I mean, it was that or 'your father is actually the king' or some such. There's not many other options, are there?

[The attempts at humor don't seem to do much for their mother's nerves. Perhaps it's because the truth is too outlandish for them to guess, practical-minded as they both usually are.]

Do you remember when we lived at the house by the sea?

Of course. We moved because the daemons kept getting too close to the house.

Yes. They were always fascinated with the two of you.

[Now Izunia looks nervous, in turn, though he's trying to hide it under a shaky smile.]