[Red Son, for his part is...mixed. There is a look of relief, even joy if the small bit of wind that has managed to maintain itself despite his fire going out was any indication. For the moment, he can believe his father is here, that he's okay, and despite everything else, he can't deny that rush of positivity at thinking his beloved family might be okay.]

[But with it, there is also dread, pain, even a bit of fear as his heart hammers like a jackrabbit. Despite this, he steps forward, reaching for him.] Father, you're...you're here. You got out. I-I'm glad. I thought-I mean-

[He seems to struggle for words under the oppressive glare.] Um, this is Saya! A vampire queen-

I do not care for your tryst. [The shade doesn't have to yell. He barely raises his voice, but while Red Son could use his more boisterous personality, the Demon Bull King was much like Saya in he has to do little beyond exist to bring attention to himself.] I care that you ran like a coward.

[Red Son flinches back.] I-they were your sworn brothers. I couldn't beat them on my own-I-I went for help, I got help! It just-it wasn't enough... [He looks down, shrinking further in on himself, breath quickening.] I've...I've been trying to get home, I've been trying-

Then why did you not retrieve our scrolls? Or did you think I would not find out?

[He swallows.] I-I didn't know if it would work.