In his previous life back on Earth, there was one thing Adrian had been repeatedly taught during his childhood.
Respect your elders; they have lived longer and thus have 'experience.'
When he was a child, Adrian had taken this teaching to heart. He respected all elders, believing they were wiser because they had 'experience.'
'I had wondered what it would be like when I grew up to become an adult and gain this 'experience.' Sadly, it was not what I expected.'
After leaving his home and struggling alone in the world for four years, Adrian had indeed learned a lot. Not only had he become an adult, but he had also gained this 'experience' through those struggles.
He believed that he had become an adult like everyone else. But that belief was shattered as he began experiencing the world.
