Connections, Money and Secrets [Almaz]

[Nox]

At least he knew why Jacob chose now to approach him. It was easier than showing up at the club Nox guessed. He grabbed his arm and wallet from his locker. He sent Raffe a text.

Kasun is safe. Alive. Fought him in the arena at Almaz.

The tucked the wallet back in his pocket and headed towards the showers. He hadn't even looked for Ori yet. He figured if she wanted him gross and blood splattered that she'd have stuck around down below. If she was even here at all. He didn't expect her to stick around, he'd be pleasantly surprised if she did. But the shower was welcome either way.

Nox made sure to avoid the ones the others used and opted for the cold running showers. It didn't take much to warm the water himself in the pipe running up the shower. Pressure was better and he was mostly alone with the hot water pelting his skin.