When Nathaniel regained consciousness two hours after Damian had left the hospital. He was relieved to see Hiraya safely in bed with no sign of a scuffle or additional injury from an attack.
"Boss, I'm sorry I failed you." Nathaniel kept his head lowered, guilt gnawing at his flesh.
Hiraya chuckled. "You should be. I can't believe you let someone beat you at your own game after everything I've done to train you."
"Forgive I'm willing to accept any punishment you dim fit. Just let me go after this asshole and take him out for..."
"There's no need for that." Hiraya cut him off, a girlish smile lingering on her lips. She couldn't get over the passionate kiss she shared with Damian and if it hadn't been for her current incapacitated state, they would have painted the hospital room red with their burning love for one another.
"Boss..." Nathaniel slowly looked up, slightly stunned by Hiraya's flushed cheeks. "... Are you sure you're alright?"
