Avadh had mixed feelings about a silent Iker. He had asked the maids to pack his things. Avadh had brought most of Ahem's stuff.?

　　Iker was silent, too silent. He was not talking to anyone other than Avadh. He had kept his doors closed to stop anyone from entering.

　　Iker was sitting before the mirror. He was looking at the family mark that he has to the side of his forehead. His mind was too calm. He was feeling nothing.

　　"It is time," said Avadh.

　　Iker got up and Avadh watched as he removed the family insignia. Avadh watched as the family symbol burned from his skin.

　　They stepped down....