"The rain's really coming down. It's a good thing you found this tree to stay in, Akio." Alice said, squeezing the water out of her hair.
I took a peek outside the tree we were in and saw just how hard the rain was coming down. I began to wonder if the giant we had met was ok. I let out a sigh as I sat myself back down.
"How long do you think it'll rain for?" Akio asked Ichiro.
Ichiro shrugged, "probably for the next couple of hours."
I leaned up against the tree and began thinking of my conversation with Satoru. When I told him about my dream of Naoki he seemed visibly concerned. At least now I know that it wasn't just some dream, but instead I was actually summoned by her. My only remaining question was why?
"What's up with you?" Alice said, sitting down next to me.
"Just thinking about things. It's nothing you need to worry about though." I answered.
We all went silent. The only noises that could be heard was the crackling of the fire and the sound of the rain from outside.
"Alice, why exactly did you join my guild? When I first met you, you ending up saving me, Steven, and Emma. We could have just went our separate ways but you stayed, why?" I asked.
Alice seemed to think for a moment before answering.
"You guys seemed fun to be with." She said.
It wasn't a grand reason or anything but it was still and acceptable one. I let out a small laugh because I still did find her reason a little funny. She hit then stop if my head before turning her head.
"Ow…" I said, rubbing the back of my head.
"So what are you going to wish for when you reach the top of the tree?" Alice suddenly asked.
I stopped rubbing the back of my head and looked directly at her. I thought I had already told her but I guess not.
"I want to end the drought that has consumed my village." I said.
"Oh yeah, I forgot that you're from outside the tree. What was your life like before coming here? What did you do?" She asked.
"My past is a long one so if you want to hear it then we're probably going to be here for a while." I warned.
Alice shrugged and was ready to listen to me while Ichiro and Akio turned over to look at me. It would seem like I've garnered everyone's attention.