As the door swings open I forget I was hiding and Ariel and Mr. Hinzal are standing there. They both cover their eyes in order to be polite but Ariel uncovers reaches out to pick me up off of the sink counter.
"What in the blazes! Get this one some clothes please!" He says while turning around and walking away. But abruptly stopping.
"I guess I am also paying for a new dresser since the drawer came off. Wait a minute did he grow? He says while moving back to the bathroom which I am clothed with a shirt that is too big.
"Yes" I answer him best I can
"Oh, it talks-I means he talks now." He says in shock seeing as I have matured fast overnight without much effort.
"Yeah I talk and please don't call me "it" so much it is hurtful a bit to be called that."
"Oh, uhm yes I will surely try as much as a can it's just, you don't have a name so I don't know what else to call you." He answers me
He's right, I don't actually have a name. I would go with my normal name but well...Idk if that's a good idea and I would like to live a new life, not the same life. Of course, I have as of so far have not actually had a similar beginning at all!
"Well, we might as well name you for now. How about Crale, or perhaps George. human name? Nah seems odd." he starts thinking out loud.
"Oh isn't he so cute when listening for a name!" Ariel gets into the conversation.
Get a grip woman! I know I am cute by this point! *sighs* but I cant stay mad at you.
"Ah, how about Cody," Hinzal says triumphantly.
I don't know that name seems too simple and well odd to me. Oh, Idea!
"How about Coda," I say with a smile looking up at Hinzal with eyes of joy to get my end the favor in the name game.
Hinzal looks at me for a bit but collapses from my stare of cuteness. I guess for now it is the perfect weapon for my life. Perfect.
"Very well then, I suppose Coda is your name from now on or until later. Hahaha!" He laughs.
"Perfect! I love that name it is unique and it sounds somewhat similar to "cutie".
She grabs me holding me close while hugging me. rubbing her checks against my face willingly. Her skin must be tough if she is willing to rub her face again what my face is. If I was an adult I would be blushing and I still am. The only difference is that I am a child so I want to be pampered.
-10 minutes later-
So I got something to eat and got to speak about some things going on in the world. It seems I am not just in any world but the world called Gaia which doesn't seem special as a name for fantasy. It is the name of Mother Gaia of earth or something in Greek mythology in my world. But meh good enough to remember.
"So, what magic does this world have Ms. Ariel?" I ask while continuing to eat my food.
"Well, in this world we have considered 2 main concepts of magic. Direct, and Spiritual magic.
Direct magic has aspects in harnessing the natural elements of the world so like fire, water, ice, wind on some occasions. With special magic such as invisibility, mind manipulation, levitation, and also barrier magic. Which is magic related to shielding and protecting the user or a target. With also special healing magics but those are more complicated for your small mind for now Coda" she says playfully.
Wow, that hurt a little to say "small mind" I am like 5 years old but I am an adult at heart. Time to take advantage of the moment.
"Sma-small mind? Is...Is that a bad thing!?" I try making a pouty face in sadness to guilt her for her choice of words.
"Am I stupid to understand? *sniff* I rub my snout.
"Oh no no! I meant you just can't grasp the complex concept because you are just a kid currently!" she tries to save herself from scaring the child.
I seize the moment and then start whaling in tears somehow by some miracle *cries* whipping some of the tears away. As I start crying I start getting emotional for a moment until she lounges at me. Silencing for a moment.
"I am sorry," she proceeds to hug me holding me close to cleavage, and caresses my head feathers gently to calm me down, "I chose my words poorly and made you cry for it. I will never do it again I promise," she says clearly and firmly while holding me closely.
"I'm-I'm sorry too!" I feel so guilty for making her feel this bad. The power children have... I try to change the subject fast and continue asking questions about where I am. She seems to be surprised by my early curiosity about this world. Typically a child just wants to eat, sleep, play, and have fun overall. Not clearly ask questions about how the world works.
"So, what is spiritual magic?" I ask firmly without feeling sad or quiver.
"Well, that's a difficult subject, because it is magic only beastmen can use, but very few seem to harness it at all. But from what I know from wa-I mean studies is that they can harness the power of nature such as weather itself and the natural environment, as well as self enhancements such as strength, speed, vigor, and growth in size, and many others. Historically it is magic some envy due to its the rarity of use as well as being only a single race can accomplish." she says while occasionally drinking her tea.
She either misspoke or she was about to say something wrong. But this beastmen magic sounds interesting either way. Wonder if I could harness such power. Would be a cool thing to learn.
My eye so starts to light up from the view of Ariel. She realizes she can't keep him hoping for long and needs to say something.
"Coda, you need to know something now since you can now," she says kneeling to me next to the table chai I was on, "You're...your special but not special enough for what you might be thinking about."
Not special? What does she mean by special but not special as well? I start to poke my food in agitation in wait for her to continue what she meant by those words.
"You see, your... you are a cr-your unable to harness spiritual or direct magic at all... This might mean the reason you are abandoned is not just because you can't harness any form of magic, but are also called a "thin scale". Which is why I didn't want you to be in an orphanage. You would be outcasted by your peers of beast folk and the children who aren't beast as you would just outcast you for being a beastman..."
She starts to rub her legs in fidgeting for telling me. I can tell she has been bottling this up for a bit. Must've been hard for her to speak out about it. She must've known this last night since she knew didn't want me to be left in an orphanage. She seems to be tearing up a little bit.
I reach my hand out calming and slowly to wipe it with my small hand. I smile, saying "It is alright, I am fine with not having any magic power as long as I can find a way to be stronger without it."
I take my hand back and make a triumphant fist in the air saying "I will become strong through hard work the old-fashioned way!" Pulling my fist back to my level.
Ariel seems to be surprised by my optimistic attitude but laughs it off. Seemingly taken aback that the kid who just cried about being called small-minded isn't taking into account he would never have magical power in his system.
"Hmm, such a wonderful child I have found" she whispers under her breath. Seemingly proud of the child is so adorable as well as optimistic.
"Oh question Ms. Ariel, what countries are there in this world?" I jump straight to a new topic from the magic to being a cripple, to now countries. Might as well learn the basics early on as a 5 year old before others and be a prodigy at something.