519 Crying in Joy
Binota ran up to me and took my hand.
I failed to dodge him. Not like I had to but the way he moved betrayed my expectations, I couldn't react in time. Guy's pretty quick on his feet belying his thin build.
"Thank you! Thank you! Riding on griffon was my lifelong dream! Ever since the day griffon's beauty bewitched me! Thank you! You even let me take to the sky... Uuu..."
His smile suddenly turned to tears. Looks like he's been overcome with emotions.
My hand is still being firmly gripped and shaken too. Quite dexterous. Needlessly so.
"I don't mind your excitement but can you let go of my hand now. Your nose is running... Oy, that's dirty!"
I shook off his hand by force when he was about to bring it to his face.
Binota wiped his tears and nose with that hand.
He's a mess.
"So, can I go in now? Ah, is there an inn that allows a griffon...?"
I walked away from Binota and asked the captain. My destination is the coliseum town.
But I'm not in a hurry. Acclimatizing griffon to traveling is a good idea too, staying at an inn here should help with that.
"Then, would you like staying at my house? I've got a lot of questions for you! Please give me your time!"
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Binota asked loudly. Which got me thinking.
(Why is this guy being so pushy anyway? He wants to observe griffon... no, doesn't seem like it. Judging from his reaction when he saw me, it's got to do with me?)
Binota is staring fixedly at me. Waiting for my answer without even sending a glance to griffon.
Regardless of the reason or his motive, this must be some sort of important event.
"Is there a spot for griffon to take it easy, out of public eyes at your place? Also, I'm itching for a good tea."
(I have a feeling that there's no way to avoid this event. Wonder why? I don't really believe in vague stuff like instinct though.)
"Yes! We have a spacious garden and all kinds of teas at home! I insist! Let's have a good long talk!"
I regretted a bit when I saw Binota getting excited like a kid in a candy store.
"Let's go now! Over here! Come with me!"
The captain stopped him just as he was about to walk off.
"Hold it! Binota-kun, prioritize taking back the document you wrote down earlier to the office."
Binota stopped moving and robotically moved his neck toward the captain.
His face screamed he couldn't wait any longer.
"O-okay! Would you mind waiting here? I'll be back in a flash!"
"Binota-kun, doesn't your work shift end in evening? I'll take him to your place. Do your job."
Apparently this captain is close to Binota. He's admonishing him like his elder.
"Uncle... Can't you overlook it this once!? I mean it's a chance to delve deeper into that ancient manuscript I've been researching!"
"Aren't you a member of working society? You have a duty to fulfill, do it well."
Turns out the captain is Binota's uncle. He makes a good point.
Also, one term caught me.
(Ancient manuscript, research? How does that relate to me?)
The answer has to wait until Binota comes home from his job. For now, I have to follow this captain to Binota's house.