676 Getting to the Poin (2/2)

Dispersing the silence spell, Jack shouted, 'Come in!'

After the usual clicking sounds, Raztol made his way into the room and sat across from Jack. 'Is something the matter? You appear to be stressed?'

Chuckling, Jack replied, 'Don't worry about me. I just overthink things sometimes and can use a moment alone to help me put things into perspective. Now, onto business… Why haven't you told Mom that you're my grandfather?'

'Umm…' Raztol was caught off guard by Jack's unusual wording, stunned at being called a grandfather right off the bat.

'You should tell her.'

'I know…'

'Like, tonight.'

'But that--'

Jack shook his head and insisted, 'Look, we both know that she's not exactly attached to this place, and for good reason. However, I'm sure she's matured a lot over the years and I think now would be the best opportunity for you. If you wait too long, you'll lose your chance.'

'What do you mean?' asked Raztol, sensing a strange urgency in Jack's words. 'Why now and not after your time in Glacier Keep?'

'That wouldn't be the worst time to do it, I guess… But sooner is better in this case. You don't know this but there's a whole universe beyond Glacier Reef, beyond the land above, and beyond this entire planet. I'll be taking the entire family through that universe very soon, and that includes Mom,' explained Jack. 'So, if you even want a chance to be a part of the family tree, then you need to make sure to tell her ASAP.'

'What's… ASAP?'

'Just tell her as soon as possible, okay? You already know that Lina would love it, so why hide it?'

Sighing, Raztol teetered his head back and forth, 'It's just… I know you're right. But I feel terrible confronting this before finally solving the issue of discrimination among our people.'

'Then why not start by asking her opinion on the matter?' suggested Jack. 'Now go on, go find her while you have the chance!'

'B-but--'

'Go! Before I kick you out for real!' laughed Jack.

Rising to his feet, Raztol bowed his head. 'Thank you, Jack.'

'Anytime, Grandpa. Now let me think in peace.'

The hydra head left is a quickened pace, locked the door behind him and letting Jack cast silence to resume his paced thinking.

But before Jack could continue where he left off, a flash of purple light appeared in the room. The moment Jack noticed Moranti and the straggling, red-faced hostage he dropped the silence barrier.

'What's--'

Moranti immediately shouted via telepathy, 'WHO IS RYN?!'