Elementalia: The Two Sides

Chapter 07 - An Unforgettable Night

Year 5023. Sunday March 23. 7:30 p.m.
After receiving the call for help from a poor old man, Niro held him in his arms allowing him to let off steam because the weight he carried on his shoulders had finally lightened. They spent an hour inside the library chatting about books and fables that Edgar has collected over the years.

- Edgar: - Closing one of his fable books, he says happily - And that's how Sir Arthur got the engagement ring for his beloved. What happened next is in another fable that I have not yet achieved. -Sighs- I'm sorry, little one, I cannot tell you more about this saga.

- Niro: - Smilingly he replies feeling very grateful – Don't worry about that, Mr. Edgar, I'm very grateful for having told me such a fascinating fable of the Arthur Knight. I still don't believe that it's about the deeds of a Demigod.

- Edgar: - Laughing a little while he comments with pride - Arthur is one of the oldest Demigods of all and a great hero venerated and respected by all. - He takes his pocket watch and when he sees the time, he tells Niro - Well, we have spent just over an hour here. It will be better to return with the little ones.

Niro helps Edgar to get up and to accommodate each book they had brought back to their place. Then, the two return to the dining room where Luchi and Lilia await them. However, the atmosphere in the place is tense because Lilia is on the lap of Luchi who tries to encourage.

- Niro: - Seeing Luchi feels sadness and remorse in his heart. Niro realizes that Luchi has been crying recently and can see the evidence on the young man's face because his cheeks are red and full of tears. At that moment, Niro remembers Gino's keen sense of hearing and, on thinking it over, it is not surprising that the Nekos also possess fine-tuned senses similar to their predecessors, the Beasts. Niro approaches Luchi and asks feeling worried - Luchi... Are you okay? - Luchi does not answer. He just keeps quiet looking down trying to avoid eye contact with Niro.

- Lilia: - Driven by her desire to help and at the same time her innocence guiding her actions, she accuses Niro of what happened while they were in the other room - Luchi and I were playing with our hands when we heard Grandpa crying. I wanted to go see but Luchi held me tight. He wouldn't let me go. I pulled and pulled but he wouldn't let go. I got scared and when I was going to cry, he started crying too. And I... I... I didn't know what to do. Grandpa cried. Luchi cried. I wanted to cry but I couldn't. I wanted to make him laugh! But I didn't know what to do... Then, then, then he stopped crying and just held my hands. - Smiling proudly while assuring - I was a good girl and I stayed with him to take care of him until you returned. Grandpa also stopped crying and started telling stories again. I felt happy! But Luchi didn't smile... And he still doesn't smile... What's wrong with him? - Lilia approaches the face of Luchi while asking innocently - What's the matter, Luchi? Why don't you smile? - She begins to pinch and stretch his cheeks trying to make him smile - Come on, Luchi, smile... - Luchi does not seem to react, or at least does not want to be show himself vulnerable in front of Niro.

- Edgar: - Calls Lilia - Sweetheart, Luchi needs to be alone for a moment. Come with me. - Lilia releases Luchi and despite not feeling comfortable with it, she goes to his grandfather's side who gently strokes her head between her ears. He leans toward her to try to explain - Luchi is not well, you should not force him to smile when he feels bad. There are other ways to cheer up and help someone when they are like this... - Edgar keeps trying to explain how to treat people when them do not feel good emotionally. She listens attentively, being that the respect that she has for her beloved grandfather is something that would surprise anyone.