Chapter 19: Remember #9
Though slick with slime, I keep my grip.
The chill seeps through my gift from you.
I mustn't let this cargo slip.
Owen is sleeping on her subway car seat.
"Line I is complete. We need to complete Line J, and I'll finally see my granddaughters," said Cap'n Cuttlefish.
"How's Owen Eight, Cap'n," said Pearl from the walkie-talkie.
"She's still in her memory trance."
"Hey! I got news from the Octonews," said Marina from the walkie-talkie.
"You have news from the Octarians?!"
"Yeah! It says that Prince Octavius is Inkopolis. He's in Inkopolis?! He's probably there for me. Sorry, I got to go! Bye"!
In Owen's mind, she flashes back to… the last time she talks to her boyfriend, Prince Octavius. She's in his room while wearing her regular clothes and sitting on his couch with him. Prince Octavius is wearing his regular prince outfit.
"So, you're going to Mount Nantai to see the Squid Sisters? Will, you ever come back," said Prince Octavius.
"Of course. I hope you can come with me. We would be happy; together," said Owen.
"You know my old man; so overprotective. I hope you can protect yourself. A lot of disappearances happen on that Mount."
"I'll be fine. And I still got your number. Besides, I have a big brain and a huge strength to defend myself."
"Well, I believe that you'll make it there."
"Thank you, My Prince."
"You're welcome, Octo-babe."
Owen kisses Prince Octavius on the lips and leaves his room by climbing up to his roof. Prince Octavius watches her go while having a red lipstick mark on his lips.
When Owen wakes up, Cap'n Cuttlefish said, "Agent 8, just in time! Prince Octavius is in Inkopolis."
"He is! He must be looking for me," said Owen, happily.
"I've been doped! Prince Octavius is not in Inkopolis. I checked everywhere in the city," said Marina from the walkie-talkie disappointedly.
"Oh. Anyway, I last talked to him. He was worried about me leaving to go to Inkopolis. But he knows I can take care of myself. And it turns out, I got his phone number," said Owen.
"You have his number?! I want it! Please!"
"No way! I know you."
"Awwwwww."
"She's right, Marina. It's her private property. And don't even think of hacking into her phone," said Pearl from the walkie-talkie.
"Darn it!"
