Colt is sick

[3.5 yr old]

a few days ago I summarized that whatever I imagine on a molecular scale will happen magic truly is powerful and that realization came just in time…

because now I am struck by a disease that has low chances of survival… or so my parents think

it is 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 am 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 this happened

[Scene: Colt's bedroom. He lies in bed, visibly weak and feverish. Mark and Clarissa sit beside him.]

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

suddenly 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, why , 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:[ with kindness while reaching for his pocket] "Ah, is that so ..

*gives him a money pouch *

Take this and do not 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"

[end of flash back]

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