With Jace's decision to stay, it became clear that he would need to learn how to navigate the modern world. Anita took it upon herself to introduce him to the intricacies of contemporary life, from the basics of technology to the unspoken rules of social interaction. It was a daunting task, but one that she approached with determination.The first challenge was technology. Jace, who had been isolated from the world for centuries, was utterly perplexed by modern devices. The first time Anita handed him her smartphone, he looked at it as if it were a strange artifact from another realm."What is this?" Jace asked, turning the device over in his hands with a mixture of curiosity and caution.Anita couldn't help but chuckle at his reaction. "It's a smartphone. You can use it to make calls, send messages, browse the internet... basically, it's a mini-computer that fits in your pocket."Jace raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "A... mini-computer?"Anita nodded, patiently explaining the basics. She showed him how to unlock the screen, navigate through apps, and even take a picture. Jace watched intently, absorbing the information as best as he could, though it was clear that the concept of such advanced technology was difficult for him to grasp."This is... remarkable," Jace finally admitted, though he still seemed somewhat bewildered. "Your world has changed so much since I was last free."Anita smiled, appreciating the awe in his voice. "It has. But don't worry, you'll get the hang of it. Technology is a big part of life now, but it's not impossible to learn."Over the next few days, Anita continued to introduce Jace to various aspects of modern living. She showed him how to use a computer, helped him understand the basics of television, and even taught him how to navigate social media, though Jace seemed less interested in that particular aspect.One afternoon, they ventured out to the local shopping mall, an experience that proved overwhelming for Jace. The sheer number of people, the noise, and the endless rows of stores were unlike anything he had ever encountered."This place... it's so chaotic," Jace remarked as they walked through the crowded mall. His eyes darted around, trying to take in everything at once.Anita laughed, understanding his bewilderment. "It can be, but it's also a great place to see what modern life is like. You can find anything here—clothes, electronics, food..."Jace's attention was caught by a large display of televisions showing a nature documentary. He watched in silent fascination as images of vast forests and majestic animals played out on the screen."Your world is full of wonders," Jace said softly, his voice tinged with a mix of admiration and nostalgia. "And yet, it's so different from what I remember."Anita smiled gently. "It is different. But you're part of it now. We'll figure this out together, Jace."As they continued to explore the mall, Jace gradually became more comfortable with his surroundings. He asked questions about everything—why people dressed the way they did, what certain foods were, how modern transportation worked. Anita answered as best as she could, though some things were difficult to explain, even to someone as intelligent as Jace.By the end of the day, Jace was exhausted but more confident in his ability to navigate the modern world. The experience had been overwhelming, but also enlightening. He had a lot to learn, but with Anita by his side, he felt ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.