Chapter 9
"Lavi."
"What is it, General Wynne?" said Lavi.
"It's Alyce," I said in a slightly annoyed tone yet there was a bit of childishness to it since I tried to keep up with his playful ways.
"Ok, Alyce. What do you want to know?" said Lavi in a cheerful tone.
"Is it that easy to tell?"
"I can't think much of other reasons why'd you'd come here while acting that way."
"Let's get straight to business then."
"So what do you want to know about?"
"I want to know about the Noah. I know that they have a dark skin tone, crosses on their foreheads and golden eyes. I know they have powers of their own, different from each other. They're part of the earl's family. They do as he says. Aside from that, I don't really know much."
"You actually know quite a lot. Where did you get this information?"
"I saw it from Timcampy."
"What about them do you exactly want to know?"
"Can you describe them individually? What can they do? And what happened at the ark when you encountered them. Tim wasn't able to see all."
"If I answer your questions, can I get a kiss?" said Lavi in a playful manner.
"You're almost the same as Cross. He's only worst."
"Come on. A kiss on the cheek will do. It doesn't have to be on the lips. A kiss from such a cute girl would be nice."
"It depends on what you can tell me."
"Fine."
Lavi started describing the Noahs that they met and how. After that he told her of the events at the ark. He described everything in detail just as a Bookman should.
It wasn't a wonder that he is an apprentice to one. His act on playing foolishly just deceived most people. And it's quite funny that he's called an idiot when he's so smart. He knows history better than any of us. It's his fault though.
He ended after an hour of talking.
"So can I get it?"
"No."
"You're mean and unfair."
"It's payback for what you did."
"But you already beat me up for that."
"You deserve it both ways. And I haven't forgiven you fully yet."
He put on such a sad face that it made me laugh. He was acting like a child.
I went closer to him while pretending that I was going to punch him on the face.
He closed his eye and then it widened after what I did. I kissed him on his head and played with his hair.
"You're like a younger brother."
"What? Why …" said Lavi in surprise but I stopped him before he continued.
I took his bandanna and ran off with it.
"Hey, give that back!" said Lavi in a childish tone.
"I don't want to."
"Give it!"
"You really are similar in a way."
"Huh? Who are you talking about?"
"No one."
"Give that back."
"No!"
"Give it to me!"
"No!"
We ran around the order until we collapsed to the floor out of exhaustion.
"Can I see what's beneath the eye patch?"
"No!"
"Then I won't give this back."
"Alyce!" said Lavi still in a tone like a child.
"Promise you won't tell what I did but then again you won't tell anyone."
"Yeah, I won't so give it back."
"Oops! I dropped it while running."
"Alyce! My hair would be in the way again."
"It looks fine."
"Where did you drop it?"
"I can't remember."
"Help me find it."
"I don't feel like it."
"You're mean."
"You are too."
"How?"
"You're a liar."
"I didn't lie."
"I did."
"You did?"
"Yes."
"When?"
"Recently."
"About what?"
"About losing it."
"Then where is it now?"
"Behind you."
He looked behind him and saw Tim holding it up.
He tried to get it but Tim just flew higher.
"You can drop it, Tim," said Cross who suddenly appeared.
Timcampy did as said and dropped it.
Lavi caught it then said, "Thanks."
"Why'd you do that? I was just getting back at him."
"Stop the childish games for now, General Wynne. Come to my room," said General Cross in a serious tone.
"No."
"Come if you don't want me to tell them."
"Fine but I'm bringing him with me."
"Suit yourself."
"What is going on?" asked a confused Lavi.
"You'll find out when we're there," said General Wynne.