In the Royal Lab on Halcandra, an individual is wrapped up in a blanket, sipping some coffee. A Dark Matter is beside them, resting.
“So... you had Lula- uhm. Pax. While possessed?” Inidium asks.
“Yes. It... was a bit strange, admittedly.” The Halcandran speaking ears lower. “I still loved her father despite the possession.” She looks to the Dark Matter laying beside her. “This little thing wasn’t all bad, aha.”
“I suppose not.” This whole thing was strange. Inidium has been helping for awhile now to separate Absentia and the Dark Matter. Never telling Luminald. Somehow... it had worked. It had extremely drained her, but it worked.
“I suppose it did lead to some consequences though, right?” Absentia shakes her head. “My poor Pax... she probably would have been better off not being born at all. Never having to face the risk she does now.” No one in the room is aware of just how true that statement is.
“Please, don’t say that. She... she was a wonderful daughter. Something went wrong that could have been avoided. Really.”
“I guess. Too late to think about that now, though.” Absentia shrugs. “Thank you, for finding her and raising her. And for helping me. I owe you my life.”
“No, no. I was glad to help, really.” Inidium smiles faintly. “I was making up for years of inaction on my own part anyways.”
Absentia perks up at the mention of her name- her true name. Oliver has entered the room quietly. “Yes, Oliver?”
“I... have just gotten some news from the Queen. Things are taking a turn for the worst with Patcheteer....”
Ulisse shrinks back a bit. This is not what you wanted to here so soon after gaining consciousness...