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[mapsio]

Oh? Did the Ferines stay when humans came?

[It's the most logical question she can think up right now.]

[rebells]

Yes. That part isn't very pleasant, unfortunately. They created land on Melfes and went to war with the Radiant. That conflict lasted thousands of years.

Now, though, we're trying to live together.

[mapsio]

What brought about that kind of resolution?

[rebells]

[He hesitates, because--]

If I tell you, will you promise me something?

[mapsio]

Of course I will.

[rebells]

It involves someone who's here, in the coven. But she doesn't remember any of it.

I won't ask you not to tell her-- [He's not sure that's the right thing anyway, although he doesn't say it out loud.] Just be careful, if you do tell her.

[mapsio]

If it is something you would rather her not hear. I won't tell. Who is it?

[rebells]

It isn't that. I just haven't decided whether to tell her. I don't think that as it is, she'll listen to me.

You're with her right now, actually. Shirley.

[mapsio]

Shirley-san?

I have to say I am a little curious now.

[rebells]

She helped broker peace between the two sides. But she's from a time before she made that decision.

[mapsio]

Do you think that she wouldn't believe that she did that?

[rebells]

[He hesitates.]

. . . I don't think, as she is now, that she would like that.

[mapsio]

[She sighs, though it isn't audible to Jay.]

I see... so that would make it difficult.

[rebells]

It would.

[And then, maybe because he's tired, maybe because Haru is a friend, he adds:]

She's different from how I remember her.

[mapsio]

She seems... a little closed off. Just as something I have observed.

[rebells]

She likely doesn't trust humans. As I said, we were at war with the Radiant for a long time. Humanity committed many crimes.

[mapsio]

[Haru hums to herself, not that Jay can hear that.]

I'm sure if I got to know her, perhaps— well! I'll give it some time. I won't push her into trusting me right away.

But I will do my best to watch after her.

[rebells]

. . . You're a kind person.

[mapsio]

So are you, Jay-san.

[rebells]

[He's really not, but he doesn't correct her.]

I appreciate you looking after her, Haru.

[mapsio]

Of course. I wouldn't want anything to happen to anyone here, but... the people in this cell with me. I want to do what I can.

[rebells]

I know. You're . . . a good person, too.

[He's silent for one long moment.]

Is there something you want me to talk about? I can tell you more about my world, or we can discuss something else.

[mapsio]

I don't mind if you keep talking. I want to know more about your world.

[rebells]

All right.

I live on an island that's actually a giant ship. It's called the Legacy. It was discovered about fifteen years ago, and it has ruins from two lost civilizations, as well as a variety of plant and animal life you don't see anywhere else.

[mapsio]

How are the plant and animal life so different? How do two lost civilizations fit on a ship? I hope that isn't too many questions.