Chapter 47

Gene and I went in a few shops to check out what they had for sale. My mind kept going back to the events at the abandoned research facility, wondering what happened to Mr. Shark and Miss Butterfly.

I mean, how can we just shop casually like this while two of our friends are in danger?

"Do you want to grab something to eat?" Gene suddenly asked as we were looking at colorful notebooks.

"I don't really have the appetite now," I replied.

"I'm a bit hungry."

"How do you stay so calm in this situation?"

"I'm not actually as calm as I look. Inside, I'm just as worried and confused as you are." He paused. "There's not much we can do right now. Let's leave it to Uncle Dog and the others. We'll be in their way if we head back."

We went to a nearby taco stand to order food. Gene ordered three tacos. Looks like he really had a good appetite despite the circumstances.

"Are you sure you don't want one?" he asked.

"I'm sure."

"Last chance."

"Go enjoy your tacos, Gene."