Calculate: what are my options now?
"Option One: Remain under Hunter Association protection. Safe but controlled. No freedom of movement."
"Option Two: Escape. Search for father independently. High risk. Limited resources."
"Option Three: Leverage current situation. Trade information about Crucible for Association support in searching for father."
Option Three had merit.
Yoo had information the Association wanted, details about Crucible's facilities, personnel, the ritual procedure, and everything he'd observed during his captivity.
That information had value.
Value he could trade.
He filed it away, later, when Captain Lee returned, he'd negotiate more information.
For now—rest, his body needed recovery, hypothermia had already kissed his system, broken bones, exhausted body.
Akasha Archive, optimal recovery time.
"With proper medical care: 72 hours for major injuries to stabilize. Seven days for full combat readiness."
Yoo closed his eyes and let sleep take him.
