Storms

The brainstorming session ended without reaching any meaningful conclusion. The group only agreed on a joint approach and a few more details before splitting to face the tense night waiting for them.

Khan obviously had it worse than his friends. His companions were outsiders or trusted allies who could feign ignorance, and Monica had even received orders to lay low. She wouldn't attend classes, so Khan would have most eyes on himself.

It didn't help that Khan had plans of his own. Lucian had been right, but Khan couldn't ignore a chance to learn more about his family and secret organizations. Wayne probably knew something, so Khan couldn't avoid him altogether.

The morning arrived faster than Khan had hoped and leaving Monica's worried hug felt harder than ever. They had to spend a bit reassuring each other, but Khan eventually entered a cab heading for the embassy.