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Wednesday, September 27, 2006


   Chapter II
/Section 1/ (Part 3)

      When she came back home it was already dark. The professor already had an intention to go out and look for her. He was not afraid of her being lost, but nights were still fresh and she could catch cold if she stays outside for too long without some warmer clothes.
      - I'm glad you're back. I was afraid you might catch cold out there.
      Adila said nothing. She sat and looked at him with a serious expression. She was thinking about a way to tell him about her intentions. The professor asked, worried:
      - Is everything all right?
      - I decided to go to Ilderin and look for Jelil.
      - What!?
      Adila looked him seriously and repeated her words.
      - What a crazy idea! How do you intend to go to Ilderin and how do you expect to find Jelil all alone on that continent?
      - Burhans will help me.
      - Burhans?
      - Yes. You know yourself that they are world travelers. They will certainly not support Ilderins after the occupation of their continent. I have already asked some of them to help. They agreed.
      - Burhans agreed to take you to Ilderin?
      - Not really. But, they have agreed to help me.
      The professor waved his head.
      - Do you even know what you are doing?
      Adila looked at him sadly.
      - I am not sure. I know only that I have to find him. Can you remember his condition when I found him at the shore? I don't want that to happen again. I want to know he's alright. I HAVE TO know he's alright.
      The professor looked at Adila as if he sees a completely different person. Is it possible that his little girl truly fell in love with that young man? Her cheerful temper and kindness to everyone could easily hide her true feelings. That was probably the reason why he noticed nothing earlier, although he and Adila were very close. He supposed that she herself didn't know what she feels. Were she aware of it, she'd certainly tell him. If she truly was in love, there was no helping it. Everything she did, she accepted deeply with her heart, and to prevent her from exploring her own feelings towards Jelil was to ruin her life so that even she wouldn't be aware of what's missing in it. The professor knew that she has to go, so that she could reach her own feelings. Even if she fails to find Jelil alive, understanding herself would enable her to get over him and continue living a normal life. She was physically ready for long traveling. She often wandered through the wild terrains with him during his studies. He knew she can take that trip. He only hoped that Ilderins will not pay attention to such an unimportant traveler. Still, he would love her to have company.
      - Then I will accompany you.
      He was wonderful! Such a vague plan, but he was still ready to understand how much she cared and to support her. She wouldn't take it against him even if he forbade her to leave the house at all, after a crazy idea like that. But, he had to stay to support the complaint that is to be sent to the Grand Council. Perhaps that will bring more results then her leaving.
      - You have no idea how much I would love you to accompany me. But, you are the only one I can rely on to do everything for the complaint, we'll send to the Grand Council tomorrow, to be taken into consideration and some measures taken. No matter the time it takes, perhaps you could animate our people to help those who are in trouble on other continents and not just passively watch living our own lives. Does it not contradict with our very life philosophy? If we respect the others, why do we abandon them when they need help?
      The professor sighed.
      - Let those Burhan friends of yours choose someone to accompany you. Young girl like you shouldn't just wander around all alone. Who knows what kind of maniacs live out there?
Her eyes filled with tears and she hugged her father tightly.
      - I'll miss you.
      - I'll miss you, too. A lot. When do you plan to leave?
      - First thing tomorrow morning.
      - Then let us prepare everything you need right now.

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