Page 39 of Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox
I haven’t hatched
What?
My soul is an egg unhatched
Warm and waiting
So he says
What does that mean?
No idea
Suuzu can’t explain
When you come, let’s see what Michael thinks.
Ok. Suuzu says not to worry
He’ll defend our nest
He says stuff like that
Thanks, Suuzu. I’m counting on you.
Gingko snickered. “Your brother better hope he’s Suuzu’s chick and not his choice.”
“They’re both boys. And they’re just kids.”
“That phoenix may look like a boy, but he’s a few centuries older than Akira.” Gingko studied the picture, then asked to see more. As he flicked through them, his expression was hard to read. “Either way, your brother’s defender is an adolescent. Suuzu’s a decent ally, but no match against a determined enemy.”
“Are you saying my brother’s in danger?”
Holding up the phone, Gingko asked, “May I?”
At Tsumiko’s nod, he began to type.
Gingko here. Why were the tests creepy?
Too much touching
And sniffing
Who tested you?
Some woman
Lady something
After, Suuzu said I reeked of fox
This is important
Both of you
Beware of foxes
Gingko hit send, and the screen flickered twice before winking out.
