"Then, kid, what do you think you're gonna do?" Medusa asked, her tone half-curious, half-dismissive.
"Uh... not sure," Ryu admitted, scratching the back of his head nervously. "But how about tomorrow we start exploring this world... with Alex, of course?"
"Hmm..." Medusa leaned her head on her hand, using it as a makeshift pillow. Her expression softened slightly as she considered his suggestion. "I'd be happy to go," she said with a tired sigh.
***
The next morning, the two remained on opposite sides of the bed, keeping a respectable distance. Medusa was the first to wake. She sat up, slipped her glasses back on, and glanced at Ryu, still sound asleep. A small, amused sigh escaped her lips as she shook her head.
I'm stuck with this kid... she thought, crossing her arms.
As she was about to stretch, a sudden knock at the door broke the morning silence.
Knock! Knock!
