Arvin's health was deteriorating daily. He was now restricted to his bed. The healer visited daily but as expected there was nothing that could be done. He would simply have to wait it out.

His children spent huge chunks of their time by his bedside and the other children visited often. Kwin's remaining mates also made frequent visits, reminiscing about old times, although that was never their intention for visiting. They mostly came to keep him informed about Hisoka and ...