[Solo] The Nosdyn Chronology Chapter 7.

[Nosdyn]

"So in your teachings you use this technique over that one? Why?" Tharak wanted to know...he deeply admired Lilly's proficiency and understanding. She had a vastly different approach from how he'd learned.

Lilly, showed him rather than explained it verbally. "That's why."

It somehow clicked in his head as she showed him the different approach...it was a little more efficient. More well put together. Tharak nodded towards her, he suspected she would learn from him as much as he'd learned from her. "You don't have to be shy with me Lilly." Tharak suddenly said. "I know why my Father is here, why he has accepted the Master's ways. You will never judge me and my kind." He said to her in a very profound way. "I was exiled by Xyllea as he was." That same, pained expression haunted Tharak's face...and likely would for the rest of his days.

Lilly touched the side of Tharak's face. "You are in pain, son of Nosdyn. We will help you heal. In time."

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"There you are." Nosdyn said well into the early morning hours of the next day. Nosdyn was impressed at the boy's prowess, his skill. He'd set up his own lab entirely on his own. Nosdyn noticed Lilly there...she was one of the newer ones N'Jal made. Right then, Nosdyn understood the teachings of N'Jal more profoundly. "They are interesting are they, not?" He asked of his son in regards to Lilly.

Tharak looked at his father and nodded. "She is incredibly intelligent." There was an admiration there for Lilly.

Nosdyn nodded. "When you are done here come to the main hall. There is a matter me and the master have to discuss with you." Nosdyn said to his son.

"We will be there father." Tharak looked at Lilly at that point. He understood on some level...she would always be by his side. There was an almost purity in that knowledge that was exactly opposite of how the children of Ettermire did things. He had already developed a profound respect for N'Jal and her children.