"And he trusted the neonates enough to leave you here," Yue noted.

"Yeah, well he's not all knowing," Laurel replied simply.

Yue said nothing, getting tired of arguing with Laurel.

"I just... think we should be more wary," Laurel stated, staring at the table.

"... Funny," Yue said after a moment. "You're acting like you trust me."

Laurel turned and glared at Yue coldly, "You're above the neonates on my list," she stated, "but that's not saying much."

Yue shrugged.

Laurel shifted a little in her chair, "But Nic and I won't be staying around for long once he gets back," she stated.

--

Rosen was finally showing signs of waking.

Yue shrugged again.

--

Long didn't do anything to speed up the process. Instead he just waited.

"Will you stay here if Nic and I leave?" she asked.

--

Finally Rosen yawned and squeezed Long a little tighter before stretching and blinking his eyes open.

"Yes," Yue replied without hesitation.

--

Long didn't say anything.

"And what happens when Pepper spills where you are to your brother? You really think the neonates will protect you?" Laurel asked.

--

Rosen yawned again before focusing on Long, "Mornin'" he said groggily before blinking a bit, "You in pain?"

"My brother isn't an idiot," Yue replied.

--

Long shook his head silently.

Laurel snorted, "Your brother would do just about anything to get his hands on Nic," she replied, "Everyone has their price." Which was an odd statement, coming from Laurel.

--

"You sure?" Rosen pushed.

"... And I know that price," Yue replied.

--

Long nodded a little.

Laurel rolled her eyes a little, "Sure you do," she stated.

--

"You positive?" Rosen asked earnestly, reaching for a vial.