"Aerin, I may have no more than a few weeks left, so I'll tell you everything I remember about you and teach you as much as I can," Arthur said in a sad tone.
But, old man.
"Don't but me. I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. I need to prepare you for when I'm gone, and time waits for no one," Arthur said, raising his voice for the first time.
I understand, old man. Sorry.
"No, I'm sorry Aerin. I shouldn't have raised my voice," Arthur said apologetically.
"All I want is to prepare you for when I'm gone and time waits for no one," Arthur said.
I understand, old man. Can you tell me about what you wanted to tell me about myself?
"Aerin, you come from the 16th Great Clan, which means you have the powers of all the 15 Great Clans. Are you able to sense them deep within you?" Arthur asked.
Aerin then focused on sensing what was a part of his existence…
Yes, I can, but they seem to be abilities that I can't quite use with my current amount of Aru. It also seems that if I can absorb Nature Aru, I should have enough Aru to use them.
"Good. But don't use any of them unless it's absolutely necessary. Those abilities belong to the most powerful beings in this world. If they find out that a kid outside the 15 Great Clans can use all of their abilities, they'll come looking for you," Arthur said.
Ok, old man. I won't use them unless absolutely necessary.
I'd like to go to bed, old man. I have a mission tomorrow, and I'm tired.
"Ok, boy. Get some rest, and I'll talk to you in the morning."
"Remember Aerin, time waits for no one, so make the time you do have seem immeasurable and with those you love," Arthur said.
You're weird, old man, but I'll keep that in mind.
In the morning…
"Hello Aerin, how did you sleep?" Arthur asked.
Pretty well, you?
"I slept well," Arthur replied.
But Aerin knew the truth. Arthur hadn't slept at all. Arthur likely hadn't slept in days…
Ok, old man. Good to hear. I'm off. I'm going to go meet up with my squad for our first real mission.
"Ok boy, but remember. A family gives you warmth, but the world gives you trials. Value the time within their light, and learn the caution needed when you walk beyond it," Arthur said.
Again with the weird riddle's. I'll remember that, old man, but please stop with the ridiculous riddle's.
"Ha, ok my boy. Be safe now," Arthur replied.
To be continued…