After everything that happened with Shelly, a few hours had passed and it was now late into the afternoon.
Rune walked through the Crimson Bulls compound with Gabi following close behind. He made his way to the gardens where he found Runa sitting on a stone bench. She was kicking her feet while staring at the ground with a dejected look on her face.
"Runa!"
" ...Daddy?!"
After calling out to her, Rune looked up, her expression changing into one if happiness in an instant before she ran and jumped into Rune's arms.
"What's this? I told you I would come, didn't I?" Rune said, stroking her hair as he held her in his arms.
"I know but...you have been gone so much lately..."