2021-08-07 21:23:12"This way," Chris said.
"Hold up," Norio began as he came to a stop.
"Huh?" Chris turned.
"I'm going to check out this room; you go check out the one next door."
Chris looked at him.
"Eh!?" He cried.
"Relax, I'll be right next door," Norio reassured.
"I don't get the point, but whatever..." Chris said, letting out a sigh.
*
As they stepped into the room, Chris placed Maru down.
"You ok, kiddo?" Chris asked.
"Mm," Maru replied.
"Good." He smiled.
"Why don't you take that thing off for now?" He said as he knelt to take off the blindfold.
"Hey, Chris!" A voice called out from behind the door.
Chris froze.
"Rick...?" Chris whispered, standing up.
"What happened to splitting up?" He asked.
"Nothing, I changed my mind; I want to take Maru with me."
Chris narrowed his eyes.
"Open the door, would you?" The voice asked.
"...Pr
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