Nicolas with the help of his girlfriend was able to sit up.  Rubbing his face with the palm of his hand in a downward motion, while his brain tried to catch up with his pain senors.  Exhaling a sigh he looked up at Nora for a second hoping the ringing in his ears would stop. Thankfully he was able to read lips, though he wasn't able to catch every word. "Hang on."He said softly to him it sounded like he was yelling. Shifting his weight he slowly rose up to a standing position with little help from the dumpster beside him.  Running his right hand through his hair.<span style="font-style: italic"> Dammit</span>He thought to himself as Nicolas turned his attention back to Nora.<br/><br/>"Let's talk about it tomorrow. Right now I need a stiff drink."<span style="font-style: italic"> And wrap my head around why I got my ass handed to me.</span>he thought silently to himself. Nicolas knew he was outclassed after the first punch from his assailant. "How did you find me anyway?" Recalling he took off the tracker before leaving. Not that he wasn't grateful for her showing up when she did.<br/><br/>Favoring his left left leg Nicolas took a few steps forward and wrapped his arms around Nora. He hated feeling weak, never one to truly express his emotions. Nicolas knew it would probably hinder his relationship with her one day. "Thank you" He said softly into her ear. Realizing he truly didn't care how she knew where he was. Just was glade she showed up when she did. Knowing Nora as long as he has, he was always able to lower his guard with her.