Agalea went to the dining hall of the castle to fetch Alea.
As she reached, Alea spotted her right away and putting down her fork, said with a bright smile, "Mama!~"
Alea's smile was contagious and made Agalea smile as well.
"Alea~" Agalea said with the same enthusiasm.
This was a common interaction between the two and happened almost at all times when Agalea saw Alea.
Agalea felt warm every time when Alea called her so sweetly and being influenced by her, Agalea's mood would brighten and she would respond back in a similar tone.
Reaching close to Alea, Agalea gave a hug to Alea. Her soft cheeks touched Alea's softer ones.
Letting go of the hug, Agalea asked, "Did you eat well, my dear?"
Alea nodded. She then asked, "Did mama eat?"
Agalea smiled as she saw concern visible on her daughter's face. She didn't want to say that she hadn't eaten in a few months now and make her sad.