One step for Madam, last journey for Loraz's balls

"Mom is here, so we can take it easy now."

The degree to which Fay's relaxed in a single instant was uncanny. Through our bond, I could tell there wasn't a single shred of hesitation or doubt in her mind. 

Now that Madam had arrived, Fay considered the entire altercation to be over. 

Sadly, as much as I wanted, I couldn't share the same mindset. 

'Loraz isn't that weak,' I thought, gritting my teeth in frustration at having to choose between trusting in Fay's instincts… and doing what I believed to be my due diligence to keep her safe. 'And compared to Madam, he actually might be…'

I didn't really get to finish my thought. And as soon as Madam made a single step towards her ex, I figured out…

No, I saw the reason why Fay acted so carefree now that her mother returned. 

There was no further fight. And without a doubt, it wasn't because my strike managed to pummel all the aggressive ideas out of Loraz's head. 

No.