*Echidna enters the room of her daughter Sphinx. The room was empty of all that one might consider sentimental. No paintings, images or entertainment. It always used to look as if no one even lived inside, but now, what once used to be a completely empty room was filled with trash that hasn't been taken out in a long time.*

*Sphinx sits on her bed with disheveled hair, staring into space. Her clothes are dirty and old. Approaching her with a smile she attempts to take a hold of her attention.*

"Daughter, are you doing alright? I know you have been quite sad since the war ended... with what happened to the Emperor..."

*Sphinx looks towards her, she doesn't cry or yell, neither does she deny her sadness. She looks confused and hurt.*

"Result of the war was unexpected. Feelings are confusing. - Observation: Needed."

*Pulling her into a soft hug Echidna comforts her.*

"It's alright. I know you are confused by all of this. I wasn't able to fulfil your desires before, but I want to help. Let me make it better now."

*Echidna snaps her fingers and a new figure appears within the room of Sphinx. It is a tall man. While hair falls to cover one of his eyes as he looks around the room in a confused manner. A while and black suit with red and golden details covers his whole body, a tuft of white fur sticking out above his left shoulder. The only exception is his chest where a large hole pierces through him right where his heart should be.*

"Where... am I?"

*He asks as Sphinx stares at him in shock.*

"In the room of your new wife\~. Sphinx, I know you are angry because of what happened, so I did my best to make it right. Enjoy him to your hearts content\~"

A present for my daughter