The moment the voice came from the portal, everyone felt their bodies loosen, emotions flaring, and even before Klaus stepped out, tears started rolling down Elysia's face.
This voice, no matter the circumstances she had found herself in, she would never forget.
She had heard it countless times, as had the five uncles.
Even Hunter, who had only heard Klaus speak until he was 10, still recognized his son's voice.
So when he stepped out from the portal, everyone's emotional sac suddenly broke.
Klaus's mom lunged at him, not to attack but to hug him. Klaus smiled weakly, knowing she wouldn't be able to do anything.
However, to his shock, just as his mom hugged him, Maud pressed her hand against his back, and, though he should be a mere illusion, he became tangible, allowing his mother to hug him.
She planted her face in his chest and started sobbing like a child. This was just too much for any of the seven people on the ship to handle.
