"I wasn't planning on bringing Quizen along with me, but due to certain circumstances, I ended up deciding to bring him as well." Coco said, half stating the truth and half lying.
She could tell that Quizen did not want to reveal to Heiren or Alhai that he asked Coco if he could come with her and Zaque to the main city so all she could do is twist her words, silently taking the anger of the two mediators before her.
"Did you ask him if he wants to come with you?" Alhai asked, his teal colored eyes narrowed into a displeased glare, "You can't take him with you if he doesn't want to."
Coco turned her gaze towards Quizen, who was sitting beside her, her eyes flickering between his face and the others.
As Alhai's words filled the air, she noticed the way Quizen's expression hardened and turned blank, his face immediately turning expressionless, doing his best to not let his facade break.
