Life at the Top

Jasper’s lips twitched. He could no longer

find it in him to spout another complaint.

After all, it would be a major taboo for anyone paralyzed from the waist down.

Sure, there was no need to avoid the topic entirely, but it was only wise to keep one’s lips sealed when speaking in close proximity to the person in question.

Adele was the only one who found it amusing to call her brother a cripple.

Besides, it seemed that the crippled Brown had no opinions on such an indecent nickname either.

Even the little prince and Lord Alvarado were allowed to address him as such.

He did seem to be a very easy-going person.

The impression that he left on Jasper had always been one of mystery because they had never met each other in person. Thus far, Jasper had only exchanged a few words with him on two occasions through Adele.

The first was when Jasper suggested meeting in person. That was also when his battle with the United States. commenced.

a straightforward refusal from the

was rather eager t o have a direct conversation with

while later, a

of crippled Brown

and the only thing

h e were to be thrown into a crowd, he

this is our first

crippled Brown pulled a

would say, but it all seems to be

mind

was piqued.

guess this is what they call the great hermit in

crippled

what

you drunk, Jasper? Why

sounded from the outside of the