Recovery and Contemplation

John remained silent as he contemplated how to answer Adams question. Clearly the sect was keeping the matter that he was "Asura" a secret, but he didn't know the exact reason why.  However, he could guess of several reasons why the sect would tread carefully on this matter.

'I suppose reaching the twentieth step was a bit too flashy afterall.

Before John could react, the healer that had treated John previously walked back into the room, surprised to see both Chase and Adam there.

"What did I say to the both of you?" the healer scolded them. "You may see your friend once he is discharged from our healing ward. Now off with the both of you."

Chase wanted to protest but decided against it at the last moment. The woman was clearly upset, and both of them were only Inner Disciples, and newly appointed ones at that. They did not have the status to throw their weight around.

"Sorry John," Chase said apologetically. "We'll talk when you get out then."