Chapter 252: A lost little...lamb? Or a mummy?
"What on earth are you talking about Brent?" Kellen asked, getting to his feet and wincing. His thigh, honestly, didn’t feel as tight as yesterday. It might have something to do with Rhys massaging the cream that Taylor gave him into it before they’d started the day, but he’d also like to think he was slowly healing.
"Exactly what I said. A little lost lamb is at reception. He had your card, but that was it. He told them that you told him to come. Because they don’t know him from a random stranger on the side of the road, and we’re on high alert." Kellen’s eyes widened as he realised who it might be.
That was quick. They usually ruminated for a little bit longer before Kellen saw hide nor hair of them. But, it came at a good time. He was happy if the kid came to them. Even if he planned to put him to work, it would be nothing like what he’d experienced.
That being said, he was going right to Taylor before any other Esper even saw him. The boy needed a full check up from someone he trusted.
Kellen grabbed his cane, watching as Brent made a face just watching him and Kellen chuckled.
"Get used to it, Brent. Before I throw a fit and smash a chair over your head." Brent scoffed, placing a hand over his heart. He made sure to open the door for Kellen though as they approached.
"I am hurt! I didn’t even do that to you." Kellen slid his gaze towards him as he passed him, a smile on his lips.
"And I’m not you, am I? I am, apparently, considerably more violent." Kellen winked and Brent flushed.
"Fuck. You can’t flirt with me like that. I’m going to tell Captain Thatcher that you were seducing me!" He whined and Kellen shook his head, laughing.
"I was not seducing you. I was comforting you. Those are not the same thing. It says a lot more about you then it does about me." Brent pouted, rushing to open the next door for Kellen.
"No. Your version of consideration is very Esper coded. It’s a wonder more haven’t fallen head over heels for you. Thank goodness the Captain is so powerful, or else you’d be kidnapped on a daily basis." Kellen chuckled.