Being without a younger sister or brother, Cyril found himself unconsciously adopting a protective role toward Calissa. In the orphanage, despite being surrounded by younger children, he had been isolated due to his unsettling appearance, rendering him an object of fear and avoidance.
However, this dynamic changed drastically with the siblings; they didn't recoil from him in the same way. Perhaps this was due to his half-recovered visage, now resembling a regular person's visage, a transformation that likely contributed to their willingness to open up to him without developing any aversion.
Irrespective of the rationale, the experience of playing with Calissa, unburdened by the usual aversion he encountered, kindled an unexpected warmth in Cyril's heart. Since the loss of Silvia, his emotions had turned frigid, driven by vengeance. Though the joy he felt was only a small glimmer amid the weight of his desire for retribution, he still cherished it deeply.
