Shopping center, third floor.
Gem Atkinson walked straight to the Children's Playground and arrived at the ball pit.
Colorful plastic balls filled up to the waist of the chubby little girl, making her look like a tiny mermaid with a colorful tail to Gem.
Gem sat down cross-legged, watching Audrey, a smile of admiration appeared on his lips. He asked, "Are you hiding?"
Audrey nodded her chubby little head. "Mm-hmm."
"How did you know to hide?"
"Looked like she's a bad person, why shouldn't I hide?"
Gem laughed, reaching out to touch her little head, "How old are you?"
"Four years old."
"Good, very smart."
Audrey laughed.
The laughter reminded Gem of a young girl he knew years before, who destroyed his garden full of orchids without fear, laughing just as brightly.
"Hero, do you think I am very smart?"
"Yes."
"That means you have a pair of wise eyes."
"Huh?"
"Wise eyes to recognized talents."
