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> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow. [DC70: 85] SUCCESS
As Alex smiles sheepishly, you fight an internal battle to stay conscious and hide your gentle swaying.
Day's action, mattress just underneath you, and worst of all, his polite, but monotonous voice... Does he make it on purpose...? It all makes you wanna just flop... back.
To leave adrenaline behind......To have him whisper you a bed tale... and nestle you into the plush bedding... N-No!
"D-d-don't cha-change the subject...!" You yelp, and stand up, wobbling. Clearly to his dismay.
"Lady Nakamura, please, you are in no condition to continue... Just let m-"
"To the point!" You hiss. "Now!"
He takes an annoyingly long time to answer, but then looks away and whispers: "I did to... To..." He absentmindedly looks in Jaq's direction, and it all clicks.
"No bullshit." You spat, too tired for patience.
"Ah, I did it for... myself." Bullshit, he did it for Jaq, but you let it slide, he 'told you' enough. Just what to do with her?
"The 'black market' is... it's in the female dormitory, at its back. I apologize, madam, I will bend every effort to amend your loss." Good. Now he's telling the truth.
As it gets more and more difficult keep you eyes open, you just murmur: "It would be great if you did... Tomorrow." And retreat towards your bed. The things Jaq told him to sell... Are replaceable, but who cover for her so much?
"O-of course, Lady Nakam-"
The rest eludes you as you finally hit your bedding, and allow the school to fade.
...Finally peace...
...NOT!
Your eyes open to the slight, cool breeze. As you adjust you see... A tropical Beach?! Wait, you've been here before. The compartmentalization thing.
"Well, well, look who's up... Or down, who cares?" Said a distant... Familiar, but more masculine voice. Then you see them... Or only their yellow hammock, set a good few meters up on palm trees. "Congratulations on overcoming death!"
"Eh? Thank you?"
"No biggie."
...
"Soo... Any idea why I'm here?"
"Guess, I have."
......
"So? Are you gonna tell me?
"Nah, I could show.."
..............
"Soo...? Show it to me?"
"...Alright. See that thing over there?" A scarred hand emerges from the hammock, and points seaward, then you see... A motley of colors, all reflecting from what looks like a small... Tower? With many more light reflecting things... Flying around it. Ehh?
........................
"...What about it?" You ask irritated. "What am I suppo-"
"Go... Also bring me some cool, sturdy boots. I wanna hunt alligators in the jungle back there." Came the curt reply.
"What?! Why are you like this!? Want anything else? Pizza? Sunscreen?" Indignation colors your sarcasm.
"Cheeky. Catch..." Then a falling coconut hits you square in the face, blood flows form you nose.
"Agh! W-Why?! A-asshole!"
"haha! Why care and hurry so much? Overcome time and pain themselves!" Boomed the voice, completely uncaring for your anger.
