Yorda looked at Ico, silent for the moment. She had never seen Ico like this before, even around the Queen - but ten again, the girl hadn't been aware during the boy's final confrontation with her. She almost wanted to ask what the matter was, but thought better at it for the moment. She knew Urd wouldn't hurt her, just as she knew Cora wouldn't.

The girl blinked at Urd as she realized that she had forgotten. "I did not say why," she replied, shaking her head, a faint blush of embarrassment on her cheeks. "I must have forgotten in the excitement. I am sorry."