Chapter Nine, Charlie's Old Friend

Bella displayed a noticeable hesitation: "If I go... is it appropriate?"

Then I will break your legs first! The middle-aged Indian man in a wheelchair and Charlie began to playfully wrestle like children

The middle-aged Indian man gently shook her hand, but at the moment their fingers touched, a barely perceptible change appeared on his face, which was concealed beneath his cowboy hat

The conversation between the father and daughter on the train was somewhat awkward

This is Billy Blake, my old friend, and this is my daughter Bella. Do you still remember her?" The person he introduced was a middle-aged man sitting in a wheelchair

The father and daughter stepped outside, and this journey, which had been relatively pleasant, made Charlie feel that his daughter had undergone some positive changes. He solemnly introduced his daughter to his friends

On the way, in addition to dealing with Charlie's various concerns, Bella was also constantly thinking about how to save herself

People like Bella, who are physically able, live their lives on edge, while a disabled person can thrive without relying on heaven, earth, or the government, living comfortably in a wheelchair. This is true ability

Bella looked around. Unlike the apartments in Arizona, there were many houses in Fox Town, but at a glance, one could easily see that the styles of the houses varied greatly, and the colors were different as well. Perhaps the uniqueness of each house was a symbol of freedom and individuality? ... She didn't quite understand it either ...

She displayed a gracious and appropriate smile: "Hello, Uncle Blake"

Ah, yes, I haven't had a haircut since the last time I saw you

Charlie tilted his head to the side, seemingly a bit embarrassed, and muttered softly: "If you keep talking nonsense, I will push you into the mud."

... ...

Have we arrived? Do you still remember the café at the intersection where we used to often come to eat together?" Charlie drove the police car, taking Bella home

Charlie has a small white house in the town, which he purchased at the beginning of his marriage to Bella's mother. This marriage lasted just a little over a year. The style of the house is somewhat old-fashioned, with two stories, a lawn in front, and cars parked freely, as there is no concept of a garage in the town.

Charlie believed that she was overly frightened, expressed understanding, and took great care of her

However, the term "Indian" is now considered a discriminatory term. According to official requirements, this designation cannot be used, and they are now collectively referred to as "Native Americans".

Bella holds a great deal of respect for the other party, to the point that it may be considered excessive

It has been proven that even Charlie, who has a very reserved personality, would not refuse this topic, listening to Bella recount how she used pepper spray to take down a robber, and hearing her describe how Natasha's mother defeated an enemy with a shoulder throw, the relationship between father and daughter clearly became more cordial

... ... grows really fast

"You are becoming more and more beautiful. Charlie hasn't stopped talking since he found out you were coming," the middle-aged Indian teased his old friend with a smile.

The young man possessed distinctive facial features characteristic of Native Americans, and at that moment, he felt extremely embarrassed by Bella's opening remarks, clearly displaying a submissive demeanor.

Oh, thank you! Very beautiful! A small gift can enhance feelings. Bella then went to town for a meal, and Charlie readily agreed.

"Do you like it too? Would you like to see my workshop?" he asked excitedly

Has your hair grown long

Bella lives in a bedroom on the second floor facing the front yard, featuring modern flooring and deep red walls. It is evident that Charlie has made some arrangements in advance, as many items that appear to be Bella's childhood doodles, photographs, and celebrity posters are hung on the walls. The pillows, quilt, and bedside lamp are all new. The room is somewhat small and contains a second-hand computer, with all the basic necessities of life present.

If one disregards the wheelchair, the middle-aged man can be described as exceptionally robust. He has brown skin, a square face, and shoulder-length hair, exhibiting very distinct features of an Indian.

I remember that you loved to study those mechanical devices when you were young, do you still play with them now? Do you modify motorcycles?" she asked with a curious expression

Bella was unaware of the topics discussed between her predecessor and her father, and worried about revealing too much. She remained silent about past events, but fortunately, she had personally experienced the toy car incident and the 180 flight incident, which were topics she could discuss.

The sound of the horn "beep beep beep" echoed outside, and Charlie couldn't help but laugh: "It's my old friend, come on, let's go down together"

To speak frankly, the area outside the town is indeed very beautiful. As far as the eye can see, everything is green. The moss on the tree trunks is green, the leaves are green, and even the numerous ferns are green. The air is exceptionally fresh, truly a primeval forest

You also ... ... you also ... ... more '' He wanted to say something like a compliment about being more beautiful, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he felt a bit shy to speak them.

Hearing the goddess speak to him in such a gentle tone, the young man, Jacob, was so excited that he almost jumped up into the tree. He had little confidence in discussing other matters, but when it came to modifying motorcycles? That was his area of expertise

Bella observed the other person’s unusual shyness and took the initiative to say: "Hi, you must be Jacob, right? I remember you; you are much stronger than you were as a child, I almost didn't recognize you."

This statement serves as a typical universal opening line in conversations, and it is unlikely to miss when used with young men, as very few would be willing to hear someone say, 'You are more effeminate than you were as a child'

Such things

In the original timeline, the conversation between the two young individuals ended awkwardly after just a few exchanges. However, at this moment, Bella had some of her own ideas and firmly maintained control over the topic of discussion

The first rule of survival in the Marvel universe is to never underestimate anyone in a wheelchair, as the likelihood of such individuals being significant figures is very high

To alleviate the awkwardness, she consciously steered the conversation towards Natasha's mother, as men are all oafs, and discussing women with them is certainly a safe bet

She does not believe in God, and God will not come to bless her; the only one she can rely on is herself

"This is for you, I don't know if you will like it." As Charlie was about to leave, Bella hurriedly took out the small gift she had bought at the airport, rambling on about a whole bunch of things, almost forgetting it.

There exists an issue regarding an Indian reservation, where the former indigenous people, the original inhabitants, are now 'protected' by the American people. If Bella enters the reservation without permission and is caught, it would be considered illegal

The initial conversation between the two individuals was essentially small talk

Bella's journey to Fox Town was very smooth; the train did not derail, there were no bombs on board, and she was not struck by any billboards or utility poles while eating, there were no electrical short circuits, no explosions, and the entire trip was safe.

Two middle-aged individuals consciously made space, allowing the young person who had been supporting the wheelchair to take a couple of steps forward.

Fox Town has a population of just over 3,000, a typical example of a sparsely populated area.