Chapter 39: Chapter Thirty-Seven

When I woke up early them the rest I used the extra time to try and settle my mind because, mind you, I didn't need much to overthink; my thoughts alone were enough; and now with all the information that Leo gave me and the possibility of him being a reincarnated, well … let just say that distracted would be an underestimated for my state right now.

Once the sun was up, however, we cleaned up the place and ate breakfast as Leo started:

"You want to keep this one then?"

He said, pointing at Shrum as he nimble one of the coconuts in my bowl. I nod, filling up my own cheek with a full spoon.

"So we will need to make a contract."

I perched my ears, not liking the sound of that.

"What type of contract?" I cross my arms over my chest, looking at him across the campfire.

"Partnership. We will exchange experience and energy, the only downside being that we must stay together."

"Is that really necessary?"