Bubu had arrived, and she joined the conversation:
- "Hello Seis, how are you feeling?"
- "I'm doing very well, thank you for saving me, Madam Bubu."
- "Please, just call me Bubu. It feels strange for a Bulbiform Arachne to be addressed like that."
- "Yes, call her the Black Sphere instead."
- "What do you mean?"
Seis then felt a tremendous sense of solitary shame. He wanted to hide, but he could no longer move. Arémétria briefly explained the situation. Bubu burst out laughing. Her small mouth opened, expelling air. Her large eyes widened, and her body began to sway dangerously between her various appendages. Even the way she laughed was incredibly surreal to Seis. Unless he was mistaken, and to her, this behavior meant something entirely different. Bubu brought her giant, fluffy body closer to Seis. The large black irises stared at him without hesitation. Once again, she spoke directly into his mind:
- "Don't worry, I find you very amusing. The Drakons and all the creatures of this world hold such respect for my species. Hearing someone address me so simply is refreshing. I thank you."
- "You're welcome," Seis replied after a moment of silence.
- "Does my appearance frighten you, Seis?"
- "No, not really."
She tilted to the side as if to observe him, resembling a curious and graceful creature. Seis smiled at her and continued:
- "To be honest, I find you rather cute, but to me, you're so unique that seeing you constantly reminds me that I'm not on my own world."
- "Cute? Did you hear that, Arémétria? He said I was cute."
- "Yes, I heard, Bubu, but that wasn't exactly the main point of his response."
- "Cute, it's the first time someone's told me that."
- "Sorry, my boy, you've excited her now. She won't listen to a word we're saying."
Seis then watched in amazement as the strange exchange unfolded between the two guardians, with Arémétria trying to calm Bubu, who was swaying and shifting her weight from one tentacle to another. Arémétria gestured for her to stop, raising her hand toward the sky as if threatening to spank a child. Seis couldn't help but laugh, a deep, genuine laugh, lighter than he'd had in such a long time. He laughed so hard that his stomach hurt. His eyes were filled with tears when he finally managed to calm down and catch his breath. He was breathing heavily when Arémétria crouched down beside him and, with her index finger, wiped the tears from his eyes. She looked at him tenderly and said:
- "It feels good to laugh, doesn't it?"
- "Yes, very much so," he replied sincerely.
- "A good laugh washes away worries," Bubu said.
- "Yes, you're right, you're wise, Bubu," the boy said to her.
- "Forget my wisdom, just tell me I'm cute. Everyone tells me I'm wise; you're the only one who calls me cute."
- "Stop it already. You're the Guardian of the Emerald World, not a shy little girl," scolded the Drakon.
- "You're the cutest, Bubu," Seis said with a big smile.
- "Ah ah, I loooove it..."
The strange spherical creature then began to dance with pleasure under the disapproving gaze of the other magnificent guardian. Seis couldn't help but smile.
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Seis : the Ruins of the Wind
Science FictionA young bastard lives in the poor and desolate kingdoms of the North of planet Albion. He has almost nothing, but a twist of fate sends him to prison for a crime he did not commit. He then decides to choose the path of vengeance against his enemies...
