Chapter 23: A Destructive Dilemma

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"Every single district here in our city has their own food court—areas where plenty of different food varieties can be sold to the general public." Jessica said as they walked through the streets, going to the place where they would be able to taste the local delicacies of Parasolla.

Bulls—wearing faded, indigo jeans on black shoes and black top tee—and Guardian—still wearing the black cloak—are busy chatting behind while Thor obviously prepared and wore Bulls' spare white polo shirt and black pants—and Jessica leads their stroll.

"Do you often visit these food courts you are talking about?" Thor asked. 

"I randomly do, but whenever I pay a visit, I make sure to grab a bite of my favorites." A trolley passed by them.

"I don't usually do this thing, but in order to secure their trust, I must follow them wherever they go." Jessica fixed her hair to the left. "I don't even think what got inside of me when I changed my mind and joined these naive foreigners. But as confident as I can say, this dress will secure everything." She proudly wore her simple yet elegant, vibrant red and black Traje de flamenca.

"Indulge yourself with the food you love. Life is surprisingly short." Thor says.

"You love eating?" Jessica slows down her pace and walks beside Thor.

"Not food. But I love to drink." The God of Thunder looks at her.

"Sangria?" Jessica looks back. "You better pair a better alcohol with that."

"Beer." Thor fixed his sight on the lady's eyes. "Your dress enhances your beauty."

"Thank you." Jessica smiles. "Qué guay! He is already trying to flirt. How–"

"But no woman could ever be as gorgeous as my mother in her dresses." Thor looks away. "Forgive me, milady."

"Is he for real? He just compared me with another woman!" Jessica tries to hide her expression by quickening her pace. "But it was his... mother."

"And you smell wonderful." 

"Huh? I only put on a faint squirt of my lavender perfume. How did you–"

"If someone would pay attention, they ought to notice every detail." Thor whispered it in her left ear.

"¿Disculpa? This man is... arghhhh!" She breathed deeply and turned her eyes away. "Why am I even affected? This is just an act, okay?"

"Uhm, oh look," She pointed at the distance, "we're here!" She looks back and sees them looking at the food court enthusiastically. Then her eyes reach Thor. "I wonder when the drug would affect this man. He has a strong resistance, I'll give him that."

They stood at the entrance of the food court, "You can walk around and buy some of the foods you like. Don't worry about the currency. If you have Centarian bills, they'll take it."

"Great! I converted our money at the diner earlier."

"Sir, I wanted to remind you that we are here to restock, not to eat everything."

"That is noted, G!"

"Would you allow me to join you?" Thor asked her.

"I may allow you, but it looks like you would like to check that specific portion of the court." She pointed at the liquor stall behind them. "Sangria and your choice of beer."

"I will be back soon." Thor smiled before leaving her.

"Okay." She smiled. After they left, Jessica went to a specific stall where smoke lingers all over the place.

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