Chapter 14

It was the next morning and Colbert and Lorisa met up in the food court. They took some of their good to Colbert's favorite spot where they watched the sunrise. Lorisa had finally adjusting to the simple speech, however, she could not speak it for the life of her. Many of the buildings in their view had been destroyed.

"What ever happened to all these buildings? Some of these must have been majestic!" Lorisa asked while observing the view.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" The young man said as he ate a bagel, referring to the sky, "Many were destroyed from lucid residue. Monsters formed out of dreams. I always expected them to be much creepier, but thankfully some things are just enough to be bearable." He glanced at he, "I do actually have some news to share with you, if you don't mind."

"That's quite interesting- Of course, I'm always a willing ear." 

"I...will be going away for some time. For a mission and they are not allowing partners to come unless they're specifically assigned." He hung his head low as he felt her disappointment, "I'll come back before the week ends, I promise."

"Oh...forgive me, of course I'll be just fine. I have already put my trust in you long ago." This forced a bittersweet grin on his face when she spoke.

"I actually need to start getting ready as soon as possible. I'm not allowed to give the details. High five before I leave?"

"Why would a high be a five?"

"...Nevermind."

She gave him a gentle hug before he left and sent him off with the rest of his bagel. Quirky as always. He looked back after opening the door on the way out and gazed at her for a moment, then left after shaking his head.