There were still some good things to come. I did meet Bolin not long after. He was not like the other guards he was not hard core nor harsh like they were but rather he was quite goofy as well as kind and I liked that. It was clear he cared more for helping people rather than the punishment aspect.
He was the only guard whom was friendly and kind towards myself. The others were too formal and kept their distance. But not Bolin we would have lovely little chats. He even taught me how to play street pai sho. He was really good at it not as good as me of course since mother and father were the ones who taught me pai sho.
All of it was joyful and brought me that of peace of mind in regard to the particular actions of my parents. I may not of heard any problems of the leadership of mom and dad amongst the guards any more but I was able to notice a certain amount of fear amongst the inhabitants of the villages and towns we’ve come across even if mother and father do require me by the train and their guards.
It was also annoying how strict and protective they could be. To put it bluntly there were a few things I was not allowed to do that children my age would have been allowed. One example of this would be the simple fact that mother and father both decided that it would be best for me to not contact my other family members. This was because of the fact that there were divisions amongst my aunts, uncles, and grandparents. And as mother and father said those of my relatives whom we hold disagreements with may use of my personal feelings of family as a means to influence me towards their beliefs and values as a means of control.
Now that I am older I know that this also may have been likely due to mother and father wishing and attempting to have a certain level of influence on me.
There was another aspect of control and protectiveness of mother and father that was present in these restrictions on my letters home to family.
There was also a lot of effort they put into the research and experimimentation into my being. I was allowed to write down theories and discuss muy ideas of certain aspects of my physical and cognitive characteristics that we already knew. But any form of actual experimentation over my physical form was strictly off limits which I was thankful for.
I just wish they weren’t so strict when it came down to my socialization with other. I was allowed to interact and make friendly with the guards as long as I did not disturb their work and could have lovely chats when they were off duty or not as buzy. However, most of the guards most of the guards were too formal as I was the daughter of their bosses. So they kept their distance as a means of being a proper soldier expect for Bolin of course. I always did enjoy my lovely chats he was my only true friend during the time and after all these years still remains my friend. It was unfortunate that I was not allowed to hold much conversations with the civilans of the towns. I would feel quite lonely when I see children my age run around and play. I did after all hold a desire and passion towards making a friend or two. Mother and father, however, felt otherwise. They told me it was for safety reasons.
I at least had Bolin and this would help me get through these slightly darker few years. I still did make wonderful memories I did get a surprise a visit from my aunt Opal. She was kind and one who happened to be dating Bolin it was not much of a surprise when she joined the airbenders as she did always value many of the aspects they share such as chastity and non violence. We just need not expect that we would end up in the same town. Upon entering the village it was quite clear they have been raided by those bastards, bandits. This was clearly going on for quite some time likely a few months at least.
It was quite lovely being able to chat with Aunt Opal after all these years. “Chika I didn’t expect to see you how have you been doing.” She asked with friendliness.
“Oh I’ve been great Bolin and I have been bonding.” I said with pleasantness at the thought.
“Oh that’s wonderful to hear.” Opal said with a light chuckle. I felt joy and passion finally having a conversation with family.
She was still the same kind girl whom never forced her opinions onto anyone. Which made me skeptical as to why mother and father would never let me talk to her via letters.
Although it was a bit upsetting of the conflict between her and mother and father. It was not much of a surprise when Opal mentioned of mother and father resorting to the conquering of lands as a means of gaining control. Mother and father do hold quite the desire towards providing aid and protection to the people of the earth lands. I have come to hear of these rumors and am aware of all the fear and unrest though there would be more to learn later on about how controlling my parents could really be