Be Prepared

He jabbed a finger toward the cave. "No player is allowed inside."

"You mean I'm not allowed in," Alex corrected, his gaze sharp.

Oracle's frown deepened.

"Well," Alex continued, voice calm but firm, "you can't tell me what I can or can't do."

Oracle's fur bristled.

"I CAN!"

His voice boomed, shaking the entire area.

"I'M THE OVERSEER!"

Alex exhaled through his nose, unimpressed and unmoved.

"Seriously? You don't hear the desperation in your own voice?"

"Don't test me human."

"Oh do your worst."

Alex teased and without hesitation, he took a step forward.

Oracle flinched.

His heart clenched.

Alex was in the cave. He had totally ignored his threat.

A soft chime echoed in Alex's mind, and a notification flashed before his eyes.

Alex's breath hitched as he read it.

Then, a slow, satisfied grin spread across his face.