FlareAndIcicle

“Y’know, I can’t believe we got away with it so far!” Angel laughed as she opened the truck’s door and slid out. They had been gone with the trailer for hours now and not a single missed phone call. The trip to the shelter was full of nerves, but the ride back was nothing but good music and the best vibes -- although it was also a time of reflection, with a sense of optimism for the future. Rex was in the best hands now, Angel was sure. “Yeah,” Nikos laughed as well as he pulled the keys out of the truck’s ignition and opened his own door, still high on the serotonin the whole thrill of being sneaky gave. He had expertly backed up the trailer into the holding pen that would keep Rex safe and comfortable for now until he settled and they figured out their next move. “I thought for sur-” As Angel walked around the vehicle to the driver’s side, Hephaistos came into view. She understood now why Nikos had suddenly gone silent. The tough Head Trainer of KAIROS was leaning against a fence