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Who Loves The Teacher?
Chapter Forty-eight: Teasing Krit
Walking back into HQ Issy called to Alec, "I see you don't trust me and sent a bodyguard after me," she teased.
As Alec turned his eyes flashed, "don't you ever do that again, if you need help let me provide it," he snapped.
"What's up, I only asked Mitch to help in the tunnels," she retorted. "If Greg had fallen I'd have had difficulty getting him up, as it so happened it didn't occur."
He calmed slightly, "how did it go, is he still our prisoner?"
"Sandeman had already realised who he was, so his only irritation was the delay in taking Greg over," she replied. "He's not our prisoner, but whether he'll stay to help is in Sandeman's hands; they're having dinner together."
"Surprised you didn't stay."
"And have you sending a squad to rescue me," she laughed, "I think not."
"Ok so I over-reacted, but you've only just got out of med bay, what if White had found you again?"
"What if's never make for a relaxed time," she responded, "it was a 'what if' that made me decline your offer in the first place. Anyway what did Psyche find out?"
"Not much yet. Why don't we have dinner and forget this place until morning," he suggested feeling tired, as the adrenaline seeped away with his relief that she was ok.
"Good idea, who's cooking?"
"Thought we find Joshua and grab a bite in the canteen."
"You're full of good ideas tonight," she taunted, "does that mean we get an early night, or spend half the night talking?"
"Depends who's there and what they're talking about."
At that moment Joshua walked into HQ on his own, Alec and Issy looked at each other in surprise, "Josh, where's Alex?" they asked in unison.
"She at Gem's," he replied, seeing their concern he added, "Gem say you need night alone."
"That girl should work in psy-ops," Issy laughed. "You coming to the canteen for dinner Josh?"
"Yeah my favourite tonight," he replied with a grin.
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When they got to the canteen the rest of the gang were already there and the sibs had become part of the group. "We'll need to get bigger tables if everyone wants to sit together," Alec whispered to Issy as they got their food.
When Biggs heard Issy laugh he called, "Hey Issy I hope you can solve an argument."
"Depends what it is," she replied as they sat down with their meals.
"You're going to start some medical procedures soon?" Mitch asked.
"Yeah, as soon as I can work out the appointment system for the site."
"So which is the most important; heat or serotonin?" Jondy asked staring at Biggs.
"Serotonin," Issy replied.
"See, I told you," laughed Biggs.
"But the males could get killed if a female goes into heat," Jondy responded. "Surely that would make it more important?"
"I see your point, but the serotonin affects everyone all the time and can kill," Issy explained, "whereas heat is manageable, although since they will be done at the same time I don't see the point if the argument."
"We were just discussing how they would be prioritised," Biggs replied.
"Haven't you got anything better to talk about?" Alec interrupted. "It's not like either of you will be needing them."
"No but Krit and Syl will and we were trying to decide who would be first," Zane replied with a grin.
"Who says that they will be first, there are lots of X5s that have been here longer," Mitch stated.
"The order will be dictated by the medical results and availability," Issy replied.
"Availability?" Mole questioned. "Can't see anyone leaving."
"Top of my list was Max, she's not here," Issy replied. "I wouldn't want to take too many of the command team in the same week, although most have either been treated or don't need it."
"So just out of Krit and Syl which will be first?" Jondy pushed.
"As they are not on the command team, I'll probably do them both on the same day," she replied looking at their concerned faces. "Look don't get worried it's two days and then no more worries about barcodes, tryptophan or heat."
Krit still looked concerned, "so I've got to trust you to knock me out and bring me back."
"I'm sure she'll treat you much better than she did me," Alec laughed. "But I suppose I've been a thorn in her side for longer," he continued as Issy elbowed him in the ribs.
"You still haven't answered our question," CeCe retorted.
"And I've no intention of answering it," she replied, "ever heard of patient confidentiality."
"Big excuse for not answering a question," Mole complained.
"Yes but I'd still like to tell them first, I think I've teased Krit enough for one day," Issy admitted.
"So have I got something to worry about?" asked Alec with a hurt look.
Issy looked at him and laughed, "would I ever dare to do that to you?"
Still looking hurt he responded, "I hope not."
She put her arm round him, "never, he just reminded me some of the kids at Manticore who would come in terrified for some tests. If it was just a straight medical we'd sometimes imply that it was going to be something far worse."
"Always said psy-ops and med bay were evil," Mitch grumbled.
"Yeah maybe, but it didn't happen to your unit, it was usually unit 7," she replied.
"Thanks, they could be such pains," Biggs agreed. "Is that why they were more subdued after a trip to med bay?"
"I'd like to think so," she replied, "only usually upset the bully boys 783 and 854."
"Hope they're not in the returning units, cuz they're not here yet," Alec suggested, "otherwise we might have to get you some protection."
"If they are I might let Psyche have them for a few days," she laughed.
"So today it's my name being taken in vane," came a voice behind her.
Alec turned, "speak of the devil, so to speak," he stumbled. "Have you come looking for me?"
"Yeah but I'd like to know who was being threatened with me first," she replied.
"Remember 783 and 854," Psyche nodded, "it's been suggested that I might need protection, but I reckon that you would sort them out."
"Oh yeah, so long as it's no holds barred, they were so stupid, cute but stupid," Psyche replied with a laugh. "Anyway boss, I need to see you in med bay," she said.
"No rest for the wicked," Alec replied with a grin getting up to follow Psyche.
"Surprised you get any sleep at all then Princess," Mole laughed as Alec left, with the customary salute. "Now that was so unnecessary," he complained. Everyone laughed at his mock hurt look.
"So Issy now that he's gone dish the dirt," Jondy commanded.
"If you want dirt you're asking the wrong person," she replied. "You might find it hard to find anyone who will, your best bet would be Max."
"But Max isn't here, so since you've got the prime male, who's next down the list?" Jondy asked.
Issy had been drinking her coffee when Jondy started the question, by the end she and several others were coughing on their drinks. Issy looked quickly round all the males at the table, being careful not to linger on any, then replied, "I think this sort of conversation would be better continued with alcohol to dull the embarrassment. An honest answer would be they all have good and bad points, I don't know which would be best for you."
"Do you ever give a straight answer?" asked Syl.
"Yes, but not too often."
"Why all the innuendo at the medical?" Krit asked.
"Because it was fun, your face was a picture," she replied. "You looked like you thought I was going to rape you." Syl looked horrified so Issy continued, "I have a great reverence for partnerships, since you and Syl are together I thought I could have some fun. I try never make the mistake of teasing a single male, they tend to try and carry through."
"You sound like you talk from experience," Zane remarked.
"Not personally, but I have seen it happen in the days of Manticore," she replied. Changing the subject she added "Isn't someone missing from your group?"
"Oh Seth," replied Jondy, "he said something about looking for Candi."
"Hope he's ready for some straight talking. Anyway much as I like your company I think I'd better rescue Alec from Psyche," Issy remarked. "Why don't you go to the bar, Alec will probably want to beat Biggs at pool before heading home."
"Yeah good idea," replied Zane. "I could do with having a game too."
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"So what have you found out?" Alec asked as he and Psyche headed for med bay.
"Why the impatience?" she retorted. "Frightened to spend too long in my company?"
"Well our previous meetings have usually left me in pain with memory loss, can you blame me?"
"Suppose not, but if I promise not to hurt you, will you try and relax a bit?" she pleaded.
"Ok but why did you come to get me?"
"One says she'll only talk to you, if I continue I may kill her before she helps, so I thought it's worth a try."
"What have you tried on them so far?"
"Since they don't feel any pain it's difficult, I've tried different drugs on them, higher doses than ordinaries but less than transgenic," she replied.
"Why didn't you go higher?"
"I didn't know how you'd react if they died."
"Oh, I think we could have coped with one," he replied thoughtfully. "So which one wants to talk?"
"The one you were fighting with, Thula I think she said her name was."
He shuddered at the thought of having to see her again, then drawing on his Manticore training turned to Psyche, "ok let's get started."
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Meanwhile in his command room outside Terminal City White was making a phone call.
"Fe'nos tol Matthias, I thought we agreed that the Phallux would attack Terminal City on my command," White seethed.
"Fe'nos tol Ames, that may have been your understanding, but they were ready and your information required a fast response. Since you were not there Thula lead the group," came the reply.
"Well this time it is your incompetence which has led to the Phallux being either dead or captured I don't know which yet," White fumed.
"Find out which our security may have been comprised," was the startled response.
"If they have been captured we must assume they will tell everything," White smirked, "what do you want me to do?"
"The Phallux will not break, they have been trained to withstand interrogation techniques," the reply was indignant.
"But they are not dealing with human interrogators, the freaks will be single minded in their endeavours," White reminded him. "We have tortured and killed them remember."
"Do what is needed, we'll be ready to move," the man replied, "Fe'nos tol."
"Fe'nos tol," White replied closing his cell with a look of triumph. 'Those freaks won't know what hit them.' Punching the numbers into his phone he waited for the reply, "it's on," was all he said before closing it again.
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