C270: No Santa or Tooth Fairy

Fur attended another painting contest and won. He again got nominated as the prince of paint brush. When Ain was watchin it, he just felt giddy since their customer will continue to grow. Fur got busy the whole week and Ain cannot helo but complain how Fur's face is all over the place. From television to posters. From newspaper to magazines. Even Agsus got thrown out from his own house when his parents learned about Fur. But the truth was his parents got sent out to work on a industrial building on the province and they can't leave him alone. So, Agsus secretly rejoiced to stay with Fur and the rest of the Tale Bearers.

Fur just arrived to a ribbon cutting ceremony to a museum for his painting to be displayed.

During their walk Fur felt like one of the sculpture in the museum was watching him Fur tried to ignore and brush it off but it keeps bothering him. He messaged Ain and had his earing capture the sculpture. Ain later on replied.

"Get out there. Now."

Fur got frightened and really went home.

Ain showed him what he captured and the sculpture was really moving. Not the whole body but it's lips.

"This is scary." Agsus stated as he examine the video.

"I still have to attend the blessing of the house next week." Fur stated as he trembled.

Urchin and Ain exchange glances and said.

"You can recommend Kish to do the ceremony!"

Fur finally relaxed and instantly dialed the owner of the museum and thankfully he agreed.

Agsus just pressed the end button from his parents video chat. He can't be their baby boy forever. His gaze caught a strange video on his social media account and called the others.

"Hey open the television. There is a strange news today."

Kish instantly open it and the gang assembled immediately on the living room.

"Breaking News, another old man is missing. He is identified by family member namely

Hero Manja, 57 years old and was last seen in his backyard by 5AM. His family members confirmed that it's his habbit to stretch and exercise at their backyard every morning. The identity card and wallet found at the garbage site were owned by the said victim. It's the third time this week.If there are witnesses please let us work together. In relation to this the authorities are labelling it as serial incident."

The whole team eyed Agsus waiting for explanation. Agsus blink his eyes in dismay that this guys does not get it.

"Look at the old man's face!" Agsus pointed.

The whole gang went silent and stared at his laptop that he searched on the social media.

"Wait, he looks familiar." Fur stated.

Agsus had his eyes twinkle with expectations.

"Yes!" Ain said.

"Is he the old man by the turning point?" Fur broke out.

"No! He is one of our customers."

Kish smacked the two of them and said.

"He is the one who requested for ginger tea."

Agsus just faked a laugh and finally gave up.

"Look at the sculpture by the museum!" Agsus tiredly stated.

The three older men examined and finallt got it.

"Oh, He resembles the old man from the news." Fur stated.

"No! He is the old man himself!" Agsus scolded.

The three just stared at Agsus then finally got it.

"Urchin and the kids already got it and you three still can't. Come on old people!" Agsus muttured.

"I am sorry for being old." Kish replied.

"We are not that old!" Fur and Ain argued.

"So, anything else that we don't get." Fur raised

"Urchin already looked into it." Agsus stated.

The said kids came in with Selah eating more jelly.

"Agsus had us examine the sculpture and he seems to be correct. The lios were twitching and it's detail is too accurate for a master piece." Urchin introduced.

"We also read on the owner of the sculpture and he is a newbie like Fur. His screen name is CLAY. " Kahieli added.

"He is two years older than Fur. Went to the same school and university as Fur and is on the same hobby as Fur." Ole read.

"His real name is Phylus Quer. From the family line of sculpture. He is the heir of their household and is the first time he show case his works." Sycamore input as he looked up to Ain.

"Agsus wants you to get it but you guys are just helpless." Nirmod commented.

Cherith covered his mouth to suppress his laughter.

"Well, we are sorry." Ain complained.

"Yep you did well." Kish smiled but his eyebrows were uneven.

"I remember him. He is indeed my senior. He used to bullied for being rich. His classmates would pull him at the back of the school that is why one day, I reported them to the teachers and since then he would follow ne around. He would accompany me to every art contest but he won't join one. Whenever I encourage him. Phy would always decline and woud repeat this lines. "My hands are for dirts, I can't ruin something innocent." When he graduated we lose contact." Fur stated.

Fur dialed Dande's number and asked about Phy. Dande gave him his adress and Fur was surprised that he was the one who currently rent his previous apartment.

"So what are your plans?" Ain asked.

"Connect with him." Fur replied.

Fur log in to his account and threw a wave at Phy who replied instantly. Fur initiated some greetings then invited him out for lunch.

When Phy took the bait, Fur beamed.

"Urchin will go with me. We will meet him at the family restaurant. You guys remain in the shop and work." Fur bossed.

"How unpleasant." Ain uttured as he raised his fist on air.

"If you follow us he might suspect. You stay here and record everything that we will be able to gain." Fur explained.

Phy snickered when Fur's name appeared in his chat box. His delight released a unwanted aura as he sang.

"I can also turn you as my master piece Few Uliel Row Cinnamon."