"What do you mean, a month?"
When he and Viktoria had been reunited with their friends, Viktoria had told them all about the fight with Kuphulu and Crüjo. Beatrice had given Ben a big hug, and thanked him for saving her sister. The others had expressed their thanks as well, and Viktoria had received a big scolding.
However, after the celebrations Moxy had some bad news to share. When the others had run after Viktoria, Moxy had used a spare key to get into Scout's home. He had left a note that he had gone on a self-assigned mission to assist the residents of a shantytown that had been partially destroyed by a heavy storm, which had caused floods and landslides.
"Like I said, he'll be gone for a while. He won't leave until the town is completely repaired and the residents taken care of." Ben had been in a bad mood ever since. "It looks like you're going to stay with us for a while." said Beatrice. "Ben, you know what that means?" smiled Viktoria. "SLEEPOVER!" she yelled, loud enough to catch the attention of passers-by.
"Viktoria, you can't have a sleepover. We have school tomorrow." "Awwwwwww. Moxy, why did you remind Bea about that!" whined Viktoria. "Moxy is right. You have that speech tomorrow, so you'll have to work on that."
"Whelp, it's getting late guys. I think we should go home!" said Lhumin. The group then separated, and each went to their own home, exhausted from a long, eventful day.
"A month, huh? I guess I can wait that long...Oh who am I kidding! This sucks!" Ben lay awake in bed. Beatrice had cleaned out the attic for him to use while he stayed with the Transylian sisters, and given him the nightgown from earlier to sleep in. He was very thankful, but it didn't help him fall asleep. For some reason, the creepy vibe he got earlier hadn't left him and the prospect of waiting for Scout didn't help either.
Finally he managed to fall asleep. Though it did not last long.
"Hey Ben? Can I practice my speech with you? I'm a little scared of doing it for my class." Viktoria had sneaked into Ben's room, and had shaken him awake. "Viktoria, it's 3 in the morning. Go back to bed" said Ben. "Pleeeease?" "Ugh, fine. But try to keep it down, okay? If Beatrice finds out I let you stay she'll throw me out!" joked Ben. "Thanks! I promise I'll be quick!" said Viktoria, who climbed onto Ben's bed and got comfortable. "Ok, ok. Just try to whisper. What is your speech about, anyway?"
"It's about the history of Anur Transyl."