Theodore Chrono by Shanon Chong

Author:Shanon Chong
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy romance, fantasy adventure, young adult fiction, young adult romance, fantasy action, magic world, fantasy paranormal, young adult magic, fantasy comtemporary, harry potter alike
Publisher: Shanon Chong

Chapter 12: Fact and Fiction

“Awaken, Theodore Arcanas, son of Andreas Arcanas,” a familiar voice whispered into my ear. I opened my eyes and stared directly into Alista’s inquisitive gaze. “So, you’re awake now?” He patted me on the shoulder. “Can you still feel your body?”

“It’s not a great feeling, being bound to what feels like a crucifix,” I replied groggily. “I’m assuming you want me to answer questions while I’m completely bound?”

“Well, some of your innards are ruptured, so I was going to have the doctors work on you while we spoke, but I guess not.”

“Let me take my previous statement back,” I replied quickly. “I think my life is of relative importance.”

“So, I’m assuming that they have permission to work on you while we talk?” Alista asked.

“Well, if I don’t answer right away, it’s because I’m trying not to scream in pain,” I remarked sarcastically.

“You’ve been place under a heavy numbing potion, kid. You probably wouldn’t feel anything even if I touched your organs.” Alista sighed. “Of course, if you don’t want to answer a question, you can remain silent.”

“Is that standard protocol? Or am I getting special treatment?”

“Protocol. Though sometimes I omit certain points whilst interrogating someone,” Alista said casually. “I’m joking, by the way, if you couldn’t tell.” Alista grew serious. “I’ll run through the essentials before we begin. You good with that?”

“I don’t think I can say no.”

“Well, you can’t, so let us begin.” Alista chuckled, leaning on the chaise behind him. “You have the right to restrain from answering. Everything you say is being verified in real time, and your responses will be recorded and used in separate trials related to you,” he said in a single breath.

“Shall we begin, then?”

“Would you like some water before we do?” Alista asked considerately as several surgeons and doctors entered the room.

“Yes, please,” I responded flatly as I watched my ribs being returned to their home.

Alista raised the cup to my lips and let me take a sip of the water.

“There’s some sedative in the water, though I doubt that’s what matters.”

“It’s not like water has a taste anyway.”

Alista chuckled. He placed the cup on a small table and then returned to stand next to me. “Well, I’ll have to ask a few questions unrelated to the current situation.”

“To calibrate your lie detection or something?”

“Absolutely correct,” Alista affirmed, smiling. “Shall we start?”

“I mean, I haven’t stopped you at any point, have I?”

“Then I’ll ask away.” Alista smiled as he happily opened his notebook. “Your name is Theodore Arcanas?”

“Yes.”

“Are you the child of Andreas Arcanas?”

“Yes.”

“Did you know Harrold Bloodwind before the abduction?”

“I’m afraid not.”

“Great, I’m done with the preliminary questions; would you like a short break?” Alista asked considerately.

“Well, worst-case scenario, I’ll ask for a drink of water,” I said, choosing my words carefully.

“I have no objections to giving you a drink of water,” Alista mumbled as he fumbled with the notepad, finally deciding to leave it on the small desk with the water. “Have you ever heard of Hans Ghil?”

“Not until recently,” I answered promptly.

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