Second Chances

[Nox]

Nox was grateful that it was easy to get the cooperation needed to help put things together for the refugees. The only problem was he couldn't just help them, they didn't trust him. He was the reason they were without a home -- as such as it was.

"Right now they have shelter, not great, but it's warm and dry and plenty of space. The Angel of the Undercity takes care of his own. And I want this to be his venture, not mine. I need to talk to him, see if he's willing to push his people towards this. The illusion that it's his doing. I don't want credit. I don't need credit but I did this to them. I will fix what I can and help others in the process."

Nox didn't know what to do with the other information. It wasn't like he knew what he was doing at all. He was just here with his ideas. There were smarter people to do the business side of things.

Ana seemed to grasp the situation. "Give me the name and Christian and I will handle the rest. Nox can talk to this Angel of the Undercity. Not that I trust someone who wants to be worshipped. But if you trust him Nox, then so will I."

Nox gave Ana a wry smile. "I don't trust him. I don't trust most people. But he won't hurt the refugees and he'll do what's right for them, as long as they keep worshipping him."

Emily mentioned Cadence and Nox chuckled. "She was at the club a bit back. I think she had a connection with the girls. Taught Liv how to improve her healing weave, for which I'm grateful."

Ana growled. "What did you do this time, boy?" Her tone was motherly and Nox ducked his head as a proper son should.

"Nothing I couldn't handle. I had back up and I'm alive. That's all that matters."

"And what if you hadn't? Nox..."

"I have already been lectured on the fine art of being a parent. I won't rush headlong into a fight without the proper tools. I promise."

Ana nodded. At least his word was still good with someone.

"You've met Cadence Matthis?"

Nox shook his head. "I have not, but Sterling was full of fan girl stories afterwards. I heard about it. I think she'll be around for lessons or at least companionship. Ori's little club is growing ten-fold."

Ana laughed. "As if you have nothing at all to do with that."