Kalliades woke with the first sun rays brought by dawn. Since he turned eighty he has been waking up every day with the dawn. He slept for about four to six hours per day. Lately an interesting though has been mingling in his mind. The early waking up is a gift for his long life. Each day he could marvel and wake up with a beautiful sunrise. “Ha… it’s been years since i wake up just as you start to rise towards the high blue skies. And though I’ve seen this a million times, I’m still dazzled by your beauty.” Kalliades said to the rising sun. At that moment an extremely bright ray swam across the old wrinkled face of Kalliades. He didn’t avert his gaze. He lifted his head slightly and closed his eyes. Enjoying the short morning bath, of the one friend that was still with him, since birth. “Ah, yes. Good morning to you as well old friend.” Kalliades said with in a slow manner. His voice was raspy and low. As the ray on his face passed by Kalliades stood up and took some clothes from the wardrobe. Once he was dressed he slowly, with light steps walked out of the room. On his way out he took his old hat from the door, gently brushing it. “It seems we have another day to do nothing my love.” He said to his hat putting it on. The hat was old. He got it for his fiftieth birthday from his wife. And beside the old man it was the oldest thing in the house. It was covered in stiches and patches of different sort. AS he walked through the house Kalliades noticed the young marine sleeping in the couch. 'That will give you problems at old age.' Kalliades thought to himself. He went out of the house for his morning walk….
When he was coming back he heard screams from the house. At first second he jumped then he realised that it was Kiara. He understood the girl and pitied her. She was young and inexperienced. Losing so much, so soon in her life. As he got closer he could smell breakfast was being prepared. “Hey guys how are we today? Young as always i bet.” Kalliades said as he entered through the doors.