In this scene, Luc has asked his adopted son to go get the new Thieves' Guild tech, an invisibility cloak that the young man has just aquired.
Tag! You're It!
The moment Senthys left the room, Luc stood and pulled on his own cloak and gloves. After raising the hood, he settled into an out of the way corner. How long had it been since he'd played hide and seek with his son?
Seemed centuries ago.
Back then, it had been behind curtains and furniture. Nothing so high tech as this.
Senthys had been four. Five? Older, perhaps. The boy had thrown himself into the game with all the gusto of a ruckball player completing a pass. When he'd find Luc, he'd squeal with delight and start hissing, dancing from one foot to the other. And then Luc would throw his arms wide and his son would run to him...
A shimmer of light revealed that Senthys had entered the room and passed before a lamp. As Luc grew accustomed to the effect, his son's outline showed. Rather like the aura Luc could see around his own people, but a hundred times dimmer.
The immortal needed every gift in his arsenal to stay ahead of Senthys.
With each visit Luc made to this world, the young mortal grew closer to discovering Luc's secret life. Once his son learned the truth, there could be no going back.
Such knowledge posed a threat to himself, his people hidden around the Empire, and more importantly, to his all-too-mortal son.
A son whose mentors all coached him in uncovering corporate secrets and lies.
When Senthys had passed the lamp the third time, Luc tapped him on the shoulder.
With a hiss that morphed into a screech, the boy knocked back his hood, which turned off the invisibility.
Laughing, Luc pushed back the hood of his own to reveal himself. "Tag. You're it."
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Ooh, intriguing and fun. Curious how they’ll use the invisible tech to pull of thief jobs.
Nice scene. Some memories that are great
This scene inspired A Stolen Heart. I wrote it intending to have a short story of Luc and Senth playing. It turned into a book.
Intriguing excerpt. Enjoyed it. Invisible tech will come in handy in thief jobs, I’d think. Thanks for sharing.
It could come in handy in a lot of places! I can see potential for some real mischief here. lol
I think I am beginning to like Luc a lot!
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Thank you for sharing! I appreciate it. And glad you are starting to like Luc. :)
It’s almost sweet how Luc makes sure that Senth learns what he needs even when that knowledge and skill will eventually cause grief.
Good point! You know it will. :)
Interesting twist on an age-old game. Very ingenious.
It would be a really fun way to play as a kid or teenager. I’d have definitely gone for it. Now, I’m worried I’d fall over somewhere and be invisible and never be seen again. Or at least until the batteries ran out. “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t be seen.” lol
I so love the relationship between Luc and Senthys!
I’m planning another Antonello Brothers book and they will have some reconciling to do :)
A good scene establishing the dynamic between father and son. Senthys is fascinating.
~Cie from Naughty Netherworld Press~
Thank you. Senth is in multiple books. I love that character. :)