It’s time.
Time to move on. “Hi, my name is Theodora Wilson.”
“Glad to meet you, Theodora. I’m Cosmo Drakeward and I’m a total asshole most of the time.”
“Who isn’t?” I reply, making him chuckle. “But I hope your assholeness won’t stop us becoming friends.”
“I’ll ensure it doesn’t.”
“Then friends it is.”
Turning back to the room I spread my arms wide.
“Now, who’s coming with me to see Wes?”
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Much to her chagrin, I don’t allow Theo’s posse into the sickbay.
Getting one student in is hard enough.
Healer Vane raises an eyebrow as we enter.
“She missed the healer last night, so I’ve sent her back for a visit now.”
“Ah, yes. I saw the report. Come in, Ms. Wilson.” Vane turns to me. “You needn’t stay.”
“Thanks, but I will. I’ve a pile of paperwork to do, thanks to this student.” I sigh, like Theo is the most annoying thing that’s happened to me all year.
He shrugs. “Then come.”
With Theo acting dazed, she follows Vane and lies down on the examination table. “I’m going to place my hands on your head now, Ms. Wilson.”
The healer looks up at me. “She’s an AUA I believe?”
When I nod he smiles. “How interesting. My first.”
Gods.
Vane closes his eyes and frowns. “Curious, it’s almost as though there is a shield between me and her spark.”
“I’ve heard that before,” I tell him. “A genetic flaw and probably the reason her spark never ignites.”
“Where did you learn that? Can you send me the research?”
I give him a puzzled look. “I’m not sure where I saw it. I’ll check through my files.”
“Thank you. Anyway, to the patient. How do you feel, Ms. Wilson?”
Theo blinks her eyes. “Dizzy, not quite right.”
—Pulu, what if he can sense your Lumina?—
—It’s OK, Lex…I’ve got this…and if I don’t…you’ll just have to break his neck—
—Wow…blood thirsty…but for you, I’ll do…—
—Shh…I have to focus—
