"Different? How so?"
Sandra slowed her steps, turning slightly as the word left her lips.
"Yes," Aria replied, her brows drawn together. "She seemed to be acting like she had a fight with Aether or something."
Aqualina nodded slowly, "Yes, Mom… Even from a distance, I saw her. She was acting like she was remembering old things. Like the time she was surprised to learn about Kai, and even Selene." She lifted her hand and pointed lightly toward Selene, whose eyes widened for a moment before she frowned.
"What do you mean?" Sandra asked.
Aria shrugged, "We don't know exactly. She didn't explain anything. She just felt… off. Like trying to remember you all"
Helena spoke next, "Also, Aether hurt Empress Mary before Lia. That alone would have been enough to enrage her. Combined with everything else, it explains why she reacted the way she did."
Everyone halted their steps at once.
Now it made sense.
Not completely... But enough for the pieces to begin aligning.
