“Mama…” “?” “???” Evidently, Griseo’s address to Alina stunned both of them, especially Tallulah, whose face was filled with shock and confusion… Even the Infected guards on duty, hearing this, cast inquisitive glances their way.
“Little Griseo… You really are something.” Seeing her best friend’s shocked expression, Alina felt a bit helpless with the Little Girl she was holding, then bent down and gently pinched Griseo’s soft, cute little cheek as a form of punishment.
“Alina… really…” Not minding her pinched face, a hint of helplessness suddenly appeared on Griseo’s face, and her demeanor began to transform from innocent to gentle.
Then, she spoke with slightly unclear articulation.
However, Alina didn’t pay much attention to Griseo’s small change.
After gently pinching the Little Girl’s soft cheek again, she let go of her hand and then explained to Tallulah: “Alright, Tallulah, don’t listen to Little Griseo’s nonsense.
The matter is quite complicated, we’ll talk about it later.” “Alright, Tallulah, don’t listen to Big Sister Alina’s nonsense.
The matter is quite complicated, we’ll talk about it later…” Just as Alina finished explaining, Griseo immediately looked up, staring at Tallulah with her violet eyes, and said with a helpless expression.
The expressions of the two, one big and one small, seemed to be molded from the same template.
Evidently, Griseo at this moment was completely colored by Alina, completely taking on Alina’s form (heavy fog).
“…You, why did you suddenly start mimicking my words?” Looking at Griseo’s adorable appearance, Alina was somewhat amused and exasperated.
At this moment, she finally realized Griseo’s difference, but she didn’t think much of it, simply assuming it was a child’s play.
;?; “…You, why did you suddenly start mimicking my words?” Hearing this, a trace of bewilderment flashed in Griseo’s eyes, clearly indicating she didn’t quite understand.
However, Alina didn’t dwell on it.
After handing the supplies in her arms to Tallulah, she picked up Griseo and walked towards the encampment.
She hadn’t forgotten that the Little one in her arms was still hungry.
And it was so cold outside, it was better to discuss anything important inside.
“…” Glancing at the supplies in her arms, Tallulah finally said nothing more, merely quickening her pace to follow the two.
Although she still didn’t know what exactly Alina had experienced this time, it was good that she was safe… She had some minor injuries, but it was much better than her previous conjectures.
This time, Alina had been out exchanging supplies for much longer than usual.
Tallulah had thought… It wasn’t until Griseo was carried into the warm tent that the system’s mechanical voice rang out in her mind again.
[Mission Complete] [Reward has been issued to system space, can be retrieved at any time] “Stay here obediently, don’t run around, Little Griseo.
Big Sister is going to get you something to eat.” After putting down the Little Girl in her arms, Alina squatted down and earnestly instructed her.
Although she hadn’t conducted a detailed examination, through observation, Alina had pretty much confirmed that Griseo was a non-Infected.
It’s not that she didn’t trust everyone here, but the Infected in the camp were a mixed bag, and after all, some people, regardless of their identity… weren’t too kind-hearted.
Although the Little Girl’s identity was somewhat suspicious, and Alina hadn’t known her for long, she didn’t want this cute Little one who saved her to be harmed.
“Hmm… Your colors… are very beautiful.
Can I use them to draw a picture?” Griseo, barely extricating herself from Alina’s colors, didn’t respond to her instruction but instead seriously asked another unrelated question.
Before, she didn’t have painting tools, but now she did.
Now, Griseo only wanted to keep Alina’s colors on paper.
“Drawing?” “Mm…” After gently nodding, Griseo directly took out a set of painting tools from her space, then looked at Alina again, awaiting her answer.
“?” “?” Looking at the painting tools that suddenly appeared in front of Griseo, both Alina and Tallulah, who had just lifted the tent flap and walked in, were slightly stunned, and a question mark slowly appeared above their heads.
“These things… Little Griseo, where did you get them from?” “They just… poof, came out.” Facing Alina’s question, Griseo thought for a moment, then explained.
“Poof?… Never mind, you can draw.
I’ll go get you something to eat.
Be a good girl and don’t run around.” After rubbing Griseo’s little head again, Alina gave up on asking.
In her opinion, the Little Girl’s origin was already very mysterious and special, so having some secrets was understandable.
Moreover, she wasn’t the type of person who liked to pry.
“Tallulah, you watch Little Griseo here.
I’ll be back very soon.” After standing up, Alina softly said to her best friend at the entrance.
“Wait, Alina, your wound hasn’t been bandaged yet!” “Let’s talk about it when I get back.
It won’t make much difference.” “…” During the time these two were conversing, Griseo, with permission, had already picked up her paintbrush, mixed her colors, and was applying them to the canvas.
Once she started painting, she would not pay attention to or perceive the outside world, completely immersing herself in her art.
Meanwhile, Tallulah, who had seen Alina off, now turned back and carefully stood behind Griseo, observing her and her painting process… “Alina, how did you get injured?
And what’s with the rumors just now… everyone’s saying you suddenly have a child.” Sitting by the campfire, a Yeti Squad member asked Alina, who was walking towards her, with a hint of gossip in her eyes.
“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t.” Before Alina could reply, the white-haired, rabbit-eared girl sitting nearby spoke first.
She first gave her squad member a helpless glare, then said to Alina, “Go take care of your wound first, to avoid infection.” “Hmph, Big Sister is so mean.
I was just curious.” After hearing her Big Sister’s words, that Yeti Squad member rubbed her nose helplessly and mumbled softly.
“Pfft, I know, Yelena, I’ll go take care of it now.” Seeing the interaction before her, Alina couldn’t help but chuckle softly, then agreed.
But then, thinking of the Little one in the tent, she spoke again: “I’m going to bandage myself now.
Could I trouble Yelena to help deliver some food to the tent?”