Ruby's POV
Just then, we heard a familiar voice. "Hello, everyone. Glad to see you survived," we all turned to see Shane approaching, his gait unsteady as Joe and Ael supported him.
"Is your leg going to be alright?" I asked, my concern deepening as I took in his injury; it didn't look good at all.
"We'll see," Shane managed with a weak grin, though the uncertainty lingered in his eyes. "But if not, I'll need to get one of those cool leg blades."
"And maybe you could finally slam dunk," Zylon chimed in, trying to lighten the mood, though his smile didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Silver lining," Shane remarked, forcing a chuckle that fell flat.
"Take him to the hospital," Hayes interjected, glancing at his Gamma's leg with a troubled expression.
To my surprise, Ali
