doesn't it? You have to tear down your walls and I have to rebuild what's left of you. It isn't something to be rushed, not unlike a masterpiece of art.
Katarina: And for however long it takes, I wont get to see anyone... Even Sophia?
Nathaniel: Sophia I can allow if she minds her manners.
Katarina: Good luck with that...
Nathaniel: Then her first visit may be her last.
Katarina: Are you... Threatening her?
He chuckled quietly.
Nahaniel: No, I'm saying that if she's brought to my home to see you and is belligerent, she will not be invited back.
Katarina breathes a sigh of relief
Katarina: Ok, fair enough. So is tehre anything I need to do to prepare?
Nathaniel: No.
Katarina: Just pack my stuff and thats it... I leave my whole life behind?
Nathaniel: To make your way to a better one.
Katarina: I hope you're right...
Nathaniel: I know I am.
Katarina: So where and when do we meet? After my match? or sometime after the show?
Nathaniel: Whenever you're ready.
Katarina: If I come this week... Can I still wrestle the show I'm booked for? Or should I wait?
He considered quietly for a moment, then responds.
Nathaniel: I suggest having your match first.
Katarina: Ok
Nathaniel: I will meet you at the arena after your match.
Katarina: Ok, I'll be there
With that, he hangs up quietly.
She's left with the phone in her hand.
Katarina: Oh shit... What have I just agreed to?
