Robert got up, but he was a bit slow. One of his healers stayed close in case he needed a hand, but he wasn't ready to need assistance quite yet. Instead he left orders for Thaor about his care, and he went out to the others. Brian immediately saw Robert step out into the hallway and walk slowly over to the others.
"Just a minute," he said. He pointed Robert out to Matt. Brian knew that Robert was on the last of his own energies. He could see the weakness clearly now. More clearly than before. And weakness was not something Robert wore well. He was trying to hide it. But Brian knew him far too well. He looked at Khaat. "Your father. I'll be right back." She nodded. Brian walked over to Robert to hear the report as well.
"Thaor is conscious and amazingly well," Robert said, relieved himself to be able to say it. "He seems like he must have been bewitched. His memory of much of the last year appears to be gone, but parts of that may return in time. I don't know. It looks like we may well be able to discharge him within the next 24 hours. You're all welcome to see him if you like. I see no reason why not. We're a long way from where we were a little while ago."
"Thank God," Michael said, finishing his brandy in one gulp. Kate agreed, drinking hers quickly as well. Michael looked at Jack. "Go ahead if you want."
"Robert," Kate said, motioning to a chair close to her. "Come sit. You arent' recharging quite like Thaor did."
"Thats because Thaor and Khaat have most of his battery," Brian said with a slight smile. Robert went over and sat down.
"How's Khaat?" Robert asked.
"Conscious," Brian said. "She's going to need a bit--like you are."
"I'll go see her in a moment."
"Leave her to me. There's nothing you can do there that I haven't already done," Brian said. "Some things do need time. A wise healer just told me that." Brian brought Roberts own words back to him. Robert just nodded. Kate poured more brandy into a cup and handed it to Robert.
"Oh, well done," Robert said, taking the brandy gratefully.