246 Recovering

Nearly the entire city was in an uproar. After such a thrilling tournament, the streets were vibrantly painted by street vendors, festive lights, and chattering foot traffic. 

Amidst all that, Hurman led Liz and Oli through the back streets to avoid the commercial district. The last thing they wanted to deal with was being spotted during the festivities. Finding three well-known figures, and one being the champion of the day, would cause a flood of fans to pile up and keep them from just getting home to relax and take in what just happened.

"Thank you, Hurman…"

"Don't mention it. I'm sure you would've done the same for me."

Reading the mood, Oli understood that he was the potential third wheel, whether Hurman would admit it or not. That being the case, Oli paid close attention to the streets. The moment they entered the residential district, Oli darted ahead.

"I've got to cultivate!"