Jessica's Point of View
I ran to Master Eraqus in tears, clutching his robe as soon as I was within reach.
"Jessica, what has happened?!" He asked worriedly. "Mommy, she- she..." I couldn't bring myself to say it. "What happened to your mother?!" He exclaimed in fear. I couldn't say it.
"Did she die?" He finally asked. I nodded. The next thing I knew, he was in tears along with me. I stopped my crying. "M-Master?" I stuttered. He wiped his tears away.
"I'm fine Jessica. I'm fine. Can you tell me how it happened?" He asked. "They killed her because of me. Sunset Kingdom. They killed her because I'm a halfling." I sobbed. "I understand. Thank you Jessica. You should go home to your father. He probably needs you right now." Master Eraqus suggested. "He doesn't need me. He can't feel any emotion. He has no heart. Must be nice." I sighed, wiping my my tears away and getting my feelings under control. "How long are you staying?" Master Eraqus inquired. "As long as I want I guess. Although there's no guarantee that someone won't come to take me back at some point. How did you know my mother?" I asked. "That's... I'll tell you when your older." He sighed. "Like how old?" I questioned. "I'll know when you're ready." He explained. "Okay. I trust you. I just wish I could have gotten to spend more time with her." I sniffed. "I know. You know what though? Think about all the people you have right now. You may have lost your mother, but you still have the Organization and myself. Each moment is a gift and sometimes you need to stop and be greatful for the time you do have." Master Eraqus explained. "Yeah. Thank you. I know that now. I just... still miss her." I burst into tears again. "I know." Master Eraqus whispered, holding me close.