62 Extra: Summers Stories #1 - Communication (1/2)

As the three were about to approach Vera, Norio got up.

”It seems you're not feeling too hot, we'll get going now, big brother.”

”A-are ya sure...?” Rick asked weakly. Norio gave a nod, then stretched.

”Damnit, bandages!” Mim huffed. Larkin quickly covered Cole's ears.

”Language, Mim.” Mim looked at him, and let out a sigh. Cole quickly removed Larkin's hands from his ears and looked up at the adults.

”What're we gonna do!?” He cried.

”I suppose we have no other choice then to follow them.” Larkin sighed.

”Why'd we have to leave?” Emersyn whimpered. ”I wanted to play with Maru more...”

Norio looked at Vera through the rear view mirror. ”Oi, Vera.” Vera quickly looked up. ”Tell me what's goin' on when we get home, 'kay?” Vera looked at him, then nodded her head.

As they arrived home, Norio stepped out of the car. ”Why don't we go take a walk?” He said. Then he turned to Emersyn. ”Go next door for now, we'll be back in a bit.” Emersyn pouted.

”But-” Norio narrowed his eye.

”Fine!” Emersyn cried, as she puffed her cheeks.

”So,” Norio began. ”Is there any way we can fix the rip in your eyepatch...?” Vera looked down. ”I think we can just sew it but...” As she looked up, she noticed Larkin, Mim, and Cole hiding behind a tree. ”Gah!” She cried, quickly hiding behind Norio.

”What do you see...?” Norio asked.