We continued down the forest path, aimlessly in my own words, while I ruminated on what had happened with pretty boy the last time.
'First it was a damn rope, now the gate itself wants to have a piece of me…'
I brushed my fingers against my chin for a moment, thinking about something truly profound.
'It wouldn't be… that these guys…'
My mouth fell open as this splendid idea entered my mind. Even Nisha had to stop for a moment, frowning to discern why I was suddenly being so dramatic.
I gave her a shocked expression, prompting her frown to relax somewhat, and then she asked:
"What's wrong?"
"I think I just made a fascinating discovery." I retorted with a smug smile on my face.
Nisha looked more interested now. "You did? What's it about?" She smiled. "Of course, I should've expected that an otherworlder like you would easily crack a mystery like this one." She gave me that interested and relieved look. "Lay it on me."
