"Hello, Riku.. Is it fine if I call you that?"
Riku was startled out of his reverie. He glanced at Lila and Elara, but they were still engrossed in their own quiet conversation, unaware. The voice had come from the charm.
'Of course, Clara,' he responded mentally, focusing his thoughts on the vessel he carried. 'And it's an honor to meet you properly, despite the circumstances. How are you feeling? Is the charm a comfortable anchor?'
'It is… peaceful,' Clara's voice replied, tinged with a slight happiness. 'It is a welcome respite after so many years bound to the cold earth. I never thought that I would see anything but the graveyard again.'
'I am glad that you are enjoying it. Elara seems to be very happy as well.' Riku glanced at the chatting Elara.
'Yes, it is so good to see my daughter smiling again. Each time she would visit me, she would be crying her eyes out. However, she is not who I want to talk about now.'
