Sanctuary

[Jay Carpenter]

Axel Miller

Axel leaned on a wall while the family drama unfolded. He was mostly there to escort the doctor in and out, sketchy guest from an equally sketchy organization and all. So they wanted to take the girl away. Big deal. So there was an actual bounty on her head. That he hadn’t bagged and tagged the twig of a girl himself was evidence enough that he had something of a soul remaining. Didn’t mean he wouldn’t stand by while others did the deed. So he let the girl into the car. It was on Jay’s head that he didn’t search the interior before departing. It’s not like he called the doctor and told evil corporation where to find the golden child they sought. Sitting back and watching people dig their own graves was one thing, grabbing a shovel was another.

The doctor’s story about this bullshit psychosis raised an eyebrow though. From aside, he laughed. Funniest shit he’d heard all week. Nobody asked him, though. Wasn’t like the mom and dad were even slightly aware that their kid and Axel knew each other. That maybe one might vouch for the other. When they glanced his direction following the outburst of humor, he only nodded in agreement. “Oh yah. That guy is batshit crazy,” he said. Amused, he crossed his arms and waited, forgotten and otherwise overlooked. Typical.

The guests left the property, girl and preacher in tow. Mom and died locked themselves behind closed doors. Custody chick tracked him down. A thoughtful frown dug deep lines, but he didn’t answer right away. If she forged ahead alone, it was certain failure. Axel was okay with that, but he was not okay with losing track of her completely.

He shrugged into his jacket, checked the holsters beneath and gestured she lead the way. He couldn't be gone all day. The governor had her speech, and shit was going to get busy around here after that.