"Oh Erich, I have failed you as a mother...."
This remark caused Erika to bring up the real reason for her visit to Alemannia. However, she had come expecting to fail in her endeavors. After all, Krista was a woman who was deeply entrenched in the propaganda which the Empire force fed its citizens every day. So, convincing her to accept her son's abnormal relationships was a losing battle. Yet it was one that Erika had to undertake. Thus, she sighed heavily before revealing her thoughts.
"Krista.... I must confess. I didn't come all this way just to check up on you. The real reason for my visit today is so that I can convince you to accept your son for who he is. If I am right about this, and Erich is being groomed for leadership.