Michael didn't bathe immediately after brushing his teeth—his stomach wouldn't allow it.
Aunt Mia seemed to have cooked a huge meal last night, likely remembering his words about his appetite.
Unfortunately, he'd been too far gone to enjoy it fresh.
Still, food was food.
With his hungry stomach growling, Michael wouldn't even care if it was a day old as long as it was edible. He devoured half the pot of rice, leaving Lily staring at him, stunned, as though he had a wormhole in his stomach. Only then did Michael feel half full.
After satisfying himself, he finally went to bathe.
Unfortunately, by the time he finished, Aunt Mia still hadn't returned. Michael had to leave without speaking to her.
He could have waited, but there was no time.
The day before, when Michael discovered that having more undead increased his daily Evolution Points, he realized he needed to contract more before 2 p.m., when the points refreshed.
