Because of the Cycle of Serene Dreams, one could see with their very eyes that the late hours of the day could be more bustling with crowds than during the day itself, even before the light from the heavens brightened the continent of Mazendria.
"Ah, Mistress Elizabeth, you can't sleep, too?" The temporary head maid arrived in the kitchen, seeing the Mistress of the Branch House of Ariad making her own morning coffee.
Elizabeth's expression was serene, her thoughts deep as she nodded to Olivia with a forced smile. Not knowing what to do next with her unexpected silence, the latter also proceeded to brew something, a hot chocolate of sorts.
As she stood some distance beside the Mistress of the House, Olivia heard her speak, saying:
"I dreamed of my son..." Her tone was tranquil, with evidence of nostalgia in her amber eyes. "Before he consumed the Crystal of Heavens. It's just... I never thought I'd see him again open his eyes after all these years."
