[Scene: Colt's bedroom. He lies in bed, visibly weak and feverish. Mark and Clarissa sit beside him.]
A few days ago I summarized that whatever I imagine on a molecular and atomic scale will happen.
Magic truly is powerful and that realization came just in time…
Because now, I'm struck by a disease that has low chances of survival… or so my parents think.
It's nothing more than a fever I can easily treat by making antibiotics using the molecules in the air the same way I made glucose before.
[sarcasm]
But my dear parents don't know that, and I'm not planning to tell them.
It would be suspicious if I heal fast especially because I am only 3.5.
So I let the infection progress and let the symptoms show while actually making sure it is not fatal.
But…
Clarissa: [Gently caressing colt's forehead]: "Oh, my dear, you're burning up. It breaks my heart to see you like this."
Mark: [Worry evident in his voice] "We've been up all night, trying to bring your fever down. Is there anything we can do, my child?"
Colt : [Weakly, without much emotion] : "It's okay, Mom and Dad. I'll be fine."
Clarissa: [With concern] : "But we can't just sit here and watch you suffer. We're your parents, and it's our duty to take care of you."
Mark: [Nodding] : "That's right, son. We'll do whatever it takes to make you feel better."
Colt : [Looking at them, showing a hint of appreciation] : "Thank you, Mom and Dad. I know you're doing your best."
[sarcasm]
They've been like this for 2 days straight. now I think I am starting to feel bad ,if that is the right description . GET SOME REST ALREADY
Out of nowhere Mark stopped going to "work" and the reason was a shocker.
On the third day while I pretended to be asleep from fever so they can speak freely.
Clarissa: [With concern and wonder] : "Are you not going to work dear?"
Mark:[while reaching for his pocket]: "No ,not today."
Clarissa: "But, who will guard the gate of the mansion?"
[flash back]
Mark:[with plenty of gratitude] : "The domain lord saw me yesterday , he asked why I looked concerned and insisted on getting an answer. when I told him about Colt he said."
Old domain lord:[old man, white hair, blue eyes, with kindness while reaching for his pocket] "Ah, is that so ..*Gives Mark a money pouch *Take this and don't come back until your family is well."
Mark[visibly surprised and confused] : "But sir what about-"
Old domain lord [ in a bit of a sharp tone] : "
Doesn't matter, your family takes priority ,now , go."
Mark [with plenty of gratitude] : "Thank you sir , thank you."
[The black background is shown, mere flickers and sparks of an orange flame are shown]
As I laid there and heard this.. one thought came to mind .."maybe there is hope for this world"
and for the first time in ages I genuinely smiled.