His way of being

And as a paradox, this only added to Ariadne's already unreasonable and excessive love for him.

One evening, while Azhewo was out meeting a relation, this time without Ariadne, because of her headache due to tiredness, Ariadne, remained alone, tried to contact Ytel.

He answered immediately.

"Honey, are you okay? I felt like it had been a long time already!"

"Too long. But yes, don't worry," she reassured her with a light laugh, "he hasn't killed me yet."

"Then maybe he's imprisoning you!"

"No more. But he makes me work like a prisoner! He hardly ever leaves me alone, never gives me any free time..."

"...And especially never gives you a chance to join me," Ytel finished for her. She didn't need to confirm it. "That's why I decided not to join you on my own initiative, I was too afraid of what he might do to you if I did. And I was there, waiting to hear from you, sick with anxiety!"