Karium Maselli felt like his mother was up to something and... that made him wary.
Maybe because he knew his mother too well. He was well aware of his mother's complicated mindset. No one would know her well as he did and now with the power she holds, his anxiety only grew.
It was why he wished to distance himself from her for everyone's sake.
Tristan was raised by his mother and from what he witnessed during his time in Aslirith, he knew one thing.
His mother was still obsessive.
"It's hard to understand you, Karium," Edric said to him after what seemed to be forever. "Don't you miss your mother during all those years? I know you need her."
"But what if I'm forced to choose between you and her?" Karium promptly said, making his brother raise a brow.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Edric sighed.
