Garion's frown deepened as he stared at Atlas. "Hey. Why are you quiet?"
Atlas floated in front of him, his tiny silver wings glowing faintly. For once, he did not immediately give a sarcastic answer.
That made Garion even more uncomfortable.
Dahlia also noticed the strange silence and crossed her arms. "Atlas?"
Atlas looked between the two of them.
Then he smiled a little.
[About Giselle… there is something you should know.]
Garion's expression immediately changed. "What?"
Atlas sighed softly.
[Giselle has grown.]
Garion blinked.
For a second, he simply stared at Atlas as if he had heard something completely impossible.
Then his face twisted. "What the hell do you mean, she has grown?"
Atlas scratched his cheek awkwardly.
[Exactly what it sounds like.]
Garion stepped closer. "Explain."
Atlas floated backward slightly and raised both hands.
[You, Rachel, Dahlia, and the others were forced into sleep for five years.]
Garion's eyes narrowed.
