A Meeting in the Forest, Seeing a Family Member and the Odd Situation Among the Rebels

Day 147 - 9:25 PM - Southeast Catanduanes Settlement, Codon, San Andres, Catanduanes

Mark and Mei's return were happily welcomed by the girls like usual. Only this time, there were no hugs or head pats since Mark's body was covered with blood.

"Welcome back, Smelly Scary Uncle!"

Emika greeted while giggling. It was clear what she was going at. She mostly called Mark either Scary Uncle or Smelly Uncle depending on the conversation and mood. This time, however, the blood-soaked Mark was both.

"You want a hug?"

Mark asked as he opened his arms and faked to run towards the green-haired girl.

"Eeeek!"

Emika could not help but retreat in panic.

But then, Mark started to run towards her.

"Come on, don't be shy."

"NOOO!!!!"

She started to run away. With Mark's expression, there was no way to tell whether he was joking or not.