Emotional Infidelity *R18

Elaine gasped and her eyes widened as she stared at the orb.

"It's beautiful," she murmured. "Did you sell it? How did you even get it?"

"Nah, I didn't sell it," Michael responded, shaking his head. "I kept it, and I plan to use it to revive my faction. I've been planning to go around the city and recruit more members. It won't be easy, but it's the only way. The other factions have been crushing us, and I can't sit by and watch anymore."

Elaine nodded, a look of understanding on her face. "I see, so that's why you're here."

Michael put the artifact away, and the two of them continued talking about unimportant things. John opened his eyes and rubbed his chin.

'What should I do with this? I obviously need to deal with Michael, but it might be worth it to observe him for a while.'