Colin's posts

".........wow." Rene muttered.

"I.... I see." he said.

"Right then. Let's get you patched up." he told her.

"Also, not working for him, and some job security?" he asked.

"Ahhh, Special Unit 3?" he then asked further.

"I'm glad that's going through." he told her.

Rene just pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Of course." he said.

"All right then." he muttered.

"How about you tell me ALL about it, while I take care of the inevitable infection, and fix your injury." he suggested, as he got up to gather what he'd need.

"I can guess the not tending to it has to do with the lunar cycle, as it was." he went on.

"But a bullet wound? How'd THAT happen?" he asked her further.

There was silence for a moment, before she received a response.

My office. Now. it read.

I assume you remember how to get there. a second one said.

Averie knew what that meant. Rene had time.

And he was going to help her post-haste.

The one she was talking to raised an eyebrow.

"...I see." they said.

"You seem pretty nonplussed about it." they commented.

"But all right, feel free to text him." they told her.

"He should answer fairly quickly."

They nodded in response.

"He is." they told her.

"He should be on a short break now, but if you need to see him, feel free to text him." they said.

"Or I can take you to his office." they offered.

"Do you have a preference, or how much of an emergency IS this?" they then asked.

Illias nodded.

"I can." he said.

"That being said, you need to get that checked out." he told her.

"Do it ASAP." he said further.

"Just call me whenever you need me."

"I have no real limit to my return." Illias responded.

"Which is to say, if I give valid reason for staying longer than intended, then there is no issue." he clarified.

"And I do believe this qualifies." he continued.

"I will speak honestly and clearly about what I had witnessed back at the station."

Illias just sighed.

"He seems to be a very... ignorant and spiteful person." he said, referring to Charles.

"I'm amazed he even has his position." he admitted. "He must know some people, is all I can figure." he said further.

"Regardless, the Unit will accept you for who and what you are, obviously." he told her.

"It's a place where people can feel like they belong."

Illias just chuckled lightly.

"Well, thank you." he replied.

"I do try my best." he told her.

"But yes, I saw what was happening." he sighed, shaking his head.

"Here's hoping you get the position." he went on, but then paused.

"But, off the record, if you're considered for an interview, the position is as good as yours." he told her confidentally.

"A useful trait." Illias responded.

"Regardless, here is where we part ways, for now." he told her.

"Hopefully I shall see you in San Diego." he commented.

"It was very nice meeting you." he added with a smile.

Illias thought for a moment, before shrugging.

"Just some small details." he replied, as their server returned with their drinks.

For the next hour or so, they ate, drank, and spoke, until they were finished.

"I'd say that covers it all." Illias commented, as he left money on the table.

"You'll get your ticket in a few days, so be ready for that." he told her.

"I should return to San Diego, though." he went on.

"In the meantime, get your shoulder checked out."

"Is there a problem?" Illias asked her, before looking at her shoulder.

He was silent, before she heard some small hisses from under his hat.

"....you haven't had that tended to yet?" he asked.

"That might be something for you to look into in the very near future." he suggested.

"You don't need complications happening that could have been easily avoided."

"We'll provide the tickets, don't worry." Illias assured her.

"Once they're procured, the details will be emailed to you, and you can go from there." he said further.

"We can also provide you with an electronic ticket for your phone if you desire." he continued.

"Now... in regards to that..." he said further.

"I would suggest you pack for a few days. Bring a couple extra changes of clothing, just in case." he told her.

"And are there any dates and/or times that you would prefer we avoid?" he asked.

"You will." Illias responded.

"But we don't expect you to pay for it, yourself." he then assured her.

"If you plan to drive to San Diego, save your receipts for any expenses incurred by doing such. Gas, and the like. We'll reimburse you." he told her.

"If you'll fly, then we will provide you with a round-trip ticket." he continued.

"As well as transportation from the airport to the Unit." he went on.

"Do you have a preference?" he then asked her.