For a brief moment, he found himself smiling.
The feeling surprised him.
The children continued asking questions.
Most of which Kai couldn't answer.
Where was he from?
No idea.
How old was he?
No idea.
Did he have a family?
No idea.
Eventually even the children realized something was wrong.
Lily's expression softened slightly.
"That sucks."
Kai blinked.
"What?"
"Not remembering."
The words caught him off guard.
For a moment he didn't know how to respond.
Before he could answer, a woman called from down the road.
"Lily! Ethan!"
The children immediately looked toward the voice.
"Coming!"
Lily turned back toward Kai.
"We're gathering herbs tomorrow."
Ethan nodded.
"Near the forest."
Kai frowned.
"The forest?"
"Just the edge."
Lily rolled her eyes.
"We're not stupid."
Kai wasn't entirely convinced.
The two children waved goodbye and ran off.
Their laughter echoed through the village.
Then gradually faded.
Kai watched them disappear.
A strange feeling settled in his chest.
One he couldn't explain.
---
Night approached quickly.
Lanterns illuminated the streets.
Families returned to their homes.
The village became quieter.
Kai eventually returned to Lee's house.
The smell of food greeted him immediately.
Lee looked up from the stove.
"Enjoy the tour?"
Kai nodded.
"Met some children."
Lee groaned.