Soul of a Human

"What are you doing here?" Morokhan asked, establishing a telepathic link.

"I wanted to see what a commoner party looks like. If I want to close the rift between commoners and nobles, I need to understand everyone." Dino answered.

"Are you stupid? What if someone recognizes you? And what about our cover?" Morokhan continued.

"Don't get so worked up. It will be fine," Dino said again, drawing a big sigh from Morokhan.

With that, Dino/Tim went to get to know some of the Agaton family members and have fun. Morokhan wanted to follow him, but Aero stopped him again.

"From where do you know Tim?" Aero asked.

"He's the son of my boss at work… Seems after I put in my day off, he found out about this gathering… He's a good man, but I always need to keep an eye on him." Morokhan said.

"I see, but he is a friend of yours?" Aero questioned further.

"Yes, I would say so," Morokhan answered.

"Then everything is fine. Calm down. As long as he stays respectful and friendly, he is just as welcome as everyone else." Aero said calmingly.

"I know." Morokhan agreed, then looked scared around.

While Morokhan's attention had been briefly captured by Aero, Dino had slipped his attention and was now lost in the mass of party people. Just as Mor was pressured into another song, the party flew off the hooks. The young ones started their own games, an impromptu king capture tournament was started, the snack and drink bar was raided more than ever before, and dancers and people were talking.

"Sophie! Dino is here!" Morokhan instantly contacted his wife, glad about Mor's new spell.

"Why is he here?" Sophie answered.

"I don't know. He said he wanted to experience and understand how commoners celebrate, but I lost him." Morokhan explained.

"I understand. I will watch for him and try to find him," his wife answered.

"Good. Tell me if you see him." Morokhan continued, then contacted his son next.

"Mor! Dino is here! Try to find him from your position."

There was a discordant sound as Mor fumbled a few notes in surprise, but with a grimace, he recovered.

"Why is he here?" Mor asked.

"He's a natural-born party animal. Of course, he's here!" The human added.

"I fear your human is right. He said he wanted to understand the commoner culture, but I guess he also wants to have fun." Morokhan agreed.

"I'm keeping a lookout! Where Dino is, there's fun!" the human said, and Morokhan groaned.

"Don't say that… I'm stressed enough." He answered and heard the human giggle before the connection got interrupted.

After Morokhan had informed his family, he tried to contact Dino but was blocked somehow.

"How is he doing that now?" Morokhan mumbled and then tried to look the old-fashioned way. He pushed himself through the partygoers and looked, but with everything in flow, his chances were slim.

"Why are there so many people here?" He grumbled, ducking under a poorly aimed airball and waving off the apologies of the playing kids.

At the same time, Sophie went from marveling at her talented son to letting her gaze wander, trying to find Dino. Once, she thought she saw someone looking like Dino, but the person vanished back into the crowd. Also, the person had the wrong hair color.

°I think I found him!° The human suddenly exclaimed.

°Where?° Mor asked.

°Over there, look at the table with the redhead. He's the dark-haired one.° The human explained, and Mor found the pointed-out figure.

°That can't be Dino. Dino has almost white hair.° Mor said.

°Idiot, he colored it obviously. He can't just stroll in here and say, "I'm not the prince at all. You have to be mistaken." ° The human sighed.

°He could be... Let's contact Father. Also, I'm on my limit. I need a break from playing. An hour without a break is enough, ° Mor answered before contacting his father.

"The human found him. He has colored his hair, so he is not that easy to find," Mor said and then continued to guide his father to Dinos' position.

"I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you that, but still, a good job," Morokhan answered, forging a path to the prince.

"Happens, don't worry." The human answered.

Just as Mor ended the song and went for a break, Morokhan appeared like an evil shadow behind Dino, who drunkenly complained about his father to a young redheaded woman.

"You know… My father doesn't understand… He has all that power in his administrative position but doesn't want to change anything…"

"Maybe he doesn't want to take any risks?" The woman said, understanding.

"Probably… but… even if you present something new and amazing… that would make life so much easier… He only sees the bad things…" Dino continued when Morokhans hand clenched around his shoulder like a claw.

"A word please, Tim. I will take him off you, Ruth." He stated.

"It's fine, Tim is a nice conversationalist. I enjoy his stories, and it's nice to get a break from all the action." The woman called Ruth answered with a smile.

"Good. Then he didn't annoy you. But I have to take care of that drunk idiot." Morokhan said, and Ruth giggled.

"You can keep him with me. I will watch him. Go enjoy the party." She answered.

"Yes, Moro! Leave me and go have fun!" Dino/Tim joined in.

"You know I can't, I'm sticking with you." Morokhan sighed as he sat down.

"Boo! Killjoy," Dino complained.

"Shut it, idiot, or I'm dragging you home!" Morokhan threatened.

Mor arrived at that moment, red-faced from the excitement of playing.

"We got Dino, mother. Father is with him." He quickly informed his mother, not waiting for a reply that wouldn't come.

"Uncle! Why are you here?" Mor asked.

"Mor! I'm amazed you can play so well! Moro never told me." Dino said in a slightly accusing tone.

°God, he’s wasted… everyone is a lightweight… We should start a drinking contest when you are of age. Easy money.° The human half joked, half complained.