Moho (Part One: Rise of a Symbol) Read Online Free

her up too early in the morning. She gasps when she sees us and stands up straight.
    “Oh, how unprofessional of me. I apologize,” Maya quickly says and starts blushing. She wipes the sand off her long dress and straightens her hair, which is pointless because the wind keeps ruining it. But she keeps straightening it. “I have been waiting for this moment for such a long time.”
    “Me, too,” Aleeya sighs. I don’t know what she means by that and neither does Maya. “But the wait is finally over," Aleeya claims and turns to me before she adds, "Maya will be your tutor during your time at Cosmo's Islands.”
    “It is my distinct pleasure to make your acquaintance,” Maya says and shortly presses her forehead against mine without making any other physical contact.
    “Yeah… nice to meet you, too,” I respond slowly , wildly confused by her behavior. She does smell great, though.
    “She will take it from here. I'll see you two at the ceremony,” Aleeya says and walks towards the dunes.
    Silence.
    Now awkward silence. And more awkward silence.
    I look at her, waiting for her to 'take it from here' but she just frowns. Then she stares at me and squints, as if she is questioning my presence. Looks like I have to be the proactive one.
    “So…” I begin and smile. She suddenly refocuses her attention and smiles back.
    “Pardon me. I had planned a highly informative arrival experience for my first turn as a tutor. I was going to give you a perfectly balanced tour around Cosmo's Islands with stops at some of the most famous sites to satisfy your curiosity, but also with some stops at the meaningful sites where I could shine as your tutor with a blend of highly witty and simultaneously very insightful anecdotes about the historic and educational elements of the Islands.  But you were so, so very late and we cannot miss the Springday ceremony. Mh… disappointing. I am such a disappointment,” she says.
    “Wow! You’ve given this a lot of thought. But I’m fine. I didn’t develop any expectations to disappoint ,” I say supportingly.
    "Are you certain? Cosmo's Islands are so famous and yet almost no one has ever set foot on them. You must have so many questions."
    “Actually, I do, but not about the Islands. What I’m wondering is, well, what were you doing when we arrived?”
    “I was watching your selection on MNOP,” she says casually as if this answers my question. She starts walking towards the dunes and I follow her.
    “Sorry but what is MNOP?” I ask.
    “It’s short for Memory Network of Persadia. All memories navees make that they don’t consider private are on there for most people to watch. It’s quite unusual that Cosmo didn’t require a presentation of your skills.”
    “So it has happened before.”
    “Not since The Second Dark Time. That’s what made people curious. Billions of navees have watched the memories of your selection already."
    “Billions?”
    “Yes. Actually, now that you mention it, in a way you are a famous site of the Islands yourself now.”
    “Famous for what? Cosmo’s questionable judgement?”
    “It is not wise to underestimate Cosmo. There is no one like him.”
    “That could be said of anyone. However, at least we have seen one famous site today.”
    “Oh, that was quite funny,” she says without a smile.
    “That was the intent,” I say with a smile.
    We now reach the dunes and leave the birds behind us. Maya keeps straightening her hair and the wind keeps ruining it. It’s adorable that she cares that much but I also want to release her from her trouble.
    “Hey, don’t worry. You look good,” I assure her and grab her hand that is touching up her hair. And she feels amazing. Her skin is so soft. Really, really soft. She stares at my hand grabbing hers and I quickly let go, wondering if that was too much.
    “So, I’m sorry to have more questions but what is The Second Dark Time?”
    “Oh, feel free to ask whatever you want to know. Answering your