Darius was talking to his peers when he noticed his mother walking towards the balcony of the great hall. From there, he saw Freya following behind her. Something was up then…
"Hmm, if you'll excuse me, gentlemen," he politely told Elder Handi and the rest before breaking off the conversation and walking towards the balcony himself.
Reaching his destination, Darius saw his mother standing out in the open, her arms enveloping Freya in a warm hug. Walking to the other side, he said, "How about another hug from someone with broader shoulders?"
His mother chuckled before giving him a nod. Taking it as permission, Darius hugged his mother from the other side.
"Your father got the justice he deserved today, and I feel relieved," Savannah whispered as she stared up at the full moon shining brightly in the night sky. "I wonder how he's feeling right now…"