[Hilda was silent at first, simply holding your gaze, her eyes carrying a storm of emotions — from guilt, to hesitation, to a quiet, aching longing. At last, she knelt down before you, her voice trembling as she began to apologize.]
[You didn't speak right away. Instead, you kept your focus on her, quietly assessing the changes in her presence, the clear increase in her strength. Then, with a wide smile, you finally welcomed her back.]
[Not many words passed between you after that. Your attention moved to Selena and Lilith, curious as to what they would say now.]
[And as you suspected, they declared they were ready to tell you everything. They spoke of hoping to repair the bond between you, to set aside the past so that all of you could work together to find a solution to your condition.]
[But when faced with their tempting offer, you paused, taking a moment to sense your current state. Then, you smiled — and refused.]
