After washing up Mei Ling realized one more thing, they didn't buy any sleeping clothes or underware. Luckily, she always was ready in these cases. Even when she camps she can't be in same clothes for too long.
She brought with her three more sets so first night in new house she slept in most uncomfortable bed ever, half naked and still fell asleep as she was dead tiered.
Next morning she woke up from small sound of knocking. "Sister? Are you awake? Mom is calling you to eat breakfast."
It was clearly Na'an. For a moment she wanted just to cover her head but sunlight fr outside made her crazy. She completely forgot that they had no curtains as offer and had no understanding why.
With a sigh she stood up and went to the door. When she was about to open she remembered that she had only under ware on. "Little brother I'll be right there. I need to wash up."
"OK. We will wait for you down." Na'an just turned around and went down while Mei Ling opened the door to bathroom.
Looking at appliances she sighed. "I deffinately need to make those plans today. Need my shower soon."
When she went down she saw all three children quirky awake. Before sleep she changed the living room again. Only one normal table with six chairs and lots of space was there. "So much work."
Nalan Ko saw her standing in mid of room with deep thought and smiled. "Come, sit down and eat something. Then let us walk."
Mei Ling remembered that Nalan Ko wanted to tell her something today so she went serious and nodded.
Breakfast itself was simple porridge. As they ate for dinner heavy food, she choose to cook something light for breakfast. This time Mei Ling felt like she missed bread and buns, but still ate even without changing her expression. She needs oven, soon.
After breakfast they went to the sea for walk. Na'an had to stay by water and cultivate his powers, girls were playing around picking up random things and commenting happily. Actually they put old clothes on so Nalan Ko told them to play in sand. She took Mei Ling's hand and slowly walked bit further. "This early in morning not many people are by the sea. Mikey..." A Ling sigh came out her mouth.
Mei Ling just patently waited.
"Actually my own story is weirder than yours. When I got hurt my soul traveled back in time for a while. Here it was just brief moment but there I lived in body of a cook. Literally." She shook her head.
"She was still alive when I suddenly felt alive again. A body with two souls? Strangely that woman had nothing against it. After first time trying food I was amazed. So she cooked many things, teaching me bit by bit. She was old woman and had no family, but bunch friends that visited her from time to time. Trough her I learned many things and after telling her about my life, she gave me many useful advice's. One day she just fell asleep and died. That moment both of our souls left her body and she could see me." She suddenly hugged Mei Ling.
"Mei Ling, she was wise lady that had many foreign friends. When she died she told me everyone is same inside. Outside is just shell. Living with her for years I know that foreigners like to cuddle and hug. And I like it as well, somehow. I like fluffy things and bright colors. Like smiling and laughter, but first things I had to see was that expression of disconnected fro. my own husband and his family." Her voice became cold when she continued. "Luckily I came back, or who knows what would have happened to my children with those two people."
Mei Ling hugged Nalan Ko body and patted her back. "Mother, you have me now. Thank you for accepting me into your family, even tho I'm different and strange."
Nalan Ko hugged her back. "The moment I saw you I felt strangely connected to you. Like it was meant to be. Mikey, I like your original name so at home I'll call you that way."
Mei Ling nodded while a tear slid down her cheeks. This time she could feel honest warmth coming from this woman. Not from her powers then from deep in her soul. The love and warmth that only real mother could give, the warmth she never got to feel before.
In this moment she wished she was little girl to hug her tightly and never let go. This feeling soothed her soul and made her feel warm completely.
Nalan Ko could feel slight shakes passing trough her body and she patted her back. "Mikey, from now on we are real family. I will write you soon under my last name. Will you mind?" Nalan Ko looked at her face and saw astonished expression. "What, don't want?"
Mei Ling shook her head and suddenly bright smile appeared on her face. "I want."
Nalan Ko took her by hand and looked at kids bit further away playing by water. "Let's go tell them. They will love the idea."
She was certain in that point. And she was right. They cheered and jumped around while laughing heartily.
When they came back Mei Ling saw strange light shining. "Mother, what is that?"
Nalan Ko smiled and walked to the next wall. "Someone came to visit us and left message."
She tapped the wall and many options opened. One of them was messages. Mei Ling shook her head. This world is truly way ahead Earth, literally. What's next travel trough space?
But then her breath stopped. Didn't she come from other space or planet? Maybe they found a way?
As they read message suddenly they turned their head towards her and looked at her in surprise. Feeling their stares she looked at message and started coughing. Godfather are you thick skinned?
He practically invited himself to their house for lunch. Nalan Ko shook her head while laughing. "That old man surprise me every time I hear about him. Anyway, let's make some nice food for him, he is family as well."
With laughter they went in not knowing what kind of situation they will have in a bit.