"No more ridiculous than anything else that went on in that place," Tachibana returned. "Not that I expect you to believe any of it. I sure as hell wouldn't, if our positions were reversed."

Not too far away was a small, but rather audible gasp! and seconds later, Garren was running over as fast as his tiny legs could take him, waving his arms happily. Hajime! Hajime was there! That meant Ryo would be there too!!