"Hey, what kind of dance was that? You distracted me."
Brick is curious about what I just did.
"I learned it on TV."
I don't think he's ever seen one, he lives in a forest.
"I've never heard anyone say that, we're close to the tribe."
". . ."
A few meters before reaching the tribe, Brick warns me.
"If my father asks where you came from, tell him it's from the city of ASTERIUM."
"Asterium, what place is that. . ."
When I spot the tribe, two guards were protecting the gate. They look like Brick, hairy, and dressed the same.
The one on the left stopped me from entering and the one on the right blocked Brick.
I looked at Brick for an answer, but I saw a scene that traumatized me. The guard gave a quick kiss on Brick's mouth.
What is happening here, a men-only tribe? Brick answered me when I asked about his mother and father. Wait, the ogre, before dying, warned me.
"Brick, but what is going on?"
The guard tried to kiss me, but I dodged.
"Our tribe greets like that." He gave me an answer with no embarrassment.
But I'm not from here.
After many attempts by the guard, he gave up. We entered and the first thing I saw was a hut in the center, surrounded by ten smaller ones. This bigger one had the name:
MEN'S CLUB
This is a. . . isn't it a hunters' tribe?
The inhabitants started greeting me and giving wrist collars with this description: PERVERSION.
I stayed next to Brick and started a conversation:
"Brick, you're not saying anything? Where are we going? Why are these people dressed like they're at a party?"
We were going to the main hut, carried by the crowd. Brick stayed silent and I trembled with fear of what was coming.
"My father is inside that hut."
When we entered, there were many men dancing. Lights flashed and a loud sound like a nightclub played in an agitated rhythm. There were no women, but they made male couples and danced together.
Some tables formed a circle in the middle so people could enjoy the party. Some men served drinks and other appetizers.
I need to get out of here or I'm going to get screwed.
"Brick, where is your mother?"
I changed the subject so Brick would get me out of this madness.
"Ah, I can't hear?"
The sound prevented communication.
"Where is your mother?"
I repeated again, only louder.
"My mother is sitting there."
He pointed to a table in the back.
My mind froze for a few seconds, my mouth hung open, a fly went in and I choked.
These people have a screw missing in their head. Brick's mother is a naked female mannequin.
"And this is my father."
Brick introduced his father, who came out of the back room. Dressed totally different from the others. Sleep shorts, a light blue shirt and sunglasses. His huge hair showed presence in the place. . .
But why is Brick hiding behind me?
This is scaring me.
"Hello, my name is Cement."
The tribe chief greeted me with a serious look.
He seems like a normal person.
So, Brick's father is the tribe chief, and his name is Cement.
"Welcome to our rever-tribe."
He looked me up and down.
I felt a chill down my spine.
"Hello, my name is Seraphine, nice to meet you."
"Get out from behind me, Brick, why are you hiding from your father?"
I whispered quietly so no one would notice.
Brick stepped out from behind and his father saw him and started crying, saying:
"Son, you brought a friend and didn't even warn me, your father."
"Dad, you know how it is. . ."
Brick the son turned red.
"Today there will be a party in celebration of my son's friend and everything is allowed."
Several champagnes were opened. Everyone started dancing and the music got louder.
"Let's sit there to drink."
Cement invited me.
"I don't drink."
I didn't want to ruin the celebration, but I had to be honest.
"But you eat."
He insisted.
I sat down in the chair and Cement in the other, and Brick the son remained standing.
Brick's reaction is bothering me.
Some men brought food. Cement started eating like a wild animal. I tried to look away and noticed that Brick was sitting next to the mannequin.
This scene makes me feel like laughing and pity, I can't describe it. However, what bothered me is the fact that they carry a very big burden. I'm itching to help them since I entered here.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we will start a presentation for our guest."
A waiter climbed onto the table and announced that.
I got embarrassed with everyone staring at me.
What are they going to do?
"An arm-wrestling, and whoever wins will spend a night with Brick's mother."
When I heard that announcement, I spit the food in Cement's face.
How are they offering Brick's mother? My thoughts exploded.
I can't allow that to happen.
I stood up and announced:
"I will participate!"
I know Brick's mother is a mannequin, but a mother is a mother.