Formicea Chapter 77

After the talk is over I try doing as mum said.

For this, I first have to find Toris.

The fact that the drones are just too eager to assist helps quite a bit in this regard.

I walk through so of the more shallow alleys of my district and subsequently find him after enough asking around.

“Sister!” (T)

(M)

Ah, there’s Miwa.

Dutifully looking after my little brother.

“Yes. I was looking for Toris. Did he give you a hard ti?” (E)

(M)

“She’s so good! Even when I’m sure that I left her behind, when I turn around she just stands there, no matter how far I ran!” (T)

Poor Miwa.

(M)

“Pheromones? My brother has no pheromones.” (E)

(M)

Do I need to worry?

Maybe this is even more of a reason to send him to the scholars.

However, he looks fine at the mont.

“What do you want, sister?” (T)

“You’re a little bored right now, am I right? (E)

“Uh, a little.” (T)

(M)

Right.

Thanks, Miwa.

“You see, mum and I had this idea. Say, would you like to regularly go to a place where you could learn all kinds of things about the insects and many other topics?” (E)

His eyes grow wide at this, so I think I hit the mark.

“Can I? Can I really?!” (E)

“Well, I’d try to arrange sothing. But you need to be sure about this. You know, if I do this you have to follow up. It would be very bad if you’d directly lose interest after all the effort. So I need to ask you if this is really what you want to do.” (E)

“Yes! Yes, I want!” (T)

“Okay. Then I will first arrange a eting. We’re going there at least once so you can gain a picture. If you then still want it we can make it sothing regular. But I need to warn you. The things in the chamber of knowledge can be quite much to take in.” (E)

I an, he’s young and suggestible, so those pheromone pods could be too much for him.

Because of this, I will certainly assign Miwa to watch over him.

She clearly did an amazing job until now.

“Thank you, sister!” (T)

With a warm feeling in my chest, I head back to the main plaza.

As soon I arrive I walk straight to the first ssenger and let it deliver my request to the chamber of knowledge.

To my surprise, I don’t need to wait for long.

Even more surprising is that they are not only open to the idea but would receive us this very day.

Since there’s no reason to waste ti I let so drones fetch Toris and rather soon we’re on our way.

While walking I use this chance to speak to Miwa.

(E)

Never said I would be subtle about this.

(M)

(E)

“Hey!” (T)

Ah, right.

He can hear this now.

It's almost a bit vexing that my secret language isn't secret anymore.

Talking behind others' backs while being directly in front of them was kinda the only perk to it.

Nonetheless, I think it might be for the better to talk in a, for Miwa, comfortable way.

(M)

Well, if that’s her standard.

(E)

I an, she’s just a babysitter for one single kid.

It might be that she’s unsatisfied with that role.

(M)

(E)

She stares at for a mont before she responds.

(M)

(E)

(M)

I barely noticed how during this talk we already arrived at the location.

I take my baby brother a little closer and enter with him this peculiar structure.

Since we’re expected, at the entrance a scholar already awaits us.

When I co closer I can discern the pheromones and realize it’s Likriades who helped during my last excursion to this place.

(L)

He gestures at Toris who flinches a bit, as scholars can look quite intimidating.

“Ah, Likriades. Yes, this is my brother Toris. Before anything happens I absolutely want you to know how extrely important he is to . So in any case, you need to swear to that no harm may befall him if I leave him in your care. I wouldn’t know what to do. It might have terrible consequences.> (E)

Honestly, I might completely freak out and start a small swarm war which I’d definitely gonna lose.

But that won’t keep from threatening others with this.

And they shouldn’t even consider experinting with him.

Also, I’m using my speech, as scholars should by default be able to understand it.

Likriades processes this for a mont before he answers.

(L)

“I hope so. Nonetheless, I want that Miwa accompanies my brother to his lessons to watch out for him and make sure that he’s fine. That’s okay, right?” (E)

(L)