Different worlds? Well, that certainly explains the-- variety of people I've seen around the market.

[it's certainly a lot to wrap her head around!! she doesn't completely get it, but as long as she has someone familiar around, she can keep calm for now.]

I... I assume you wouldn't know, considering the last time I saw you. I'm sorry, it's just difficult for me to think about the war. [she closes her eyes, takes a deep breath.] After the war, Petra allowed me to stay with her in Brigid. I took the opportunity to escape it all, all the remnants of death and destruction.

[she removes herself from him, though stays close, and looks down at her wringing hands.]

I'm honestly surprised you're willing to speak to me, considering how they treated you... and how I failed to stop them.