[ The mythology of it is completely alien to her, but Naoki explains his world’s end in a way that’s easy enough to follow. There were stories back on Remnant - comic books and TV shows modeled after the concept he’s claimed to live. A wasteland, a barren world, survival overtaking life. It’s chilling, to know such a thing can be true. Her gaze softens, the necessary sharpness of alacrity fading into something far more sympathetic. ]

They may have been looking for something different than you or I would have considered. These “Flamines” - it’s possible they just don’t think like we do.

[ With a self-deprecating quirk to a barely there smile, she shakes her head. ]

I don’t think we’re getting answers any time soon.