A Mother's House

A house could be seen ahead with smoke rising from its chimney. The house was made of the same wood as the surrounding trees, but something that made it look different was its lighter color. On each side, there was a pale blue crystal.

This forest alone was hard enough strange for Ashnard, let alone a house in a place like this. Ashnard wondered what Ein's mother would be like. Does it also have a flat expression and strange taste like Ein?

The door responded when Ein knocked on it and what came out from behind the door was a warmly welcoming smile. A woman with long black hair couldn't stop being happy when she saw her daughter was at the door. The woman immediately hugged Ein.

"I have been waiting for your arrival, Ein," said the mother happily. "Wow, this visit is special, isn't it." The woman smiled at Ashnard and Roc.

"Mom, this is Ashnard. My husband," said Ein surprisingly. "And the one who doesn't have this form, his name is Roc-"