Road to Pink City

Akasan came to the top of the stairs to find that the infirmary was underneath a regular old cottage. In the kitchen were various herbs that were being ground up into powder and then put into glass jars.

"This is crazy..." Akasan said. He left the house and headed for the village's exit.

Fuu caught him on his way. "Leaving already?"

"Yeah, I've gotta be quick. If I run during the day, I can make it there in six days, which is the deadline."

"Okay. Um... I should tell you. Mark was an undercover spy for the Republic. Master Han found him out."

"What?! For real?!"

Fuu nodded. "He was right under our noses the entire time... it's going to take me awhile to reflect and make a comeback, but I'll be fine."

"Is Vera okay?"

"I don't know. He's been sitting in his room by himself. He hasn't come out to speak or eat."

"It's probably harsh on him. His only son betrayed him. We'll figure all of this out when I come back."

Fuu nodded. "Alright. Be safe out there."