Ch 22: Puzzles
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PS. Extremely short chap, but the next one is on its way.
"He will live, Syd. That guy has a strong will." Z placed a hand on Sydney's shoulder.
Sydney nodded. "It's been several days."
Z sat down on a chair, opposite them. "Go get some rest, girlfriend. Bridge and I will take it from here."
"I'm fine really, Z. Thanks, but I would like to stay with Jack for a little longer."
"Suit yourself," Z shrugged. "I'll go fetch something for lunch. What would you have?"
"Anything you get is fine with me."
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"I don't like it."
"Hmmm?" Bridge looked at Z quizzically.
"Syd, she's, oh god, I don't know what to say."
"Z, give the girl a break. She's gone through a lot. Sky's missing and Jack's unconscious for nearly a week."
"Now that you mentioned Sky—don't you find it puzzling somehow? Like he's just vaporized from earth. What do you think happened? No wait, wait—what does your energy says?"
"No clues."
Z stared at him, her eyes glaring.
"Why are you looking at me like that? My powers are on and off, I haven't a chance to sharpen them yet."
"Whatever, we need to grab something from the café for Syd. She hasn't eaten for god knows how long." Z said and walked ahead of Bridge.
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TBC