Chapter 131
Hearing the thud of feet on the hallway floor, I turn just in time to see Naboo stutter to a stop. He looks as though he's been running.
"Vince!" He looks down at the bowl of food in front of me. "You're eating?" The surprise is clear on his face.
"Yes."
"Great, that's great." He beams at me. "That's really, really great, Vince."
"Thanks." Howard's head appears over the small shaman's shoulder.
"Vince? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Howard."
"Have you eaten any more?"
"Some."
"Good. How are you feeling?" I open my mouth to tell him I'm fine, but he stops me. "The truth, Vince." I shrug.
"I don't know."
"Do you feel any worse? Any better? Exactly the same?"
"A bit better."
"Well that's good."
"I suppose so." He sits down opposite me. Naboo and Noelle join him, but Bollo is nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Bollo?" I ask, turning to Naboo.
"I sent him out to get a few bits from Shamansbury's. The board asked me to make a potion and I'm missing some important ingredients."
"What kind of potion?"
"Just a general antidote. Nothing special."
"Are you sure you're feeling better?" Howard asks, eyeing me intently.
"Yes, I'm sure."
"Alright then." He says, relaxing a little. "If you're sure."