6 - Your name.

Your name.

She looked at him, sighed loudly, and replied:

— Why do you care?

— Well...

— Look, you were going to take the blame for me, and that's why I helped you. We owe nothing to each other.

— I was only intrigued by you.

I just asked a question. Calm down, girl.

— Now I'm even more worried.

Gabriel wanted to let out a light laugh, but he restrained himself.

— I'm no stranger, do I look like a rapist or something? I mean, you must be stronger than me. I woke up less than a month ago.

— That explains a lot, you must be without a group too then, right?

— No, actually, I do have a group.

— What? I've been here for two fucking years and I didn't find anyone.

I think I really should be happy with my luck. Things are better than they look.

— I have my story, if you want to listen.

She looked at him, smiled and said:

— Okay, tell me.

Gabriel explained everything since he woke up, the girl just looked, with a neutral face.

— I know a place for you to buy your mesh. — was the only thing she answered about everything.

— Where?

— But I only tell if you do something in return.

Too good to be true, right? But it might be a good idea to listen to what she wants, she doesn't seem like a bad person.

— What?

— I want you to introduce me to your group, I am a warrior.

— I am not the leader or anything, I can't guarantee that you will enter, you know, don't you?

— Yes, I paid attention to your story, I want to talk to Larissa and see what happens.

— Okay, we have an agreement. Where does the mesh sell?

She smiled, getting up and shaking his hand, pulling him up too.

As they approached the place, Gabriel became more afraid. They were currently going up a slope. The same slope Gabriel went up to sell the armor.

There was an awkward silence after the good time the two had, the only words that came out of the girl's mouth were: "this way".

I really need to ask her name, man. - he thought that all the time, but he didn't have the courage. He shouldn't have, he was going to the scariest place he had ever seen, he should think about it, not about any girl's name. Men...

And finally, back to the place where he sold the armor. It was an incredible coincidence.

How did I not think to ask if they had a mesh? Jesus, now I just want to get out of here alive.

As she opened the door to the store, he finally started asking:

— Hey, what's your nam ... — she was starting to turn her face, but he was interrupted, and she was called.

— Hey, Zoe!

Peter called to her.

— what's up. Zoe quickened her pace and went quickly to the counter. — You have mesh here, right?

When Gabriel arrived at her side, Peter looked at him and replied:

—Yes, I have. You again? You're with her?

— uh ... — a little nervous, Gabriel didn't know how to answer, but quickly Zoe cut him off and said:

— Yes, he helped me with a move from that school thing.

— oh, okay, I'll get the mesh, stay here. — Peter said, turning his back on them.

— By the way, what's your name?

I didn't even remember that she didn't know my name either.

After a brief delay, Gabriel replied:

— My name is Gabriel, Zoe.

— So, Gabriel, I hope you have money there. You know mesh is kind of expensive, right? Although it is cheaper here, about 8 silver coins.

— He's your friend, isn't he? Ask for a discount, I only have 6, I counted before.

— I thought your friends had given you more, how did they want you to buy a mesh for 6 coins?

Being a thief it's a shit, damn expensive class, I thought I would have more money than usual.

I lost everything, I'm almost negative.

— But tranquil, I think he makes it 6 for me. she continued.

— Thanks, I'll try to make Larissa's head when the time comes.

Peter came back, mesh in hand, put it on the counter. No matter how you look, it was a simple mesh, a simple, hard to find and expensive mesh.

— So, I'm going to talk about that thing we talked to Peter a little while ago, ok?

— What thing? — Peter grunted.

— Come here.

Zoe hopped over Peter's counter and the two turned on their backs, with her talking in his ear. Gabriel couldn't hear anything they were talking about but he knew what it was about, so he didn't care.

— Give your 6 coins ... — Zoe jumped the counter and — ...to him.

— hn. — Gabriel did, nodding his head.

He put 6 silver coins on the counter, and quickly Peter took them, pushing the mesh a little further, which Gabriel then grabbed.

Who does he think he is? Acting like that.

As much as he didn't admit it, he was afraid. I mean, anyone in this situation would have it too, he was in a place that defied the laws of nature with its dark in the afternoon, with strange noises and where he looked there were terrible visions. In addition to Peter's scary appearance. He was tall, but not those skinny tall, he was tall and muscular, with scars on his cheek, forehead, and some on his arm and shoulder, there are probably dozens inside his black tank top and short shorts, the smell of alcohol and cigarettes didn't help either.

— What, kid?

— Come on, are you waiting for an invitation? Zoe let out, calling with her hand at the door, while Gabriel was paralyzed looking at Peter.

He quickly returned to himself, saying:

— um... it's nothing, sorry — Making a nice hand, then turned and went in the direction of Zoe — I'm going, calm down. — continued.

The two looked at the entrance well for the girls from before they did not imply.

On second thought, I didn't ask why it was all that thing, but I have an idea, and she probably doesn't want to talk about it. If she has no group, she has nowhere to stay, no job. She invades this school to have a place to sleep, and the residents don't like it one bit.

At least that's what I think.

— What are you afraid of now? Come on, come on. — Zoe, already halfway there called him.

— Of nothing! I wasn't even scared before, why do you think that? — Gabriel quickened his pace.

I wasn't scared, tch.

It was already dark, they didn't go past the clock, but it was certainly after 18:00. Amazingly, the day passed quickly for Gabriel, and perhaps today's "adventures" were more worthwhile than goblins.

— What were you thinking? — just before opening the door to the boys' room, Gabriel held the handle without opening it after hearing this. Larissa complaining.

— Calm down, it's over and we're fine, that's what matters.

— What matters is not taking any risks, and she took a risk, she crossed the magic limit and fell to the ground. What would she do if we were unable to protect her? Or rather, she could have died.

— At least, wait for her to recover, she is almost unconscious here.

— uffff. — sighed. — I'll continue later, Laura. And Gabriel, hasn't arrived yet?

He looked back, raising both eyebrows and making a face to Zoe.

I never saw Larissa irritated like that, not even before the blackout. Things are really serious, and I still haven't been able to prove myself.

— Looks like I came at the worst time — Zoe said quietly.

Gabriel just opened the door, with Zoe entering just after him.

— huh... What's up, this is Zoe.

— Hi guys.

No reply. Everyone was stressed, so they just watched. And Gabriel continued:

— She helped me get the mesh cheaper, she wants to know if she can join our group. She is a warrior and I think that would be a good addition.

Everyone looked at Zoe for a few seconds, with suspicious expressions on their faces.

I think she didn't like it, well, that's what we have for today.

— I ... — Before Larissa completed, Zoe interrupted.

— I don't expect an answer right now. I know you have no warrior, but you are not desperate. I am a complete stranger and it is difficult to believe in me or my skills, so I let you think as long as it takes, and if you want to test my skills, I can go with you sometime. I know that talking like that doesn't do much good, but, I swear I'm reliable.

— That's right. Then, I will discuss about you tomorrow with everyone in the group and give you an answer — Larissa replied shortly.

— Okay. I will retire and tomorrow at 19:00 I will be here.

— OK.

Zoe turned away and was leaving, on the way Gabriel tried to follow her.

— Gabriel! — Larissa called him.

Both he and Zoe looked quickly.

Damn it, she must be trying to scold me, but I really want to talk to Zoe now. - He looked at Zoe, then at Larissa again, and then ...

— Sorry Larissa, I'll be right back and listen to what you have to say.

— What?!

What the hell am I doing?

I don't know, I'm just freaking out.

I will be expelled from the group, surely.

He quickly reached Zoe, who had gone back toward the exit, as she heard nothing of the conversation.

— Hey, where are you going?

— Don't know.

— Look, I'll try to talk to her ...

— Stop it, I know that look, she won't accept me. I have some experience in rejections

— You have nowhere to sleep, right? That's why it was hidden here.

— Yes, and you happen to get me a house?

— Maybe, I know a guy. The guy I met when I woke up. It was night so he took me to his house and let me sleep there, maybe only one day he will leave you too. And tomorrow I'm sure to convince Larissa.

— Hurrg, I have no expectations for this, but I have nothing to lose. And knowing that you have arrived in the group just now, you must first convince her not to expel you before making her put me on.

— Anyway, come on, I'll show you the location.

Gabriel took her to João's house. He was afraid he was not at home, but as soon as he knocked on the door he answered quickly:

— Hey.

— What a fuck, what do you want?

It won't work, maybe, very thick guy. He has always been like that?

— Can you just let her sleep here today?

— Dude...

— It's just today, she's reliable, she's someone I knew before the blackout, relax. Look, in a few days I'm going to hunt and give you some coins, okay?

— oh gosh... Okay, just tonight and just this time. We're not friends, man.

— Uh, thanks. — Zoe said.

— Come on, get in there, I'm going to sleep.

She entered quickly, and took a look back before he closed the door, exchanging looks with Gabriel.

I just want to help her because she helped me, that's all. It is nothing else.

Now I need to go back to school, and deal with bigger problems than that.