Talia knowing Drunkard and Invincible Strong had already surprised Marcus. What he hadn't expected was Anya and Chloe knowing them too, and not just knowing them, but being familiar enough to speak to them casually.
Back at Blaze's shop, after they had discussed reviewing the recordings and setting up the Nightmare Auction House, everyone had gone to the Magnolia Restaurant for food and drinks. Anya and Chloe had been sitting right beside Marcus the entire time. They had clearly seen the others, yet neither of them had said a word. They kept their masks on, stayed quiet, and never once mentioned that they knew Drunkard or the others.
"Marcus."
Noticing the confusion on his face, Anya walked over to him. There was a trace of embarrassment in her expression.
"Marcus, I didn't realize you were that close with Evan and the others back then. If I had known, I would've told you. We used to see each other at family gatherings. We've known each other for years."
