TIET and his son materialized right back in the place he had departed from, inside one the Sector city base transgate portal chambers. When he looked around to find the faces of Wynn and Grod waiting for them, he couldn't believe his eyes.
"Grod?! I thought you two were caught in that blast," said Tiet.
"You'll not be rid of me that quickly, old friend," he laughed as they shared mutual relief at each others safe return.
Tiet hugged his son tightly despite his passing into the age of manhood.
"You keep getting away from me-"
"And you keep coming after me," replied Kale happily.
"When will I ever learn, huh?" he said playfully as he panted, trying to get his breath back.
"Are you alright? Your injuries-"
Tiet placed his hand on Kale's shoulder to reassure him. "I'm alright. Its worth a little pain to get you back safely."
"I think I can help you with that," said Mirah as she entered the room.
He wasn't going to argue with her. The pain was causing his whole torso to ache considerably.
"You hold down the fort here with the others while I talk with your mother," said Tiet.
He went on with Mirah, following her out of the transgate control room. She wasn't very talkative, despite her obvious relief at seeing them safe again.
"Is everything alright?" asked Tiet.
"I was able to save the girl."
"Do you mean the one that was hemorrhaging?"
"Yes, she's been nearly starved to death and has old injuries that may have been aggravated when she escaped," said Mirah.
She smiled and leaned over to kiss his cheek as they walked. He was in noticeable pain, especially to her trained eye. "This place has remarkably good medical facilities; far better than I would have expected. I may be able to do some therapy to increase your healing and get you feeling better without the pain meds.
"That would be much better. Lead the way, doc."