That's... It sounds terrible. I wish both of you hadn't had to experience that. No one should have to.

[She'd tell him, of course, but she's sure he's already figured it all out.]

I was there for two months- my father even longer. But he was not released as I was. I believe he escaped with the help of Patron-Minette. When I last saw him I did not have time to ask. My mother even longer still. Prison did not suit her, and as such, has surely found herself in one of the unmarked graves of prisoners.

There are those who commit crime for their own enjoyment, of course. But the fish rots from the head.