Crista's eyes widened as she swiftly caught sight of me.

"What's the matter? Why are you crying, Jack? What's going on?" She asked me and hurried over to touch me. I was quick to remove myself from her reach and get away from her.

Crista let out an audible gasp, and her eyes grew very wide in response to the unexpected action I made, much like mom had.

“Aki?” Came out mom as she gave me a very demanding and questioningly gaze.

It was time to be rational, so I took a deep breath and went face to face with Crista. The only way I can get back to Mom...