Imortel 10.000 BCE Chapter 2 Part 2
After traveling with Jannay for a few days toward the rising sun, we discovered another human settlement. The people there welcomed us warmly, offering us a decent meal and an old, abandoned hut to rest in. We were both exhausted and gladly accepted their hospitality. For the first time in several nights, we both enjoyed a peaceful sleep. It was comforting to be among friendly humans again.
The next morning, I woke up early but let Jannay sleep; she needed the rest. I went to visit the elder chief woman of the settlement, who was in charge. We had a conversation, and she asked about our background. I told her that bandits had destroyed my home and I had been traveling alone for a while until I found Jannay in the rubble of a devastated settlement.
This was a lie, of course, as I thought it best not to reveal that I was a thief who was supposed to be dead. As for the whole giant snake incident, they were better off not knowing. It was terrifying, and I wasn't sure if they would have believed me anyway.
The elder chief woman told me we were welcome to stay as long as we wished and that they would be happy for us to become permanent members of the settlement. And so we did. I raised Jannay as my daughter, and the days turned into years as Jannay grew older while I remained the same.