"Congratulations, miss deep green core. Everything went according to your plans." Dusk said from his mirror, without any trace of sarcasm in his voice. "You can now enroll in any academy of your choosing."
"Thanks." Kelia said, and after he remained silent for a while, she added: "I meant, thank you for your help, Dusk. I really messed up this time."
It was actually what always happened when she didn't follow his advice, but the Red Sun just accepted her gratitude.
"You are welcome. Before we move out, there's someone I want to introduce to you."
"Who?" Kelia asked, wolfing down her food.
"My mother." He replied.
***
After Kelia was done taking her bath and combing her hair, she uncovered the mirror. It was not really effective since Dusk saw and heard everything through her senses, but she liked to keep at least the impression of having some privacy.
Then, they called together upon the Red Mother.
