After a brief discussion with the doctor, AKA ms. Flowera the female waved the both of you off, take care of yourself she said

"You are HURT youngling! " she scolded much like your mother would with a glare, her arms crossed with a scoff, then with that, she turned to Walden "and YOU sir! " in which this full grown ass man decided to power walk the fuck out of the scolding incoming.

She responded with a roll of her emerald eyes and said to you "take care of each other, take care of him... And... Well.....him" she murmured, turning to the white fluff sitting on the bed,

upside down

What an airhead

You earned a skeptical glare from the doctor as you gave a small chuckle

"Yes ma'am, will do"

"The concussion won't be amazing" she stated with an obvious Huff "now get out" she kicked you out

Now back to the factory

After a moment of discussion, Walden decided to return to the factory with you and entrust the responsibility of the thing- (his words not yours) aqua to someone, despite you wiching whoever the latter was had prior experience with test subjects.

As Walden called out for Solaria, the scene took a slightly comedic turn when Solaria, who had been bent over something, stood up abruptly and smacked his head against the edge of the table, eliciting a string of colorful curses.

"Watch your mouth" Walden deadpanned as the other man stood up

Sympathy flickered across your face as you watched Solaria rub his head gingerly, muttering under his breath as he shot a glare at Walden. It was a brief moment of levity amidst the chaos of the day, and you couldn't help but stifle a chuckle at the sight.

When the man beside you explained the situation and tasked Solaria with taking care of Aqua, Solaria's expression shifted from annoyance to deep shock. "Who?" he exclaimed, his confusion evident as he realized he had no idea about the new addition to the underground facility.

"A-7122-A" Walden rolled his eyes which provided no further information to the jet haired.

"A test subject I'm putting under your watch"

Third person; because YOU would say fuck it and run away

"What the FUCK?! " the Jet cursed as he looked at [name], his back suddenly a lot more straight from all the slouching he does, his hair was already messy and he looked more of a mess than he was before as he ran his hand through his hair and through his uniform in a nervous tic

"Hell no" he gritted with eyes closed and shook his head

That did not sit right with Walden who's crimson eyes flashed with dark anger, with just a step forward, [name] already intervened "sir, I don't think he-" but they were cut off once more

"I meant what I said" solaria said with his arms crossed

"What did you just say?! " Walden yelled in anger as [name] decided it was time to fuck off out if the situation before they would get MORE involved.

"I pray they don't kill each other" they murmured as they escaped with a powerwalk and a muttered excuse

"It's a violation against code," The Jet asserted, his tone firm and resolute. "A medical code. I don't have an ounce of medical professional experience. The best I could treat, if ever, is a bruise. Not even a skinned elbow or something." He sighed, rubbing his head where he had hit it, his wine-red eyes meeting the crimson ones of the taller male standing over him, hoping he had made his point clear.

Yet to his utter aghast soul, Walden scoffed and said

"There's a first for everything"

The other male's neck snapped to look at him properly "Sir?! "

"You'd take watch if this subject starting tomorrow" Walden instructed as if he's just assigning a teacher to a brand new job, only that teachers don't purchase slaves or test subject off of labS

"Huh?! " Solaria's jaw was open, eye twitching, shock but worse from how anyone could imagine "I'm not doing it! "

"Yes you are! "

"Sir this is YOUR MESS I am not obligated to clean whatever THIS is, I am not your personal assistant with all due respect! " he argued, signing his name to the grim reaper with that yell of frustration

Did Walden get the point?

No

Instead, his fangs bared, pupils into slits as he gave a warning growl of an animal.

That silenced the Jet as he closed his mouth and bit the inside of his cheek

"We have been going against codes since the past year, you should know that" Walden said as he worked closer, eyes glowing in the dark and cold atmosphere "you should know that"

"You have BEEN there... Mister Sunfire"

THAT silenced the other man more as he casts his eyes down

"So.. You WILL watch over this subject, do you understand? "

Silence...

"DO. YOU . UNDER. STAND?! "

"yes sir... "

"Good"

Walden's fingers trembled slightly as he reached for his pack of cigarettes, the familiar ritual offering a brief respite from the tension that hung heavy in the air.

"When the subject arrives, you will list down everything about then, but, take note, give them a bath first, it's not that they're filthy, the hair's a problem, too long, you know which part of the underground that is" he instructed

"Im sorry?"

The older grimaced "You know which part of the underground, or have you forgotten that-? "

"No sir" solaria said before the taller man could snap his last string of patience
"I meant that...give...it a bath? "

"Him"
"I feel like the roles here are reversed"

"The fuck does that mean you-"

"Sir, what do you mean by bath? "

"Can you stop cutting me off? " With practiced ease, Walden lit up a lighter, the flame casting an eerie glow across his features as he took a long drag, "god" he scoffed again, "what else do you think I mean by it? " the smoke from his mouth curling lazily into the stillness of the room.

"A bath for it... "
"Him"

"Yes sir, but you know my point-"
"The point is you do your damn job" Walden snapped, finally the one to cut him off as he took another drag and blew it on the jet's face

Across from him, Solaria watched with narrowed eyes, his expression a mixture of disdain and silent judgment. Walden could feel the weight of his gaze, the unspoken disapproval that hung between them like a thick fog.

He knew that Solaria disapproved of his habit, often silently eyeing him about the dangers of smoking and the importance of adhering to codes of conduct. But in that moment, Walden couldn't bring himself to care. The bitter taste of nicotine was a welcome distraction and familiarity "now leave, do your job"

As he exhaled a plume of smoke, Walden met Solaria's gaze head-on, his eyes flashing with defiance. He knew that Solaria would likely voice his objections, but in that moment, he didn't care.

"Yes sir" the other man coughed as he waved the smoke off his face, Walden knew solaria hated it, despised acts of smoking and alcoholism.

As solaria walked away, mumbling a bye, he murmured to himself

"A bath... To a test subject... " he sighed "if it's a guy, I'd kill myself"

Plot twist: it is a guy

Small sketch by my cousin