James didn't get up.

Nic brushed himself off a little, waiting for James to get up.

James let out a particularly heartfelt stream of curses, "... I just got Yue to trust me..." he muttered, frustrated.

Nic glanced off, not really looking like he was paying attention.

"... if I don't see her... this won't happen, right?" James asked quietly.

Nic didn't reply, still not paying attention. Supposedly.

Slowly James sat up, staring at Nic, "... Then I can't see her again," he decided before sighing, "though... that's no practical."

Nic still said nothing, letting James figure out things for himself.

James ran a hand across his face, "... I have to find Yue," he muttered as he slowly sat up and started to stand.

Nic let James go.

James paused, "... you go first and make sure Laurel's not still with her," he suggested suddenly.

"She isn't," Nic reassured James, still not looking at him.

"How do you know that?" James inquired, not sure whether to believe him or not.

"I know," Nic replied simply.

James paused a moment longer before running off, trying to find Yue.

Yue was in her room.