"...What?"
The boy's reaction confused Tori.
Or rather, his lack of reaction did.
"...That's it?" she thought.
"...I expected him to start crying or at least make a scene."
"...But he did not react at all!"
Tori felt perplexed. The boy's reaction wasn't natural.
In her mind, there had to be a reason. Even if someone were okay with being imprisoned for the rest of their lives, they would still feel a sense of regret or distress.
Yet, he showed none of that. He remained silent.
"...As a matter of fact, he has not said a single word yet. What is wrong with him?"
Numerous questions popped up in Tori's mind. Before they could make her head spin, she spoke up...
"My child, may I ask you something?"
The boy raised his head, meeting Tori's worried gaze.
He nodded.
"We have been talking for quite a while now, but you still have not said anything."
"Crystal told me you refused to talk when you first met, and even when I treated you, you did not speak once."
"We assumed it was because you were badly injured, but even now you are still quiet."
"Is something wrong?"
"I know that everything we have told you is hard to understand and that it can be unbearably traumatic, but you can speak your mind."
"It's okay dear, let it all out, we are here for you."
The young boy stared blankly at Tori.
His lips stayed shut.
No answer.
"Hmm... still nothing huh?"
Even reassurance proved to be useless. Although Tori empathized with him, she couldn't help but feel a little frustrated with the situation. She wanted to help the boy, but he kept closing himself away every time. It just felt like plain stubbornness at this point.
However, Tori knew getting angry would solve nothing. Yelling would only push the boy further away.
One must have patience. If not now, it'll happen eventually.
"That's okay my child, if you do not want to talk right now, I will not force you."
"But just know that you can come to any of us whenever you feel ready."
Crystal and Goreas smiled in agreement.
Sensing the conversation nearing its end, the boy got up from his chair.
He looked at Tori and pointed to the entrance door.
"Uh...you want to leave?"
He nodded.
"Okay...sure, you can go out for a bit to...clear out your thoughts."
The young boy then bowed. Everyone at the table took it as a sign of gratitude.
"Just don't wander off too far all right?"
Thud!
As soon as she finished the sentence, the door closed.
Tori let out a deep sigh.
"Poor boy, he didn't ask for any of this yet he is facing the consequences of his people's past. Who knows how he is feeling right now."
YOU ARE READING
Fallen Angel
AdventureA father tells his son his usual bedtime story. A young boy who ran away from a perfect life accidentally fell into a mountain and found a magical new world upon his fall. How will he adapt to his new home? This is the story of a fallen angel.
