Chapter 36: Trying to Ghost Me Again?
Chapter 36: Trying to Ghost Me Again?
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WHOOSH..........
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DRIP.
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DRIP.
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DRIP.
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Blood pooled through the spider-webbed fractures in the brick alleyway. An endless stream continued to pour from the man's face, which remained buried flat against the ruined pavement.
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It was Arthur.
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WHOOSH..
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"Haa....." P exhaled softly, crossing his arms and resting his left hand on his chin as he sank into thought.
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He stood barely three inches from Arthur's broken body. Behind him lay the mangled wreckage of the slot machines, illuminated by a single dangling bulb that flickered erratically above his head.
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So I managed to wring a bit of useful information out of him... mostly regarding their immediate objectives, P analyzed internally, tilting his head slightly to look down at Arthur's motionless frame.
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This guy... How is he even built like this? He calls himself an Elohim, but he was definitely human once. Jesus! What the hell is happening to this world...? P thought, his gaze shifting forward into the dark alley.
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Whatever! That deceptive freak's objective was purely Hanabi, but why the cult is after her in the first place... I STILL DON'T KNOW. Even after breaking his mind with that interrogation... P brooded.
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...Does it have to do with her soul? What could possibly be so special or interesting about her? All she wants is a normal life..... P paused.
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...She could—Argh! Hmph..
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PAT!
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P slapped his left palm over his face in sheer frustration.
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Never mind... Just skip the girl. She's annoying and gives me a headache. Well... she isn't THAT annoying, it's just... Whatever! I'll skip thinking about her for now. I'll deal with her circumstances later, P thought, shaking his head.
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All I know for sure is that Kalbē Mōt wants her, but their core reason remains hidden, P noted.
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As for the power he used during our fight... I didn't get many concrete answers there either. All I gathered is that he was imbued with it through some kind of bloody ritual. Their "God" bestows them with power to become priests or Elohims, transforming them into supposed "true sons of God"... How unsettling.
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In an era that should be defined by peace—even with the usual human corruption—a massive disaster is brewing. And it almost certainly revolves around that girl.
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I don't know Kalbē Mōt's ultimate goal or the full truth behind this power, but as I dig deeper and track this cult across the globe... I'll piece it together bit by bit.
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I'm in no position to do this. But I can't just let this slide. I'll handle it myself... P resolved.
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Since everyone else is living peacefully, I shouldn't involve them, Just some few trusty guys.
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Besides... IT'S KINDA FUN. AND THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET A LOT MORE INTERESTING.
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Investigating clues, jumping off roofs, and going toe-to-toe with dangerous, power-hungry maniacs... sounds like a solid way to feel alive again, P smirked internally.
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At least I won't be bored, wandering around like a lost ghost... But I better get my back checked out first, P thought, rolling his shoulders as a dull ache shot up his spine.
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And thank God he's still a bit alive... We'll need him for further investigation. I went easy on him so I wouldn't look too cruel—since I'm a good guy, after all—but the guy could barely hold together. P glanced back down at Arthur.
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I'll mail him off to GRANIEL. He'll know what to do P decided.
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WHOOO.....
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Now to deal with this mess... P thought, scanning the destroyed alley.
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TAK. TAK. TAK.
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"Haa.. Haa..."
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Hanabi came sprinting down the back service staircase, her breath hitched in her throat.
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WEE-WOO! WEE-WOO!
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The sharp wail of police sirens echoed from the front of the casino building behind her.
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I don't know what got into Arthur's head, but the first time I met him, I knew something was off... He actually tried to kill me! If it wasn't for P, I'd be dead right now... Hanabi thought frantically, hurrying through the dim stairwell.
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TAK. TAK. TAK.
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I hope he's okay...
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Reaching the exit at the base of the stairs, Hanabi shoved the door open.
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CRREAK.....
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TAK.
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"P...!" Hanabi called out into the dark alleyway.
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She immediately looked to her left, spotting P bent over, attempting to hoist Arthur's unconscious body off the pavement.
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P froze for a fraction of a second at the sound of his name, then casually hoisted Arthur over his shoulder.
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TAK. TAK.
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"Are you okay...?" Hanabi asked, jogging up to P as he balanced the heavy blonde man.
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"Yeah, I think so," P replied nonchalantly.
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"How in the world did you survive a fall from a three-story building...?! And... why would you kill him?!" Hanabi asked, her eyes wide with shock and confusion.
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"The most important thing is that I survived and he didn't—I mean, he's... still kinda alive. Barely. And it's all thanks to gravity," P said with complete confidence.
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Hanabi blinked at him, completely dumbfounded.
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"It's an amazing concept" P added, nodding sagely.
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"What are you even saying?! That makes no sense!" Hanabi burst out.
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"Look, if it wasn't for gravity, I wouldn't have crashed through that steel canopy above us," P explained, pointing up at the massive hole in the overhang. Hanabi followed his finger upward. "And then I wouldn't have had a cushioned landing on those slot machines."
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P pointed to the crushed, sparking machines. Hanabi looked between the mangled metal and P's unfazed expression multiple times in pure disbelief.
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"The point is, I got lucky. He didn't!" P gestured toward Arthur draped over his right shoulder.
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Is this guy even human...? Hanabi thought, her head spinning.
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"Anyway, I'll take my leave now," P said, turning to walk away.
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"Woah—Woah—HOLD ON!" Hanabi shouted, grabbing P's sleeve to pull him back. "You can't just walk off with a body like that! Shouldn't you hand him over to the police so the government can handle it?!"
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"To the police...? The government...?" P scoffed. "That's a terrible idea."
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"What do you mean, terrible?!" Hanabi demanded.
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P went silent for a moment as the distant sirens grew louder.
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"Let's get out of here first. I'll explain on the way," P said, turning his back and walking away.
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"ARGH...!" Hanabi groaned in utter frustration.
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TMP. TMP.
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TMP. TMP.
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P walked quietly along the curb until he heard the hum of an engine approaching from behind.
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VROOOM...!
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A sleek white Toyota Venza pulled up alongside him, stopping at the curb.
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TMP.
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P stopped, glancing toward the driver's side as the window rolled down to reveal Hanabi behind the wheel.
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PMM! PMM!
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Hanabi gave two quick taps on the horn, then pressed a button on the dash that popped the trunk open with a heavy click.
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BAM!
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P tossed Arthur's deadweight body into the trunk and slammed it shut before hopping into the passenger seat.
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SLAM!
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The car door shut, and Hanabi immediately stepped on the gas, pulling out into the dark streets.
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VROOOM.....
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RUMBLE... RUMBLE...
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A low roll of thunder shook the sky as heavy rain began to pelt the windshield.
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SHAA.........
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VZZ.. VZZ..
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The automatic wipers swept back and forth across the glass.
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"...So, what makes you think handing him over to the cops is a bad idea?" Hanabi asked, giving P a skeptical side-eye as she navigated the road.
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"Because if we do, he'll end up walking free by tomorrow morning," P answered plainly.
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"How is he gonna do that?!" Hanabi asked.
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"He's not a normal guy. He's an alien," P said smoothly.
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Hanabi stared at P for three full seconds before snapping her eyes back to the road. ALIEN?! she thought, her mind boggling.
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VZZ.. VZZ..
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P turned toward her slightly. "Not in the way you're thinking. It's just... he lacks a certain fundamental thing every normal man is born with."
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"...His manhood," P added deadpan.
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"His... manhood?!" Hanabi sputtered. "I don't know anything about him being an alien, but just because he lacks his 'so-called manhood' doesn't mean he can magically escape the law!"
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"When you have enough money, power, and influence... government authority is much weaker than you think," P said coldly. "And unfortunately, he falls into that category. Do you really think every cop on the street is clean? He'd get hospitalized, placed under light guard, and the next day—no matter how faithful the arresting officer was—one phone call from the top would turn the entire case upside down."
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Hanabi fell silent, gripping the steering wheel a little tighter.
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"...Do you know who he actually is?" she asked softly.
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"Not entirely... but he claims he's an 'Elohim,'" P replied.
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"I heard him say that back on the roof... He sounded like he wasn't on his right mind," Hanabi noted.
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"Yeah, he's crazy. And his target was... you," P said, looking at her.
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"Me...?! Why would I be a target for someone like him?!" Hanabi asked, her frustration mounting.
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"Remember that night in the skyscraper? When I crashed a plane and found you already tied up, In the midst of armed men" P reminded her.
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"Yeah, I remember..." Hanabi murmured.
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"The cult behind that kidnapping is the exact same ones behind this current incident," P stated.
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"So he's one of them..." Hanabi processed.
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"Yep."said P.
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VROOOM......
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VZZ.. VZZ..
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"...Why in the world are they coming after me?!" Hanabi asked.
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"I don't know yet... But we'll find out eventually," P said.
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"We...?" Hanabi repeated.
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"Yes. We," P confirmed.
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"O-Okay..." Hanabi swallowed hard. "So... what are you going to do with him if we aren't calling the cops?"
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"I'm going to mail him," P said matter-of-factly.
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Hanabi's eyes widened in sheer, horror-stricken shock. She threw a terrified side-eye at P before rapidly looking back at the road, her knuckles turning white on the steering wheel.
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JE-SUS...! Hanabi screamed internally.
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VROOOOM...!
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A heavy commercial truck sped past them in the opposite lane, splashing water against the side of the car.
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Hanabi tried desperately to keep her composure, forcing a strained, terrified smile onto her face.
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SHAA.........
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"So... when you say 'mail' him..." Hanabi stammered, her voice shaking as she stumbled over her words. "Do you mean... like... putting him in a box... or... something? And then... s-sending... him somewhere?!"
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P turned his head, staring blankly at the bizarre, terrified vibe she was radiating. He looked at her as if to say, What is wrong with this one...?
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"Yeah. That's basically it," P said nonchalantly.
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OH GOD... NO... HE TRAFFICKS HUMANS! Hanabi cried internally, tears practically forming in her heart.
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"Don't get the wrong idea... I don't traffic humans," P corrected, catching her shift in energy. "This is completely different. It's trafficking or transportation of a human, with good intentions! ..... Please, Don't misunderstand."
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"Yeah... No misunderstanding at all!" Hanabi forced out, plastering a painfully fake smile on her face. I am so fried...
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"If you say so," P shrugged.
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"So... where am I dropping you off?" Hanabi asked, desperate to change the subject.
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SHAAAAA...
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P looked at her calmly for a long moment, a subtle smirk playing on his lips.
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"...Your place!" P declared smoothly.
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DUNNN...!
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Hanabi slowly turned her head toward him, her mouth agape and her eyes wide in complete, unadulterated shock.
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"What's with that face? Keep your eyes on the road!" P scolded as Hanabi frantically snapped her gaze back to the windshield. "What's so bad about what I just said?"
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"A LOT OF IT IS WRONG!" Hanabi yelled. "I know you saved my life tonight, but you literally put a dead man's body in my trunk, and now you want me to take you home with me?!"
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"I can't do that! Just throw him in the river when we cross the bridge!" Hanabi pleaded.
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" Point of Correction.... he's not dead. He's merely on the BRINK of Death," P pointed out. "And throwing him away means throwing away our only solid lead on the cult targeting you."
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VROOOM......
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Silence settled over the interior of the car once more, save for the patter of rain against the roof.
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"Look, I know you feel uncomfortable around me... but the way things are going, you don't have much of a choice," P said in a calm serious tone.
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"...If your dream is to live a completely normal life— And you've been fighting to keep that life stable for how long you can remember..." P paused, looking out at the rain-slicked road ahead.
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"Hanabi... I'm sorry to break it to you, but tonight was a sign that your fight is just getting started."
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Hanabi drove in silence, her shoulders slumping as the heavy reality settled over her. The fiery energy she had moments ago dissipated, leaving her looking small behind the wheel.
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P watched her quietly for a second. "I'm speaking from experience here," he added softly. "So you better listen to me. The sooner you accept it, the easier it gets."
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Hanabi took a deep breath, slowly regaining her composure. "...So who are you going to traff—I mean, mail Arthur to? And why?"
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"If we want to understand our enemies and what they want, we need intel," P answered. "And that freak in the trunk is our best source. I'm mailing him to someone for investigation."
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"Aren't you worried about getting caught by the cops?" Hanabi asked.
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"Not at all. You don't need to stress about that," P assured her.
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"If you say so..." Hanabi sighed.
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She paused, remembering something from the chaos back at the casino. "By the way... when you were fighting Arthur and had him pinned on the ground. While you were punching him you got suddenly blasted away by something, It looked like red lightning or some kind of raw energy crackling around his hand."
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She glanced at him. "Do you know what that was?"
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He stared back at her coldy for seconds.
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"Did I... say something wrong?" she asked cautiously.
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"No, not at all," P said smoothly. "Just... be prepared. You're probably going to run into more stuff like that in the future."
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"I've already witnessed stuffs like that around Gran Sarume," Hanabi murmured.
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"Gran Sarume...?" P repeated internally, registering the name.
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"So humans with powers actually exist..." Hanabi muttered to herself.
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"Who's Gran Sarume?" P asked aloud.
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"She's a spiritualist who's been taking care of me since I was a kid," Hanabi explained. "She's basically like my guardian angel."
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A spiritualist, huh...? Now she's getting interesting, P thought.
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"She has powers too, but what I saw tonight felt completely different," Hanabi continued. "Arthur's power felt like raw, violent energy that could be seen... but with Gran Sarume, it feels like an invisible force. Like spirits she talks to."
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The rain continued to pour outside, drumming heavily against the chassis.
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SHAAAAAA.......
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"—Spirits..." P repeated softly.
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His faint gold eyes darkened instantly, shifting into a cold, lethal stare as he stared in thought out through the wet windshield.
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Hanabi glanced over, catching the sudden shift in his aura. "Are you... okay?"
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P snapped out of his trance, his expression relaxing back into his usual nonchalant mask. "Oh... I'm fine. Just keep driving... Let me know when we get our place."
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"It's MY place, actually," Hanabi corrected, puffing her cheeks out slightly. "You're only staying for one night as a token of gratitude!"
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"Well, I appreciate the hospitality," P chuckled quietly.
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VROOOM..!
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The white Venza smoothly crossed the wide bridge, headlights cutting through the dark rain over the roaring river below.
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GROWL.....
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P's stomach let out a loud, embarrassing rumble.
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P cleared his throat, glancing sideways at Hanabi. "Does this 'token of gratitude' happen to include... food?" 153Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjaEqEoTHPf
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