Snippet #1646105

While everyone made their way to the house in an understated rush, Alex simply walked home with his cane in one hand and his book in the other. He knew he would be the last one to return home, but that didn't bother him. He liked to take things easy every once in a while.

When he finally got back, everyone else had already arrived before he had. No surprises there. His presence was announced by the sound of his cane tapping on the pavement as he walked by, nodding to each person in greeting. Chiyo was fine, even though she'd been tossed around in a speeding vehicle a little. Luckily she had a makeshift skirt to replace the one that had presumably been torn off during the journey home. Chiyo's friend from earlier was also still alive, which was surprising, given how frail she looked. Looking at her made Alex remember the rather ominous warning she had given them. Making a mental note to ask her about said warning later on, he went inside the building and went straight up to his room. He would be able to concentrate properly there, away from all the noise.

Alex's room wasn't the largest in the house, but that might have been something to do with the bookshelves that absolutely covered the walls, along with a desk, leather chair, wardrobe and a bed. There was even a wicker basket in one corner for when he felt like turning into a snake. Sitting down in the chair, he continued reading the works of Sun Tzu until someone needed him.