"When I finally pulled my head out of my ass, you had already moved on. You had gotten used to living without me, learning magic from Malyshka and everything else by yourself.
"When you needed me the most, I wasn't there for you and when I understood how much I needed you, you returned me the favor. You remember little of me in your adult life because there's little to remember and none of it is pleasant."
"Were we that much of a dysfunctional family?" Solus asked.
"Worse but I'd rather not talk about such depressing memories right after being finally reunited." Menadion sighed.
"Then let's not do it, Mom." Solus refused to let her mother go. "For better or for worse, my amnesia gives us a fresh start. You have a second chance at being my mother and I at being your daughter. What do you say?"
"That it's a lovely idea." Ripha sniffled.
"Only on two conditions." Solus said. "Call me Solus and never flaunt your abs in front of me. Okay?"
