Fei Hong mustered her courage and approached the bar, giving the unclothed Xial a curious glance.
Xial returned a calm smile to her.
"Hello there, Miss Lizard."
Fei Hong averted her gaze without a word and turned to Lin Ge.
"Where is he? Didn't you say he was here?"
Two pale yellow sticky notes appeared in Lin Ge's hand, which he placed on the bar.
Fei Hong picked up the notes and read the words while listening to Lin Ge say,
"Your brother is safe and very happy right now. You don't need to worry."
Fei Hong set down the notes, having confirmed that the handwriting indeed belonged to her brother. One read "I'm safe, don't bother me," and the other read "Lin Ge is a trustworthy friend, please satisfy his needs on my behalf."
She opened her mouth slightly, revealing her sharp, white teeth.
"Please take me to him, I beg you." She bowed her head, her pink pointed horns aiming at Lin Ge.
"Didn't your brother tell you not to go looking for him?"