"Hiss! What a bizarre thing!..."
The market was bustling with activity, the sunlight warm and pleasing. The White Mouse sat cross-legged on the ground, staring blankly as Priest Tomate walked away before snapping back to reality. He shuddered suddenly, breaking out in a cold sweat.
"No, this isn't right! I am the Stone Mouse, not some White Mouse... What just happened? It must have been the Priest's magic!"
Stone Mouse frowned, his face shifting between shades of green and red. Then, he reached into his pocket and pulled out three gemstones, gazing at them greedily for a while before bursting into a wide smile.
"Haha, three gemstones! Praise the Chief Divine! He bestowed these gems upon me!... Huh?!"
Stone Mouse muttered a quick prayer, but quickly realized his slip. His face turned pale again, and he fearfully clamped his hand over his mouth.
