Lith's first instinct was to run away and test his theory, but he hadn't returned home to spend his time working. He 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 began my apprenticeship 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."
