In the end, Atlas asked Zoren to come with him. Although Zoren was reluctant, Atlas reassured him that Penny would be fine. If anything, the bodyguards were the ones they should worry about. With that, despite his hesitation, Zoren followed Atlas to a private study room.
"I can't let you go back to the office," was Atlas's first remark as soon as they sat down. "If people see that on your head, they'll start talking again."
Zoren touched the bandage on the side of his head. "I was careless."
"You were. You shouldn't have agreed to Penny's ridiculous idea of going to that place."
"I'm sorry."
Atlas let out a shallow breath, stopping himself from launching into a full-blown scolding. While he was relieved that everyone was safe, he was not pleased that Zoren hadn't stopped Penny from going somewhere so dangerous. Though both Penny and Zoren were capable, Atlas wished they hadn't tested their luck.