CHAPTER 69: TEA PARTY

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I hold a cup of tea in my hands. We're all standing in a bright room, it seems to be a guest room.  Still, I don't entirely trust that panda. That's why I don't drink from that tea. 

I've seen several movies, if someone goes to a stranger's house to ask for information about something that nobody wants to hear, in a bad environment, and this person offers you a drink well... things don't end well. 

That's why I sit holding the warm cup in my hands, and I see Legoshi.  It didn't take long for him to explain to this mysterious panda about our case.

Gohin: Hm .. That's not good.

The panda puts his hand on his chin and looks down, thinking about the things we got into.

Legoshi: We need your help to find the Shishigumi.  Do you know where they are?

The panda just sighs in frustration and turns to see Legoshi with a serious and tired look.

Gohin: Listen kid, looking for that group is a bad idea.  There's no point in going looking for your friend.

Legoshi seems shocked by that comment.  I admit, although I expected something similar to this, I was also surprised. 

He can't just tell us to give up on finding Haru.  We've already come this far and we're not going to give up.

So, after being silent for so long, I summon up the courage to speak to the Panda.

Y/N: Why don't you help us?

They both turn to see me as soon as I speak.

Y/N: You have more knowledge about the Shishigumi than the two of us.  With you by our side, it might be easier to save her.

Legoshi nods hopefully, but the Panda frowns and rolls his eyes before sighing dejectedly.

Gohin: It's not that simple fluff.  It's not about going and knocking on the door.  It's the Shishigumi we're talking about.

Both Legoshi and I turn to look distressed.  Are we wasting time again?  I hold the cup of tea tighter feeling how it burns my skin a little since the ceramic's still hotter than the tea.

We turn to see the Panda, waiting for some information or anything.  None of us wants to give up.

Gohin: Shishigumi is an organized crime group made up of 35 lions.

My ears get attentive as well as my gaze, as I wait for any detail that can tell us where it is.  I don't turn to see Legoshi, who I know he's also listening attentively.

Gohin: They're a vicious gang that specializes in devouring. Even I don't wanna be involved.

A large group of predators that kidnap a small bunny?  Why Haru?  The fact that even this intimidating and strong panda with a crossbow fears this group of lions makes my ear twitch again.

Gohin: Two wolves against this group of lions is a suicide mission.

Legoshi: Ok I understand.  But can you at least tell us where it is?

Now I'm the one who nods, supporting Legoshi's idea. The panda growls and yells at him.

Gohin: DIDN'T YOU LISTEN TO ME DAMMIT?!

That yell startled us both, causing me to spill some of the tea onto the floor, when i brought the cup closer to me.

Gohin: What you're doing is stupid.  Sorry to tell you kid, but at this point your friend must already be dead!

My heart skips a beat. My ear twitches once more.  Haru can't be dead... W-We have to save her!  My anxiety and my worry increase again.

Legoshi: No... I have to save her... Whatever it takes, I don't care.

I can hear the anguish and despair in Legoshi's voice, I turn to see the panda, who by his tough man gaze still shows understanding somehow.

Gohin: I'm sorry to hear that, but there's nothing you can do.

Legoshi: I know there is.  Whatever it is we're going to save her!

Legoshi turns to see me determined, waiting for me to support him in this. I confirm with a nod.  Well, I'm also determined to save my friend.

The annoyed Panda walks towards us intimidatingly.  Walking so close that his shadow covers me completely.

Gohin: You won't last A MINUTE in there and it'll be worse for her!

Both: What?

The panda points his finger at me and puts it on my chest. What the hell is he doing?

Gohin: You're putting this girl in danger!  She's small and weak compared to lions.  She's VERY vulnerable to Shishigumi.

Even if it's just his finger, he has enough strength to push me back a few steps.

Even so I manage to hold the cup that, although it has spilled more tea, I prevented it from breaking.  Although I should've dropped it after he pushed me like that.

Legoshi looks at the scene in surprise and turns to see the panda angrily.

But me who's also mad that he pushed me, angry that he talks to me this way, angry that I'm being stereotyped as always.  I grip his hand which was touching my chest tightly and look him in the eye with fury.

Y/N: I'm stronger than you think.

The angry panda breaks free of my grip and with that same hand he holds mine tightly.  Still, my gaze doesn't take off from his.

Legoshi: Leave her alone Gohin.

The panda looks at Legoshi, and then he looks at me.  He grunts and releases me. Before crossing his arms.

I hold my gripped hand, trying not to show that it hurts a little.

Y/N: If you're not going to help us, at least tell us where it is.

The panda looks down and shakes his head in disappointment.

Gohin: You children don't listen.  It's a certain death to go there.  As soon as you show up they will ruthlessly kill you and throw you into the lake-..!

Y/N: The lake?

I see the panda shut up as soon as I say that. Silence abounds the room as I watch the panda slowly facepalms frustrated.

Gohin: Dammit..

I turn to see Legoshi, who seems to understand what just happened.  He looks at me and smiles for a few seconds.  The Shishigumi must be near the lake. Now we just have to find it, but that's not such a problem.

Legoshi: If you're not coming to help us it's fine. We'll save her ourselves. We have to go.

Gohin: Hey! HEY!

Legoshi opens the door and we head towards the exit.  We may know where to go, but still, the panda had a point about that criminal group which has the advantage against us. 

Before leaving, I stop and turn to see the panda who sees as we walk away with a hopeless and angry gaze. Knowing he cannot change our mind.

Y/N: Could you lend me your crossbow?

Gohin: No!

I had to try.  I lower my ears and walk away with Legoshi, looking for the lake.

Leaving the Panda and his crossbow behind. Grunting as he sees how we walk away determined to save Haru.

Gohin: .... Stupid kids...

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