The duke's flower petals wither away into lifeless ashes, reminding him of the power that had been forced upon him-the ability to kill anything he touches. scorned by his family, he was sent away to live in isolation. however, he wasn't completely alone as rob and alice kept him company. as time passed, the duke grew more frustrated with the limits set by his unfortunate ability. he decided to break the curse that had been cast upon him for both his sake and alice's. the duke was aware of how difficult it could be to avoid touching a loved one.