“Kai!” my grandfather called from the next room. I was staring at my computer screen, completely focused on my online game.

“Kai!”

His second call carried that quiet weight I could never ignore. I sighed, paused the game, and walked out.

“Yes, Grandfather?” I stopped in front of his chair. He was sitting the way he always did when something important was coming: back straight, hands folded, eyes studying me.

“Sit down,” he said.

“Okay.” I sat beside him, trying to appear attentive. “Do you need something?”

He cleared his throat, staring at me before speaking. “I want you to listen carefully,” he began. “Tomorrow, we will be going out…...