Chapter three Explanations
“The term multiverse has been tossed around much lately” Elaith said.“But it really is the simplest explanation for how things work.For every action taken, for every decision you make a new path is created.Some beings have the power to visit these paths and some have the power to bring others as well.”.Will shook his head..”so you brought me here, for what?Is there some crisis that only I can win, cause I might not be up to the task.”Shaking his head Elaith laughed “No, I just happened to notice a slight ripple and thought to give you and Minnie another chance at things”. “ Here you have the ability to grow, to change, to become better at things, perhaps gain an affinity.”Waving his hands to interrupt them Will asked “change things and get abilities, like a game?Gain levels, learn powers to become awesome? Sounds horrible to me”.
“No no, nothing like that in this world. Mind you there are places like that and some chosen are happy to be there. Constant strife and adventure, life and death challenges but not for you”. Collapsing back against his rock Will sighed in relief. Playing a game was one thing but the cold beer in the back yard held more interest these days than fighting giants.”So what’s the deal then.”.
Elaith touched their small finger to the tip of Wills nose..”think system or menu, try to clear your mind of nothing but that. First times can be tough but you will get it”. “Keep your eyes open and think think think, the connection was made so you can do it. Elaith was dancing around him singing think think, holding Minnie’s front paws, dance dance, think think! Will thought that if he just shut up he might but the constant blather was…
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William Harris
Age 72
Intelligence 15/50
Strength 9/50
Vitality 7/50
Stamina 5/50
Affinities for gardening, cultivating, fishing, knitting, swimming, mariner
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Damn..I’m a scrub.
“There you go” Elaith said “Just popped up in front of you didn’t it, like a nice floaty see thru tv.”.Will checked out his menu which took about three seconds because he was basically nothing.“Is there more to it?Because this is all kinds of bad.”Settling down, giving Minnie a hug and smoothing his robe Elaith turned to Will.“As you grow and learn so will your status, but never anything too extreme.It’s just not that type of world.You and Minnie will live long, as long as you like.There will be change.”
“Change is good right?” Will asked. Elaith shrugged, “Not always but it can be the best thing that will ever happen. But that’s up to you now, there’s a nice village a couple of hours ahead. More answers and questions await, good luck my friend.” And with that Elaith started fading and was gone in mere moments leaving a smoke ring. Will stared in shock as the they disappeared leaving no trace they had ever been there. Nothing…except for a brown leather pack. “Hmm, that was nice of him”, he said “What do you think MIn..is it a trap”? The little dog pawed at the bag, sniffed it up and down then gave Will a look as if to say..”Open it dummy.”. He pulled that bag to where he still sat and opened the buckle on top and pulled it open.
It seemed like a perfectly normal bag unless you ignored the tiny floating head inside. “Gaaaahhhhh”, Will fell onto his back and kicked the bag from him. “Sorry about that” came Elaiths muffled voice. “I just had one more thing to tell you..well actually two. This bag and contents are for you, it will all come in handy. And I have given you a small gift as well…check your menu again when you can..no hurry. Goodbye again.”. A small puff of smoke come out of the top of the bag as Elaith supposedly left.
“Minnie, stick your head in that bag and see if it’s safe”. Minnie replied by totally ignoring him in favour of scampering off into the bushes. “Fine traitor “. Will picked up the bag and opened it, slowly and peeked into the top. No head..”Good deal”. Pulling the bag open wider he checked out the contents. A nice hunting knife, very multipurpose, a large thermos which shaken, had a nice gurgle to it ; coffee he hoped, a lunch bag made of leather holding wax paper wrapped sandwiches, two water bottles but reusable types.
There seemed to be more but the sight of food reminded him that breakfast was long ago. Unwrapping one of the sandwiches Will found it to be a very normal PBJ, taking a bite proved it..yummy but nothing spectacular. The thermos did indeed hold coffee and Will poured a serving into the thermos cup. When he called for Minnie she dashed out from the undergrowth at the side of the road and sat in front of him, eyeing his sandwich. Holding out a small piece to her, she gently took it and ate it up. Sharing out the rest with Min and finishing off his coffee Will had one more thing to do. Thinking menu as hard as he could, eyes open but concentrating and concentrating.
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William Harris
Age 71
Intelligence 15/50
Strength 10/50
Vitality 8/50
Stamina 8/50
Affinities for gardening, cultivating, fishing, knitting, swimming, mariner.
So I am getting younger he thought with shock. A little better on the others too, all but intelligence. No surprise there, he laughed. “Thank you for the gifts Elaith , especially lunch. MIn and I appreciate it.”. Looking down at her, he pulled himself up. Shook his clothes straight, stowed his lunch and thermos, shouldered his pack and bag, “Let’s go see what going on in that village”. and he and his little dog were off down the road, moving a little easier this time.