Getting there was amazing. The Ynnubs saw us and were going to approach us to cheer until they saw the trader with us. Once they saw him, they all retreated back to their villages. At the Tower, we saw Father. He came up to the 3 of us with a really big hug. "My children! You have returned to us. I will be happy to hear about your huge journey." I nuzzled up to him when he hugged me first. I was the closest one to him at the time. "I love you." I said. I did not mean to say it. It just happened. I could feel it in my cheeks as they heated up. "Thank you. I love you too." he said. A shiver ran down my spine. He then moved over to Bryson and hugged him. He ended up in much the same way. He was blushing bright red and mumbling at Father. Father pat him on the head gently. I did not get a head pat. He then went over to Clayton. Clayton's knees buckled and he fell to the ground. Father looked at him with concern. Kate helped him up. Looking at her, he asked who she was. She smiled and said "Oh, just an adventurer. Clayton and I are lovers or something close to it." That shocked both of us.
As far as we knew, Kate pressured him into sex once. Clayton had not pushed her away from him, so maybe it was something he liked. I was not sure. Father helped the shaky Clayton to her feet. He then looked at both Marco and Jane. "Hello. Who are you guys!?" he asked. Marco said that he was part of the adventurer party. Jane just nodded her head and agreed. "We were captured by an Elitper. These guys set us free after killing them." she added. Finally, Father looked over at the Ekans trader. "It's not often that we have a guest that was once an enemy. The villagers are here to stay and will be protected. You cannot get any of your stuff back. What are you here for now!?" he said. The Ekans hissed testily. "Well, I'm a bit upset that you let these Ynnubs run around and steal. However, I found this party on the road. We met and I was invited to join them in a quest to see you." he said. It was true. Father looked him up and down. I did not know what he would do. "Okay. I have to hear all the stories of my boys. Let's go inside the big Tower." We spent the rest of day talking. I liked all of it.
