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''Necromancy isn't the only explanation for Risens.'' Your mother begins. ''It's the only method to gain reliable results, but sometimes, when the veil of reality thins, spirits from the Red can gather inside corpses. If this situation lingers long enough, they will rise again to seek souls and meat.''
''And, this assault happened after you fed Usha for the first time.'' Your father speaks now, drawing his eyes away from the flames. ''Remember what Nyct told you about her... peculiarity. Outsiders aren't the only soul predators out there, and after what happened n-''
''Dad. Just say it.'' You didn't want to be angry. Upset, sad, frustrated... that's fine, but that cloud of anger settling in your head brings regret. ''You want to take little Usha away?''
''I know people I can trust, by taking her in the Free City of the Faith personally-''
''Not. Going. To. Happen.'' You don't look at him. You can't. Instead, you direct your gaze to Seyraphal's unusual hand. There's no scream, grumble, or ''as your dad'' excuse. This disagreement dies as quickly as it happened, installing an awkward silence.
''In this case.'' Your mother speaks. ''We have no idea about the dangers around us. We can't pretend today was a one-of-a-kind freak show since the Leyline is causing problems with the veil of our world itself and Usha can attract spiritual predators...''
''You mean to leave this house, our house?'' Once more, you predict your parents intentions.
''Something is brewing in Eichenwald, Rey. Two sprouts of the Earthen Tree have somehow awakened close by.'' Your mother continued after she exchanged a glance with your father. ''Weird business is going on with Pearls of Powers, the ruling family, the church, and Fallerin king. We've got a ghostly boy nesting in your room delivering a message to you personally, and just now we learned a lady-monster died in the forest near our house...''
Indeed. This is quite the plate you've got, your family only wants a place to plant some roots. Whenever something dangerous enough happened to spook your parents, they'd either run away without lingering or your father would stay behind to ''take care of business.''
''Being on the road should be safer for little Usha, fewer chances for entities or interested parties to prey on her.'' Comes your father's calm reply. ''And more importantly.'' Rikard directed his gaze at the two Mamonos near you. ''We'd like both of you to accompany us. Leaving you two here by yourselves will return you to your previous imprisonment, and you've more than earned our trust.''
''There's always a better, quieter place to plant roots.'' Your mother gently ended, standing next to your dad. <span class="mu-i">Damn it, it's almost like they rehearsed that little speech</span>.
You felt a gentle fluttery sensation on your arm when one of Seyraphal's wings tickled your skin. A flash of pink hair appears in your mind.
