Clarification

by Zantiel Viskal

"Heyo, Baresh. How are you today?"

"I'm good as always. How about ye?"

He grinned slightly, mostly because Baresh already knew what he was going to say. "I'm a bit concerned here, Baresh. It appears I have a shadow-man following me..." He grinned again.

"Aye, someone who wanted to meet your family."

The paladin chortled a little and regained his composure. "There is some details that have to be cleared away before anyone can make certain assumptions about my family." He looked at Baresh, who was listening intently. "First off, Trahas Lozifnar was not of my blood. He was my adopted uncle. I've known him for many years in the dream world and he adopted me into his family when I realized what world I was really in. My "father" Goldoran was in fact another good friend of mine from another place. To say that I am a member of his family is not entirely inaccurate, but is not totally correct."

Baresh was a little confused, but understood the important parts. "So "The Watcher" isn't actually direct family?"

"Nae, good sir. More like a good friend and a spirit that will watch over me from above. He has left this world for reasons that are all too clear. I came in here with him under my own will and let him speak on my behalf. I didn't think that there would be people who would have taken interest in me after he had gone."

"Ahh..." Baresh had a brief moment of clarity.

"The Watcher" I did know. He was "like" family. In fact, to me, he was family. But I have no intention of continuing his work, nor do I have the want to find his purpose. I know of what he tried, and in it's essence, it was a great cause. But as of now, I'm more worried about what will happen to the rest of my family, for they are all going one at a time. Soon, there will be no family left for me. When that time comes, then maybe I'll consider leaving myself. Though I don't want to, what good is the world without a close friend?"

"Tis a good point lad."

"Aye. I still feel as though my 'former' family will return someday. I also wish for as much. But I can't stake my whole life on it. I want to enjoy the time I have left with my remaining family before the tides of life take them from me also." He smiled meekly and stood.

"Then you do so lad. Peace be with you." Baresh smiled at him.