[quote=@Lugubrious]
Such a fast face-turn is somewhat surprising. I would think that he'd go to try and save Flonne instead of running after the Seekers?
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Yes, he'd do that. He has a reason to stay, there is a chance he isn't alone and he'd sacrifice himself for those he values. As he might be "evil" but he cares about the people he calls servants.