Pat continued teaching me many things, I realised Dad must have modified the behavior of the nature of what exists on earth.

  Our next stop is a 100 km away from here, so we had a long way to go.

  "Thomas where are you from?" Pat asked obviously mystified by my identity.

  I look towards dad, he seems unconcerned with my issue. I reply "where are you from Pat?" I shoot back.

  Pat looks at me, and laughs

  "Hahaha, alright you! why keepyour hometown a secret? I am from Lake Janis." She easily revealed her hometown, as if to prove I am being too unreasonable.

  "Where is that?" I was obviously curious.

  My dad intervened at his proper time;

  "It's our next stop, lake janis is marvel of the world. The water is as clean as you could get. I once fished there with my father." Dad said with his hand on his chin.

  "Sir I can't believe you have been to my hometown. I'd like to invite your family to stay at my house for the upcoming festival if you don't mind!" She said enthusiastically.

  "Sure thing! I can take this chance to teach Thomas how to fish" my father replied having changed our plans.

  "Great, my family will be pleased to have guests, we have a saying there - my house is your house." Pat said

  "Sure thing young lady, besides we are on a holiday. It's nice of you to invite us to your home. Many thanks young lady." My father said cupping his hands.

  I look on in interest, this world Dad crated sure seems like the real world. I'd like to see this lake Janis. Pat has been going on and on about it.

  The train continues its motion-

  "Ching-ka-ching" train sounds.

  We suddenly stop, I look outside as it seems we have arrived at a station called Unify. The area behind the station looks like a village, the train conductor announces that the train will move in an hour.

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  We get off, at the station we find bicycles that we ride into the Unify Village. The trail from the station to the village is grass. As I ride on my bike, I feel the air in this world is so refreshing, the sun on my face so bright.

  Mom and Dad are riding too, joined by Pat. We are heading into the village of Unify, to grab some lunch. As we approach the village, we hear sounds of music. It seems they are playing the bagpipe.

  SKWEE! -SKWEEE!-SKWEEEE!

  Many of the villager's men wore; tunics, braies, hats and leather shoes.

  The women wore; kirtles, Smocks, and Leather shoes. They were dancing merrily along with the music.

  As we rode our bikes to an Inn named the "Fill the Pit stood at the edge of the village, its wooden sign creaking in the gentle breeze.

  The thatched roof was a warm golden brown, and the walls were made of rough-hewn stone. Smoke drifted lazily from the chimney, carrying the scent of roasting meat and baking bread.

  Inside, the common room was warm and welcoming, with a roaring fire crackling in the hearth.

  The air was thick with the smell of ale, sweat, and wood smoke. Travelers and locals alike sat at wooden tables, sharing stories and enjoying hot meals and foamy tankards of ale.

  The innkeeper, a stout man with a bushy beard, moved among the tables, laughing and chatting with the guests.

  "Ah, welcome to the Fill the Pit! 'Tis a grand day to be traveling. Come in, come in, and rest yer weary heads.

  I'm Triles, the innkeeper. What can I get for ye? A hot meal, perhaps? A room for the night? We've got a fine roast beef with all the trimmings, and our ale is the best in the county! What'll it be, good sir... and madam... and young masters?"

  "Aah we are looking to fill our pits good sir." Dad being cringe, answered.

  Triles nodded and smiled, "Ah, excellent! I'll bring out a feast fit for a king... or in this case, a family of four!" He chuckled and headed into the kitchen.

  A few minutes later, Triles returned with a large tray laden with steaming hot dishes. "Here we are! Roast beef, roasted vegetables, fresh bread, and a special treat for the young master... a plate of sweet pastries!" He set the tray down on the table and began to unload the dishes.

  The aroma of roasted meat and fresh bread filled the air, making everyone's stomach growl with anticipation. The family dug in, savoring the delicious flavors and textures.

  "Ah, this is wonderful!" mother exclaimed. "You truly have a talented cook in the kitchen, Triles."

  Triles beamed with pride. "Thank ye, kind lady! Our cook, Mistress Agnes, is indeed a treasure. She's been with us for nigh on 20 years, and her cooking just gets better and better."

  As they ate, the family chatted and laughed, enjoying each other's company and the warm hospitality of the Fill the Pit.

  We rode our bicycles back to the train station, we immediately sat on our seats chatting and laughing about the experience at the Unify Village. As the train conductor announced;

  "Next Stop Lake Janis!" He yelled

  "Woohoo!-woohoo!" - the train wailed.