Chapter 106: Marden Robinson
"Hello, Riku.. Is it fine if I call you that?"
Riku was startled out of his reverie. He glanced at Lila and Elara, but they were still engrossed in their own quiet conversation, unaware. The voice had come from the charm.
’Of course, Clara,’ he responded mentally, focusing his thoughts on the vessel he carried. ’And it’s an honor to meet you properly, despite the circumstances. How are you feeling? Is the charm a comfortable anchor?’
’It is... peaceful,’ Clara’s voice replied, tinged with a slight happiness. ’It is a welcome respite after so many years bound to the cold earth. I never thought that I would see anything but the graveyard again.’
’I am glad that you are enjoying it. Elara seems to be very happy as well.’ Riku glanced at the chatting Elara.
’Yes, it is so good to see my daughter smiling again. Each time she would visit me, she would be crying her eyes out. However, she is not who I want to talk about now.’
’You want to talk about Elara’s father, right? But as I said before, I cannot do anything right now.’ Riku did not want to leave Clara with false hopes. He had kept his new mission a secret from Elara and Clara, as he did not want to endanger them.
’No, that is not what I was asking for. There are just certain things that I.. I feel that you should know about him.’
Riku was surprised. That the circumstances of Elara’s father were not simple was something he already knew. But more information was always welcome, especially when he had a mission to complete.