Chapter 156: Truth or Dare
Barton and Talia stood by side, watching the scenery of John running up to Jephthah who was flat down on the ground, hand and legs sprawled like he was offering himself to the sky.
After what seemed like minutes, John helped him up, and the twins walked past them with Jephthah using his brother’s shoulder as support.
Talia felt her heart drop to the pit of her stomach seeing the state Jephthah was In, and she felt even worse when they walked past them like they were strangers.
"I know this is the wrong time to say this," Barton began and she turned to him. "... but, we have to catch something between uh... a squirrel and a porcupine? Yeah... don’t looked so shocked, it’s for Hakura. She’s got the upper hand because she can teleport back to the pack and get us some food and clothes and probably some soap... we all need to get cleaned in the lake from all the blood and sweat... so we have to get her what she calls ’energy restoration meal."
She wiped her cheek, pursing her lips thoughtfully before she asked,
"Okay... where are we going to find a porcupine or whatever you call it."
"We’re in a Forest." He snorted his reply. "And since John’s not available, I was wondering if you could help."
"Sure." She managed to say, wiping her cheek again and walking ahead of him, biting down on her lower lip hard, and hugging herself, eyes twitching with so much emotions welling up in them.
Barton looked like he wanted to say something, but he held back and just quietly followed from behind.
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The atmosphere seemed serene for a couple of minutes before her tears started streaming down her face again.