Legacy of the Pantheruos

More travels and new faces...

3rd POV

As soon as he exited the building, he heard someone call out to him and turned to see Summer running towards him. She looked rather excited for some reason and was soon in front of him, her health had recovered quickly.

"Whew, I'm so glad to see you. Where were you these last few weeks?" She asked.

"Doing tasks." He answered.

"Really? What kind of tasks?" She asked.

"..." He didn't say anything but just pointed to the bounty board and watched as her eyes widened.

"That was you?!" She screeched, making him wince a bit due to his advance hearing then sighed at her volume.

"Yes." He answered curtly.

"I've been wondering what had happened to all those and when I ask around, that man in the collection building said a cloaked man had taken them all." She put her hands on her hips.

"... Is that a problem?" He tilted his head.

"What? No, I mean people who often do those are usually really skilled." She said.

"I see..." He muttered liking the praise.

"Well, how much did you get paid? I bet it's a lot." She said.

"It is. But I only took a small portion. The rest is still there for anyone in need of money." He answered. He watched her eyes widen a bit then began to flail her arms around for some reason. This woman was extremely animated.

"Why?! You can get a load of weapons and ammo with that kind of money." She said.

"I am comfortable with what I have." He answered. It was quiet for awhile as the two stared at one another.

"You really aren't good at conversations are you?" She deadpanned. He didn't say anything but just looked around a bit before turning to leave then began to walk away from her. As he neared the gate, he noticed that a blip was following him and turned to see Summer trailing right behind him.

"What the fuck are you doing?" He asked.

"First of all, SWEAR!! Second of all, isn't it obvious? I'm going to travel with you." She beamed.

"...Why?" He asked after a minute of silence.

"I mean, I still have to do my mission but I figured I'd tag along and you can help me." She smiled.

"That is not a wise choice, Mrs. Rose. You should return to your family." He advised then began to leave.

"But-" She started.

"Look small woman. Think of the emotional trauma you could cause to your loved ones if you had perished. What would they feel/react to hear you died. Especially, if you have children. What they think/feel if their mother never returned safe and sound as she promised? What would they think hearing you died and wanted to be like you in the future?" He interrupted.

This made her stop, could she really leave her family like that and leave them in such a state? To leave her two little girls and husband alone while she went and possibly died on a mission? She couldn't bare the thought of doing such a thing, she knew that she had a mission to complete but could she really put her mission over her family?

"I think-" She stopped when she saw his figure starting to turn smaller as he exited the settlement. He didn't want to spend anymore time in the settlement and he didn't want the Rose woman following him.

He really didn't have a destination in mind but he just wanted to be alone like he's been since he's got here, it was calm and peaceful when he traveled. There was the sound of a goodbye being said to him and he looked over to see Summer waving to him while he just stared at her for a few seconds before giving a curt nod.