Another Failure

Arielle was still trying to communicate with Maxieno to get more information. In her subconscious, she returned to the white room. Maxieno sat boredly on his throne. His hair looked a bit longer than usual.

"You didn't cut your hair?" asked Arielle.

"No one did it for me."

Arielle refrained herself from smiling, remembering that this was the first time Maxieno talked to her after the several forced meetings they had.

"Where's Otis? Isn't it Otis who always cuts your hair?"

"Otis is not with me. He is busy with his own business. That old man… If he comes back, I'll kill him and burn him to ashes with my flames."

"What's Otis doing?" asked Arielle curiously. She was trying to get Maxieno to talk casually with her.

From their previous meeting, Arielle knew that if she immediately asked something, the man would dodge the question or disappear right away.