Chapter 8 Back To The Capital

Marco's POV "Is that everything?" I ask her as she dumps a light briefcase at my feet. "Yes," she gasps. "I've only got a few things." "Good," I reply and shove the briefcase into the trunk, "Get in the car. We have quite a ride ahead of us." "I've never been to the capital," Tanya says. "What's it like?" "You'll see," I reply. The drive goes on in absolute silence. Though I can sense that she wants to make small talk, she seems unsure of how to begin. Her shyness amuses me. I'm just about to break the silence when I receive a mind link from Oliver. "What do you want, Oliver?" I sigh. Oliver is my best friend. We've connected numerous times through mind link that it is so easy for either of us to establish a mind link between us regardless of distance. "Hey buddy," Oliver laughs. "You missed the party." "Oliver," I reply. "I thought we already agreed to call first before we establish a mind link." "I know," he laughs. "But what's the fun in that? Besides, I couldn't find