"I see." Lith nodded, thinking back at his own tormentors back on Earth and how he would have reacted had they ever apologized to him.
Derek would have hated Ezio forever anyway but at least he wouldn't have wanted his father dead. As for Chris….
Had the young Wainright shown sincere remorse for his actions and accepted a fair sentence, things would have probably gone differently. Justice would have made revenge pointless and Derek wouldn't have tarnished Carl's memory with bloodshed.
"Do you want company?" Kamila held his hand, recognizing the signs of his struggle against his old demons. "Maybe, if I come and explain-"
"Thanks, but no thanks, Kami." Lith returned her touch. "This is something I have to do alone."
***
Griffon Kingdom, city of Albast, an hour later.
Agra opened the windows of her home, grunting at the cloudy sky. It was only an hour past dawn in that part of the Kingdom but sunlight was scarce.