After the class everyone was dispersed. All are very excited to get their systems.
But one was not interested in anything. He just sat in his chair looking outside the window as if waiting for someone.
Artia : " Hi Harken. Excited?"
Harken : No response.
Artia : " Come on you don't have to be mean. I know you are a good person. "
Harken raised his eyebrow.
Artia : " Ok I saw the other day you are feeding some stray cats and dogs. You looked so peaceful when you are doing that"
Harken : "Are you following me?
Artia : " NOO.... I mean yes but it's not like that. I just wanted to give the assignment notes you forgot on your desk"
Harken : "Hmmm"
Artia : " Hmmm? That's it. You are a jerk. Well it's not like I don't know it before, Nevertheless, Are you excited for your system? "
Harken : " No not really"
Artia :" So you can speak nicely ha"
Harken : " Really?"
Artia : " SSSorry! why are you not excited? I mean everyone is excited about it. It's a big thing you know. I want some kind of Martial arts system. Where I can take on adventures and roam around different worlds. But I'm not sure I'll get it ....Fingers crossed".
Harken : " Why, you look strong?"
Atia : " Woww That's reassuring when you say it. I may look strong from outside. But I do have Chronic fatigue syndrome, which makes me tired easily and doesn't go away even after rest. I'm taking therapy for that but I'm.... not sure if it is working" says while laughing.
Harken : "I thought only older people get that."
Artia : " Yeah most of them. But for me this something related to genetics "
Harken : " Hmmm Ok "
Artia : " That's it again"
Harken : " What do you want me to say again Ohh I'm sorry you'll be cured or something to show my sympathy. .... I know you don't need it. When I say you are strong. That means you are strong both physically and mentally."
Artia : " Once again That's reassuring coming from you. But Thanks I don't need anyone's sympathy. I know that I'm strong and I'll get to adventures one way or other anyway".
Harken shocked :" Keep it up then. I have to go " Harken stood up and about to leave.
Artia : " Wait what do you think your system will be?"
Harken just smiled and left.
Artia : " Wow that's different. I didn't even he can smile like that. But that smile has a hint of sadness and uncertainty. I don't know what he is fighting for. But I wish him luck"
Artia:" GOOD LUCK" shouts in the corridor where Harken is walking.
Harken : " She is a nice person"
??? : " Yeah she is"
Harken : " You again"
??? : " Yes it's me. now you are tired of even hearing me."
??? : " Come on I'm your system show some respect for putting up with you. Do you even know how hard is to put up with your tyranny"
Harken : " You don't have to if you tell me all the details of who I am?"
??? : " *silence*
Harken : " I know you won't, so bear with me. I'm a lot to handle"
??? : "Yeah yeah I know"
Harken : " Coming to the point, you said If I complete my objective you'll tell your name at least"
??? : " Wait did you complete? Already Ha.. ha.. ha You know you don't have to complete it this early. "
***Which makes me work hard to prepare next task which should be harder that the previous one. ??? thinks***
" At least give me some break"
Harken : " Tell me your name "
??? : " I'm a spy system. My name is snoop"
Harken : " What a befitting name! "
Snoop : "Don't ridicule me. Wait you don't seem shocked"
Harken : " I'm not. and Of course I'm not shocked I kind of guessed it. I asked to make sure I'm right and by knowing your name. So I can collect memories related to you and I can piece together the rest."
Snoop : " You are a monster"
Harken : " No I'm a spy "
Snoop : " You know that too. Since when do you know that. Is there anything else you know. It isn't supposed to be like that AAAAA. You are giving me an headache"
Harken : " Relax.. Don't overthink and I don't any details about me yet. But soon I'll crack it. You don't have to worry about that" says while winking.
Snoop : " Aaaa you can say but it's my problem to make sure you should have any related memories of who you are" Snoop silences again.
Snoop thinks silently :oh no I was not supposed to say that, are you stupid? snoop. You are snoop. You are THE snoop. Don't let him take control. Then again he is a monster.
Harken : " I know you are overthinking again and saying you are snoop to encourage yourself but that won't work from now on. I'll figure out before completing the mission "
Snoop : " Haahaa really, you can try, and you may remember some details. But it is impossible to remember everything. "
Harken : " Fine It's a challenge then. If I am able to crack everything then you have give one thing I ask for. If I happen to lose, then I will not ask any questions in the next mission or any other mission that puts you in a risk.
Deal or no Deal"
Harken says while smiling innocently.
If anyone sees that smile, one will think**Awww such an innocent and cute person.**
But only snoop knows his real identity. He is A MONSTER.
If one line can represent him correctly,
" You are a nightmare, dressed like daydream" Snoop said it out loud unknowingly.
Harken : " Thanks for the compliment:
Snoop : " It is not!!!"
Snoop : " Ok deal if you win I'll do one thing you ask for. if not, you know what happens right. Anyway why do want to know about your details that badly. What are you hoping to achieve here?"
Harken silenced and thinks even I'm not sure of what I'm hoping to achieve here by doing all this. But one thing I know for sure is I have to try to remember who I am.
If not I'll lose.
To whom : Not sure.
Why : not sure but I have to.
Snoop : " What! why are you silent?"
Harken : " None of you concern"
It is my concern, Tyrant
Harken : "Ok deal fixed then, get ready to lose."
Snoop : " I won't"
Harken : " You will:
Snoop : " No I woon't"
Harken : " Yes, you wwill"