Puron Psych

18

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Harper woke up with a sore back. From top to bottom, it ached. It took her a while to get off the floor.

She made her way out of the room and into the open living room. There, she saw Arthur and Hyde talking with each other. They had changed their clothes from the day before.

Arnest was dressed similarly to the locals of Itaria. He had a beige embroidered long-sleeved shirt and black slacks. His shoes were damaged sandals.

Hyde wore something similar but with a tank top tucked into his slacks. The scar from his neck to his lower abdomen swirled into hiding under the top. His hair was pulled in a high ponytail.

When Harper stepped in their direction, she understood why they were dressed the way they were. It was hot. Westona was always cold and chilled. But ever since arriving in this country, she was surprised at how humid the air was.

"Look who's finally awake." Arnest raised a brow at her. "The Shebeast graces us with her presence."

Harper ignored him. Hyde opened a drawer of a nearby dresser and tossed some clothes at her. A skirt with a flower pattern, a pair of black leggings, and an embroidered short-sleeved shirt.

"What's this?"

"Well, it looks like clothes. Something to cover the body to spare the eyes of others from bare skin." Arnest snorted.

"That's not what I meant. Why are you giving this to me?"

"You'll die of heat exhaustion with what you're currently wearing," Hyde replied, walking by her to reach for something on a nearby shelf.

"Isn't that what you want?" Harper spat.

"What I want...is for you to suffer on my terms. But that doesn't apply here. I don't need everyone gossiping that you're from Westona."

"What? Do people here have an issue with my nationality?" Harper frowned.

"WE have an issue with YOUR country's motives and values," Arnest answered abruptly. "Westona has a dark history with us."

"Whatever." Harper rolled her eyes.

"That attitude is exactly why we don't see eye to eye."

"Oh wow. What a shocker." Harper sneered sarcastically.

Hyde was about to step in and say something, but a loud knock on the door caught all of their attention. Arnest went over to answer. The moment he did, his expression sank.

Giada barged her way in with a loud greeting, shoving her son aside. "It isseh beautiful day outside. Perfeito. Hyde's amora. Sleep well? Yes?" She grabbed Harper's hands and smiled wide at her.

Before Harper could answer, Giada pulled her in for a hug. "So happy eyu stayed. Today, eyu will see the town. Mi boy, Arno, will show eyu around."

"Wait, what? Mama..."

"Don't eyu "mama" mi, Arno..." Giada scolded him. "Hyde, eyu, and Arno must show Harpy around."

Hyde narrowed his eyes at her but didn't say anything to refuse. "Mama Giada... are you—"

"Oh! Youra eyes are too keen!" Giada huffed. "I tell the whole village.  Mi figlis returned, and with a beautiful Amora. So, I plan a huge feast. Everyone will see. Yes!"

"Giada—"

"Eyu must go! So I prepare!" Giada smacked her lips and waved her finger around in Hyde's fast. "And where isseh the boy?"