It was strange. Was this little human a witch, and she bewitched him? Because how could a fragile, small, and helpless human being like his servant have this kind of power over him? Making him helpless and weak, two things that Maximillian hated the most.
They all immediately split up to repair the ship. Isabelle was right. If they couldn't repair the ship in two days, then someone would make them stay on the island forever and never be able to return to their homes.
"Hey, did I train you guys to talk nonsense like that? Eden is a charismatic man. If no one wants to marry him, then I will, right Eden?" asked Isabelle. She hugged Edna, making the child's face flush red.
But his eyes... the boy had the color of jade for his eyes... I've never seen that color before. He was such a pretty boy I thought he was a girl at first! I smirk and take another drink of the peach blossom wine. Maybe after teaching that boy some manners I'll keep him by my side as a disciple.
I look at the soup like it had just bit me... That wasn't supposed to happen! I shouldn't feel pain... ANY PAIN! They both look at me with concern so I awkwardly smile and say "Hah... I'm so hungry I couldn't wait." Grandma Ling smiles and says "Well, slow down, we have plenty more."
I look at the soup with a watery mouth... I'm so hungry but this isn't real... none of this is. Grandma Ling comes back and sits across from me with a bright smile. "Go ahead, dear." I give her a small unsure smile as I pick up the spoon. I guess I will act like I'm eating so I don't hurt their feelings. Maybe I can't log off because I accidentally opened a mission? Another bug possibly? I take a bite of the soup and immediately spit it out. Holy shit that's hot! "Oh, careful dear! You have to blow on it first, it just came off the fire."
I lick my lips and try to clear my head as I vaguely say "I'm from far, far away..." Grandpa and Grandma Ling share a look but they just continue smiling as she says "Well, Nova, come in and have some food while it's still hot." The smell coming from the house has my stomach growling again.
I give him a smile in return and decide to call it a day. The game is so screwy... I think Ted and the others need to make a few new fixes... and take out all the old people! Why make them suffer? I brush my hands off and try to log off.
My stomach growls in hunger as I stand frozen. What? I touch my head but all I feel is the top of my head... no headgear. I swallow hard as my stomach grows again. I try to log out over and over but nothing happens. Panic starts to claw its way up my throat as I become more and more confused.
"Would you like to eat dinner with my wife and I? It's not much but it's food... are you from around here?" The old man asks in a cheery voice. I slowly turn to him with wide eyes as I try to understand what's happening.
"It's alright my boy! Once you get older you'll fill out and get some hair on your chest. Just give it time." The old man says with a warm smile. I feel myself smiling back. Let's hope I don't get chest hair! When the old man bends back over to pick at the grass I reach up and feel my chest. Oh, thank goodness... I still had my boobs.