The expression on the screen turned into a surprised one as the Companion turned around, taking a bit before they noticed a small orange creature approaching them. Intrigued, the Companion crouched down.
– Oh, hi there, little one! I'm LuMin, who are you? I don't remember seeing you around. Where did you come from? – smiling, the Companion slightly tilted their head.
– Mrrrph. – the cat sat down, closing its eyes. Suddenly, a small drone flew out of its backpack, which made LuMin flinch a bit, but she managed to keep her balance. For a couple of seconds, the Companion just stared at the drone, then looked back at the cat.
– Do you... – the Companion stuttered a bit as the drone started making sounds alongside it. – ...need anything? – the dark-green camera turned to the drone again. LuMin took some time to realize that, maybe, the drone was translating his words to the orange creature. He decided to simply ignore the drone for now. That's when the drone turned to the cat and, after a couple of seconds, turned back around and flew to the Companion instead, slightly bobbing in the air.
– Oh? – Surprised, LuMin reached out as an object started to form in front of her. – What's this? – Before looking at the thing, LuMin glanced at the drone and the cat. Then the camera lowered.
LuMin froze, trying to keep her expression neutral. Their initial grip on the picture now changed into a gentle hold. He looked away.
– W-where did you get this?.. – lowering his hands, the Companion quietly asked the two, but didn't get an answer.
– Mrraow! – the cat leaned forward as if trying to say something. LuMin stayed silent for a while, looking at the picture again. When he finally noticed the symbols on the back of it, he realized what the creature was trying to ask. But why would it need to know that?
Looking at the cat carefully this time, LuMin realized what the colourful spots on its sides were. Badges. Some of them LuMin recognized immediately – the red one with a yellow heart and the white one. With the Outsiders' symbol.
– So... so Zbaltazar sent you?.. – the screen showed a sad smile, – ...okay. The first two symbols are the name of the street and the dots are the numbers of the floor and the door you need. – LuMin returned the photo, watching as it disappeared in front of the drone. – But you won't be able to get there right now. Good luck. – the Companion stood up, its emotion unchanged.
– Mrrrrr~ – the cat also stood up and walked closer, rubbing against the Companion's legs. LuMin seemed quite surprised as she looked down, but her screen quickly displayed a heart and she let out a quiet "awwwww" as she watched the creature running away.
But, to be honest, his worry didn't go anywhere. Something... something felt off. Maybe he should check later.
