"I can once I'm certain you're alright, Dir---Erm, Mable...It seems like you really didn't lose all your memories; that's good. Had Spinel not chosen to gloat to me about what he had done, I might never have known someone else was subjected to a similar experience as I was..."

She wanted him to refer to her casually...Normally, Amethio wouldn't have been willing to budge on the issue. But, it was her wish to be referred to as such, and with the current situation...She was clearly under enough stress. He wasn't about to compound the issue further. And thankfully, she hadn't lost all of her memories, not like he had...That was promising.

But...He still felt some degree of responsibility, even as he bowed and continued speaking.

"He tried to wipe my memories with his Beheeyem too, you know...Some time ago. Yris was one of the many reasons I was able to recall everything...I'm assuming you recall some things, though, based on your phrasing. Once you've taken a moment to rest, start from the beginning. Explain to me what's going on, and I'll compare it to what that dastard told me...He's dragged an entire city into Grandfather's obsession..."

The last part had been meant to be under his breath...But with everything on his mind right now? Amethio had let it slip, unthinkingly...His grandfather would be horrified by what was going on. And Amethio...

He needed answers on the extent of the damage Spinel had caused using Laquium. And, what's more...