Phantom hunter - an animal jam story

Journal entry 003: Infinity's secret

Hello again journal, its me clever. Lately I've been seeing infinity wonder off when we're supposed to be hanging out. Has the popularity finally gotten to her head? Or is she hiding a secret. I decided to investigate, but i had to sneak in considering.. get this, she was in coral canyons? Why would she ever need to go to coral canyons? She isn't the shopper type, so it cant be epic wonders shes here for... or the art studio, I've never seen her paint in my life. What does that leave? Cami's tent, and the den shop. The most logical spot would be cami's tent. I didn't see her enter though, so maybe it was the den shop? What could the den shop possibly give her...? I went to find out.
                                  -flashback-
"Hey sir..? I was wondering if you sold anything but dens here." The guy running the den shop gave her a death glare. "Who's asking." "This doesn't look good.." Clever thought. "Uhm..i just uh, i know infinity and-" "get out." She gulped. "Uhm sir i really don't want any trouble, if your doubtful i know infinity i can show you a photo album.." "Well then, if you know infinity stone, i know sir gilbert." "No believe me i really do! Please mister, I'm just trying to find out what shes hiding!" "She specifically told me not to tell anyone, and since you even know that somethings up... I'm gonna have to "escort" you out of here." Oh god. Oh man. Oh god. Clever trembled. The man pulls out his sharp claws, gashing clever in the snout. "G-gah! Why are you doing this?!" "Bosses orders." She gets a closer look at his figure, revealing a arctic wolf. "I cant beat you! You're so much bigger than me!" Clever says as she tries to get up. "Get back down!" He slashed her ears. "Aah-!" "While I'm at it i might as well alert infinity stone. She will love this."
                           -flashback end-
I couldn't believe it. Who was infinity working for? Why couldn't she just tell me, we became best buddies because we bonded over being outcasts! I know, this situation doesn't really work for that but still. Is coral canyons just filled with bad animals?! The first time i came to coral canyons, I expected to be greeted with the same unspoken mutual hatred i get everyday in sarepia. You want to know what i was greeted with? A salesman.. a raccoon salesman. He intrigued me, a little bit too much so i had to check out his shop.
             -another flashback I'm gonna die-
"Ah! You there, goth fox. What is your name? You will have a grand time here in the canyons." "Excuse me? Goth fox? Where are you going with this?" "Oh, my apologies did i offend you? In some parts of jamaa you would be considered the standard. A lot of people would fight to look like you." Hmm, i don't like how he thinks I'm dumb enough to fall for the flattery so i will buy something strategy, but this coouuld go somewhere. "Okay, okay you got me. What are you selling?" "Limited time one day only items, I'm a pop up shop." "Is that so..? Its nice to know you weren't born here so not everyone will greet me with an insult." "Once again my apologies, you just look like a model from township." "....how much are your items and what are you selling, make it quick I'm not even allowed in this district." "You my friend seem like you need this rainbow top hat. I know your whole... whatever this is is your aesthetic, but it doesn't hurt to try new things now does it?" "How much?" "1,500 gems." Oh heck naw, what does he think i am a rich arctic wolf? "Ahaha, sorry salesman i don't have enough for that, or any of your items for that matter." It went silent, the salesman's face getting red with anger. "If you do not buy something i will report you to headquarters!!" I got scared. Way too scared. "Sir!.. uh i uhm i-" "GET OUT OF MY FACE SAREPIA TRASH!"
      -flashback finally over omg thank gods-
I ran. I ran and ran and didn't stop until i got to sarepia. I promised myself id never step foot in coral canyons again. Why would i let myself get hurt again?? I think i just belong in sarepia. Sarepia trash is all i am. The worst part is, i never got to know what infinity's secret was. Another day i suppose, if i even feel like getting hurt again.
        Signed,
                 Clever 🐾