* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “I'm not afraid." I point out. It almost comes out like a firm yell too. And because of that, I clear my throat with a gentle cough and say. "I just think it'll take a long time to reach it." What am I even saying right now? These words aren't exactly what I'm trying to say. I hold myself from sending a slap across my face. "Well, then. I guess in that case. Everything's set." Gently slapping his knees, Lucas stands from his seat and strides to where I'm from. A growl slips from my throat when he suddenly ruffl

