no. EEZO

LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER

CHAPTER 4

10.

From this point onwards, everything is entirely different. The everyday routine ends and Alioth needs to adjust in this new setup. The answers are already in front of them, it's only a matter of asking. They can know everything but the question is if they should.

Modification of the routine is surely the top priority at this point of time. Alioth wants to find more answers while Rigel suggests to enjoy the moment while it lasts. Their desire clearly extends in different directions, but it is actually possible to have both through an effective schedule. Alioth really shines on this aspect, weighing both plans, he proposed that they'll have at least an hour a day for answering questions while the rest will be in leisure. With a favorable outcome for both ends, Rigel happily agreed to their terms.

As expected, this setup is accurately being followed. On their first day of terms, a couple of questions were asked but none made sense. An Example of those questions were what kind of materials were used to create Eezo but those barely exist on Earth. Meaning to say there's a resemblance in some element but not entirely the same. What made it more complicated is the way they call the elements. Everything is numerical which makes it hard for Alioth and Rigel to at least imagine what it could look like. Indeed, it's a head scratcher moment. With that, they dropped the subject and proceeded to the latter part of the routine.

Rigel knows the neighborhood extremely well. He can locate every good place around the forest. Some were a bit far but it's definitely worth going. Since it is his time to be in charge, Rigel leads their way to the forest. Seeing a 7 foot tall (213 cm) mechanism, walking in the neighborhood will surely be problematic. Alioth and Rigel are thinking of a way to get him to the forest without catching everyone's attention. When they were about to run out of options, Eezo asked permission to suggest.

"Fineee, What do you want to suggest?" Rigel asked.

"I can turn transparent. In this manner no one will be able to spot me while walking with both of you" Eezo suggested.

Alioth and Rigel were shocked by what they had heard. "You can do that? But what about the paint that we sprayed on you?" Rigel asked.

"Those actually did not last long, it eventually dripped last night. I imitated the color pattern and changed my color the way you wanted" Eezo said.

Alioth and Rigel once again dropped their jaws. They realized the spray bottles plus their effort are wasted but they couldn't argue with the convenience Eezo has to offer. Deep down they know it's their fault for not asking, indeed, a facepalm moment. After coming back to their senses, they eventually moved as Eezo suggested.

Eezo's white and orange color combination slowly fades. Like a burning piece of paper, starting from the corner up to the other edge, merging into the thin air. The only difference is that it does not have any smoke, nor ashes.

Alioth and Rigel were both astonished, they moved closer as they tried to locate Eezo. Both of them can touch Eezo but they couldn't see even a slightest part of it. Every move that Eezo made surely impressed Alioth and Rigel, it's a never ending amusement. As everything was settled, forward to the forest they went.

It could have been faster if they were riding their bikes but Rigel said that it is safer to walk towards the area. The slopes and different obstacles along the forest will be the difficult part. Minutes of wander eventually led them to their destination. A small clear see through pond is waiting for them in the middle of nowhere.

"Here we are!" Rigel shouted as they are all mesmerized by the simplicity yet natural beauty of the place.

"Dive in!" Rigel said as he removed his shirt and jumped in the water.

Alioth is hesitant for the reason he cannot swim. Since Eezo was built to serve, it read the situation and analyzed it very well.

"Come, hold my hand and I'll teach you to swim" Eezo offered.

Alioth was surprised when Eezo figured it out. He is afraid of drowning but seeing Rigel enjoy the refreshing water made Alioth envious. He then muster his courage and with full trust, he holds both Eezo's hands and walk towards the pond.