As he said this, his grandmother interjected, "Honey... we get how you feel, but--"
She was suddenly cut off, "No, you don't, grandmother. Orua has been missing for six months. I've known her since I was five years of age... you don't understand how I feel, not being able to talk to her for so long."
His grandmother couldn't say anything back.
"Damn it... he has gone from a normal civilian, who many would consider a peasant, to the most well-respected student of the great Anaviotis, at least in terms of strength. What in the world would he think of your pity?"
At that moment, Hyst's father spoke up, "That's enough, Hyst! Mind your tone, boy! That is your mother you're speaking to."
At that moment, Hyst abruptly turned and walked out of the room, "Feelings are hurt far less than lives. I just hope she is alive till today."
He spoke as he walked out...
