Page 72 of Citiali: Teach
He nods. “Very sound plan.”
I laugh.
Christian pops up. “Times up.”
I feel them and turn, then laugh again. “Preses.”
Prez is smiling. That’s always a good sign. “My council is getting counsel. I like it.”
I nod and tell them what I said before it’s a twenty-minute question and answer session for five minutes of actual words.
“Dakota is okay? He didn’t say he was worried.”
“He’s fine, Prez. They need to step back and guide. He sees it and will support the Brothers they’re putting in place. Age shouldn’t play into it, but it tends to when so much is on the line. I see it working and Dakota sees pieces. It’s not his to see yet.”
Prez nods. “This isn’t why we’re here but I need to ask. Why didn’t we get a warning for the war? Everyone was unsettled but no one else saw the battles we fought.”
“I did, Atohi and Justice did, Zeke and Putam did, hell even Jacob knew or felt it. Teller warned me a couple of days before. Aiyana, Christian and Dakota felt it but didn’t see it. Maybe they didn’t put it together. Christian is doing classes for Luna, Dakota is doing lessons and jumping to the reservation a couple of times a night with different groups. Aiyana is working, growing plants, answering everyone’s questions everywhere from Indian, women issues and medical, plus healing. I saw Zeke worried but it’s about how busy our Leaders are. Putting out fires is stopping them from avoiding the fires.”
Cort sits. “Huh. Justice said almost the same words. He saw the war?”
I shrug. “He saw something coming. I saw it happening in Virginia. It didn’t happen that way. Atohi beefed up their IT and stopped planes getting in unchecked there. He may have seen the fight move but I wasn’t told.”
Cort looks at Hemy getting a nod. “Andrew asked me if it was right. I don’t know what Atohi did but flying into DC shouldn’t be without a check. Kaleb said it’s right so I backed Atohi. Aaron is happy Andrew took the help after seeing everyone else get hit.”
I nod. “Andrew went to Liberty and hung out with the Brothers. Atohi is stoked.”
Prez smiles. “I’m glad they see Atohi’s value there. You’re the only Clubs that weren’t in a war. We needed and appreciated the help, Brother.”
Hemy throws him chin.
I wait for what this is then smile when Mucimi shows. “Axe needed me.”
I look for it. “He okay?”
“Christian said to get drones on White Wave and the kids at the night fires. We got them set and Arndt will send them up when they start the fire so we don’t miss anything. Christian doesn’t give Axe orders so we did it right away. He was worried.”
I smile at Cort and Prez. “Fireside chats will be going out everywhere. He doesn’t waste time.”
Prez shakes his head. “Give them a job and they’ll get it done. I love the fuckin’ Brotherhood.”
Me too, I think but don’t say.
“You should say everything here. I explained to Cort the way we see here. Sometimes it’s words, pure heart means they can be trusted. Sometimes it’s the signs,” he points to the color over the lake, “or it could be who shows.” He points to Justice, Luke Rayne and Maiyun.
I nod. “Color is important to Indians, like bikers we have our tribe colors. I’ve seen more color here lately, it tells me everyone is welcome and celebrated. I want to bring my Indian class here, it will be a comfort to those feeling unconnected.”
“What you’re doing with Crow? The one tribe thing?” Cort asks.
“Yeah, Boss. Dyani found her only relative here. Her connection is to more than ancient stories.”
He nods. “The freed women should come.”
“Co is getting Aylen on the ABSZ women. We had a long conversation here.”
He nods. “Do I need to step back and let Justice run his Protectors?”
Fuck. I breathe deep. “Yes.”
