I woke up with the sun and went to buy a quick breakfast from the device. Marcela was already working there. This girl was unbelievable. It was like she never slept.
- I heard you are going to the canyon, so I took a portion for you from the cafeteria - she said and pointed at one of the tables, filled with bandages and other dical supplies.
There were two bowls there, barely fitting in.
- Thanks - I said and grabbed one.
- You are welco. I would say 'just don't die there', but I doubt you will - she stopped for a mont, and faced . - I actually saw you fighting, and I have to say that you are a monster. In a good sense. Just as your friends said yesterday, don't do anything stupid, and bring us a lot of crystals. We need them. Your friend, Sanders, could use so for his leg. She also could.
She pointed at Zora.
- I'll do my best.
After those words, I just started eating, and she imdiately returned to work. Patients needed fresh bandages and a bit of clean-up.
- You should get so help - I said when I finally finished the food.
- I have few newcors helping , it's just too early for them.
- But not for you...
- I'm used to this - she turned again to and smiled. - Just like you.
I nodded.
- Have a good day, Marcella - with those words I left.
I summoned my shadows, to pull the carts for . It made a bit of fuss, but not too much since most people were still asleep. Then I departed, heading straight to the goblin cave. I killed every single one of them on my way there and also guards close to the entrance.
Sothing jumped down from the tree, and I reacted imdiately summoning a weapon in my hand and repositioning with shadow walk. It was Ki'rai in her original form.
- Morning - she said to and quickly climbed on one of the carts.
- Don do that, I could have killed you.
She ignored and turned into Tam.
- And good morning to you too...
- Bawk!
I shook my head, send my minions to pick the crystals, and resud the walk. With my shadows pulling the carts for I could observe her. She wasn't doing much, but I few tis caught a glimpse of her looking at my supplies, probably for those dried fruits. It brought a smile to my face.
We walked for few hours, and I cleaned the goblins on the way, just as I was doing before. Then we stopped for a food break. Tam-Ki'rai was imdiately next to when I reached for food. I grabbed a handful for her and sat under the tree to finish my portion.
She turned to her goblin form to fill her stomach.
- What else do you eat? - I asked her as she finished the last piece.
- This - she pulled out a tube and gave it to .
I looked at it for a mont, trying to figure out how it works. There was a small closed hole on the side and a button. I pressed it, and so kind of paste ca out. It was grey and had no sll. I tasted it, but it had no taste at all.
- What is it?
- It's food. It has everything.
- Everything but taste and sll.
She almost ripped the tube out of my hand.
- Okey... Don't get angry.
- I'm not angry.
- Yet you almost tore off my hand when you were getting that tube.
She turned back to Tam, and jumped on the cart. I sighed and picked myself up, to start walking again. I needed to be way more careful with her if I ever wanted to befriend her. That was the easiest way of getting so additional knowledge out of her.
From there I pushed it all the way to the cliff before making another stop, to set up a camp, and call it a day. I did the usual setup with barriers around, to make sure we won't get ambushed during the night and will be able to sleep without any worries.
- I could easily avoid those - said Ki'rai in her normal form when I was in the middle of work.
She sneaked up on again.
- You could?
- Yes. I did it many tis as I was observing you. You just need to climb the trees. I can turn into creatures that fly.
- But there is nothing around here that can fly, so we are safe. Besides, the shadows will keep watch. It will be enough.
She didn't answer anything to that, just stood there, and watched as I finished the job.
- Let's eat - I said then, and for a mont, I swear, she got brighter.
I got out so stuff from the cart and shared it with her. She ate all of it, but it was clear that sweets were her favorite.
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- You wanna sleep here?
- Bawk! Kokoko... Bawk!
- Yeah... I guess the conversation is over.
I sighed, as she found a spot close to , and sat, lowering her head, and closing her eyes.
I looked at the bottom of the cart for a mont, thinking. I was wondering if I should be wary of her, as a master of stealth, and soldier of the unknown fraction, or maybe just treat her more like a kid she seed to be.
Part of felt like a father when I was giving her her favorite food, teaching the words, and explaining anings. I found that It gave a sense of joy and happiness. But could I really let myself feel that way?
I barely knew that creature, and she was a tool to an unknown force. Potential allies, but also potential enemies. In the end, I couldn't find the answer and just closed my eyes.
Day ca to an end with 5 096 140 points remaining on my account, and three class points.
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