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【𝐇】𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧

• 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄 •
The Crimson Tyrant
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After lunch, classes went on as usual and it was somewhat a gratifying experience of learning interesting things in another world. Especially their world structure and what they do in their cultures and many other things. You and the other later on had found yourselves at the woods behind the campus like what Trey suggested to find the chestnuts. A botanical garden on campus was also nearby and you looked at the chestnut trees that displayed outside the said woods.

"Whoa! There really are a ton of chestnuts just laying around. I'm gonna be living on some chestnut tarts! Mmm~"

Grim grinned with a boast and hopped to your shoulder for him to reach towards a single thorned chestnut. But before he could pick one, you sighed and grabbed him from your shoulder and hugged him instead.

You sternly glanced at him, "I won't let you do that when there are thorns present now, would I? You should be careful for these kind of situations, Grim."

Said cat only pouted in your arms, clearly disappointed yet surprisingly understood your concern. While he hung himself over your comfortable arms, his feet and tail dangling as he watched you turn to the other two behind you.

"We can't pick chestnuts without any proper equipment, it may be best to search for it inside the botanical garden." You suggested as the group agreed and the four of you went along your way.

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Arriving there, you were the first amongst your group to enter and you stared at the scenery inside the glass building with wide, glimmering hues. Inside the garden was majestic by the various plants, flowers and organisms that surrounded every corner leaving tiled and cobblestone pathways.

You also spotted plants that were unfamiliar and familiar to your knowledge. From hydrangeas to jade flowers, and many unknown organisms.

"There are so many plants that I have never seen before..." You breathed in awe, taking it all in. "It's pretty as well."

Deuce who stood beside you grinned at your reaction and watched as your eyes glimmered over such simple scenery where everything's normal for others. Yet, he also agreed that it looked pretty as well, just like you. His cheeks slightly warmed at the thought.

"There's all sorts of fruits growing here, [m.name]! And they all smell great!" Grim excitedly beamed.

He hopped towards a plant with fruits on it, ready to pick one to eat. Then again, he couldn't when you lifted him up and wrapped your arms around him again and watched him drool at the fruit not noticing he was being picked up by you.

"Well, how about no? We're here for chestnut picking not fruit-napping for your own gluttony pit." You huffed and turned to your other companions.

Ace stared around and exclaimed, "Whoa, I didn't realize this place was huge!"

"If it's this large, it's got to have a groundskeeper. Let's split up and look." Deuce suggested which all of you agreed. Ace would go on the right side while Deuce himself would go left, leaving Grim and you straight ahead.

"Are you going to be alright, [m.name]?" Deuce turned to you with a hint of concern, remembering the ruckus earlier during their lunch. Ace had already left, leaving him and you with Grim.

He had to admit that it would be nerve-wracking to see you with your cold demeanor, especially towards those rude upperclassmen and Riddle earlier at lunch. But he, Grim and Ace had seen more of your outrage even during your journey onto Dwarf's Mine.