115 Gossipmongers (2/2)

”Wait, mother! I know he is a good person. He did not want the reward; it was me who forced him to come. Don't you trust my judgment?”

”No.”

Lip twitching, Greyson forced himself to hold in his laughter. Looking down the long and dark tunnel, Greyson realized he needed a guide again or else he would definitely be lost for days.

”Uhm, do you think you could allow Theo direct me to the way out? I don't recognize all the turns we took to enter here.” Sheepishly grinning, Greyson turned around to ask.

”I will call someone else to escort you out.”

”No! I'm going to do it! I brought him in, so I'll take him out. Aren't you always nagging me to take responsibility?” Theo pouted and huffed angrily.

Sighing helplessly, Theo's mother just waved her paw to dismiss them. Expression lighting up once more, Theo hurried over to Greyson to lead the way. On the journey to the exit, Theo kept glancing back at Greyson apologetically as if he had something to express but could not bring it up himself.

”There's no need to apologize. She's right, you know.”

”How? How did you know I wanted to apologize?” Eyes widening in shock, the adorable mouse dropped his jaw.

”Uh...” How could I not know?

”I was just assuming after what happened earlier since you are so nice.”

”Hehehe. You are kind, too! I feel incompetent since I offered a reward but did not provide one. Is there anything you require? Any information? I don't know much about other things, but when it comes to hearing any news and gossip in this area, my tribe are the experts! We hear about everything. A lot of other tribes come to us for insider news.”

”Information?” Right away, Lucius came to Greyson's mind. Maybe he would not have to waste his time going to the Wind Altar if he could find out right now if Lucius was spotted around here or not. Although he wanted to get all the keys, time was of the essence for Lucius.

”Actually, I do have one thing I want to ask about.”

”What it is?!” Happy to be of service, Theo quickly perked his ears.

”Have you heard any rumors or news about a Destiny Cat in the area?”

”Destiny Cat... No, I cannot say I have, but I'm also not really in the loop with this stuff. I will ask around for you and let you know!” Reaching the exit, Theo stopped at the edge. ”Just go through her and you will be shot back above ground. I will let you know what information I can dig up after a day or so. Stay in the area so I can find you!”

”Alright, thanks a lot!” Flashing a smile, Greyson patted Theo's head before stepping through the exit. Violently spit out of the tunnel hole, Greyson was sent flying out. Managing to catch himself before he hit the ground, he stood up dusting himself off. Remembering from last time, he swiftly turned around and caught the flurry projectile coming at him. He did not feel like eating dirt for a second time.

”Wow, Daddy! It's so much fun!”

Forcing a pained smile, Greyson just faintly nodded in agreement.

”Snow, do you think Theo will be able to help me? Will I find Lucius this time?”

”Lucius?” Snow tilted her head.

”Hm... He's your uncle! I think you'd get along great with him. He's great with young ones like you.” Lying without blinking an eye, Greyson put Lucius up on a pedestal hoping that she would bother him later instead. In reality, Lucius was still a baby himself in magic beast terms.