"Seriously Axel, you should stop barging in my room using that spare key", I say annoyed.
"But I let you wake up on your own", whines Axel.
I woke up from sleep like always and did my daily chores without even realizing that Axel was sitting on my sofa, watching my every movement. I was totally scared when he greeted me, which, in the present, leads to this outburst.
"You gave me a heart-attack", I exclaim.
"Sorry, I thought that you knew that I was here".
"I remember telling you last night not to come and wake me up".
"But I didn't tell you that I will not come", he replies nonchalantly.
"Okay. Would you like a breakfast?"
"No, I had mine".
I take my bread and sit at the coffee table. I quickly spread peanut butter and start to munch on it.
"Whoa! Whoa! Hold your horses! Why are you eating so fast?", asks Axel, panicking.
"So that I can go to guild and clean up yesterdays mess", I reply.
"Don't worry. Others said that they will clean it. So take it easy", he says.
I start to eat slowly. While eating, I look at the clock. It's 10AM. I wash my dishes and sit on the love-seat next to the sofa.
"So what are your plans?", I ask.
"Nothing much. Just moping around. We have to leave tomorrow morning. We can pack our bags later", he says with a sigh.
He removes a folded paper from his jeans pocket and unfolds it, revealing the map of the district. He points at Asaria and says, "we are here right now. We will take a carriage". He starts tracing a path and continues saying, "we will go through town of Mirlwind and the village of Yosmor and finally reach the village of Roux. From there, we will grab supplies worth of one month and then we will hike for 3 miles towards northwest until we reach our destination".
I nod in approval and ask him, "Did you ask Gramps about one month leave?"
"Yeah and he approved".
"So I think I will start to pack my bag then", I say, so that I don't misplace my belongings at last moment.
"Okay, pack four days worth of clothes, we can do laundry over there. Then pack two pairs of training clothes, sports shoes, slippers, a book or two to pass the time, few writing materials and anything necessary".
"No need pack camping gear?", I ask.
"No worries. I got that covered", he replies.
I pull out a duffel bag from under my bed and put my clothes in it. I take my slippers and sports shoes and manage to fit it in the bag. I quickly grab my shampoo, spare toothbrush, towels and other basic necessities I will need and zip the bag shut. Then I remove my backpack and fill it with my favourite novels, cards, pens and writing materials.
Rest of my day passes by playing Bluff with Axel who seems to be good at it. He has a perfect poker face. No expression and no contraction of his facial expression, which makes it hard to tell whether he is bluffing or not. Night sets in and Axel leaves for his room and I go to sleep.
Next morning, I wake up and after a quick shower, I wear my clothes and jacket, tie my hair in a ponytail, get hold of my duffel bag and backpack and go outside. Before heading out, I give my keys to Melody.
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Romulus : The Rise Of The Demon
Fantasía' I have never seen such a sight before. It was as if the flames were dancing in his presence. It was as if they were overjoyed by him being near them...... Who is he? Is he a warrior who never backs down from a fight? Is he a saviour who would ri...
