NEXT DAY INSIDE THE ROYAL PALACE, MAIN CORRIDOR
ZAVIER
Peace lasted, actually, no. It didn't even try today. We were walking, calm and normal. Which was already suspicious.
"I FEEL STABLE." Riko said.
"That's a bad sign." Ben replied.
"WHY."Riko said.
"Because you are never stable." Leo added.
"I AM GROWING."Riko grinned.
"You are spiraling." Ben corrected.
"I ACCEPT."Riko said.
"STOP." Everyone said.
We turned the corner, and Riko walked straight into someone. THUD.
"Oh." Riko said.
"Sorry." The other voice replied.
Pause, silence hit us heavy and recognizing. Riko slowly looked up.
"John." He whispered.
John blinked.
"Riko." He said.
Riko froze.
"He remembers me." Riko whispered.
"You yelled your name five times last night." Ben said.
"I MADE AN IMPRESSION."Riko said.
"You made noise." Leo added.
"I ACCEPT."Riko grinned.
"STOP."I said, slightly annoyed.
Riko straightened instantly. Posture, confidence. Alpha mode instantly visible.
