16. Philipâs Reaction
Philip listened in silence as Frank told him everythingâAthenaâs call, the cold shift in her voice, the question about whether he was alone that night.
He didnât speak until Frank finished.
Then, calmly but firmly, Philip said, âShe knows about me.â
Frank swallowed. âYeah. I think so. She didnât say your name, but⦠the way she asked, it wasnât casual. Sheâs probing.â
There was a pause. Then Philipâs voice hardened.
I am guessing her brother noticed that two suits were missing and the security guards saw me, they might have been cameras but I donât think they know who I am yet
Frank rubbed his face, frustrated. âShe told me to join them. Said theyâd train me.â
Philipâs tone turned sharp. âDonât. Not yet. You donât know what youâre walking into. If theyâre tracking people like us, also they might be testing you. Seeing if youâll sell me out.â
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âI wouldnât,â Frank said quickly.
âI know,â Philip replied. âBut that doesnât mean they wonât try to use you. Or us.â
He stood by the window of his hotel room, staring out at the Enugu skyline. The gem on his forehead pulsed faintly, though no one else could see it.
âShe said something about Awakening, right?â he continued. âThat itâs triggered by the energy in that space flooding the body. Frank nodded slowly on his end. âWhat are you thinking?â
âIâm thinking we should train and get used to the strength so we can at least protect ourselves before any other thingâ
We have enough money and I am not will to get my self-involved in any of this. I will advise you to stay away from this world we just found ourselves in.
Philip walked over to the closet, opened it, and pulled out the suitâthe one from the party, the one with the subspace pocket. He slipped it on. It adjusted perfectly, as always. A quiet hum of magic traveled along the seams.
I love this suit Philip exclaimed, even if they find out about me I am not returning it
I would if there are more comfortable clothing that are like this.
Philip then packed the gold lying around but left a little piece for the lucky person cleaning the room then returned back to Lagos.