He never figured Yorda to be someone more than exceptional. However, the lack of details she gave out in her own life summary was either a sign she was exceptionally dull (which would explain the unrestrained tenderness) or she was extremely sheltered (which would explain running away from her mother in a castle). "From a castle to another castle, what luck you have," he said while persisting against a particulary chewy piece of foul. "Sounds like your mother didn't like this Ico. So, princess, how far did you get?"

"I know how it feels to escape your parents. Mine forced me to take on the burden of taking on the whole of time and space. Wanted me to be on the only one left when cannons were fired and dust had settled. The drums in my head never stop, like I can't help but be constantly called to battle. I was born and bred a warrior, but I should be a ruler.""