Chapter 12: Towering trees forest
Well, it seemed strange, but he and Devon had some bit of resemblance.
Firstly, their names started with the letter ’D’ and ended with ’N’, they didn’t seem to care, and now they were both seventeen.
"I’m seventeen too," Drahon said and grinned.
Devon made a face of surprise.
"You’re seventeen too? Damn, I had guessed you’d be eighteen," he said.
Drahon smiled.
"This is technically the first time I’m having a conversation I actually wanted."
Devon shrugged. "Me too."
An awkward silence followed, and then it seemed like both of them were trying to muster out words.
"This game is a redemption, you know," Drahon said. "Finally, I can be like a normal kid and have friends."
Devon smiled.
"That isn’t exactly my aim, at least for someone from my background. I kinda hate people, but I consider you a friend"