Consequences

[Nox]

Nox heard foot steps coming down but he smelled Elyse before she came into view. He smiled because she probably smelled him before he did her. The benefits of her ability. But she didn't look happy despite her smile. Nox sighed inwardly - another night of taking care of her. He had promised to do so and he meant it, but sometimes he wished he didn't have to.

She asked for passage and Nox thought of making her pay for it but he noticed Sage feeling the invisible wall and turned to look at the hacker and his bafflement. Nox chuckled until his friend gave him a nervous look as his wallet made a noise on the other side. He looked more like he was jonesing for drugs than just to answer his messages. Nox wondered if maybe Sage was a little high maintenance too.

Nox dropped the wall of air completely. "Fine."
he said with a faux sigh. Despite his prior annoyance he held out his hand for Elyse he wanted to give her a hug - the call didn't look like it had gone well if she'd been crying. Maybe he was wrong and those were happy tears - but not likely - you don't come dressed to hit things with happy tears. He spoke softly so only she could hear even though she hadn't moved yet. "I'm here when you want to talk about it."