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Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: A Cell’s Life

"Here are your nutrients, ladies. Fresh and ready to eat!"

"Thank you Drip, you brighten our day every time you come here! You even have a little cutie with ya."

"Haha, little Lily here is my partner for today. We're happy to serve!"

"Yes, Lily is happy to help everyone!" 

"Okay, see y'all tomorrow. If you happen to see a man named 'Vex', be sure to give me a call!"

Wink

"Oh my gosh! He's so…he's so!!"

THUD

"Hmm, I'm not sure why they always faint when I do that. Do you think that they are lacking proper oxygen?"

"Lily doesn't know."

"Heh, me neither. Let's head to the next stop, Lily!"

"Let's go!"

Lily's been having so much fun traveling with Drip! I've helped Drip deliver packages in many places. So far, we've been to the lungs, the heart, and the feet. Lily forgot what place we are in now, but it stinks a lot. Drip seems so happy despite this smell, and he's been so nice, so Lily won't complain.

Drip has asked many people about Vex. It's too bad that no one has seen him, but Lily's sure that he's here somewhere! 

"Looks like you've got something on your mind, Lily. Still worried about Vex?"

"No, Lily's not worried…that much. I think we'll find him soon."

"It's okay to be worried about someone you care about. Just be sure to look confident, even if you don't feel it!"

"Drip, do you ever feel worried or scared?"

"I have plenty to worry about, but I try not to let it get to me! Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to do my job. If I don't do my part to deliver nutrients to Endori's cells, then she will get sick and our world…would end."

"Is that why you are so cool? So many girls are especially happy to see you."

"Is that so? Well, the overwhelming majority of cells inside Endori are female, so that's a given. I imagine how I want others to see me and I make it reality. I wanted to be charismatic and carefree, so I became charismatic and carefree!"

"Wow, that feels inspiring for some reason!!"

"Thanks Lily, but I can't take credit; it's what my grandfather taught me. Ever since he was taken outside of Endori by some finger cut last year, I've made sure to keep his words alive in my nucleus."

"Lily's mother said that it's important to be honest about your feelings with yourself and your loved ones. She said that she regretted not being honest with dad, but Lily doesn't know what she meant."

"Me neither Lily, me neither."

I hugged Drip to make him feel better–just like mommy.

"Thanks, I really appreciate it. Anyway, I know that you are suffering from the colon's stench, aren't 'cha?"

"No, Lily's…fine."

"Come on Lily, your face and tone gives it away! What happened to being honest about your feelings?"

"Mom didn't say be honest with strangers."

"Hahaha, Lily, you are hilarious. Let's leave this dump already. I'm pretty much done with my shift for the day, so a small detour to the stomach wouldn't hurt. Besides, there's someone I want you to meet!"

"Lily understands, Drip doesn't feel like working anymore."

"Ain't that the truth!"