Chapter 181: A man in power? Hot
The Captain, who had been chatting to Hill and Gunther in between Kellen and Casper, was surprised when Kellen’s hand touched his arm and moved him to the side. When he saw the direction that Kellen’s gaze was, he felt a grimace touch his lips. Shaking his head, he turned his attention back to Hill, sure he was going to know all about what was about to happen.
Kellen wasn’t paying attention to him though, and instead was trying to call Taylor with one hand. Raising the phone to his ear, he heard the phone ring twice before she picked up.
"Hey, I know I just left and it’s the end of the day, but can I ask you for a favour?"
"What’s up? You sound so serious. Did your ’talk’ with the Captain get too heated?" She teased.
"It’s Casper. Can you bring up a bunch of shakes to the conference room and do a check up on him?" Kellen heard the creak of a chair over the line before the sigh hit his ears.
"That dumbass. Alright. I was just about to leave for the night, but I’ll be there shortly." She hung up just as Casper caught sight of Kellen out of the corner of his eye. His already sallow and pale skin paled further.
"Uh, Kellen! So great to see you. I heard you weren’t feeling well yesterday. Are you doing any better?" Kellen was pissed that the man was even asking about him given his own personal state. Casper tried to get up, but Kellen was already there. Kellen’s hand gripped his shoulder, and Kellen could feel his bones easily. Casper stayed seated.
"Are you a fucking moron?" Kellen demanded, and Casper shut his mouth. "Brent is taking better care of himself than you are. Do you want to die?" Kellen’s harsh tone was undercut by Kellen’s tense, worried expression. Casper opened his mouth to respond, before he closed it. He took off his glasses, rubbing his eyes as he sighed.
"No one can replace me. It’s my responsibility to take care of the Guides and to also guide Espers." It wasn’t a full excuse on Casper’s part, since part of it was true, but Kellen felt his anger rise nonetheless.