Chapter 223: An unbreakable cane for an unbreakable guy
After guiding Taylor, Kellen then was given a cane to assist him with walking throughout the day. Taylor confirmed that he was capable of doing so, but he had to rely on the cane. She even made him walk up and down the hallway, watching his muscles and bones move as he did so, and yelled at him when he wasn’t relying on the cane enough.
This soothed the on edge Captain to watch Taylor test him. It was only after he’d asked as many questions about Kellen’s health that she would allow, that he finally calmed down. Kellen could tell that he was getting on her nerves, but couldn’t help but find it endearing that he was so worried.
His parents did worry for him, but not like this. Not like the world wouldn’t be right if something was wrong with him. So Kellen couldn’t be too harsh on him, even if Taylor was a few steps away from losing her mind.
Finally, given the green light to continue with his day, and keep up with his classes and other duties, Kellen thanked Taylor. Then he headed off to make sure his Mom had lived up to what he’d ordered.
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His Mom wasn’t in a different position then he’d found her yesterday. Practically pressed against the glass, she watched her husband breathe in the secluded hospital room, the sound of the machines a constant hum. Kellen was worried for her, and as he pushed open the door, and Rhys held it open for him, he made his way into the waiting room. His cane hit the floor in a constant beat, and it took her a second to pick up on it.
Turning, she smiled, and then it faltered when she saw him with his cane. It was a classic one. Simple, made of steel made of materials from the gates. It wasn’t going to break unless the Captain, or someone of similar strength decided that they wanted to break it.
"Kellen? You have a cane?" She asked and Kellen shrugged.
"It’s what Taylor suggested right now since my wound is still sealed, and she needs to have reserves just in case. The lack of Guides is really affecting us right now, and with the attack? I can only imagine what others are thinking." Kellen sighed, shaking his head. "I’m worried about Pamela and how she’s handling all of this. Is she doing okay?" Kellen turned as he asked, and the Captain smiled. It didn’t comfort him.