The grand ball

[Cruz]

Cruz chuckled at the formal addressing. He was hardly Mister Vega. That was his grandfather, his father was Detective Vega. He was just Cruz, but he didn't say anything.

Nox's friend left their circle - preoccupied by a phone call. What was more important that networking at the moment? Obviously, he'd already made connections if he was one of these Nine Rods of Dominions.

But he had requested Jensen James not go anywhere. Which made it all that more curious. But Cruz was more than amenable to that end. Cruz gave Vena a smile at their odd couple out comment. "Nox is sort of an employee, sort of family."
He said in reference to their relationship. "He's here as my body guard, he's doing a poor job of it."


The look Cruz got from Nox made the younger man laugh. Nox only rolled his eyes. "Stay with Mr. James, Cruz. Talk shop. I'll be back in a bit."


Cruz was more than happy to stay and talk shop as it were. He gave Ms. Vena a smile. "If you'll excuse us."
He led Jensen away. "Nox has no talent for healing. I've seen the news. I know what you did for the Ascendancy. I was hoping you might be able to show me how you do it. I'm a quick learner."