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Chapter 4: Reasons

"I'm afraid I can't tell you that sir," the behind the makeshift counter replied.

Atem's spirits had been soaring with hope but then crashed with despair and depression. She had to be here. He had to see her and tell her to come back. This might be his last chance.

"I am the crown prince surely that makes a difference," Atem spoke rapidly with hope and concern.

"Well, I can tell you she has not left the city," the man mumbled his eyes drifting off to the floor.

"Thank you for your help," Atem sighed as he walked to where his search party was.

To his surprise a familiar face was there. She was laughing with the rest of the groups about whatever they were talking about. There she was smiling like she normally does. She must have sneaked past him somehow. Then she caught him staring. Immediately she dismissed herself and headed in his direction.

Atem was going to try and stop her from passing behind him but she disappeared. Mana must have perfected her invisibility charm while she was here, he thought. He turned around to look for her and he still couldn't see her. Then he saw on the second floor a door mysteriously open and close by itself. Mana must be staying in that room, he thought as he ran down the hall and up the stairs.

After sprinting up the stairs, Atem finally reached the door he saw open and close by itself. He politely knocked on the closed door not wanting to just barge in. No answer came from the other side of the door, so he knocked again. She had to come out eventually so, Atem sat in front of the door crisscrossing his legs waiting for Mana to come out of her confinement.

She must have a reason for all of this. It has to be something I don't or beyond my comprehension. She must have a good reason for running off like that. She must have reason she must, he thought to himself while he waited.

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