My Father's Viera

My Father's Viera

Aeranidya had only seen a few Viera in Archades, and most of them weren't as lucky as she was. She had a good home and a nice job. The only thing these Viera had was Humes. They were Viera of the streets. One of them had left the Wood with her child, and couldn't find any other way to take care of the kit than to sleep with Humes for gil. Niddy felt bad for the kit.

Ffamran was still very fascinated with the Viera woman. He kept Niddy sane. Things at Draklor were worse then ever. The Viera had nearly lost an eye from one of the Humes attacking her. They were aiming for her ears, but she was agile enough to dodge.

The Viera was resting, recovering from her rough day. Why couldn't Humes leave her alone? She hated herself for being fascinated with them, even though it was hardly something she could help. Niddy was physically and mentally drained.

Niddy had wanted to find out if Humes and Viera could produce children together for a while. It wasn't likely any of the Hume men would work with her, and even if somebody did manage to impregnate her, the way these people treated her they'd ensure she miscarried. And she didn't like these Humes, especially the males. Aside from Cid and Ffamran, she hated all Humes. They had no right to treat her like this! A half-Hume wouldn't like her either, even if she did happen to be the mother.

Cid found the Viera curled up on a couch, very upset and completely unable to rest. She was clearly trying to sleep, but couldn't get comfortable. Niddy was near the point of tears.

"Are you okay Aeranidya?" Cid asked, going and stroking the Viera's ears, trying to comfort her.

"Why does everyone hate me?"

"Humes tend to dislike things they know nothing about. I know very little about Viera, but I couldn't leave you how I had found you. And you have been nothing but wonderful. You've made me want to know more about Viera. Do not worry about the others. They're wrong, and maybe someday they'll realize that."

"Yeah, once they've killed me."

"I'll make sure they don't kill you. I think I need to pay closer attention to what goes on at Draklor. From now on, you'll be my personal assistant."

Niddy's ears twitched. "You mean it?"

"Of course."

"That would be splendid."

"Now go to Ffamran. He has been wondering why you weren't around to tell him Viera stories."

Niddy was calmed down quite a bit. And she couldn't believe she had forgotten to tell Ffamran some more of her stories!

The boy was excited to see Niddy. The Viera didn't know what to talk about tonight. Usually Ffamran would ask her something and she'd tell him everything she knew. During the time she had spent with him, they had discussed many things, and that included where little Viera came from.

"Are you upset, Niddy?" Ffamran asked.

"Not anymore." The Viera said.

"What happened today? Dad says you have problems at the lab, because nobody there likes Viera. I don't know why. Everybody loves Viera!"

"Ffamran, that isn't exactly true. Humes apparently don't like Viera at all. You're different, maybe because I'm practically raising you here."

"Niddy, dad likes you."

"I know. I like him too. I'm gonna be his assistant now. I hope it goes well." Niddy said. And quietly added. "And maybe, someday, I'll be your new mother."

"What was that?"

"Uh… nothing."