Clyde was aware that Kisha was well-versed in this matter, so he set it aside for the moment. Instead, he chose to focus on the celebration banquet, where everyone was enjoying themselves. He was determined to maintain the festive atmosphere and not let any concerns dampen the mood.
Everyone ate and drank joyfully, savoring the moment as if they were back in the days before the apocalypse, simply enjoying a family dinner. The warmth and safety they felt were almost overwhelming, bringing them to the brink of tears. They fully appreciated the peace they currently had, choosing to cherish it rather than focusing on what they lacked.
They hoped this tranquility would last a little longer before another catastrophe threatened to shatter their fleeting sense of calm.
The men seemed to be drinking the wine like water, eagerly requesting that Kisha bring out some beer to help them loosen up. Feeling generous, Kisha didn’t hold back and produced a stack of cans from various breweries, stunning Clyde and his friends. The beers seemed to appear out of thin air, leaving Clyde uncertain whether it was the alcohol or the sheer surprise that was affecting his perception.
When he turned around, he saw the same astonished expressions on his friends’ faces, confirming that it wasn’t just his imagination.
He realized that he might not be as drunk as he initially thought, and his brain was still functioning normally, not conjuring illusions. His mouth gaped in disbelief, unable to find the right words. Kisha chuckled as she observed Clyde and his friends. Their astonished reactions to her inventory—something she’d used many times—never failed to amuse her.
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After retrieving the beer, Sparrow and the others linked arms with Clyde and his friends, guiding them outside to the open porch of the villa. There, they could enjoy the fresh air and continue drinking while chatting about random topics, letting the relaxed atmosphere enhance their enjoyment.
Soon, Clyde and his friends were so caught up in the lively conversation and distractions from Sparrow and the others that they forgot about the earlier surprise. They shifted their focus to discussing the plans for the Advance Party, which would be heading out of the base to secure the perimeter and conduct a supply run.
"Sparrow, could you let me join the Advance Party too? I’m great at fighting and quick-witted—I’m sure I can help out outside," Clyde slurred, struggling to articulate his words. His attempts only made Sparrow and the others laugh warmly. "I’m serious!
Just give me some fair work points so I can buy meat and water for my mom and sister, and I’ll work like an ox," he boasted, patting his chest reassuringly, followed by a hiccup.
Kisha and Duke, sitting nearby, overheard the conversation and the ensuing laughter. Clyde’s vexed expression, feeling belittled for his youth and not being taken seriously, stirred a desire in him to confront them.
"Are you trying to run away from me? Hmm?" Duke said with a playful edge in his voice, tightening his arms around Kisha’s waist. She was seated on his lap, enjoying the slice of watermelon he handed her from the plate just beside him, the fruit came from her space. He was also massaging her hands, which had been busy cooking a feast with his mother to accommodate everyone.
Kisha felt like royalty at that moment, but her heightened senses couldn’t help but pick up on Clyde’s comments, stirring a mix of curiosity and concern within her.
"I’m not trying to escape," Kisha said, rolling her eyes at Duke. "Besides, they’re our guests right now."
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