Theis was already in the control room when Ken arrived. “How did he even make it through Recruit training?”
“Jason Wolfe?” Ken shook his head slightly as he took a seat at the control panel. “This is nothing like his behavior a few months ago.” Continue reading
Ken released the trainees for dinner an hour later and watched as they filed out the doors. He followed behind a few minutes later and joined Theis at one of the tables in the Dining Hall. Continue reading
Ken’s furious expression melted away as soon as the dining hall doors closed behind him. The other paladins were waiting for him in the corridor.
“Two days.” Rett snickered as they started down the hall. “They lasted that long? If I recall, we didn’t make it one day.”
“Six hours,” Ken replied. “… almost. But we were younger than they are. They should have more self-control.” Continue reading
They spent the rest of the afternoon together, sorting through the remaining boxes while Evy filled Theis in on some of the happier news. “The doctors had some success with Bet’s spinal regeneration. She didn’t regain full ability, but she can walk short distances without help and longer with exobraces. She’s on medical retirement and is now living with Paladins Creed and Creed.” Continue reading
“Theis!” Evy squealed as the apartment door slid open and he stepped into his living room for the first time. His face broke into a wide grin that pulled at the scarred skin along his jaw as she dashed across the room and threw herself into his arms. The two clung to one another fiercely, protectively, and their tears flowed freely with their reunion. Continue reading
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