Ghosts Of Auroa

14. Jace Skell

Meanwhile in Erewhon...

It's now night, and Ryder is now getting his arm patched up by Tido and Ellie gets some new clothes from Maria's shop. Ryder hisses in pain as Tido pours some alcohol on his arm which has a bullet wound on it. Then, his arm is bicep is wrapped in a bandage and is given a new top which is a tactical T-shirt with pockets on the sleeves. Meanwhile, Jamie is at a part of Erwehon which has a waterfall covering parts of the cave. Then, Topaz sits next to Jamie.

Jamie: "Huh? Oh, hey there."

Topaz: "It's nice, isn't it?"

Jamie: "Y-yeah. it is."

Topaz scoots up closer to Jamie who starts to blush slightly. They also scoot up closer to Topaz who is just paying attention to the Waterfall's sight.

Topaz: "I never knew that these parts of Earth are beautiful. I should start doing this more often. Humans call it um...what's the word? Sight-seeing."

Jamie: "And maybe I should come along- I mean- I mean just sit back and relax!"

Topaz laughs and Jamie blushes harder as he listens to his 'adorable' laugh.

Jamie's thoughts: His laugh is so cute! Should I just tell him that I like him? Should I? Should I tell him?!

Jamie gulps and he sits back and Ryder walks in and taps their shoulder. Jamie turns and sees Ryder who's lending a hand.

Ryder: "Come on, Jamie. We have a mission to do, remember? Finding Jace Skell."

Jamie: "Oh yes. Right, right. Are Tido and Ellie tagging along?"

Ryder: "Yeah. Always. They're our brothers and sisters in arms. And you're my um...what's the sibling term for non-binaries like you called?"

Jamie: "It's ok, just say sibling."

Ryder: "Oh, ok. Anyway. Come on."

Topaz waves at Jamie a goodbye and Jamie waves back and blushes when he exits the cave.

Jamie's thoughts: I think he likes me too!

The 2 get in the helicopter and Tido and Ellie are there. Ryder puts on a new pair of tactical headphones and a black baseball cap. He then flies the chopper and they're off on their mission. To search for Jace Skell, the CEO and founder of Skell Tech.

Jamie: "I remember speaking to Maurice Fox. He says that we need to head to a compound, a neighbourhood called the Long Valley Residences."

Ryder: "Huh, I see Jamie. Thanks for the info. Where is it?"

Jamie: "It's located next to the tundra zone. I'll mark it on this map."

Jamie grabs out a map of Erewhon and grabs a pen from his pocket and circles a part of the map and hands it to Ryder who's looking at it while flying the chopper.

Ryder: "Good work Jamie. Alright, let's go."

Sillimanite: "Where?!"

Ryder: "AH!"

Ryder then gasps in shock and the Ghosts see Sillimanite who's next to Ryder, who's looking at her in shock and disbelief.

Ryder: "What the hell are you doing here? You can't be here it's gonna be dangerous! And how did you get here?"

Sillimanite: "Sorry, I was looking around in your flying vehicle which I learned is called a helicopter, then you were coming and so I had to hide in this space near the seat."

Ryder: "Great, we got a stowaway on board. I don't wanna be rude so I guess you'll have to come along. After all, I remember that you gems have weapons, yes?"