Convergence

[Nox]

Kali didn't like the Jer was so far away and completely ignoring her influences. But he had been right, even though she didn't need medical attention, the bleeding had stopped and her nose wasn't likely broken, a chance to see Nox again was always welcome. He was a simple sheep to the slaughter. Jer was mindful of something, she could feel his wariness.

She looked at her escort and waited for the woman to exit the van. She didn't need her help. Finding Nox would be easy. A simple touch of the receptionist's hand and she was hers. She'd do anything for her. Anything at all. Including giving her confidential information such as where a patient was when she wasn't family. And then she only had to talk to him, she could bring the boy straight to Jer, if she so desired. But she wanted to play with him. The last time had been glorious, he was so eager to please. So lost in his head that he was simple prey. And definitely a player - he deserved everything she gave him. He was much better prey than Jer who was just a challenge.

"Shall we go?" Kali didn't wait while she walked across the street to the hospital proper. She didn't go in the emergency room and she could only hope that her escort would follow and join her. There was no point in lying about her needs. She wasn't going to need to lie. The door opened with a quiet whoosh and as the cool air hit her Kali saw him. He was just standing there with another man, hand in hand, and the little girl from before with them. He didn't look happy to see the girl.

Kali didn't hesitate. "There is he. Look at our luck!" She didn't listen to the warnings that Jer had given them. This boy was hardly dangerous. She walked up to him with a bright smile. "Nox." Her eyes trailed along his body like she had missed seeing him. He looked worse for wear and her eyes landed on the bandage and the plant balanced precariously on what should have been his hand. Kali made to move and touch him...