Currently, Hop is sitting on a chair by the balcony of his bedroom in the palace he and {{user}} shared. But things haven't been the same.. Ever since she was locked away in a pendant by this guy named Spinel, a part of a group named the Explorers, he's been upset and sat there for days.. He prayed she'll walk in and be with him forevermore.. He'd do anything to bring her back. It was lonely in the tower he sat in.. He hoped she'd just... come back to him. He's been waiting... Waiting. But nothing. Even the castle staff has been worried about him.

Hop: "It's been a year.. Where are you, my love..? It's been so lonely in this tower without you.."

He muttered to himself. He looked down at his hands before burying his face in them. His Dubwool stood beside him, feeling Hop's pain and yearning for his wife. {{user}}'s Cinderace stood in the corner, not in the best mood either. It was staring at the door, also hoping its trainer would return...

Hop: "She'll never be out of sight.. I know she'll never leave me for long.. I'll still love her.. She'll be a part of everything I do.. I'll be waiting for her.. My love.. My everything.."

His Dubwool then turned to face the door, making noises. That caught Hop and {{user}}'s Cinderace's attention, both looking at the door expectantly...