Exploring the Damage

[Sage]

Sage looked up and smiled at his doctor. She'd not done much, but he was certain she would have if it were necessary. It was good to have someone on your side. He looked back at Christian side. "I'm okay. I want to go home."


Christian stood up and offered his hand to the doctor. "Doctor, I'm Christian, a friend of the family, and while I believe there is always a crisis in the house, Sage seems determined to help. And those he is helping will guilelessly use his talents for their needs, so if he's not ready to go home. You cannot let him charm you into letting him go prematurely. Like everyone else in the house he seems to think he always gets his way."

Sage stuck his tongue out childlishly at Christian. "I usually get my way."


Christian nodded. "So does Nox and Dorian. And you know if it means protecting Cruz you will do whatever it takes to keep him safe."

Sage sighed. "She's like Nox - except she isn't a fighter she's a healer."
Christian's eyes went wide in the realization. "I could be out of here in a heartbeat if I asked nicely and she agreed."
He smiled at her. He hadn't asked, and he wasn't ready to. "How long do I need to stay here under normal circumstances?"
He wasn't ready to talk to Nox anymore than he was probably ready to talk to him. But they needed to... Sage had kissed him. Sage smirked at the thought, his friend had done more than kiss him and Sage was a little jealous...