Twisted-Wonderland: Our Precious Treasure (Part 2)

(125) TTotSS: Reason for Dependency!

"Eh? Azul? Jonah?"

After the emotional moments, Jonah and Azul were silent. Unlike the awkward or downright murderous silence they had usually, it was a peaceful silence. Jonah sat on the stone railing of the open hallway with Azul standing and leaning next to him, as the gentle night breeze blew between them. Looking up, they saw Kalim and Jade walking toward them.

"Hey there, Senior Kalim," Jonah greeted, waving his hand.

Kalim looked between them, noticing the lack of tension between them. "Oh. You two make up already."

Azul and Jonah exchanged a glance, their lips pulled a small smile. "You can say that," Azul said, pushing his glasses up.

Jade looked between them. It was one thing if Jonah was the one saying that, but when it was Azul, Jade had a small certainty that they might have at least on an equal term again. Plus the fact, Azul's smile seemed sincere was really telling. "I'm happy for you," he said, feeling a small weight being lifted from his shoulders.

"What the- Kalim?!" They turned to the other hallway where Jamil strode toward the prefect, with Floyd and Grim following behind him. "I thought you're asleep already." He stopped a few inches in front of him. "You can't just wander alone at night. What if you get kidnapped again?"

Kalim let out a sheepish chuckle as he scratched the back of his head. "Don't worry. I'll be fine as long we're in the dorm, right? Besides, I have Jade with me."

"Jade?" Jamil glanced at the other eel twin who gave him a smile that could send a shiver down your spine.

"Correct. I was with him all the time."

Jamil glared at him. "What did you do to him?"

Jade had his fingers on his chin. "What do you mean? We were just having a fun little chitchat, weren't we, Kalim?"

Kalim nodded, glancing at Jade for a second. "Yup." He turned to Jamil again. "By the way, Jamil. Do you know where the blue and silver carpet is? I can't find it in the vault-"

Jamil suddenly grabbed his wrist. "Let's go back, Kalim."

"Eh? Why now all of a sudden?"

"No questions. Come on, let's go." Jamil pulled Kalim away in an almost forceful manner.

"Wha–!? I'm going!" Kalim stumbled in his steps but quickly recovered. He quickly waved at Jade. "Sorry, Jade. I'll show the carpet to you next time!"

"Yes. Until next time."Jade waved back as they watched Kalim and Jamil disappeared at the corner. He turned to the rest of the gang, sending a quick nod at Azul who nodded back. He stepped forward, glancing at each person in the circle.

He pushed his glasses up. "Well, then. Let's return to our room for further discussion."

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All of them gathered back to the Ramshackle Duo's room. Since Jonah didn't sleep here, the Octavinelle Trio used the room. There were two rolled-up mattresses in the corner of the room, along with two pillows on top of it. But the resident of the room didn't feel tired. At least, not until they could conclude their brief investigation. Azul locked the door behind him. Looking around the room, Jonah was sitting on the bed with Grim on his lap. Jade was standing in front of the window, the light shining down at him like a spotlight. On the other side of the room, Floyd stood with his back leaning against the wall with hands folded behind his head.

Azul stepped forward, pushing his glasses that glint with a serious light. "So, what do you learn from your talk with Kalim?"

Jade nodded. "A few things. But before this, I would like to ask a few questions with Mister Argentum here." He turned to Jonah who straighten up his back. Grim became tense, growling a bit as a warning. Jade stayed in his place but continued. "When we arrived here for the first time, do you remember what we're talking about?"