Resort (6)

"Well shit."

Leaving Lilly's tent after talking with her about the curse Dax clenched his shaking hand. Just like Solaris Lilly was also clueless about the strange ominus curse inflicted on him, and what's worse is that it only seemed to increase in magnitude of effect.

(So I have 2… No, 1 year until even basic movement becomes impossible on my own huh? The window for fast fixes has well and truly closed, time to think about a long short.)

Walking into the tropic night Dax found a place to sit down and meditate until dawn broke.

"Umm are you Dax?"

At early dawn he was however disturbed by a merkin child that nervously called for his attention.

"That would be my name yeah."

Taking a second to make his eye adjust to the morning rays Dax looked up to the child as he still maintained his seating.

"Even if my sister or mother don't think it's a good idea I want to personally thank you, your subordinates saved my life."