Eldon saw his dad blink in confusion, but he didn't try to stop her again. He felt Gloria grip his hand as Areth flew to within inches of his face. He glanced at his girlfriend and saw a tear slip from her eye and run down her cheek.
"I'll be better soon," Eldon said, not understanding why Gloria would cry. She should be happy that he was going to be a man again.
Gloria didn't look at him, but kept her eyes on the fairy. "Are you sure?" she asked.
Eldon was about to answer, when Areth spoke. "Yes." She turned to face his dad, that same sad look on her face. "You can feel his hurt and anguish, can't you?"
Eldon was about to snap that he was right there, but realized she wasn't talking about him.
"Yes. He loves his children very much. He would do anything for them." Gloria's eyes welled up more.
"And I love my pervert enough to not let him suffer that way."
