A Suspicious Silence

Just because they were taller and faster didn't mean they could just pick him up whenever they wanted!

Hmph!

"My deepest apologies! Please forgive my rudeness in touching you without permission."

"…I don't really care about that. What I care about is why you're trying to keep me locked up in here."

Rocco narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing them.

The guards visibly tensed, exchanging uneasy glances before hesitating.

"Well… that is…"

Aha.

So they really weren't allowed to tell him.

That was all he needed to hear.

Fuming, he turned on his heel and bolted again.

"Don't follow me, idiots!" he shouted.

The guards, caught off guard, froze for a brief moment.

That was all the time he needed.

With quick, light steps, he dashed down the hallway at full speed.

Just as he rounded the corner, he ducked into a hiding spot.

Moments later, the guards' frantic voices filled the air.