Ursa greeted Era's arrival with a broad smile and open arms. Then she hugged Era tenderly. Era closed her eyes and smiled as well. The warmth of the embrace made Era feel calm.

One reason Era has always believed to be the cause of her calmness when she was with Ursa was her longing for a motherly figure. In addition, Ursa always had her own way of soothing Era's fears. There were times when she felt a gentle vibration emanating from Ursa's body, then spreading through her own body, and all her anxiety instantly disappeared. As if all the complications in her life had vanished without a trace through Ursa's...