Fingers slid across the tablet; eyes scanning everything that flew past. He couldn’t take it all in he knew that but he wasn’t going to stop trying. All that information, not a lot of time to look it over, and few people who could help him decipher it. Not that he would trust anyone but himself, Kat and Ryan. With his brain processing multiple things at once he knew he would forget most of it by the time it was all said and done. Even if they could figure it all out in time would they be able to do anything? Thomas had them running in circles and he was sure if the man was there he’d be laughing. Letting out yet another small sigh he blinked a few times and went back to the tablet. This stress was not good for his health.<br/><br/>Walking while working wasn’t the best for him either he found out. He would have bumped into Kat had Ryan not said anything. Looking up from the tablet a moment he nodded his head a little though it probably went unnoticed. He didn’t want to know what the ‘hard way’ was and was about to open his mouth but quickly closed it. The air in the room had changed and it seemed like everyone was waiting for something to happen. “This is going well.” He muttered as he swiped his hand over the tablet putting all the documents safely back in their perspective folders.<br/><br/>Safe, what was that again? He thought before the conversation between Ryan and Kat brought him back to reality. He was tired and slowly starting to show it. He felt something flat against his back and he frowned. Looking to Ryan and Kat he was glad to at least be standing upright but he was curious; when did I start leaning against the wall? Half listening to what was being said he risked a glance at those around them. The men were still mostly partying though the higher on the food chain seemed to sense something was going on.<br/><br/>Without thinking much about it Eric pushed away from the wall and put his hands in his pockets, the tablet safely tucked away. The tension was suffocating, unnerving and annoying all at once. Why all the bravado all the time? Both were basically fighting over territory, well authority mostly. As much as he cared for them both he wished they would both shut up. The dynamic between them could be great if they could only stop the posturing. He had to admit he was no different but at the moment he was more concerned with what they were doing at this moment.<br/><br/>Feeling useless, tired and a little sick he said almost to himself. “I’m heading outside.” Slowly moving away from them. His vision blurred for just a moment and he had to pause trying desperately to keep calm. When it finally subsided it felt like an eternity but he said nothing else and just started to leave. He knew the drugs wouldn’t start working for a while yet and he was resisting the need to get help, despite he knew he needed it; especially after that blurry spell. Nausea had begun to set in and that was not a good sign, added to the blurry vision he was not sitting to well but he wasn’t about to admit it.<br/><br/>He could sense his old self coming to the surface. He didn’t like it; the decent into the abys had begun and he needed help to get out of it. First he was bound and determined to figure out this mystery and make up for all his bad behavior toward Kat. The thought of her sent a wave of guilt through him. All of this he felt he was hiding well but he wasn’t entirely sure.<br/><br/>A few of the men of the men approached him as he walked toward the door. He could tell they wanted to poke at him. They wanted to pick a fight despite still being within eye and earshot of Ryan. The first man opened his mouth but quickly closed it when Eric stopped and turned to face him. There was a look in his eye that halted whatever the man was going to say. Eric turned and walked out before the other could snap out of his shock.<br/><br/>Taking as deep a breath as he dared he glanced up at the sky. It was cloudy and dark. The streets were deserted but that didn’t stop him from subconsciously moving to a place he won’t be noticed or disturbed. Ryan and Kat would probably know where he was, they were smart. He wasn’t sure if he left his tablet with them or taken it with him. He thought he had it but he didn’t want to look.<br/><br/>The men guarding the place had chosen their own hiding spots. Obviously what Kat had done so easily resonated with them. Eric’s eyes scanned the area as he relaxed; using the wall for support. He heard movement. He wasn’t sure if it was Ryan or Kat or someone else but instead of ducking for cover like his instincts told him he simply said; “know what you’re doing?” He turned his head and flashed a smile despite his urge to run; he was too tired.<br/><br/>-------------------------------<br/><br/>“You still cannot find them?” The man behind the desk said his thumb and pointer finger pressing the bridge of his nose.<br/><br/>“Sir we’ve been trying. They must have connections. Someone has to be helping them.” A young solder said practically pleading to his superior.<br/><br/>“Indeed.” The man said looking up at the young one. “Or could you be too incompetent to find them and decided excuses are better than nothing.” His voice darkened as his eyes grew cold. The young soldier, who’d been standing at perfect attention, took an involuntary step back.<br/><br/>The older man’s eyes grew softer and he chuckled to himself. “I have no doubt you will find them. IN the meantime keep an eye on Tony for me. We need to move up are plans and we don’t need him and those other two mucking it up.”<br/><br/>The young man saluted and took his leave when he was dismissed, thankful he wasn’t in trouble. The older man leaned back in his chair and let out an aggravated sigh. Ryan, Ryan, Ryan what am I going to do with you?