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Maybe he's found something to catch his attention.

That is what I feared from the beginning.

Who?

My child.

That answers little.

His name is Altairia.

Never heard of him.

I had hoped they might have brought him back by now.

... who might have?

Asteri and Siegfried. They went out looking for him a long time ago.

...

...you know something.

No. I don't.

Please, if you know something... please tell me.

He's..... he's alright...

Where is he?

... I can't tell you.

I am his mother. I have a right to know.

And he has the right to choose his own path. If he wants to go home, he'll go home.

His path was chosen for him on the day he was born. His Kingdom his collapsing and his father is gravely ill. I will not allow him to abandon his own people like that.

Screw you. He doesn't owe any of you people anything. His life is his own and if he doesn't want to go back then I'm not going to make him.

What are you to him anyway? Are you the one responsible for brainwashing him like this?

I didn't brainwaish him.

I actually care about him as a person, unlike the rest of you.

Altairia's place is in the palace. Unless he returns and brings the Spirit with him then he will be responsible for the death and destruction of our entire Kingdom.

His welfare is all that matters to me. He will be happy here and above all, safe.

What makes you think he'd be happy? He left in the first place. He told me he used to feel suffocated there. I doubt anything's changed.

...

That was an accident. He was young and easily influenced, but I am ready to forgive him for that. All he needs to learn is some responsibility.

Forgive him for it? He's not asking for forgiveness.

You don't know the first thing about him.

For running away like that. I'm sure he must be sorry for what he's done.

And what would a filthy little girl like you know about my son?

Don't you think he would be home by now if he was sorry.

I know he get's nightmares at night. I know he just wants to be free. I know he likes lemon squares.

...I don't know what you're talking about.

Eleytheria will set us free. He was taught that as a child.

Exactly.

Then Eleytheria should go back to you guys and leave him alone.

It's not that simple. We can't have one without the other.

Then I guess you're out of options.

I will have to trust them to find him. Or go out there and find him myself.

If he doesn't want to go back then he doesn't have to. I'll make sure of that.

How terrifying.

You don't know the half of it.

Why won't who come home?

My son, Altairia.

I am sorry for your loss. I wish I could help but I don't recognize the name...

Then remember it. Let me know if you find him. Please...

Of course I will.

And quickly. His father is very ill and wishes to speak to him.

If I hear of him I will tell you.

Thank you. May I ask for your name, so I may contact you in the future?

Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot my manners. My name is Emma Siel. And yours?

I am Queen Selini of the Holy City of Agkelos. I am grateful for your help, Ms. Siel.

Please, call me Emma.

...very well. Emma.