"Zagreus," she muttered for herself.
Her son was standing there with a solemn expression, slightly frowning in a way that made him look more like his dad than ever. For once, none of the girls asked questions, sensing the atmosphere. Only Victoria glanced, but Helen signed for her to remain silent, and she did. It took a few seconds for their boat to come to a full stop, but it wasn't enough for Dahlia to prepare her heart. Zagreus, as well-mannered as she had raised him to be, extended his hand to help her out.
"...Hi," she said with a faint smile.
"Welcome back, Mother."
For the first time, he'd let on a faint smile, making her feel relieved, and Dahlia immediately hugged him. Zagreus was taller than her, and he'd been since he'd taken his adult appearance, just months after his
