Parting Goobyes

They had all their plans down to set in motion and when dawn broke on them, they were eager. 

However, things were far more difficult than they had anticipated. They could only move cautiously, with only one or two of them venturing out to search for information about the children, always careful to avoid the watchful eyes of the police and people. Even with such careful efforts, it took them three long days to gather any substantial details.

During these days, their sustenance came from the meager money Hayne had received from the women at the pharmacy, and it was from there they also visited the internet café. 

In the same span of time, Seiya's mother regained consciousness twice, but she was like an empty shell. She woke, yet never moved nor spoke—only staring vacantly into space. When Hayne suggested Seiya speak to her, hoping she might respond, Seiya refused, preferring to seclude himself on the balcony with his elite, isolating himself from the others.