A person stepping outside their home at dawn would inevitably move with caution. After all, they might accidentally wake their family.
That was exactly what Hal Rodgraim was trying to avoid as he quietly opened the door to his home, hoping not to wake his little sister. He was heading out to complete his daily quest.
But then—
"Going somewhere?" came Bethany’s voice.
"Eh?" Hal blinked, caught off guard.
"I said, are you going somewhere?"
"Ah, well… I was just about to grab some groceries," he said with a sheepish grin, scratching the back of his head.
"Is that so?"
Her eyes narrowed into suspicious slits.
"Definitely. I promise I won’t be late."
Bethany’s eyes suddenly widened like a puppy's, sparkling.
"Well then, can you get me a Maves chocolate bar?"
Hal made a face like he
