hearing about his charity plans.
Aren seems happy that you're curious. "Well, from what I've heard the education system in Zarhrah is very poor. So I'm hoping to set up a school."
You're impressed. "That's very generous of you."
Aren blushes and smiles. "Well, a good education is the foundation of getting a good job. And a good job can turn around your whole future. My dad used to tell me that all the time."
"Oh, so your father supports what you're doing?"
He hedges. "Not . . . . as such. But I'm sure he'll come around. Anyway, I'm thinking about the course curriculum. Of course I'll make sure that reading, writing, and math are a part of it, but I can't help feeling like there should be one more option available. I'm trying to decide between music, art, and agriculture. What do you think?"
You think for a moment, and then say . . . . .
Written by Ophelianime on 22 April 2015
The end (for now)