02-09-2025, 12:58 AM
Well, Elyse felt less nervous about Nox possibly knowing that she had sex with Hayden. It seemed certain he had known, guessed, or encouraged it. Then again, Elyse knew that, but it was nice to hear that he didn't mind so much if it did happen.
Elyse went upstairs to check on Marta. She was still sound asleep, as was Splash. That was odd. She wrote a note for Marta saying she would be gone for a bit, and that she should stay here or at Kallisti (if she went with the group. Marta would follow that. She also gave Marta instructions to ask Sterling for a ride home if she wasn’t back in time. Marta knew her procedures; this was mostly just a reminder.
She left the room and pulled out her wallet to call Hayden. When he answered, she spoke. ”Hey…I need you - right now. Kind of important. Can I come over?”
Elyse went upstairs to check on Marta. She was still sound asleep, as was Splash. That was odd. She wrote a note for Marta saying she would be gone for a bit, and that she should stay here or at Kallisti (if she went with the group. Marta would follow that. She also gave Marta instructions to ask Sterling for a ride home if she wasn’t back in time. Marta knew her procedures; this was mostly just a reminder.
She left the room and pulled out her wallet to call Hayden. When he answered, she spoke. ”Hey…I need you - right now. Kind of important. Can I come over?”