"Anyway, Dave… are you sure we're on the right path? Are you certain this is really where Alpheus's car went?" Calyx asked, glancing around.
From what he could see, they were now driving through narrow alleyways and crowded areas. It was the kind of place that drew attention—and sure enough, people were already turning their heads to stare at their passing car.
"Wow! I feel like a celebrity!" Dave said with a mischievous grin. "So this is what it feels like, huh?"
"Yeah… but seriously, why would Alpheus come through here? You think maybe he realized we were following him and is trying to shake us off?" Calyx wondered aloud, narrowing his eyes suspiciously.
"Hold up, Calyx—why did you want to follow Alpheus in the first place?" Alfonso chimed in, now fully recovered from his earlier panic. "You're starting to sound like his stalker… or like a jealous girlfriend. Don't tell me you've got a secret crush on him?"
