Sunny did not hurry to say anything else, either. At least for a while. Then, he glanced at his audience and smiled again.
"And here I am!"
He scratched the tip of his nose.
"Well, technically, I've been here all along. But you know what I mean."
His smile widened.
Nephis stared at him for some time, then rubbed her temples.
"Yes. here you are."
She hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Kai. "Did he forget to mention anything?"
Kai considered the question seriously.
"I don't think so? Well, I guess. there was also that dragon."
Nephis suddenly stood up, interrupting him.
"Actually, never mind. Let's continue this conversation later, shall we? Better yet. forget I asked."
Her gaze softened.
"You two must be awfully tired. Go wash off the grime of battle, eat a proper meal, and rest. There will be plenty of time tomorrow."
Kai nodded in gratitude and rose to leave. Sunny stood up, as well.
"If you'll excuse me, then."
Both of his incarnations headed for the door.
The one covered in soot was let go, but the other one. someone suddenly caught him by the collar.
Turning around, Sunny was met by Neph's heated gaze.
"Not you. You stay here. if you will. I have a few questions to ask."
[Yes. I have a few questions to ask, too?]
Cassie's voice had an edge to it now.
Sunny forced out a pleasant smile.
"Why, naturally."
Something was telling him that he was in for a long, restless night.
At the same time, he found himself in a peculiar predicament.
The events that had transpired in the world at large in these last few weeks were old news for him, but at the same time, he just learned about them.
So, Sunny found himself in a strange state of being surprised and stunned by something he already knew.
'Rain. did what?'
The incarnation who had just left the council room paused for a moment and covered its face with a palm.