MLHM- Part 1

This is the first Part of "ML:HM"- the debut part of the small story.
It was released on 24.01.2024.
== Plot ==
Sophia Dawson is an aspiring young actress. She has been doing small acting roles ever since she was a child, enjoying every second it. Every moment on the stage felt like an adventure to her. Throughout the years, she grew to love acting more and more, until she decided to enroll in an acting school, in the hopes of achieving her dreams and receiving roles in movies that reenact historical events of the past, especially those that represent the Kaos family.
However, Sophia's life has not been an easy one. Ever since she was a child, she received unusual amounts of neglect from her own parents. Most members of her family ignored her and she didn't have anyone to play with, other than her cousin- Will. Many times, Sophia even ran away from home, preferring to stay with her uncle Geralt and aunt Aurelia instead of her own parents. Feeling betrayed, she always drowned her sorrow by playing videogames with her cousins- two of the few people who truly understood her. 
Today, Sophia is going to escape from her home-shaped prison once again. No longer a slave to society and order, she is going to do whatever she wants. However, a certain turn of events will force her to make another decision. She must decide whether she should stay in her hometown... or find solace somewhere else.
Join Sophia Dawson- "Miracula Luxia" 's newest protagonist- as she attempts to find a purpose worth fighting for, in the hopes that it will give her the faith and hope that she has always desired.
== Story ==
It is the middle of April. A chilly morning awaits the eager townsfolk, welcoming a new weather that is sure to cause some trouble. Some of the people enjoy it, while others quietly curse the elementals responsible for it.
Early in the morning, Sophia wakes up in her large room. Her parents built it for her when she was still a little child, in the hopes that it will make her feel better. However, instead of making her feel at home- loved and appreciated- it is only a source of sadness and depression.
"Ugh. Is this the kind of life that I must keep on living?"- She says to herself- "It's just the same old room. Same old memories. What's the point of having a large bedroom if there's nobody to share it with?"
With a heavy sigh, she stands up.
"I wish I had a younger sibling."- She adds- "But fate decided to leave me out of the picture. Maybe I'm not as useful as Mom and Dad think."
Resigned to face another uneventful day, she goes downstairs and sits down with her mother and father.
"Good morning, sweetheart!"- Kiara, her mother, says- "Did you dream well?"
Sophia sighs.
"Don't get me started."- She says- "I had a starry night, but the stars were so... dark."
Kiara smiles.
"Well, even the darkest starts have a tint of light to them."- She says- "So, cheer up! Don't be so gloomy!"
Today is Sophia's lucky day. Both of her parents will go to work later in the morning, so she gets to spend some quality time with them. She doesn't care, though. Her parents did not spend time with her when she needed it, and now she's just going to pay them back.
"How are your studies going, honey?"- Aaron, her father, asks her- "Everything is going well, I hope!"
Sophia looks at him.
"You know that it's a complicated subject, right?"- She asks- "My grades are good, but I wish for something better."
Aaron sighs.
"You and everyone else."- He says- "There's no room for wishful think, my dear. If you want to achieve those dreams, you've got to take the world in your hands. Show them that you're not afraid of being yourself. Then maybe, you can achieve that which you desire."
Sophia's face lights up. Slightly.
"You know, maybe you're right."- She says- "Maybe I should keep making my mark in this world. Maybe then, people will understand what kind of a person I am."
Kiara smiles.
"Atta girl!"- She exclaims- "Just don't overdo it! You may work hard, but don't push yourself to the limit. Everyone wants you to be sane and healthy."
Sophia sighs.
"Yeah."- She says- "I gotcha, mom."
Kiara smiles and hugs her daughter.
"I love you, my little rebel!"
Sophia sighs dramatically.
"I love you, too."- She mutters- "I guess."
She looks up.
"So."- She says- "What are we eating today?"
Kiara continues to smile. Her face is beaming with pride.
"Waffles!"- She says- "A lot of 'em!"
Sophia is surprised.
"Really?"- She asks- "But... you said that we would be having something special."
Aaron nods.
"This is what's special for us."- He says- "You loved waffles when you were a kid. Maybe they'll help you remember those sweet memories."
Sophia lays back, clearly defeated.
"I'd rather think about the future."- She says- "The past's just a big mystery to me. And I don't want to unveil it."
Her mother presents her with a choice. She could either have waffles with white or dark chocolate. Of course, Sophia decides to choose the dark chocolate, simply because it represents her current feelings.
"Uh oh."- Aaron says- "Someone's being gloomy today."
Sophia sighs.
"Stop treating me like a kid, dad."- She says- "I'm a big woman, you know?"
Aaron nods.
"Of course."- He says- "You're a 16 year-old lady now. But you're still our gorgeous baby girl. We'll always love you, no matter how old you are."
Sophia looks down at her waffle.
"Yeah, right."- She says to herself- "And then, you'll just neglect me again. Just like everyone else."
Without even thinking twice, Sophia devours the dark chocolate waffle. Her parents become concerned when she uses speed to deal with her food, but decide to keep quiet about it. After all, they have a partial role in causing this emotional behavior.
Once she is done with her food, Sophia gets up from the table. After bidding a quiet farewell to her parents, she approaches the front door and prepares to leave for her "morning walk". A cunning disguise for her true intentions.
Before she leaves, however, her mother approaches her and hands her a small rose-like crystal.
"Before you go, I want you to have this."- She says- "Your uncle said that it'll bring good luck. Maybe he's onto something."
Sophia raises her eyebrow.
"The crystal rose?"- She asks- "Where did you find it?"
Kiara smiles.
"Your uncle decided that you deserve it as much as Will, so he made a replica of it."- She says- "It's just as powerful as the original. And now, it's all yours."
Sophia deigns her mother with a small smile.
"Thank you, mom."
Kiara nods and hugs her daughter.
"Don't be late, honey."- She says- "We'll be having a big feast tonight. I don't want ya to miss it."
Sophia sighs.
"I'll try my best."
Then, she walks away.
"But then again, maybe not."
On her way to the local park, Sophia witnesses an unusual event. Apparently, some of the wisps held by the mages in the nearby wizard school have been accidentally released, floating around the settlement and causing a lot of chaos.
Thinking quickly, Sophia finds a bunch of discarded water bottles. She pushes her way past the clueless crowd and uses the bottles to catch the wisps, trapping them in small glass prisons until the mages have the chance to recover them.
After delivering the captured wisps to the local mages, a group of journalists intercept her, hoping to learn how she managed to stop the wisp invasion with one simple trick. Not wanting any interactions with strangers today, she attempts to push her way past them.
"Hold on, Ms. Dawson!"- One of the journalists says- "Can you tell us how you did this?"
"How did you manage to tame those volatile beasts?"
"Can we know the secret to your amazing powers?"
"Are you still single?"
Annoyed by the journalists' persistence, Sophia, silences each of them with a glare. Answering their questions is the least of her worries right now, and she wants to eliminate it as soon as possible. After all, her time is precious and limited. She does not want to be hindered.
"Look. I just did what had to be done."- She says- "Are you happy now?"
Suddenly, the entire journalist team grows silent.
"Hmph. I thought so."- She says- "Farewell. See you never."
As the journalists disperse, Sophia approaches her uncle's house. She suddenly grows very excited, thinking back at the many times when her uncle used to tell her stories about his heroism. The one about the dark emperor is her favorite one, and she cannot wait to hear it again.
However, after ringing the doorbell once, she receives no response. She rings it once more, but the result is the same. It is a strange thing, since Geralt and his family are usually at home. Unless Geralt takes his son to the school of magery, but that only happens during the weekend. And it is Friday right now.
Deciding that her uncle must be away for the day, Sophia decides not to bother him. She prepares to leave, but the door soon opens behind her. Then, she locks eyes with a woman that she has never seen before.
"What is it, young lady?"- She asks- "What are you looking for?"
Since the woman is a stranger, Sophia decides to be as polite as possible.
"Umm. Excuse me, lady."- She says- "I'm looking for my uncle. Is he at home?"
The woman shakes her head.
"You must be looking for Mr. Kaos. Unfortunately, he is not here right now."- She says- "In fact, he and his family have been gone for more than two weeks. I was hired by his sister to take care of the home, in case they ever return."
Sophia gasps.
"What happened to them?"- She asks- "I was never notified about this."
The woman sighs.
"Unfortunately, I am just a lowly caretaker. I know nothing about Mr. Kaos's predicament."- She says- "The entire case is a mystery, from top to bottom. He never told anyone about it. However, there are rumors that he and his nephew met a strange young man and accompanied him to a place far from here. I know nothing about their current whereabouts, so I can't help you out. Please forgive me."
Sophia nods.
"That's alright, lady. Thank you for the information."- She says- "I... guess that I'll be taking my leave now. Farewell."
The woman smiles.
"May God protect you, young one."- She says- "Good day to you."
As Sophia goes outside, she stands next to a wall of the house. The news of her uncle's disappearance have hit her hard, and she is slow to recover. Considering how much she loves each one of them, it will be even harder during the long run.
"He must have gone with cousin Will. There's no other explanation."- She says- "But what if they found themselves in the middle of a warzone? What if they're the ones who need help?"
She stands up.
"There's no time left to think about it."- She adds- "I'm already late to the party. I need to go. Now."
Since her parents are definitely at work now, Sophia decides that it is time for her to run away again. As she prepares to do so, she encounters one of the settlement's guards. He raises his weapon, but puts it down once he recognizes her.
"Hey there, Sophia."- He says- "Bored of home again?"
Sophia sighs.
"Same time, same place."- She says- "I can't have enough of it."
The guard nods.
"I feel ya, young lady. I once ran away from home, too. Mom and dad didn't like it, but I was never grounded for my deeds."- He says- "Still, you can't just keep running away from home. What if your parents decide to send a scouting party to bring you back? I'm good at keeping secrets, but I can't keep 'em forever. Eventually, they'll find clues alluding to your location and bring you back, whether you want it or not."
Sophia lets out a dramatic sigh.
"In that case, I guess I'll enjoy life to the fullest."- She says- "Just don't spoil my fun, and we'll be good. In the hood."
The guard smiles.
"You're a nice one, Sophia. Your parents fail to see it, but we appreciate it."- He says- "Just don't get too far, kiddo. We don't know what's hiding out there. Or where it could be."
Sophia smiles back.
"Thank you for the cooperation."- She says and salutes him- "I wish you a good day,"
The guard salutes her back.
"Stay golden, kid."- He says- "See you next afternoon."
As Sophia leaves, the soldier's commander visits him and starts barking orders. Saluting his official, the man exchanges a brief look with Sophia before being sent elsewhere, away from all of the action.
Sophia manages to leave the settlement before anyone can see her. She approaches the inn a few miles away- a place that she has visited many times during her escapades. During those eventful visits, she met a lot of people, talked to a lot of virtuous souls. And now, she believes that this is the place where she will find the help that she desires- to find her uncle and cousin before it's too late.
This afternoon, there are a lot of people at the inn. Folks from all around the country have gathered in this small place, sipping alcohol and trading stories of their many adventures. Sophia is lucky enough to be greeted by several adventurers as they leave the inn.
Sitting on one of the bar's stools, Sophia is greeted by the innkeeper- a tall and muscular man who knows her very well. During her "free time", he managed to provide her with strong alcoholic drinks, asking for little more than a few of her coins. Today, he seems to be more excited than usual, possibly knowing that the young girl is going to pay more.
"Ah. Good afternoon to you, my finest client."- He says and smiles- "What's your poison for today?"
Sophia sighs.
"Just the usual stuff, Jeff. Only a little bit more."- She says- "I'm not in the mood to talk."
Jeff the innkeeper grimaces, clearly concerned about his friend's well-being.
"Gloomy day, huh?"- He says- "Alrighty. Just hand the coin and I'll give you what your heart desires."
Sophia smiles slightly.
"That's what I like to hear."
She pushes a small sack of coins on the table. The innkeeper carefully counts them and nods.
"What shall it be?"
Sophia sighs.
"Beer for thought, please."- She says- "Two mugs should be enough."
Jeff raises his eyebrow.
"What about the rest?"
Sophia shakes her head.
"Keep them."- She says- "Buy yourself something nice from the butcher. Meat goes well with a good drink, ya know."
Jeff smiles.
"Well, you're being very nice today."- He says- "Very well, young lady. Your wish has been granted."
Jeff the innkeeper pours Sophia two large mugs of beer, making sure that they are at their fullest. After carefully cleaning them to ensure that Sophia doesn't get sick, he hands them to the girl, who starts drinking them almost immediately.
| In case the reader is wondering, the age of drinking without a parent (or parental guardian)'s consent differs from that in the real world. Here, the minimum age is 16, at least for most countries in the world. This is due to the fact that most children in the series become mature at a younger age, due to the constant troubles that they have to face and the general nature of their lives. Thus, Sophia is old enough to consume alcohol, if she desires. In the eyes of the local law, it is legal. |
"You know, getting to drink my sorrows away's not a bad thing."- She says to him- "My pappy says that alcohol's not a healthy element, but I think that he just doesn't understand how therapeutic it is for a person like me."
Jeff looks at her.
"Your alcohol tolerance is truly astounding, Sophia."- He says- "Most ladies would pass out after a single drink. Even the drunks at the bar are not guaranteed to endure it. And yet, here you are, consuming drink left and right as if you were made for it."
Sophia smiles.
"Maybe I actually am."- She says- "Who knows?"
As Sophia downs one of the beer mugs, she thinks back at the time when she drank her first glass of fermented apple juice a few months ago. The innkeeper was just as friendly as he is now, but he was slightly skeptical that a young lady will be able to consume alcohol like a big, strong man. Now, both of them know better and he does not dare to bother her when she drinks.
"By the way, I want to ask you a question."- She says- "Lately, I've had something on my mind. I have to come clear."
Jeff raises his eyebrow, interested by the girl's desire.
"You're being awfully curious today."- He says- "Are you sure that you're doing fine?"
Sophia grins.
"Jeff, I've never felt better!"
However, before she can ask her question, a band of battle-hardened bikers enters the bar. They eye the visitors with malicious intent, as if to tell them to stand where they are. Then, they approach the bar, violently push Sophia away and brandish their weapons.
"Two things, buster."- He says- "Your cash... or your life."
Jeff smiles.
"Hey, now. Let's not get rough."- He says- "You know that this is a place of law, right? We don't do that here."
The leader of the outlaws spits on the floor.
"We don't care 'bout no stinkin' laws, ya wimp."- He says- "Plain 'n simple. You snooze, or you lose."
Jeff sighs and lifts his hands in the air.
"Fine, you vagabonds! I got it!"- He says and looks behind the counter- "Just let me gather it. I'll be back soon."
The man smirks.
"Good riddance."
Infuriated by the bikers' insolence, Sophia angrily confronts them. She angrily slams her first into the bar, startling all of the thugs and getting the attention of the leader. Though, in their eyes, she doesn't look like much of a threat.
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are?!"- She yells- "You think that you can come here, make your hands dirty and leave the place as if nothing happened?! Where do you think you are, the city of outlaws?! Don't make me laugh. You're nothing more than a bunch of hopeless vagabonds. Now leave before I make you."
The bikers stare at her, slightly confused. Then, they simultaneously burst into laughter, barely believing the sight in front of them. They expected to be challenged by a strong band of heroes. But now, this seemingly feeble girl is standing in their way? What kind of a joke is this supposed to be?
"I ain't askin' for charity. We're here to drink and drive."- The leader says, barely holding back his laughter- "And if you don't beat it, you're the one who's gonna be trampled. So watch your tongue, kid. This here's our land. You can't take it from us."
Sophia smiles.
"On the contrary."- She says- "This is a place of free people. Those folks came here to drink their sorrows away, not watch you act like a bunch of fools."
The leader grins.
"Oh yeah? Then how about this?"- He says- "Beat me in a drinkin' contest and I'll give ya all of my team's money. Lose and execute ya on the spot. But let me warn ya- I'm a big drinker. If you wanna beat this big boy, you gotta step up your game."
Sophia continues to smiles.
"Oh. I already did."- She says- "Don't worry about that."
The biker's low temper vanishes almost immediately. Without waiting for her response, he shoves a giant mug in her hands and grabs one for himself. However, he fails to notice that Sophia swapped both mugs, adding a little bit of a surprise for the leader within his current one. 
"You're on, lass!"- He yells- "Let the duel begin!"
At first, the patrons seem to be worried about Sophia. After all, her life is on the line, and neither her parents nor her uncle are here to save her from certain doom. And yet, when they see her happy expression, they start cheering for her, knowing that she's going to succeed.
Much to the surprise of every biker at the inn, things go downhill for their leader almost immediately. When he starts to down the first beer mug, he feels a sharp pain in his head. However, he punches himself, attempting to maintain control. But that is not enough. Soon, the muscular biker experiences a series of unexpected events, ranging from a small pain in the legs to a sour taste in his mouth. 
Unable to keep his own balance intact, the biker falls to his knees and shakes his head, desperately trying to ward the curse away. Like a dramatic actor in the middle of a play, his face quickly switches emotions. This man, powerful and influential as he may be, proves to be no challenge for the wits of young Sophia Kaos.
"Gah! What've you done?!"- He yells- "What's this sorcery?!"
Sophia smiles.
"Just a little bit of black poison."- She says- "It won't kill ya, but you won't feel so mighty anymore."
The biker angrily smashes his beer mug and attempts to attack Sophia. However, the girl easily dodges his attack, grabs an empty whiskey bottle and skillfully knocks the sharp object out of his hand, effectively disarming him.
But the biker proves to be a tough cookie. Immediately after being disarmed, he leaps forward, delivering a sharp punch in Sophia's stomach. However, the girl feels very little pain, focusing to make the lawless fool pay for his crimes instead.
Politely (and quietly) telling the patrons ahead of her to step back a little bit, Sophia dives headfirst into the giant man, pushing him back with an incredible combination of force and sheer willpower. The bikers watch as their leader is pushed into a pair of deer antlers, severely wounding him.
"How'd you do that, ya prick?"- The leader asks her- "Who are ya?"
Sophia smiles.
"Just your regular law-loving lass. Always looking for trouble to take care of."- She says- "And you, my friend are no exception."
Suddenly, her expression darkens. She glares at the man, clearly despising him for threatening and attempting to extort the innkeeper and the rest of the patrons. For people like him, she has very little mercy. And is this case, there is none of it.
"Last chance, you chump."- She says- "It's clear that you have lost this battle. Leave this place... or it won't be the only thing that you're going to lose."
Aggressive and abrasive, the biker leader refuses to simply give in to a little girl. She may have beaten him, but he's still got a lot of fight left. And all of his hatred is keeping him afloat, at least for the time being.
"A threat, huh?"- He roars- "You're delvin' in deep waters, lass! And I'll be the shark that devours ya!"
Sophia sighs.
"Some people are truly incorrigible."- She mutters- "Oh well. At least I gave him a second chance. That's what matters, right?"
Without thinking too much about the consequences, Sophia turns back and yanks a baseball bat from behind the counter. When Jeff offers to assist her, she politely declines, but decides to take the small bottle of molotov that he hands to her and applies it to the bat, quickly setting it on fire.
"Hold the phone, lass!"- The leader roars- "What are you doin'? What's this hocus pocus?"
Sophia glares at him.
"It's something that you'll never forget."- She says- "But the next would-be troublemakers will be the ones to comprehend this lesson."
Without saying anything else, Sophia violently slams the large bat into the vile biker's skull, severely wounding him. The second strike, miraculously, sets his iron helmet on fire and breaks it in half at the same time.
"Curse... you... "- He mutters as the bat hits him for the last time, ending his life mid-sentence.
Sophia shakes her head and sighs dramatically.
"Good riddance."- She mutters- "You foul beast."
Terrified by the girl's attitude, the rest of the bikers simply stare at her. She briefly stares at them, dips the flaming bat in a bucket of water and hands it back to Jeff the innkeeper, thanking him for helping her out.
"Alright, boys. The gig is over."- She says- "Your leader was unfit for his role. He led you to believe that violently taking things from others is the right thing. But now, you're free from his control."
She smiles.
"So, how about we celebrate this with a little beer party?"
The bikers, still terrified by the young girl's heroic attitude, stare at her with silent respect. Conviced that she's got the swag needed to be a cool person, they decide to accept her kind offer, each of them receiving a free beer mug as Jeff cleans the blood on the bar.
"You know."- He says to her- "Normally, I would've said that you went a little bit too far. But that man was such a jerk. His violence could have been deadly for all of us. So, I'd like to thank you instead. And I'm sure that it's the same for our honored patrons."
The patrons raise their glasses, as a sign of respect toward Sophia for her brave deed.
"Much appreciated, my friend."- She says- "Maybe people will learn how to behave soon."
She looks at the bikers and smiles.
"Right, boys?"
The bikers nod. They seem to agree, but only because they know what is going to happen if they misbehave again.
After downing her beer mug, Sophia lets out another dramatic sigh. This makes the rest of the patrons sigh alongside her.
"Let's be honest. I'm not a fan of Fridays."- She says- "But, if there's action involved, every day's a blessing."
Jeff smiles.
"Every day's an adventure when you're around."- He says- "But I can tell that you're still curious. Tell me, what is on your mind?"
Sophia explains her unfortunate predicament, receiving the sympathy of the patrons, bikers and Jeff himself. Jeff listens intently to her story and becomes slightly shocked when he hears that Geralt Kaos- the legendary hero- has disappeared, alongside his entire family.
"This is very unfortunate. I'm sorry that you have to experience this."- He says- "If it makes you feel better, I've got something for you. Free of charge, of course."
Then, he hands Sophia a glass of water. Sophia drinks it, and notices the small envelope hidden under it. She unseals it and takes a look of its contents, becoming interested not long afterwards.
"Meet me at the railway. 6 PM. Don't be late."
Smiling, Sophia thanks Jeff, shakes his hand and bids farewell to all of the patrons. After they do the same thing, she leaves the bar and returns to the settlement, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the appointed hour.
At the end of the day, Sophia arrives at the railway. As expected, nobody is there. Several people walk around, but they don't seem to mind her presence. Unnoticed by anyone else. as usual, Sophia stands next to one of the pillars, awaiting her contact.
It does not take long for her contact to find her. When she looks up, a man is already standing next to her. And, much to her surprise, it is Jeff the Innkeeper. Somehow, he managed to close his inn before sundown and show up at the rendezvous before she gets worried.
"So."- He says and smiles- "You've been waiting for me?"
Sophia raises her eyebrow, but says nothing.
"Oh, I know what you're thinking. If you're here, who maintains the bar instead of you?"- He says- "Well, it doesn't matter. As long as you get what you want, that's all that matters to me."
Sophia looks at him, confused.
"That's awfully kind of you."- She says- "But why are you doing this? Are there any strings attached?"
Jeff shakes his head.
"Not at all. I just want to help you find your uncle."- He says- "Not too long ago, there was a raffle at my place. Several people were lucky enough to win tickets. And all of them were for trains that went to magical places. One of them is still quite new, almost as if the founder recently brought it up from the ground. Magic was involved, that's for sure. And yet, something about that place really reminded me of you and your family. The same feel of heroism and light. So, I decided to keep the remaining ticket instead of handing it back. Maybe it was worth it, who knows?"
Sophia reverently takes the tickets in her hands, seemingly understanding why Jeff would do such a thing for her.
"Is this the place that I heard about?"- She asks- "Rainbow Sanctuary? The land of pure light?"
Jeff grins.
"You bet your pretty face it is!"- He exclaims- "Now go out there! And don't have any fear- nobody will tell anything to your mom and dad. Your secret is safe with us."
Overjoyed by this sudden event, Sophia starts to shed tears of joy. She never expected that she would be able to embark on her own adventure. And now, here she is, about the experience the beginning of a new life. The ride of destiny that will determine her future.
As Sophia tries to thank her friend, a lone goblin "vigilante" leaps out of the pushes and brandishes his pistol at them. He yells many incomprehensible things at them, at least sone of them being obscenities toward the human race overall. However, Sophia pulls out a spare molotov and hurls it at the creature, setting its gun (and, surprisingly, the hand that is holding it) on fire.
Unsurprisingly, the creature starts to shriek wildly, drops his gun and runs away into the night. Like a madman across the water, this little beast saw what it means to mess with a member of the Kaos family. And soon, many other will experience the same thing.
"See, Jeff? This is how thankful I am right now."- She says- "You should know that I truly appreciate your aid. You're a real life saver."
Jeff smiles.
"Aw, shucks. You're being nice again."- He says- "I haven't done very much. Just helpin' a friend of mine."
Sophia smiles back.
"Well. To me, it means a lot."- She says- "So, thank you for your patronage. Your self-sacrifice shall not be forgotten."
Jeff looks at the train in front of them.
"Well, what are you waiting for?"- He says- "Show this to the conductor and you'll begin the ride of your life. Tell the leader of Rainbow Sanctuary that I said hi."
Sophia starts to smile, but it soon turns to a sad frown. The fact that she is going to leave behind her home to look for her uncle is scaring her, a little bit. All of her friends, as well as her family, are right here. And if she leaves this place, she may not be able to return.
Still, she does not mind. Being with her beloved uncle is better than anything in this world, and she would gladly sacrifice her own well-being to stand by his side. Giving Jeff a big hug, she thanks him again and enters the train. The door closes behind her, and the two of them wave at each other as the train prepares to leave the station.
"Farewell, young maiden."- Jeff says to himself- "I hope that the rest of the world is just as fun as you are."