NEOMA didn't have the time to answer Vitu's question when she felt the Eternal Flame approaching.
The real deal this time.
Hence, she quickly stood in front of her son protectively.
"You don't have to protect me, Mother," Vitu said as he stood behind her. "The Eternal Flame won't hurt me."
"Even so, as your mother, it's my duty to protect you."
"Mother, I'm stronger than you right now."
"Hah! You're really my child since you inherited my arrogance," Neoma said proudly. "Congratulations on being the one and only son of THE Neoma Roseheart de Moonasterio, Vitu. You should be eternally grateful to your father for winning the heart of an awesome woman like me."
Vitu just laughed as if he was amused.
<"The Neoma I know isn't as arrogant as you, little princess.">
He finally arrived.
The Eternal Flame was here at last.
And wow.
[It really is a talking fireball.]
