Intellect

Kieran heard birds chirping and bugs buzzing around him.

The smell of dirt and plants filled his nose.

When the gray mist dissipated again, he was back in the primitive forest of Forende Town.

"Huh?"

Even though he knew he should be celebrating, Kieran was confused about the way he had been transported back.

Before he could think about it though, he heard Schmidt’s cry of delight from afar.

"2567!"

Charles, Raul and Cidney were with him as well.

"We finally found you! When you got out of the car, the mist disappeared with you…"

"Wait!"

Kieran put up his hand, interrupting Schmidt as he asked again with a serious expression, "I disappeared the moment I got out of the car? What about you, Schmidt? Are you okay?"

"Yes, what’s wrong?" Schmidt said with a nod. He had been about to crack a joke to ease the tension, but when he saw Kieran’s serious expression, he realized that something was wrong and swallowed back his lame joke.

Kieran turned to Charles without answering.