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.