Chapter 44 - (44) Innocence (1/2)

Geth nodded and turned to Jen, ”I was hoping that you could take care of my children while we're away.”

”Of course, you can count on me.” She said.

”Then that's settled. It's already afternoon, so take your time to spend with your family tonight and we will leave in the morning. I've been busy handling things here and haven't had the chance to spend time with the children yet.” Geth told them.

”Also, while we're gone Jen, feel free to use our home, it will have more room for all of you.”

He turned and walked out after saying his goodbyes. Then, a bit impatiently, he walked towards his own home. He'd definitely been busy and he was ready to spend some time with Zolis and the kids.

Geth was able to see the kids playing on the balcony before he'd made it there. Zolis was off to the side, still practicing with her hammer. Her Leveling had stagnated a bit at Level 15, but she was still diligent about increasing her proficiency with her weapon.

He stood back and watched them for a while before moving towards them. It warmed him a bit to see the people he cared about happy.

First, he went up the stairs and played with his kids on the balcony. They would take turns climbing on his back or being thrown up in the air.

Stark dragged him downstairs and had him make a hollowed ball from the earth with his State Change. The two of them spent the next hour throwing the ball back and forth. The two younger children were chasing the ball between them, trying to run off with it.

It was an enjoyable experience, and he couldn't help but sigh. Even though he wanted it to last, he needed them to grow up. This world wouldn't be easy for the innocent to live in.

Eventually, Zolis finished her training and came over to play with the kids as well. Geth asked her about traveling with him and Filthy.

”Are you kidding me? Of course, I want to go! Why would you even ask?!” She exclaimed. ”You think I've been swinging this hammer around to stay here and watch crops grow?”

Geth couldn't help but laugh at her enthusiasm. ”All right then, make sure you have everything you need ready. I'll spend the next hour or so until dark making some beds and toys for the kids.”

It wasn't very difficult to make a few simple toys. Some marbles, more small army men, and a couple of rough toy cars were added to their collection.

The beds that he made were very simple, he didn't have a lot of time to make anything nice. 'At least it's something to keep them off the floor.' He thought.

He used the large leaves from the trees in the Mana Pool room to make the firm bed softer and give them something to provide cover. While he was there, he made and filled hundreds of new canteens. By the time he was done, it was starting to get dark, and time to get the kids to bed.

They had some of the sweet fruits for dinner and the young ones quickly went to sleep. ”Stark, if you want to spend any time with Filthy before he leaves with us in the morning, now is the time to do it. It will be a week or more before we come back.”

”Okay, dad. You guys stay safe, I love you.” Stark gave both Geth and Zolis big hugs before running off towards his mom's place.