[Flashback] The treasure of the cat kind

[Alice]

Alice, as expected, did not like the last part. But not so much as to give up the idea of ​​​​searching for an even more valuable and interesting treasure.

"Okay. The fact of the theft is enough to put your Max in his place". Alice finally conceded. "If he helps find the treasure and does not deceive, then so be it, I will return it".

The story of how the negotiations went seemed crazy. Alice did not hide her surprise when she listened to it. Could one drinking bout really make Amir and the mafia catlord such friends? Alice did not believe in this friendship. But for pirates, it was sometimes normal to side with former enemies. Therefore, she was not against joint treasure hunting. Maybe, after common dangers, she will be able to understand why Marla speaks so warmly of Max and loves him so much. Perhaps Alice would prefer not to have anything to do with Max, but if Amir needs her, she will be there for him and for Max too.

"What will be required of me?" Alice asked. She hoped that the question did not sound too cold. "Except not to quarrel with him. I will try to behave politely".

Of course, Alice would prefer not to have anything to do with Max, but the treasure attracted her much more than the old grievances repelled her. Because of the treasure, she was ready, if not to reconcile, then at least not to spoil Amir's relationship with a potential partner.