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Please accept this as a token of my sincerity.

I believe Kjerag will not disappoint you.

They stopped. They really stopped.

It's like you said. That man in a suit opens his mouth, and both sides stop fighting before long!

I thought we were in for a real fight. Didn't SilverAsh tell you guys to get here quick?

But it was all over in an instant.

Why did the Victorians and Kjerags stop fighting as soon as he arrived?

Because he's a spokesman for the Kazimierz General Chamber of Commerce.

Who...? Is that really important?

Oh, wait, I know!

The important thing is that he's from Kazimierz, isn't it?

Victoria wants to bully Kjerag for its own interests, but they have to be careful when it comes to Kazimierz, who's also here for its own interests... I think something like this came up in one of Anna's tests.

So... is this why SilverAsh contacted you and Muelsyse?

You're his backup plan?

You're learning, Leto.;We don't need it now, though.

No wonder you were in such a hurry.

Stuff like this is a pain.

But how did you know that the man in the suit was a spokesman for... hm, for what again?

You know him?

We've met.;His appearance has changed, but his voice hasn't.

Oh yeah, you and Amiya went to Kazimierz for a while.

I want to go with Mamochka, if I get the chance.

There are a few knights I really like. They're so cool!

Appearance... voice?

I guess his voice was pretty unusual. It was really loud.

I don't know how he did it. I could hear him all the way from here.

Oh yeah, Doctor.

Did you give him something at the station?

A little toy that Closure made.;Just a little help.

Really?

Somehow, I can't help but think there's more than meets the eye.

Oh... Muelsyse is chatting with someone.

Should we go over?

You have people you know here too, don't you, Sharp?

I'm working right now.

The one who invited me is probably a little too busy right now.

Taking in the view here isn't such a bad idea.

Sure.

I'll stay with you.

I don't think that's going to work.

There's someone waiting for you there.

For me? Who? Oh...

HIM.

Are you not going?

Well, there really isn't anything I want to say to him..

Arrggghhh! This sucks!

Sorry, Doctor, Sharp, give me a minute!

I'll be back soon!

Rosalind.

You got something to say, spit it out.

Otherwise, I've got places to be.

Wait!

I just wanted to make sure that you're safe.

I couldn't come find you in that chaos.

I'm fine.

The Victorians weren't looking for me. Even that Trilby Asher guy is no match for Sharp and the Doctor.

That bastard's still after you?!

I don't think so. It didn't look like he was here for me.

Well, he's lucky he ran away. Sharp and I would have given him a nice little beating.

Don't underestimate a Trilby Asher.

I don't like their methods either, but the Trilby Ashers are a big deal.

Him? Didn't seem like he was anything special.

That's because Enciodes has Degenbrecher to keep him down!

A warrior must never underestimate an enemy, Rosalind.

Alright, you done then? I gotta go.

Wait!

Three.

Two.

R-Rosalind!

...I spent a lot of time thinking about it last night.

I was weak back then.

The days with your mother were like honey. I couldn't keep myself from thinking about her. I couldn't keep myself away from her, from the very beginning.

I dragged you and Tatyana into that mess, but abandoned you when I couldn't handle the pressure...

You were right to yell at me, Rosalind.

Whatever I say now won't be anything more than an excuse.

For more than a decade, my memory has tried to justify it.

It whitewashes the memories for a man too weak to face his own weaknesses, so that he can continue to feel safe, continue to run away.

He lied so much he even fooled himself.

It's my fault.

I deserve to be scolded and scorned by you.

And I can't blame you for being disappointed in me and Kjerag...

I let you and your mother down.

I'm sorry.

There's one thing I want to make clear.

Mamochka never said anything bad about Kjerag.

Or about my papa.

She even taught me how to pray to Kjeragandr, even though I never really believed in it.

Mamochka only ever said good things about this place.

Tatyana... she doesn't hate Kjerag?

Why would I lie?

I told you, didn't I? She said my papa was really handsome.

Of course, I'm having doubts about that now.

It was before I started in with the beard. Tatyana did say she liked my face...

Wait, why did she tell you all this... could it be...?

Could it be that she doesn't blame me?

Stop.

Don't get too ahead of yourself.

Don't count on other people not blaming you, if you know you're wrong.

But it's exhausting to live with hatred. You underestimate Mamochka, if you thought she would spend a decade hating you and Kjerag.

You're not worth it.