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Azhara nearly dropped her sketchbook. "Are we eloping?! I didn't pack my lingerie leaves!"
Kai crossed his arms. "You won't need them."
"Oh. So we are eloping."
Kai pinched the bridge of his nose. "Just listen."
Akayoroi stepped forward. "Explain."
Kai took a breath. "We're not walking on the land roads. We're flying."
Vel narrowed her eyes. "Flying… with what wings exactly? We don't have wings, sir Kai. At least not yet."
He smirked. "I know, I know, We'll be riding Alka."
Silence.
Azhara tilted her head. "Like the beauty bath powder for itchy lower lips?"
"What? What are you saying?" Kai asked her, then said, "Never mind. I don't wanna know. Alka is… a predator beast."
Sha narrowed her eyes. "What kind of beast? Who the hell is Alka?"
Kai gave her a serious look. "The Sable Crested Alkaidon."
Everyone blinked.
Azhara tilted her head like a confused owl. "Sounds like a fancy pastry name."
