"I'm going to buy a hot dog," Zell said.
"Buy one for me, too!" Rinoa yelled after him.
After a well slept night, Rinoa noticed that she wasn't so worried anymore. She had relied on her intuition, just like Zell, when she had thought that something bad had happened.
"Hey, Rinoa, tell Zell that we'll meet in front of Hotel Galbadia later."
"Ok, Seifer."
Rinoa was left standing in the train station with Angelo. Soon she heard a familiar voice:
"Let me guess: it's not a coincidence that you're here."
It was Quistis. She stood there wearing her usual outfit; an orange, sleevless shirt, a long skirt and black leather boots. Just like a teacher.
"It seems to be difficult for Zell to understand what a secret mission means," she continued and stroke Angelo.
"Sorry, Quistis. He told me that Squall might be in trouble, so I decided to come with him. Maybe I shouldn't have..."
"Don't worry about it. Squall is fine. I know I can trust you so I'll let you come with us."
"Really! Thanks!"
Zell came back eating a hot dog with his right hand and holding another one in his left hand.
"Quistis!" he said. "What is going on?"
"Follow me, I'll explain on the way."
It was a warm summer day. The air was fresh and a cool breeze blew on the street. An endless flow of cars streamed past them when they walked along the sidewalk. Quistis started explaining what their mission actually was.
"Bandits have been terrorizing this region lately. Galbadia Garden asked for support from Balamb a few days ago."
"There are bandits around here nowadays?" Rinoa asked.
"Yes. And they are very sly. They are from Timber and their members are recruited from groups like Forest Owls. That's why they're so skillful."
"And every time you get a clue of them, they disappear. Right?"
"That's right, Rinoa. Hey, you used to lead Forest Owls. Maybe you can help us?"
"I can try. But I can tell you with experience: catching them won't be easy. They know that the Gardens are after them, so they are probably very cautious."
"Actually, they don't know about Balamb Garden being involved in this. That's why this mission is top secret."
"I see. Then you've definately a better chance to catch them. And I could ask around; I have a lot of contacts here."
"Man. You should've been here since the beginning."
"Hey, Quistis," Zell said. "Where is Squall?"
"He's waiting at our local base."
"Ok. By the way, you didn't tell me that Seifer, Raijin and Fujin are in SEED."
"I didn't consider that important. Where did they go?"
"They are waiting in front of Hotel Galbadia."
"Uh-oh. Squall went there, too. I hope they've learned to stand each others..."
