As the emperor made his way out of his throne room, all worked up over the little show, he tried to find Syris but came up empty when we saw she was busy indoctrinating the children into the Vale. He sighed and visited Medusa instead, tending to his garden.
The Eternal Garden's biome was a serene paradise, with vibrant and lush foliage all around. It was a place of tranquility where one's emotions could be tempered by the peaceful surroundings. From a distance, he sat and watched Medusa humming, her voice almost blending in with the soft rustling of the leaves. Hestia was there with her, frolicking around and laughing as if they were family. They were both covered in mud, their hands, feet, and faces smudged with the rich earth. But the dirt didn't seem to bother them as they relished their time together, talking and playing with unrestrained joy.
Altair envied them.
