Trip
I wake up way before sunrise, and since I can’t sleep, I go to the Fountain of Sighs and climb onto my favorite tree. I don’t bother to look around. I don’t stand a chance to spot Shadow and the others wouldn’t hide.
It soon turns out I was wrong. Shadow arrives on a huge horse, leading another one. I would have seen him had he been at the square. His head is almost level with mine sitting on his horse, so I stay where I am.
“Hi! What’s up?” I greet him cheerfully.
“I see you still don’t know what’s good for you and you didn’t run away. Is there any way I can dissuade you from coming with us?” he greets me back.
“I’m not sure you’re aware of this but you are here just as much as I am.”
“Who said I know what’s good for me?” he laughs sourly with his signature half-smile.
“Don’t
