As the doors slowly clicked open, the two individuals stepped into the room, their entrance closely monitored by an imposing group of guards. I instinctively turned my gaze back to my parents, who were both captivated by the presence of these two individuals. My father's stern gaze betrayed no emotions, while my mother's gaze was filled with curiosity as she watched them approach their seats. Dexter and his companion Meadow settled in as my father cleared his throat and addressed Dexter: "How have you been faring during your banishment?" Dexter responded to him, “Well, surprisingly.” I watched as Dexter’s glance at his mate was soft and loving. "It seems that all is well. However, you are aware that breaking the forty-five-year banishment is a violation of the rules. As a consequence of