"…You have grown so much, Theo…" she whispered. "The last time Mama saw you… you was so small and wanted to serve Aragonia in the military. You have become a soldier… tell me about it…"
Rohan told her a made-up story, and she listened with a sorrowful smile. When he was done telling her, he also asked, "What did you want to tell me that you asked for me to come?"
Her eyes looked at him, but it was as if it wasn't really him she was seeing, as she said, "I made a mistake a very long time ago, son… a big mistake that has caused you pain. I want to tell you I didn't mean to."
"What mistake did you make? Tell me." He coaxed, patient with the woman. He had never been patient with anyone who wasn't his wife or son, but he found himself being patient with her and not even using his powers to compel her, for he knew that might heighten her death faster.
She stared blankly before she finally looked at him. "I… I don't remember…"
