Lith first instinct was to run away and test his theory, but he hadn’t returned home to spend his time working, he really needed some real rest while enjoying the luxury of being his real self, with no strings attached.

“Mom, dad, thank you.” He replied. “I know how cruel people can be. I learned it from experience since the day I started working as a healer. It started with that noble trying to kill me, and continued by showing me what a man can do to his wife, a parent to his own children.”

He avoided mentioning brothers, since despite the passing of years, Orpal’s name kept stirring a lot of pain in his parent’s hearts.

“This village is not perfect, the world is not perfect. But I’ll do my best to remain true to myself and make you all proud of me.”

Lith could say that looking them straight in the eyes, since the wording of choice didn’t mention what his morals were or how he meant to achieve his goals. In his mind, it was all a white lie to prevent his family from worrying about him.

He stood up and hugged his family one at a time, feeling the warmth of their embrace and love.

After finishing their meal, Lith insisted to be the one to do the dishes. Elina opposed at first, but before anyone could even move one plate, he had already washed and cleaned dishes, cookware and the whole room.