THE PAST

 

 Somewhere in an open field lies a small hill with a tree above it, beneath that tree is a lone girl in deep slumber. This lone girl has been asleep for a while now, undisturbed in her dormant state… until she was awakened. By the time this girl opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was a helping hand before taking it as the helping hand pulled her up from where she rested, her hand having this strange mark on the back. Risen from the bed of grass with her eyes being much clearer, the one that offered a hand is a rather friendly man with his little sister beside him. The two siblings introduced themselves, the little sister named Lissa; and the man who helped her is Chrom. The two siblings seem to be royalty of the Halidom of Ylisse. 

 

 As for the awakened girl, her name is Reflet and… that’s all she remembers as her memory is hazy to the point that she only remembers her name. Well that and how to fight like an experienced warrior and like a gifted tactician, this shows when Reflet joined the siblings on their journey when they faced bandits. On their way home back in Ylisstol, Reflet met Emeryn who is the current ruler of Ylisse and the oldest sister of the two. With nowhere to go, Reflet decided to join Chrom’s cause for their battle against the Plegian army and to be the Shepherd's tactician. Thus begins the war for peace, meeting allies and friends along the way as Reflet leads them to battle with critical thinking to gain the upperhand in battles, though they met one person in particular named “Marth” who has aided them in numerous occasions.

 

 Over time, Reflet has formed bonds with the members of the Shepherds, knowing their strengths and vulnerabilities as she helped them solve their inner demons through comradery and support. This is especially with Chrom, always being at each other’s side in and out of battle as Reflet and Chrom tend to be at each other’s presence. It started off as comrades, then to close allies, to best friends, and maybe… something more. But their quest isn’t full of sunshines of rainbows, because one day… their arch nemesis Gangrel has taken Emmeryn hostage through a string of circumstances… Reflet’s planning didn’t foresee this would happen. Chrom and the Shepherds are at the mercy of the Mad King Gangrel for his pursuit to take the Fire Emblem as his own, using Emmeryn as a hostage and as a bargaining chip. Yet none… could foresaw what happens next.

 

 Emmeryn made the ultimate sacrifice for the people as she fell into her death as a martyr. Chrom and Lissa are distraught with Reflet in utter shock, the following events leading into pure chaos. Reflet and the others managed to escape and regroup, but at what cost… nearly everyone is injured and morale is low. Reflet can feel the weight of her actions of being unable to make a sound strategy… a way to keep everyone from harm… a way to save her… Reflet felt responsible for how things turned out, her self-doubt taking over as she begins to feel if she deserves to be the Shepherd's tactioner if she led her comrades to danger.

 

 She even brought grief to Chrom and Lissa…

 

 Yet in spite of that tragedy, Reflet and Chrom have reconciled and talked about their feelings and motivations as comrades… to keep going… to make Emmeryn's sacrifice not in vain. Thus, Reflet and the Shepherds marched into Gangrel's army once more to reclaim their land and put an end to his madness! Gangrel's men are in a state of disarray, questioning their allegiance after witnessing Emmeryn's sacrifice, causing his power to diminish! This is the perfect opportunity to win this war, an opportunity to redeem herself from her flawed strategy, an opportunity to make Emmeryn proud, thus… into battle they go! And with Reflet’s sharp wits and Chrom’s peerless blade with the strong bonds of the Shepherds… eventually they won the war!

 

 The Mad King has been defeated and peace can be brought back into Ylisse once more!

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 With the battle over, Chrom can finally be at ease and focus on rebuilding his Halidom in the name of Emmeryn. Reflet with nowhere to go, she decided to help Chrom with rebuilding Ylisse. Their journey has been a wild one… many highs and lows… the two of them have remained at each other’s side, not just as General and Tactioner, but as close frien- well, about that. With the two alone with each other’s presence, Reflet would find herself in-front of Chrom giving his… uh, very awkward fumbling confession of love to her which left Reflet in laughing while her face grew red. And just as Chrom is about to speak more awkwardly at the thought of  Reflet being engaged to someone else, Reflet takes his hand before giving this Prince a heartfelt kiss to seal his lips…

 

 With their feelings known to one another, Reflet and Chrom became lovers. Thus they are wedded as husband and wife, King and Queen of Ylisse. Reflet became the wind on his back and the sword on his side, together they will make a peaceful world, one day…

 

THE PRESENT

 

 Two years gone by, Ylisse has gotten peaceful just like how they dreamed of. Chrom’s ruling has made the halidom flourish within those two small years, it was a joyful time to be alive. As Reflet, she is being taught by Maribelle how to act like a proper Queen and as a proper lady, quite tiring but she can manage. The same can be said for her husband, gods know how much Chrom louthed to be taught on how to be prim and proper for a King instead of a swordsman like he usually does. Looks like the pair can’t catch a break, but at least they’ll be together through the process. 

 

 Though within those two years, Reflet gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, naming this baby Lucina. Lucina’s left eye bears the mark of the Exalt just like her Father Chrom, maybe one day their daughter would be a strong and valiant individual like they hoped it would be. Such a loving family… it would be a shame if that two years of peace would come to an end, which is exactly what happened. One day Flavia of Regna Ferox seeks Chrom’s and Reflet’s aid as it seems that the neighboring country of Valm begins to invade their kingdom. With Chrom agreeing since the people of Regna Ferox did assist them two years ago, Reflet accompanies him on the journey, leaving their newborn daughter Lucina to the maid’s care. Thus, the two take their leave along with the Shepherds.

 

 Upon arrival, they are informed that the Valmese army has made its move on the port of Ferox. Reflet suggested that they should catch the Valmese army off guard by attacking them through the sea, which leads to a meeting with Plegia's new king Validar in search for new ships. Though something is off with this Validar person… he looks awfully similar to one of the assassins that tried to kill Emmeryn two years ago, leaving Reflet and Chrom a bit bewildered and confused.  During the meeting, King Validar introduces his hierophant, this hierophant… it looks and sounds like Reflet! They even introduced themselves by the same name! 

 

 This meeting has some familiar faces...

 

 But either way, Validar agrees to give Chrom and Reflet the resources they needed for the battle against the Valmese Army. Later that night, a voice calls to Reflet, it feels ominous… this can't be right… her head hurts and she can hear Validar appears and reveals that Reflet is the descendant of a long line of Grimleal leaders and the first one who had all the markings to become his vessel, along that he is Reflet's father. That is until Reflet's mother took her crib and fled Plegia altogether, distraught from the madness during that time. But before Validar could even manipulate Reflet into joining him, she is alerted by Chrom as their forces are being attacked by the Risen!

 

 With the efforts of Chrom's Army and Reflet's tactics, they managed to defeat the Risen. Yet one snuck up behind Chrom, ready to kill him and Lissa, but in the nick of time; Marth arrived and slayed the Risen as he saved them! Although, Marth shouted "Father, look out!" Before he defended Chrom and Lissa, which is foreboding. It is then revealed that Marth is actually Lucina from the future, as she bears the brand of the exalt in her eye like the baby Reflet gave birth to. And of course, Chrom pulled her daughter in a warm embrace, followed by her mother Reflet and her aunt Lissa… Lucina dearly misses her family.

 

 This is when Lucina informs them that she came from a future where everyone died as the Fell Dragon Grima wreaked havoc upon the land, which led to Lucina and the children of Reflet's comrades going back to the past in order to change their fate. It is quite the news for Reflet and company. For now, Lucina will lend her hand to the Army as to not only to assist them in battle, but to also get closer to her family once more. Of course, Reflet wholeheartedly accepts her daughter, be it from the future or present. Reflet and Chrom once more continue their campaign against the invading country of Valm, ruled by Walhart the Conqueror. 

 

 Reflet and company are getting ready for battle, the provisions and ships from Plegia have greatly prepared them to set sail and face the Valmese army in the sea. Though it doesn’t hurt to restock on supplies on the local town, although they were informed about a certain legendary treasure that descended from Naga itself called Naga’s Tear, it can give someone an increase in power. It is located in the ruins nearby, so Reflet, Chrom and Lucina went to obtain Naga’s Tear with everyone in the Army. Yet upon arrival, the ruins are sprawling with Risen as if guarding the treasure that is Naga’s Tear. But nevertheless, Reflet and company pressed on for the pursuit of the treasure, they’re going to need every help they can get.

 

 Yet during the battle against the Risen, Reflet took notice of a lone boy fending for himself against the enemy, of course she comes to the rescue with Chrom on her side! Upon saving this young boy, he joyfully called Reflet casually “Mother”... wait, this boy is Reflet and Chrom’s son! It is revealed that his name is Morgan who appears to have awakened within the ruins with no memory whatsoever, just like his mother… huh. Though what is strange is that Morgan remembers Reflet clearly, yet his little to no recollection of his father Chrom and his big sister Lucina. But for now, they must defeat the rest of the Risen before they can continue to talk. 

 

 Once the dust settles, they finally obtain Naga’s Tear, although there is something more important to be dealt with. Morgan has no recollection of how he got here and everything else, all he remembers is his name and his mother Reflet, everything else is a blur. So Reflet came to the conclusion that Morgan came from the future like Lucina did, so she and Chrom decided to take Morgan in for now as their son. Even if he doesn’t remember Lucina and Chrom, Morgan claims that he will do his best to remember them just like he did for his mother Reflet. Upon Lucina seeing Morgan, she is quick to talk to him once more as she’s glad to see her little brother safe. Of course, Morgan accepts Lucina regardless of his memory.

 

 Finally… The whole Family is here.

 

 And finally, they set sail and began their campaign to stop Walhart. Although throughout the campaign, Reflet would get these headaches from time to time. It started when Lucina would tell them how Chrom died in her world, claiming that he was betrayed by someone very dear to him. Since then, it never stopped for Reflet as if there’s something going on in her head. She had Lissa to check if there is any illness that she is suffering from, and surprisingly none. 

 

 What is this feeling… ?

 

 By the end of the campaign, they had gathered four of the Emblem's five gemstones and had defeated Walhart of Valm. They then received news from Validar that they will give Chrom the final gemstone of the Fire Emblem, thus Reflet and company head to Plegia once more to receive the last gemstone. They arrived and spoke with Validar, but before they knew it; Validar had betrayed them, trying to take the Fire Emblem from himself! Refelt, Chrom, Lucina and Morgan tried to escape from Plegia’s castle with their allies, fighting their way out from the Plegian soldiers blocking their path. Yet just as when they’re about to flee, Validar and Aversa warped in-front of Chrom and attacked him, leaving him incapacitated and vulnerable. 

 

 But what’s worse, instead of Validar himself would take the Fire Emblem from Chrom; he instead forced Reflet to take it from Chrom and gave it to him, controlling Reflet against her will as she felt the same headache as before but more severe. Lucina and Morgan tried to stop Validar, but his retainer Aversa is quick to strike the siblings down as they would fall from the ground. Validar and Aversa then disappear and flee with the Fire Emblem in hand, Reflet in self-doubt and distrust of herself from being manipulated like that. Reflet feeling terrible from being forced to betray her closest comrade and the love of her life, urged Chrom and the others to cast her aside and leave her, afraid of  bringing harm to her friends and family. But Chrom would object, forgiving her and would urge to just help and bring back the Fire Emblem, Morgan with his father Chrom as he can’t leave her mother just like that, but Lucina… decided to talk to Reflet privately. 

 

 Reflet makes her way out of the castle and into the field alone, only to meet Lucina. Lucina mentions Chrom from her time, saying how much of a great man he is and how much she loves him, and Reflet does love him too. And before Reflet knew it… Lucina’s blade is pointed at Reflet, her very own mother. Lucina figured out who was the one that killed Chrom in her time, and it was Reflet herself under the influence of Validar. If Lucina can challenge fate, then sacrifices must be made, deciding to kill Reflet herself to save Chrom and everyone else. 

 

 Reflet is now under the Judgement of Lucina… her own daughter…

 

 Of course, Reflet accepts her judgement if it means saving everyone she holds dear to her heart, Chrom… Lucina… Morgan… Lissa… everyone. If it means redeeming herself from earlier and ending this conflict quickly, then she trusts her life to Lucina to save everyone. But in the end… Lucina can’t bring herself to take the life of her own mother, committing matricide is too much for her. She already lost Reflet in her time, to lose her again is a pain that she can’t bear for the rest of her life, leaving Lucina to lay her sword down and apologize to Reflet. Reflet accepts Lucina’s apology, forgiving her daughter.

 

 As Reflet and Lucina speak, Chrom and Morgan arrive and tell them that they heard everything. Chrom told Lucina to trust in the bonds of everyone, being their guiding light to victory. And even if Morgan can’t remember everything, he can still feel these invisible ties that connect him to everyone, all the more reason to trust Chrom’s words. Lucina accepts the words of her Father and little brother, apologizing to Reflet for pointing her blade at her once more. And without further ado, Reflet and company ride off to face Validar and take the Fire Emblem back!

 

 Before they face Validar at The Dragon’s Table where he will use the Fire Emblem for, Reflet promises Chrom that she will resist the influence of her father Validar with all of her might and not let him manipulate her, but she also wants Chrom to promise that if she does fail… he will have to cut her down. Chrom is quick to object, but Reflet urges even more… in the end, Chrom reluctantly accepts. Now that they have arrived, Reflet and Chrom now face Validar. Before the battle, Validar reveals to Reflet that she is born to be the vessel for the Fell Dragon Grima, because Reflet possesses the Heart of Grima, its proof can be seen on Reflet’s right hand where it bears the Mark of Grima, a symbol of their role as Grima's vessel. But enough dialogue! Chrom and Reflet brandished their blades and faced Validar as he wielded a powerful tome… a tome called Grima’s Truth, a tome so powerful that it channels the power and aura of the Fell Dragon Grima itself. But even so, the general and his tactician charged into battle!

 

 After a rigorous battle, the two finally defeated Validar. But… before Chrom knew it, Reflet had impaled him with a bolt of lightning as she was possessed by Grima once more, killing Chrom in the process. Lucina and Morgan watched in terror as they see their father dead and their mother no longer herself, giving into despair as Validar rises once more, mocking Lucina as she has not changed anythin-

 

 But oh! This is but an act!

 

 It turns out that Reflet predicted all of this would happen as she remembers a glimpse of this in her dream back in the fields when she was still asleep before Chrom met her, so Reflet weakened her magic during the influence so as to not kill Chrom, leaving Chrom with nothing but a bruise. As for the Fire Emblem, only four gemstones are in Validar’s possession since one of them is in their comrade Basilio and the one in Validar’s possession is nothing but a mere imitation, checkmate! Now the real battle begins, now with everyone! With Chrom and Reflet changing their fate with Lucina and Morgan reigniting their resolve, they are now ready to bring down Validar and his scheme. Have at thee!

 

 And then finally… Validar is brought to his knees, dropping Grima’s Truth from his clutches as it falls, the victory goes to Reflet and Chrom! Yet not long after Validar’s Hierophant arrived, the one that shares Reflet’s name and appearance, warping in-front of the duo as they emanate this dark aura. The Hierophant then reveals that they’re the Fell Dragon from the future that Lucina is from, the one that took over Robin and killed Chrom in that reality! In the future, after Reflet and Chrom defeat Validar at, Grima takes over Reflet’s body and kills Chrom. Reflet’s consciousness is completely taken over by Grima who uses their life force to channel his powers through their body. When Lucina and her comrades, who are the children of Chrom’s comrades, tried to flee to the past, Grima followed her to stop her from interfering. 

 

 Arriving in the present, Grima tried to take over Reflet in the present with his memories; but Reflet's body was not strong enough to bear the memories of the Fell Dragon, thus weakening Grima's power. It leads to Reflet losing all of her memories aside her name and capabilities as a tactician, it's why she laid there on the empty fields. But it is also why Reflet would have these dreams of her killing Chrom and having these headaches, as those are the memories of Grima buried within her. It's… crazy, Reflet finds herself shocked from the revelation of her identity. She wanted answers from Future Grima of the future, if they are one of the same.

 

 But the moment Reflet asked, Future Grima took it as rejection to become the Vessel for the Fell Dragon. Thus, Future Grima continued where Validar left and proceeded to continue the ritual to awaken the Grima in the present, which Future Grima succeeded. The castle then begins to crumble and fall apart from the power of Present Grima’s awakening, forcing Chrom, Lucina, Morgan and everyone else to escape the crumbling castle. Yet as they finally reached outside, they were met with something terrifying… above them is a colossal hellish dragon, looking down upon them as if they’re ants. The Fell Dragon Grima… has awakened.

 

 Before Chrom could panic from the absence of Reflet when the castle crumbled, Reflet returned with the Fire Emblem intact, taking it from Validar’s corpse during the chaos as she followed suit with everyone. Seeing the Fell Dragon alive and ready to terrorize the earth they very much stand on, they must put a stop on Grima! And so, Chrom and Reflet make haste to Mount Prism where they can finally complete the Awakening ritual. This ritual will give them the power to defeat Grima as its power is from Naga herself, the counter to the Dark power that Grima possesses. Yet Reflet noticed something strange… when she took the Fire Emblem, the tome Grima’s Truth was not there… where did it go?

 

 Upon arrival, Reflet watched Chrom completing the Awakening as he had summoned Naga herself. With Naga present, she bestows Chrom a trial as he completes it, proving his worth to Naga. Thus Naga blessed Chrom’s Falchion, unlocking its true power, becoming the Exalted Falchion. Yet even with the new acquired power that Chrom recieved, it is only capable of putting Grima into a thousand year slumber. And the only way to take down Grima for good is to take his own life.

 

 With the power acquired, Naga points them to Origin Peak where Grima lies at this very moment, so Reflet and Chrom with his awakened blade march to Origin peak where they will face Grima. Yet upon arrival, their path is blocked by none other than Aversa with the remnants of Validar's army, intending to stop Reflet and Chrom from going any closer; they're not going to let them thwart all of Validar's progress for all of this to happen. And then… Reflet took notice of what Aversa is holding, it's the tome that Validar uses, Grima's Truth. She must have taken it from Validar during the castle's destruction, maybe hoping to wield the Fell Dragon's power as well. Nevertheless, Reflet and Chrom faced the last battle before facing Grima.

 

 Once they defeated Aversa, Reflet took the cursed tome that wields the power of the Fell Dragon, thinking… if she's meant to be Grima Vessel, then that means she has the power to defeat Grima for good! However, Naga warns them that if Reflet is the one that will slay Grima, they will perish as well since their heart is connected with Grima's, the only way to survive it is if Reflet’s bonds are strong enough, and chances of her coming back is equivalent to finding a teardrop in an ocean. Upon hearing this, Chrom is quick to refuse with this course of action! He can't let Reflet, the one who was always by his side… the one he loves dearly to perish, the two of them have to be together for their family. Yet as much as Chrom urges that he will be the one that will strike Grima down, Reflet refuses as they still are convinced to see this through with her own hands.

 

 There is no time for quarreling, they must stop Grima at once! Naga told them that the Grima's weakness is at their nape, but they must be on guard as his servants will be guarding the nape. Naga will warp them on its back, but the rest is up to them to accomplish the task. And without further ado, Naga took Reflet, Chrom, Lucina, Morgan and everyone else on the back of the Fell Dragon. This is it… the final battle.

 

 The Shepherds get into the massive Fell Dragon’s back, but as soon as they take their first step, Grima strikes them with a spell that cripples them to the point they can no longer move. Reflet is struggling to stand on her two feet as she looks around her, seeing Chrom and her comrades barely standing, damn it… they’re this close. With a condescending tone, Grima offers Reflet once more to become the vessel of Grima, if Reflet accepts then Grima will spare her family and comrades. But Reflet stubbornly refuses, a tactician like her already knows that this vile person will kill Chrom and the others once she becomes the vessel. Grima simply laughed at what Reflet had to say, Grima pulled Reflet into a deep dark abyss… sinking deeper and deeper into darkness… away from her comrades… her children… Chrom…

 

 This is it… Reflet has no strategy or plan to make it out of this dark abyss… Grima will take over her body and kill the people she dearly holds in her heart… her morale broken, she falls into despair.... sinking into the deepest darkest pandemonium… losing herself to oblivion… 

 

 But before she gives up her will to live, Reflet hears a voice… a radiant hope through the darkness, its… Chrom… Lucina… Morgan... Lissa… everyone! These voices are calling her name, telling her to stand up and fight with them, not to give in to despair! Those voices of encouragement are enough for Reflet to free herself from the Abyss and return with her comrades, her will and passion burning brightly that Grima is shocked to see her back! Naga then appears and fully heals the Shepherds to regain their power, telling them to make haste and do their part. All of these battles have led to this… as Lucina and Morgan are with each other as they’re ready, Reflet went to Chrom’s side as he held the Exalted Falchion while she wielded Grima’s Truth; with the intent to kill Grima with their own power… it’s time to end thi- no, IT’S TIME TO TIP THE SCALES!

 

 The battle rages on… the sounds of swords clashing and magic being casted fill the air… everyone is fighting their hardest, their conviction shining brightly. Lucina and Morgan told Chrom and Reflet that they will handle the strongest servants guarding Grima, so the two nodded as they made their way to face Grima at the nape of the Fell Dragon of the present. Upon arrival, they are met with Grima with the head of the Fell Dragon ready to breathe its decaying magic upon the two. But Reflet and Chrom are not intimidated by Grima’s overwhelming power, so they charge in to face Grima head on!

 

 And as the dust settles, Reflet and Chrom has bought Grima to their knees, weakened by the power of the Exalted Falchion and Grima’s Truth; both with the power of Naga and Grima. All there is left to do is to strike Grima down, yet when Chrom is about to raise his blade to send Grima back to a thousand year slumber… Reflet took a step forward with Grima’s truth, being the one that will end Grima’s life so they will no longer terrorize this world once more. For once… Reflet is glad that she and Grima are the same, glad that she will be able to offer her life to this world, to everyone, Lissa, Morgan, Lucina....

 

 Chrom…

 

 Thus, Reflet striked Grima down with their own power, causing the evil of this world to fade away, and soon… Reflet will fade away too. With Grima gone, Reflet can feel her body dissapearing as Chrom watches in grief… to see his partner to perish. Reflet turned her head with a smile as she said these final words to her beloved.

 

 Thank you Chrom. For… everything…

 

 Tell the others… my last thoughts were of them…

 

 May we meet again, in a better life…

 

 And just as Chrom was about to grasp Reflet, she simply smiled at him as she waved goodbye, parting her lips as she vanished in the wind…

 

 I love you…

 

 The only thing that Chrom grasped is but a tome that she used against Grima, everyone landing on the ground as the Fell Dragon beneath them is no more. While everyone is heartbroken and grieving from the loss of Reflet, Chrom held her tome and reminded them that she will return as long as their bonds remain strong, just like what Naga said. Lissa, Lucina and Morgan, while saddened, are still hopeful that Reflet will return. Chrom vows to find Reflet even if it takes the rest of his days. And so everyone went back to their homelands to rebuild, while Chrom and Lissa began their search for Reflet. She will be back, they just know it…

 

 A year later… 

 

 Somewhere in an open field lies a small hill with a tree above it, beneath that tree is a lone girl in deep slumber. This lone girl has been asleep for a while now, undisturbed in her dormant state… until she was awakened. By the time this girl opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was a helping hand before taking it as the helping hand pulled her up from where she rested, her hand no longer having the mark. Risen from the bed of grass with her eyes being much clearer, the one that offered a hand is a rather friendly man with his little sister beside him. This man slowly parted his lips and said-

 

 Welcome back… it's over now.

 

THE FUTURE

 

 A year after Reflet is found, the entire continent is at peace with the leadership of Chrom and Reflet’s knowledge. The Lucina and Morgan of the future disappeared. The older sister whispered to her infant self “Yours will be a happy future.”. Morgan's memory did not fully return but the memories he has made with his Father and Mother of this world is enough for him. Thus, the siblings of the future vanished without a trace together, fulfilled that they have saved the future of their mother and father, leaving them to live their own lives.

 

 Later on, Reflet gave birth to another baby and it's a boy. She then named him after her son from the future… Morgan, now little Lucina has a little brother to be with her side. Chrom is overjoyed with their new baby boy, holding Morgan in his arms. They wonder where their children of the future are, but Reflet knows that they will be fine when they have each other to look after for one another, she couldn’t be more proud of them. Even if they are apart, their ties will keep them connected… 

 

 One day…

 

 From the outskirts of Ylisstol lies a vast meadow with a lone tree in a small hill... the grass swaying on the cold morning breeze... the sun's ray of light beaming the atmosphere... and the sound of birds chirping above the branches...  today's a good morning. A good morning for the King and Queen to laze around and nap with their two kids instead of attending their Royal Duties, how diligent of them. Frederick will be screaming on the inside once he finds out that Chrom and Reflet are not within the castle walls, but knowing him; he's already on the verge of screaming. Poor Frederick... looks like Lissa will have to cover for them this time. Regardless, they’re at peace with each other...

 

 Until...