[Now that's a face that he certainly wasn't expecting. Out of all the people, he would have assumed his lovers would have been dumped here, considering their long list of 'crimes' but his mother out of all people? He feels a hint of anger arise in him for a moment upon seeing her, but that changes as soon as she suddenly comes in and makes room for him and his escape. Astralin narrowly just making it out of the crowd, as he finally manages to take a deep breath in, and the villagers immediately begin to apologize to Gwen.]

Mother? What in the world are you doing here?

[He places a hand on her shoulder protectively, pulling her close to him since he had always worried about how small she was compared to everyone else. Luckily, however, there doesn't seem to be anyone crowding around the two of them. His eyes peering around the area, before motioning her toward one of the quieter areas.]

If you are here, then that means that you have that parchment paper.