tales of perdolia

chapter 5

                   Chapter 5
             Journey to the unknown
          The pardolians home base.
Years went by, and Baail was able to learn English in a short period of time, but it took him a while to truly understand the nuances of the language. Lily was fascinated by Baail's improvement, and they were able to communicate without the need for sign language or any other form of communication. However, Baail's English was still a bit funny, as he hadn't fully developed his language skills yet.

As they were sitting in the living room of the house they shared, Lydia's mother Catherine stepped in with Jack, the half-elf, and Massia to check on Baail's progress in learning English. Jack greeted Baail with a friendly smile, "Hey Baail, how's it hanging?" Baail hesitated for a moment before replying, "I'm doing great, there's so much about the language that I still haven't learned."

Lily entered the room, carrying a plate of breakfast for Baail. He instantly grabbed the plate and started eating like a savage beast. Lily, feeling slightly embarrassed, spoke up, "Oh Baail, since you'll be living on Earth with your younger siblings, there are some things you need to learn. For starters, we Earthlings don't eat like savage beasts, unlike the elves." Baail shot her an annoyed look, "I'm eating, do not interrupt me while I'm eating," he said before continuing to devour his meal.

As they sat around the table, Catherine began to speak, "Baail, we are so impressed with how quickly you've learned English. It's not an easy language to grasp, but you're making great progress."
Baail nodded gratefully, thankful for the support and encouragement from his new friends. "Thank you all for helping me learn your language so quickly," he said with a smile.

Lily, feeling slighted for not receiving a thank you earlier, chimed in, "Yeah, but a simple 'thank you for breakfast' would have been nice."

Baail, feeling a bit defensive, retorted, "Well excuse me for not having perfect table manners on your planet hot head!"

Lily, not one to back down, shot back, "Who are you calling hot-headed?"

The two of them began to argue like children, their voices rising with each insult. Baail, feeling offended at being called an alien, snapped, "I'm not an alien, I'm a perdolian! There's a big difference!"

Just as things were about to escalate further, Professor Green and Catherine intervened, chuckling at the bickering pair. "Alright, that's enough you two," Professor Green said, "Let's not get carried away with petty arguments."

Baail and Lily, still shooting sharp glares at each other, begrudgingly settled down. The tension in the air dissipated, and they both let out a sigh. Maybe, just maybe, they could learn to get along after all. The fantasy world of different creatures and beings had brought them together, and perhaps it could teach them a thing or two about acceptance and understanding.   

Lily sniffled as she wiped away her tears, feeling a mix of hurt and anger towards Baail. "He's a rude little boy after what I did for him," she murmured to herself, her voice quivering.

Unbeknownst to Lily, Baail was watching her from a hidden spot, his usually stoic demeanor showing a hint of concern. He couldn't understand why seeing Lily cry affected him so deeply, stirring up unfamiliar emotions within him.

Just as Baail was grappling with his conflicting feelings, a sudden sound made him jump. It was Professor Green, the wise and kind-hearted mentor of the children in earth. His gentle voice cut through the tension in the air as he addressed Baail.

"What's troubling you, my child? It seems like guilt is weighing heavy on your heart," Professor Green said softly, his eyes full of understanding.

Baail hesitated, unsure of how to articulate his emotions. "I just don't know how to deal with this guilt. I've never felt this way before," he admitted, a touch of vulnerability seeping into his usually composed tone.

Professor Green gave Baail a reassuring smile. "It's okay to feel this way, Baail. It shows that you have a conscience, a sense of right and wrong. The best thing to do now is to talk to Lily and apologize for any misunderstandings," he advised, his wisdom shining through.

However, Baail's pride got in the way. "Why should I apologize? She was the one who called me an alien," he retorted defiantly, crossing his arms.

Professor Green chuckled softly, trying to ease the tension. "Well, technically speaking, you're not entirely human with those unique tattoos on your arms. It's only natural for Lily to be curious," he explained, his words laced with a hint of awkwardness.

As Baail mulled over Professor Green's words, a newfound sense of understanding dawned upon him. Maybe, just maybe, apologizing to Lily wouldn't be such a bad idea after all. And with that thought in mind, he took a step towards reconciliation, ready to confront his feelings and mend the rift between him and Lily.
Meanwhile in Lily's room, she was still upset. But then, an uninvited guest entered - a baby. It was none other than Baail's younger brother, Abisai. He looked at her curiously with a smile as he crawled towards her, making baby sounds. Lily found it adorable and picked him up, cuddling him and making weird sounds to make him laugh.

Just then, Baail entered the room and informed Lily, "His name is Abisai, by the way." 

Startled, Lily turned to Baail and exclaimed, "Oh my God, you startled me! What are you doing here?"

Baail sighed and said, "I came to apologize for my immature behavior. I realized I owe you for teaching me your Earth tongue."

Lily's face lit up with a smile at his comment and she teasingly replied, "Wow, since when did you become a gentleman, Mr. Alien?"

Baail, slightly annoyed, clarified, "First of all, human girl, I am not an alien. I'm a Perdolium," speaking with a sense of pride in his voice.