Lucas noticed the state of the guards, and that startled him, before he focused back on Estrella.
"Sorry. I'm still tense since I just came back."
The latter exhaled as the inevitable would happen no matter what, and the sooner might not be the better, but it would not be the worst either. The guards relaxed while she shook her head:
"Don't worry, I understand. I would have given you the time to relax and adapt, but" she looked at his left hand, "this could help you. And you might be of help too, by giving some good ideas."
"So, what is beyond the door?"
"A room for long term medical care."
"And who is inside?"
"You better see for yourself."
Estrella turned around and opened the door.
