Get off

Tiran then walked through the door at the back of the room and thought, 'What a fun group, hahaha. I bet they'll get along with my son.'

After going through the door, Tiran kept walking for a while until a person said, "Boss, you're back already?"

Tiran then turned around, saw a man in a chef's uniform, and then said, "Ah, it's you, Jason. Yes, I'm back. The service time of the group I was serving is over, which was a shame because they were a lot of fun, hahaha."

Jason then said, "Too bad, but didn't you ask me to get the stamps from an album to give to them?"

"Oh, that's right! How could I forget that?! I must have been distracted by everything that happened there. Well, there's nothing to do now. I'm sure they'll find a way to get the stamps, or they'll never drink that wine, hahaha."

...

Lan was sitting on the stairs with Stanley, waiting for Gen, Raja, and Lina to return, and Stanley was saying, "I don't know what to do. I've given her so many signals that I want something more, but she never seems to get it. I'm afraid that if I tell her about it, our friendship might end."

And Lan said, "Stanley, I understand that it must be terrifying, but if you don't take a chance, you'll never get her. You'd better try your luck, and if she doesn't want anything, you move on. That's the way it works."

"I understand Lan, but still-", but was interrupted as suddenly Gen, Raja, and Lina appeared on the stairs in front of him.

He then said, "What was that? Where did you guys come from?"

And Lan said, "Don't worry, it's normal for that to happen."

Raja then said, "Hi Lan. Hi Stanley. Hey Gen, looks like we came back on the stairs instead of in the fog."

And Lina said, "Great, that will save us a lot of time."

Gen then said, "That's true, but Lina, can you do me a favor?"

And Lina said, "That depends. What is it?"

"Can you get off me?!"

"Hahaha, what's the matter, Gen? Don't you like the feeling of my body pressed on yours?"

"No! Now get off me!"

"That's funny, Gen. From what I'm feeling, your body seems to be pretty happy."

"I-It doesn't matter, just get up at once before I force you off!"

"And how are you going to get me off? With your arms or -"

"LINA!"

"Hahaha."

"Raja, help me out here."

Raja then said, "Me? And risk getting punched again? I don't think so, buddy. That's your problem."

And Gen said, "All right then."

Mist then started coming off Gen's body, and he said, "Endless distance.", and just then, Lina appeared a few meters away from him, sitting on the ground. Gen then took the opportunity to stand up, turn around, and begin to straighten his pants.

Lina then said, "You're no fun, Gen. Anyone would pay to be in your shoes, and you push me away."

And Lan said, "Did something happen?"

Raja then said, "Let me explain."

He then explained what happened, and Lan said, "How lucky you are to meet the owner. What did you think of the effect of his food?"

Raja then said, "Effect? What effect?"

And Lan said, "He didn't explain it to you?"

"No, I don't remember him saying anything."

"Well, then there's no way to know what kind of effect the food has. The owner makes the food based on the person, so the effects always vary."

"Too bad."

Raja then looked away, realized something, and said, "Stanley, is everything okay? Why are you standing in the corner scared like that?"

And Stanley said, whispering, "Shh! I'm not here!"

"What? What are you talking about?"

"Raja, from what I understand, you said that after Lina finished drinking that bottle of wine, she started doing things she would never do normally. She's probably drunk."

"I thought so, too, but what about it?"

"What about it?! Raja, have you ever seen Lina drunk before?"

"No, this is the first time."

"So that's why you are saying that. When she gets drunk, she gets very, how can I put this in a way that won't get me in trouble later? Ahh, I know, she gets very 'relaxed'."

"Well, I can tell. It's not the first time I've seen her and Gen kiss, but she was really out of control this time."

"Exactly, and not just with Gen. She's like that with everyone."

"Impossible. I tried to kiss her, and I got punched."

"Really? Lucky you. Unfortunately, I won't take the risk of getting a kiss from her."

"Why not? I know you like Lapis and all, but it's not like you're dating."

"You don't get it, Raja. The last time this happened, Lina almost kissed a bunch of guys, but luckily, me, Lapis and Marco were around to stop her. But still, when she woke up the next day, she went after each of the guys who almost kissed her, and let's just say they don't live here anymore. I would even say that they probably left the desert after the experience they had."

"Was it that bad?"

"I don't even like to remember it. Raja, don't forget that. When Lina gets drunk, she's a different person, but when she wakes up the next day, she remembers everything, and whoever did something they shouldn't have done pays dearly."

"I understand, I'll be careful."

"Good, now get out of here. I don't want to get Lina's attention."

"Well, I guess it's too late for that."

"Hm? What do you mean -", but was interrupted by Lina, who mounted on his back and said, "Look who's here. How are you doing, Stanley? Hahaha."

Stanley then went into shock, stopped moving, and then said, "Gen, help me, please!"

And Gen said, "Lina. Enough of this. Otherwise, you're not going with us to Tólis tomorrow."

Lina then said, "What's the matter, Gen? Are you jealous?", and then she bit the tip of Stanley's ear, which made him start to shake, and say, "Gen, please! I can't afford to move out. I have family in the city!"

Gen then said, "... Okay, but you owe me one."

"Okay! Just do something, please!"

Gen then started running towards Stanley, and Lina said, "Run, Stanley, Gen is coming. Hahaha."

And Stanley said, "... All right.", and then he started walking a little faster.

Mist then started coming off Gen, and then he took a step that brought him to their side instantly.

Lina then said, "Gen, it's not fair to use your essence."

And Gen said, "Lina, enough of this, get off Stanley."

"Gen, you have to understand that just because we kissed a few times, it doesn't mean you can boss me around. I am a free woman, and Stanley is a free man, don't get in our way. Hahaha."

"I guess there's no point in talking to you now. Let's get it over with."

Gen then touched Lina and Stanley and used his essence to push them away from each other.

Stanley then said, "Thank you, Gen.", and ran over to Raja and Lan.

Lina then said, "I told you it wasn't fair to use your essence, Gen!", but Gen didn't answer her and started moving towards her.

Lina then said, "So this is how it's going to be? Come on!", mist then started coming off her body, and she went towards Gen.

The two then stood facing each other, and Lina punched in the direction of Gen's face, but Gen just kept going towards her, and just as her punch was about to hit him, it stopped.

Lina then said, "What is this? It's like there's a huge distance between you and me. It's not fair. How can I punch you if you keep using that?"

And Gen said, "Nobody said it was going to be fair, hahaha."

Gen then came very close to her, took her in his arms, and said, "Lan, what's the fastest way out of here?"

And Lan said, "The exit is upstairs."

"Great, show me the way, quick!"

"Ok. Come with me."

Gen then started to accompany her, and Lina said, "What are you doing, Gen? I don't want to leave yet."

And Gen said, "We are leaving very early tomorrow, Lina. You better get some rest since it's going to be a long trip to Tólis."

"I don't care about Tólis, and besides, you just said you wouldn't let me come with you."

"That was just to get you off Stanley's back."

"No, it wasn't. I know you were serious, and besides, I know that you and Raja are planning to leave me behind."

"What?! Where did you get that from?"

"I heard the conversation you just had."

"Well, it was just an idea. It wasn't a sure thing."

"Aha! I knew it. You were really going to leave me behind!"

"What do you mean, you ... you tricked me!"

"Hahaha, yes, and it was much easier than I thought it would be. Now that I know, you'll never leave town without me knowing, hahaha."

Gen then got quiet and thought, 'That's what you think.'