Ryu should have realized it then, but Granny Miriam was far more intelligent than he had given her credit for. She distracted him with this story, telling him of the reason why his family seemed to hate him for no reason at all… But, in doing so, she managed to avoid telling him the truth.
If only she had told him earlier. If only she had told him of her plans. If only he knew, if only…
…
"Little Ryu!" Suddenly, a warm, aged hand shook Ryu awake, startling him. He knew that the old Doula came to check on him sometimes, but she had never gone out of her way to awaken him. "Quickly, get dressed. Today is the day we leave this place."
"Listen to me very carefully. Inside of this ring, there are provisions for exactly half a year…"
Granny Miriam spoke of everything in quick succession, not allowing Ryu to speak at all.
