“ He shouldn’t.
Unveiling the truth before it’s time is due often proves disasterous.
But, the Host sees no foreseeable co sequences for these actions.
‘ Your mother ?
Well, seems she has her hands full as the Blaze Empress, after all. ’ ”
“ The Host can’t help but chuckle.
Oh, where would he be without this devilish charm ?
‘ I’ve spoken with Anti, but that’s about it.
And, I can’t say I have. Listened to quiet a few good audiobooks, though I don’t believe you’ll want recommendations. ‘ ”
“ It seems not even the Host is able to truly predict what’s to come next. As he speaks, he is tackled by Antise–
…
It takes a minute or two for him to catch his breath, but he manages.
‘ Anti !
Well, been quite some time, hasn’t it ? ’ ”
“ ‘ Tell you about yourself ?
How so ? ’ The narrator mused, tilting his head slightly. Surely, he too could himself lost in curiosity at such a prospect.
‘ Hmm…
While I could never spoil the narrative nor the pages to come, I could offer a few words if you »
“ Curiosity in his state of being is a reaction he’s quiet familiar with, but the Host always finds it endearing —
‘ That, and a great deal of many other things. ’
Letting mysteries lie, perhaps that’s best for now.
‘ There’s not much I don’t know. ’ ”
“ Whether or not the pun was intended, a smile still leapt to the narrator’s lips.
Being around an old friend surely brings out the best in many.
‘ I could say the same for you, old friend !
I’ve been keeping rather well, and yourself ? ‘ ”