Life of a Light

Chap 47 - Misgiving

 Professor Hiyoshi is leaving the hospital in the hallway near the receptionist desk of the building, while Detective Collins is in his room. The atmosphere is charged with urgency.

Professor Hiyoshi

(going back to Detective Collins, breathless, glancing back) (Looking at Aziel.)

How come you are not in bed? "Collins, they're looking for you."

Detective Collins 

Who? you know I hate sitting around doing nothing?

Professor Hiyoshi

 (gestures toward the man, his expression worried) "Two men. They don't seem patient at all. I think they're looking for you.

Detective Collins

 (sighs, finally looking up, rubbing his temples) "Great. Just what I need today. Any idea what they want?"

Professor Hiyoshi: (shifts his weight uneasily, glancing back ) "They looked... intense. Like they're on the edge of something."

Detective Collins: (leans back in the chair, arms crossed, contemplating) "Intense? Or desperate? There's a difference, you know."

Detective Collins (frowning, the urgency in his voice rising) "I think the numens union are investigating this Numen incident. If they found out I am unregistered Numen this can cause problems. They might involve Etzia in this.We need to get to her first. Whatever they want, it can't be good."

Professor Hiyoshi
Who?

Detective Collins: (sits up straighter, the serious tone noticeable) "After Etzia? That complicates things.

Professor Hiyoshi

(shakes his head, anxiety creeping into his voice) "No, but that can't be good.

Detective Collins

 (running a hand through his hair, clearly concerned) "We can't risk letting them find her. If they're desperate enough to come looking for me, who knows what they're willing to do?"

Professor Hiyoshi: (nodding, his eyes darting nervously) "Exactly. If they think she is the key to reach you we won't have much time before they make a move."

Detective Collins: (getting up from a desk, determination in his eyes) "Alright, we need to act quickly.

Detective Collins: (grabs his coat and keys, urgency in his voice) "Let's go. We need to head there now. If we can get to her before they do, we might just turn this around."

Professor Hiyoshi: (following Collins out the door, his heart racing) "I'll drive. You take the lead when we get there. We need to keep her safe at all costs."

Detective Collins: (with a grim resolve as they reach the exit) "No matter what happens, we need to reach her. Let's move!"

As they leave the building, Detective Collins pulls out his phone, quickly glancing at the traffic updates while Professor Hiyoshi drives with determination.

Detective Collins: (looking up from his phone) "Traffic's clear for now, but we need to stay alert. If those men have any leads, they could be on the move too."

Professor Hiyoshi: (navigating the streets with caution) "What did you do this time to get in this situation?

Detective Collins: (gazing out the window, deep in thought) "It just happened they can be more dangerous. We can't underestimate them."