FLASHBACK: Before Mission 24 – Avalis
25 began to hate this place.
Although the Rennis kept increasing every time he came back, with new faces looking for him, only to ask him about his struggles in the years he had been alive, it still felt strangely empty. Despite the noise, he felt engulfed in silence.
He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees, eyes fixed on the perfect flooring. His reflection stared back at him.
He used to sit here with 44, 52, and 31. They used to talk about how many humans they had left to visit, how many new constellations they'd seen, and what snacks they had in each country.
One by one, they disappeared. They failed their missions and just like that—poof.
He didn't know which fate was worse.
Then came the sound of heels clicking against the floor.
No.
He closed his eyes for a brief moment.
Please no.
Click.
Click.
Clickclickclick.
"There you are!"
28.
