Claude's Dilemma

Claude's head snapped toward the voice. A man stood before him, his dark purple ponytail swaying slightly, red eyes glowing in the dim light. 

There was something eerily familiar about him, but now wasn't the time to dwell on it—his mother's condition was his priority.

"What do you mean?! What happened to my mother?" 

Claude shot to his feet, his voice sharp with urgency as he stepped closer, now face-to-face with the man.

The man bowed his head slightly. "My Lord, it's me—Sun," he introduced himself.

Claude didn't react, even when Sun finally able to transform into humanoid form, his mother was the priority. 

Sun hesitated, his ears drooping slightly. "That's… actually…" He exhaled, voice heavy with reluctance. "Your mother has Drunen Sickness."

Claude's breath hitched. "What? How?" His brows knitted as dread settled in his chest.