Hildebrand burst into hysterics at Heinrich's suggestion. What a pure father! Heinrich raised an eyebrow in confusion, watching his son laugh uncontrollably.
"Hilde?"
Hildebrand shook his head, "Thank you, Father." He said while laughing, "I have certainly appeased my curiosity." He cleared his throat and stopped laughing, "Let us get down to the actual business now."
Heinrich smirked, "Of course. I doubt you would come to me after five hundred years to hear the same answers as before."
Hildebrand stood from his chair with a smile. He knelt in front of his father and bowed.
"Today," Hildebrand uttered, "I come here as a father."
—
The Princess watched as Odila changed her dressing for her quietly.
"It looks like you might be able to walk properly now." Odila said slowly, "I think you should start walking with support before your joints freeze."
