It was Monday, the next day. Roy was actually working the night shift today, but he was still at the HQ in the morning to go see Famfay.
Late at night a team of Defenders quickly got to their location, took pictures of the property damage done by the fight and returned Famfay to HQ, where they would tend his wounds. Roy wasn’t allowed to join so he would not disturb the work of the medical department, but he was allowed to see him the next morning.
Roy entered the infirmary and was greeted by the rude head nurse, Darcian Griffith.
“Ah. If it isn’t Roy Fitzgerald.” He smirked. “Haven’t seen you here in a while.”
Roy frowned.
The two of them had somewhat of a history together. Back when Roy had done his internship at the HQ at the age of 16, he worked in the infirmary for about a week and Darcian had been his superior. Needless to say, Darcian didn’t behave like a superior should, and the mood was always tense. Roy had never liked him. Someone who’d humiliate someone for their own amusement was not someone Roy liked to spend his time with.
“Where’s Famfay?”, Roy asked.
“He’s in bed 7. He should be fine by now. You were way too dramatic yesterday! He just has a few bruises. You can pick him up this evening.”
“Thanks.” Roy walked past him, to bed 7.
Famfay was still in his Pegrandis form, resting on his back, staring at the ceiling. He had a few band-aids all over his body, but overall looked alright.
“Famfay…” Roy sat down in a chair next to his bed. “How are you…?”
Famfay raised his head slightly and looked at him. “Roy…” He let out a sigh. “Where’s… Where’s Scorpio…?”
“... He vanished through a portal.”
“Ahh…” Famfay sat up. “P-Please…. Don’t let anyone hurt him… He isn’t evil- someone’s forcing him to do this!”
“Famfay…”
“Please…” Famfay wiped his eyes. “Scorpio is a kind soul…. Someone’s using him… I don’t want to lose him again….”
“... I- I will do what I can, Famfay…”
Famfay sobbed. “I’m so sorry…. How could I let this happen…. My poor baby brother….”
“...”
Suddenly, Roy received a message.
C. Evans 09:13 AM: I can see you’re at the HQ.
C. Evans 09:13 AM: Can you come to Mr. Williams’ office?
C. Evans 09:14 AM: I know it’s very spontaneous, but his next opening would be in three days.
“Mh…” Roy looked at Famfay. “Famfay…. I need to go.” He got up. “I promise, I will tell them not to hurt your brother if they see him again.”
“P-Please…” Famfay closed his eyes.
“I’ll pick you up this evening. See you then…” Roy left the infirmary, and typed a reply to Charlotte on his way out.
R. Fitzgerald 09:17 AM: I’ll be there ASAP.
Roy headed down the hallway to get to Mr. Williams’ office, which was two floors above the one he’d just been on.
“Hey, Roy!” A very familiar voice sounded next to him, and as he turned, he saw Toby. “Why aren’t you in your uniform? Did something happen?”
“Toby- Hey…” Roy pushed up his glasses. “Well… Yesterday after you left, Famfay and I were attacked by a Morpho Mon…”
“Oh no… Are you alright? Where’s Famfay?”
“He’s at the infirmary… Listen – don’t worry too much about me. I’m on my way to see your uncle, we have to discuss an important topic.” Roy smiled weakly at him. “You should go to your class. It’s in ten minutes.”
“Y-Yeah I should…”
“I bet we’ll see each other later. Until then, Toby.”
“Yeah… See you....” Toby stopped walking and Roy went ahead.
“Wraff?” Memis’ head popped out of Toby’s backpack. “Did something happen?”
“Mh…” Toby took his backpack off. “Memis- why don’t you go ahead to the Morphology Classroom? I’ll be back in a minute.”
“Wrooof?” Memis jumped out of the bag and looked up to Toby. “Will you be alright?”
“Sure!” Toby smiled. “I promise I’ll be on time!”
“Okaaay… I’ll wait for you there!” Memis jumped ahead and took a turn where Toby’s classroom was.
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