Unspoken Bonds

"For now, let's keep this on your forehead for a while. Does it hurt?" Ragar asked with concern.

"Hmm… it still stings, and it hasn't gone away," Rocco replied with a little bit angry tone.

"Just a sting? There's no bleeding, but how does the area feel otherwise?"

"It's fine. I'm okay," Rocco assured him.

The lingering sting from the bump was the only issue; everything else seemed fine.

As Rocco nodded his head confidently, Ragar exhaled in relief, visibly reassured.

"…Georgio didn't come back yesterday either, did he?" Rocco asked suddenly, his voice softer than usual.

Ragar paused briefly before nodding his head in confirmation, his expression unreadable.

Rocco's eyes narrowed slightly.

So, Georgio still hadn't returned.

"...I'm worried," Rocco murmured, his voice tinged with sadness.

It had been two weeks since Georgio disappeared.