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Chapter 26: Meeting
Now Skull found himself in a Cafe with a guy who called himself William Meadows. Thinking about his actions, he groaned. He realize that he was too impulsive and rash. He invited the guy because he was familiar for some reason. He stared at the guy. Skull can't really guess his identity.
" Is something wrong? "
William asked him while eating. Skull flushed. He realize that it was rude of him to be staring at the guy.
" Nothing, I'm sorry for Staring. "
" It's Alright. You should eat your food. "
William smiled and reminded him. Skull sighed and decided to eat his food and worry about it later. He glance at William's plate and unconsciously smiled. For a guy like him, it was like a huge gap to see him eat sweet foods. The appearance of him drinking milk also didn't help on the matter. Skull have an urge to laugh but it would be Rude. He didn't know that a such a big guy have a childish trait. When both of them finished eating, William have thanked him for the meal and bid his farewell. Skull smiled and waved. He was a bit disappointed as he watched William's figure vanish among the crowd of people.
Tomorrow would be the Gathering. Skull shuddered. He don't want to go. An image of Reborn and the others looking at him intensely except Luce has made him afraid and scared. that wasn't a healthy image and he needed it to be erased on his mind. It was too creepy. He doesn't want them to hunt him down. He hoped that he would have a good time sleeping. Skull mourned for his freedom. He needs to go even he doesn't wanted it in the first place.
At least today he met a somewhat weird but kind guy. It was a nice day. If only it could be the same for tomorrow. Skull walk towards the Shopping District. He wish that tomorrow would be a good day. He would lose nothing by being optimistic.
Nov. 13, 1972
Skull arrived at the Gathering. It was the same wooden villa last week. He braced himself as he opened the door.
" AHHHH! "
He shrieked as a bullet nearly hit him.
" Your late, Lackey. "
Adjusting his Fedora Hat, Reborn casually place his gun at the table. Seriously, he just entered the room and an Instant Bullet? Skull grumbled. Luce smiled and greeted him. " Good morning, Skull. "
He has made his way to his seat. Everyone was already here and he was the last to arrive. Verde the last to arrive last time, was already here. He was sitting properly with a disinterested look on his face. His appearance was cleaner than the last time but it was still messy. His clothes were crumpled and there were stains on his clothes. Stains of red and smells of rust and iron. He shifted his eyes. Skull hopes it's not what he thought. His eyes unconsciously darted towards his face. Eye bags, Stubble and a haggard face. Coincidentally they lock their gazes. Skull quickly darted his sight elsewhere. On the background Reborn was saying he was a coward, Skull ignored it and the weird déjà vu feeling.
Luce gathered their attention and started talking about the Mission that they would do together.
" Now Everyone, we will discuss what would happen to the Mission... "
This would be a long long day.