Remaining dead silent throughout the exchange, Marea quickly shuffled after Marlowe. Watching the young boy wipe away tears from behind, the girl's normally gentle hands clenched into tight fists. [color=2E2C2C][i]I know I should say something to Father but...What can I say that will convince him? If this passes by, I don't think he'll ever try again...[/i][/color]

Picking up the pace to catch up with him, the blue-haired girl grabbed Marlowe's shoulder and forced him to turn and face her. Her usual calm remained save for her eyes, which shone with a burning determination.

"Marlowe, I am not going to let you stay in this cage any longer. We are getting on that boat. Curse or otherwise. Those people were willing to accept you, so we'll find a way to meet back up and go to that island."

Releasing him, Marea took a long inhale before turning and looking towards the not-so-distant shoreline. [color=2E2C2C][i]No turning back now.[/i][/color]

"I refuse to stay quiet when he causes such suffering."