Michael only really stopped once they were well out of the city. His arms were sore, unused to lifting weight. They pained him as he bent down and knelt to let Lily land organized steps. Then his back hurt as well.
Michael brushed the sweat from his brow and stretched for comfort, glancing back at where they had come from. He was hugely concerned about what had happened, but mostly about Felix.
“I… Wow,” Lily voiced, shocked into wordless gratitude.
Michael was too worried about the situation he had left behind, though.
“Man, I hope I was right. He didn’t speak anymore, not once I started recording, so I really think I was right about… but if I wasn’t, and Reese goes crazy. I mean, there’s nobody there to protect Felix and the others.”
“Did you -- gee…“ Lily trailed off, wobbling. She
