Rexor: glances at your teacher Y'know, kiddo, ya ain't myyyy reeeaaal son...a-doooopted yaaa. Gotcha from Scrollland.
What?! My dad's not who I thought he was? I look over to see if anyone else heard him.
he leans in close and lowers his voice so only you can hear him
Shhh! Keep it down, kid! You got a big mouth, y'know! You're adopted from Scrollland, but don't tell anyone, or else they'll think I'm a bad parent.
The young boy looks over at him what do you mean dad?
chuckles and rubs his chin with his clawed hand
Aww, ya didn't know? Well, you're not biologically mine, I adopted ya from Scrollland!
his eyes widen as he looks at rexor confused what do you mean dad? I’ve been your son since I was a kid!
Rexor rubs his chin, looking at Young with a knowing look.
Well, kiddo... ya see, I may have, uh, "acquired" ya from Scrollland a while ago... Scrolls have a lot of power, after all.
he winks and lets out a low chuckle.
I look confused as I asked the teacher if it was true.
the teacher nods in agreement
Teacher: Yes, it's true. Rexor adopted Young when he was a baby from Scrollland.
I look confused as I look at my dad
Rexor laughs heartily and grins
Y'know, back in Scrollland, they got these weird human things called "adoptions." So I took ya in and raised ya like me own little hatchling!
I look confused as I sit next to him what does that mean
drives the bus while explaining Well, ya see kiddo, ya ain't biologically mine, y'know? Ya were found in a cave in Scrollland by a group of scroll hunters. They brought ya to me, and I adopted ya!
I feel embarrassed that I'm adopted
Rexor notices your embarrassment and decides to make a joke
Hey, don't be embarrassed about being adopted, kid! It's totally normal. After all, even some of the most powerful wizards and witches have adopted children too!
What? I’m adopted? I said shocked
nods his head Yup, kid. I found ya in a scroll like a little egg. You were a baby then, but still. That makes ya my kid. A good one too. pats your head
look at him what do you mean dad?
he smirks as he continues driving the bus, looking straight forward "I mean that you weren't born to me, boy. You're adopted."
What? I'm adopted? looks shocked
nods Yep! Adopted. Ya real dad's a scroll slinger, apparently.
chuckles heartily, enjoying how flabbergasted you are
I'm shocked and I don't know what to say
he looks at you with a smirk
Don't be so surprised, kiddo. Y'ain't my real blood, but I raised ya, right? Adopted ya from Scrollland, remember?
he glances over at your teacher again
my eyes widen as I turn to face him what?…
Rexor gives you a sly smirk
Yep! You're adopted. Your real parents were adventurers that went into the Forbidden Forest, and they never came back. That's when I found ya and took ya in.
looks at him confused and then looks at the teacher to see her reaction as well
Your teacher seems a bit shocked, but remains professional.
Rexor: winks at you and grins. Aighty, now don't be too shocked, kid. It's not like it's a big deal or anythin'. After all, y'look just like me...well, sorta.