Perfectly Balanced [ON-GOING]

Chapter Sixty Seven: Red, Blue, and Purple

67. Red, Blue, and Purple

08-19-2024

A/N: Sorry for the delay, I got sick yesterday lol. Stress sucks guys. Because of that, I have some important news at the very end of the fic regarding updates. I'll make sure to include a TLDR at the end as well.

HOWEVER, this fic hit its two year anniversary on Aug. 11! Thank you guys for your support for the entirety of the fic! I couldn't have done it without you all.

Q: Have you heard the news about Dr. Stone's final season?

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Days and days upon heading to the ship with Moz, you saw that Ibara and the rest of the palace guards had found no evidence of intruders escaping into the mainland. They had taken every single stone friend of yours that were on the ship and had dumped them into the sea with no regard of ever seeing them again. But you didn't mind, since every time you came back, Haru was quick to give you the news of who was revived with their wits and stories. You were glad that the treasure you sent was helping your friends. You couldn't wait to see them again, and they all wanted to do the same.

"Another day of nothing found. I suppose that this should be my last day of helping Ibara-sama and the master?" You subtly question as you and Moz sailed back to the mainland after spending some time on the Perseus with Ibara.

"Perhaps. Though, I do need your presence with me at the palace," said Moz with a smile.

You raised a brow as you looked over at him. "Oh? What for? It better not be something weird."

"Hah! You remind me of Kirisame-chan, it's quite amusing. But no, don't worry. It has something to do with the intruders..." he tells you, chuckling to himself.

You froze when those words entered your ears. Questions filled your mind, wondering how Moz might have a lead. Of course, you were one of the bigger ones, but you made sure to keep yourself in check and tried to suck up to them as much as you can. As you were arranging your thoughts, you calmed down and took a deep breath as the boat at hit land, all of which that Moz was watching.

"That's...interesting. I'll make sure to meet you later tonight. Just like before, let me say my farewells to the villagers and Haruhi-chan," you tell him as you begin walking off.

"Of course. I wouldn't miss a chance to see that cute girl any time," he says, trailing behind you.

"Don't talk about her like that." You roll your eyes as you headed for the village.

As you made it, you were happy enough to see Haru once more in their feminine wear. It seemed like they come up only when you are leaving the Perseus, which was good timing.

"Ah, (Y/N)-san. How was your search this time?" They questioned as they approached, clearly trying to ignore the man's presence behind you. For the past few days, you saw that their hatred for him had grown, which was understandable.

"Nothing of interest to be found once again, Haruhi-chan," Moz answered with a smirk on his face. "It seems to be better when I'm able to see you, or when I'm with (Y/N)-chan."

Haru's mouth slightly twitched as his words. With a strained smile, they replied, "I was talking to the lady, not the weirdo standing behind her. Stay in line."

"So harsh. But I can't get over how entertaining you are," said the man with a grin, then turned to take a distance away from the two of you. "I'll leave you two to talk."