>>6099267“Tell you what. You're free to join me, your mother and Towa after supper, to see for yourself what sort of monster I'm going to be dealing with. And you can see from there if you want to get involved in this one.” you tell her, Caulifla nodding to you in understanding. But before she can speak her stomach growls audibly. To which you chuckle, placing a hand on her shoulder. “But enough of that, let's go eat.”
“Right.” she replies, you both heading inside and making your way to the mess hall. Silver and his assistants once again make an absolute masterpiece of a meal, you all digging in. No one talks as you all eat, enjoying the meal to the fullest until with a sigh you finish the last bite.
“Haaaaah. Great work as always, Silver!” you call out to him, leaning back in your seat.
“Heh. Wasn't me today, General.” he says, you turning to him in confusion as he leans on the doorway. Eyes sparkling with pride in his students. “Today was all them.”
“Really? Impressive, well done to you all.” you say as the people step out, each taking a bow before you and your family. “You all have learned well.”
“Thank you, my general.” the pale, red-eyed woman says, bowing again to you. “I am pleased to hear this.”
“Yeah, you guys did great!” Maz and Kayle both shout excitedly.
“Very excellently prepared and presented.” Okira says, your daughter nodding to them. “You all have become masters of your craft.”
“I, uhh, yeah. Thanks.” the redheaded man says, one hand to the back of his head a bit embarrassed by all the praise.
“We will keep improving our talents.” the third, the taller dark skinned man says sincerely. You rise, going over to the three of them and look each in the eye in turn.
“You all will always have a home here, no matter how far you roam.” you tell them all. “No matter where you go, you are always welcome back. Now, Towa, I believe we have something to discuss?”
“Yes, right. Of course.” She says, standing up. You notice she looks a bit frazzled, as if she hasn't taken a single break since looking into the creature. She seems tired, your brows narrowing a bit. “Let's go.”
“What's going on?” Karn Jr asks you, to which you turn, placing a hand on his shoulder.
“Don't worry, just a problem came up that I'm going to take care of.” you tell him, the answer satisfying your youngest. You notice Broly and Kori exchanging a glance, a bit of worry on their faces. And, after what you'd talked with Caulifla about, decide to speak with them on this as well. After all, if they leave, they'll no doubt also become targets. “Broly, Kori, would you both mind coming along as well?”
“Of course.” your son answers immediately, you, Towa, Meloka, Broly, Caulifla and Koriand'r all leaving the mess hall together.
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