Time passed, the sun down and voices of drunks where heard, Kajus laid in the alley face down with no expression to be seen, several people have walked into the alley trying to help him but he was unresponsive.
'So what have I changed in appearance? of course no one will recognize me' Kajus thought
'it's not like I could expect my family to notice me, I probably look very different in their eyes, it's only been about 2 weeks I think'
Kajus after lying in the alleyway for several hours finally stood up, his mind was very serene at the moment. After dealing with the deaths of two people he got to know his time self gloating in the alley way made him realize that as long as I am alive no one can stop me from achieving my goals.
'Only death is the only maker and the only end, as long as I live I can find happiness and fulfillment in the day to day life, sadness is but a perspective that clutches one's mind making you feel and see things in a slanted perspective, so what my sister can't recognize me? that is but a misunderstanding, no one is omnipotent and no one can be to blame of anyone's sadness since it's only ones sadness, and one's own sadness is one's own mans job to push through'
Kajus has made his own philosophy on life.
'I have to look good for when i meet my own family, an inn with a bath is needed asap'
He walked into a local inn that he knew he asked for a room and paid 2 silver to get the largest room they had and 3 meals the next day, he got into his room and got undressed, then passed out on the bed.
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He woke up and felt refreshed, his mind felt normal and calm as if when you pull off a bandaid and the moment after you pulled it off you realize it wasn't so bad.
Kajus got into the bath and cleaned himself.
'I really needed this, it's been forever i've had a warm bath'
When he was done, he looked at his clothes that were dirty and decided not to wear them, he put on a cloth towel and went downstairs to ask for some spare clothes. As he walked down the inn's stairs people gave him odd looks, like he was a freak of nature.
"how indecent, a half naked walking around with no shame"
"yeah the first thing I need in the morning is to watch a mutated half naked man for my breakfast!"
Several people gave comments but Kajus brushed them off easily, he got to the counter and asked for some spare clothes.
"Sure, we can provide leather pants and a cloth shirt for 1 silver !"
"here" Kajus said
He gave the cashier 1 silver and went upstairs to dress, when he got out of his room he looked clean and ordinary, the only thing odd about him is his large right arm.
He walked out the inn and traveled to the north side of the town, which was a little bit fancier, he found a clothing store and walked in, he browsed for a while before he finally picked an outfit.
The outfit was simple, it was a black cloth shirt with long sleeves, since it was a little chilly out he bought himself a black vest which was lined and traced with fur. The pants he bought were white and sleek made from cloth and silk, the silk was on the inside and they felt cooling and nice to the skin.
"That will be 1 gold please," the cashier said with a smile.
Kajus handed the gold coin over and got into a dressing room to change. He took the long sleeved shirt and ripped the right sleeve off to make room for his right arm.
Now he was dressed very well.
'Alright I am still a little bit nervous about meeting with my family but I am fine now'
As he walked the streets several people glanced at him with awe inspiring looks, he really did look very well and with his scars and large body he looked like a weathered warrior.
As he approached his house he stopped to appreciate the feeling of nostalgia of his home.
'it feels like i've been gone for several months' was his final thoughts before he knocked on the door.
KNOCK KNOCK
����just a minute" someone yelled from inside the house
'mom' Kajus thought with a smile on his face.
The door opened and Kajus couldn't help but to smile broadly when he saw his mother's face.
"hi mom"
A look of shock was on Dina's face until she looked at his face, the shock was replaced with a somber look on her face, she quickly dashed towards Kajus and hugged him tightly.
Kajus gave a stunned expression as he was holding his mother, his eyes were growing red and a tear escaped his eyes falling down his cheeks. "Mom" he let out with a heartbroken tone which made his mother start to cry in her son's embrace.
They held each other for a couple minutes until a voice was heard inside.
"Who is at the door?, is breakfast ready?"
Kajus let go of his mother and smiled "I am home now mom, sorry for not contacting you guys before running off and deciding on a clan"
"It's ok dear, breakfast will soon be served so make yourself comfy" Dina said with a wide smile on her face.
Kajus walked in and took his shoes off, he walked through the door to his left which was where they usually ate breakfast, sitting there was Olaf his father.
'as clueless as ever he is just sitting there reading his morning paper'
"hello dad" Kajus said
Olaf looked up and was similarly shocked to see him, he glanced at the scar and the arm before saying "welcome home, it looks like you've been through a lot"
"I have, thanks dad"
Olaf smiled and continued to read his paper.