Rue

"Drink this…" Vincent returns with a glass of water and her favorite fruit. To her surprise, he brought an extra blanket. "This one's heated." He explains as he covers her legs with it. Pleasant warmth soaks her skin when he does. "There won't be any tests today… Just rest. I'll be nearby if you need anything-"

"Vinny." Eris's voice stops him. "You won't believe this."

"What's the matter, Eris?"

"I just got word… She's alive. Isla is alive, and she's with Soo."

"That's great news." Vincent smiles, glancing toward Cole.

"What about my nurse? Is Rue alive?" Cole wondered.

Vincent hesitated, but asked anyway. "Are there others? Any news about Rue?"

A long silence passes before Eris answers. Cole held her breath, expecting to hear the worst news.

"Isla was the only one rescued… but… I can tell you that there isn't a nurse by that name, among the ambush victims… She made it out… We just don't know where she is."

Cole stayed silent, feeling uneasy when he answered.

"Thank you, Eris." Vincent