On the other side, in the Kingdom of Asterin, Queen Elizabeth was having lunch with her daughter, Alisha, who had returned home a few days prior after a long journey.
"Mom, are you sure you want to conduct the last rites for Aisha on the anniversary of her disappearance?" Alisha asked, her voice tinged with doubt.
"She's no longer with us, Alisha. We must come to terms with that. Despite our exhaustive efforts, we haven't uncovered any clues indicating she survived that fall," Elizabeth replied, her tone heavy with sorrow.
"But without evidence of her death, without finding her body...," Alisha interjected, her agitation growing.
"This is difficult for me as well, Alisha. Please don't make it harder," Elizabeth pleaded, her voice strained.
"Mom, please! We've waited for her for so long. Why not wait a little longer? I know she's out there somewhere. I can feel it. It's the twin bond," Alisha persisted, her conviction unwavering.
"Alisha, eno
