His sudden 360-degree turn was rather scary and suspicious, and Alice wondered if he was planning to take her to an abandoned warehouse or something.
And that smile... Brr, it was too suspicious.
"So, you want to take me to the N.A.A building, right?" She asked and he nodded. "Because the council of leaders wants to see me?" Once again, he nodded. "And they sent you to get me, because...?" She waved her hand, giving him his queue to state his identity.
"Didn't you see the card?" He asked. "I am the assistant of the association head." He said and once again introduced himself, "Alfred."
"Okay, Uncle," she called and his smile cracked.
Did she just call him uncle? Did he look that old?
"I understand, so I'll go with you." She said, bringing a smile to his face, until she added a clause, "But..." She pulled Mark closer and hugged his arm tight. "I'll only go if he comes with me."
Alfred took in a deep breath.
