Exploring the Damage

[Sage]

Dr. Marcil relented and closed up. Sage wouldn't pay up until he had working pieces to replace what he had. If he died he died. He was going to do that anyway.

There was a lot of video and pictures taken and Sage wanted to watch it afterwards and he wanted a copy of it so he could save it later. He was confident that he could hack again with his computer brain, but that was still rounds away.

Closing up was quick. Recovery room was a little less fun. But then he was taken back to his room where Christian was waiting. They had let him in to the private room. Sage gave him a weak smile.

He was staff but he felt more like family. Christian was more like a father to Cruz. At least that's what Cruz had said. But at least his father didn't try to kill him. Sage sighed as they helped him in bed and left him alone with the butler/father/whatever he was. When they were alone Christian smiled. "Nox is home. The officer who was interviewing him believed his story."

Sage smiled. That was good news... but now that meant he'd be home waiting and that was going to be awkward. "So he told a lie."


Christian shook his head. "No, I think he told the truth."

"And he believed him still? He is a charmer."


Christian nodded. "Nox was explaining the security to him when I left. He's an ally. I think they need you at home, but I'm not letting you go home until you are recovered."

Sage frowned. "What does that mean?"


"That your doctor has to clear you to go home and help your friends, otherwise you'll stay here. On my dollar if it has to be." The way Christian said it made Sage think that he was not going to be able to talk the man down. Sage sighed and nodded.

"Fine."
Maybe he could get the good doctor to heal him again...