Rina then sighed. "But since it's too old, trading would be difficult and a source is necessary. It's most likely a national treasure on top of that, but since it might end up abroad if sold, I decided to keep it instead."

Frank nodded. "I would've passed on any other stuff, but this one is special, so I'll take it!"

Rina giggled. "By the way, are you a tourist?"

"Yeah, and we're visiting Mount Statera. Care to join us?"

"Of course!"

If anything, Rina was only concerned that Frank was politely distant and therefore agreed to it right away.

They took a taxi and headed to the hostage cottage, where Alda Ingram was cooking.

Seeing Frank bringing back yet another pretty face, she smiled. "You're really lucky with women, and I guess I don't have to worry about having no one to talk to!"

Frank smiled in wry amusement. "Stop it. She isn't married yet! Anyway, her name is Rina Qwell. Rina, meet Alda Ingram."

smiled. "Please sit. Breakfast will be

a smile just then, "Well, well. I'm surprised you're acting like the lady of the house at all, but aren't you indulging Mr.

the bag he was holding, while Alda rolled her eyes. "What's

got Rina to sit, Frank passed the bag to Jouri, who opened it and brushed his

so

thanks to someone playing messenger, no?" Alda asked, puffing her

turned in alone since

hiked up to the peak of Mount

look at that really eases whatever is bogging down the

and nodded. "That's why they

huge dog suddenly

instantly and

are you doing?! Why did

in a crew cut promptly ran up, snapping at Frank

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