Mei’s mother got off her chair, then moved into the kitchen, coming back a few minutes later with herbal tea for the both of them. “Now, onto the next notable family member.” Her mother’s long fingers wrapped themselves around the blue coffee mug in her hands. “Now, your great great great grandmother was a healer a long time ago, when dragons and oni still walked the world.” A slight pause. Then she started to talk again. “Your three times great grandmother was a healer of her village. It was said that her tears could heal anyone, from any injury. Of course, people were jealous of her power… Many people attempted to kill her, the one the village people called the ‘healer maiden’. But, eventually, they succeeded. She died of… A heart attack.” Mei Ling’s eyes widened. “A heart attack? Again??? Does this family have a history of heart attacks or somethin’???” Calmly, her mother responded with a yes. “But, listen to my story, and you will know why. Give me time, and I will give you the answers you seek.” Mei Ling didn’t
want to wait. But, she would, all be it reluctant. “Anyway, she was such a lovely woman, with… Golden eyes. Like liquid gold. Most of our ancestors who have been a major part of history have had yellow or golden eyes.” Sipping her tea, she leant back in her seat. “Now, the next ancestor.”