- Gaia: I'm sorry I'm late, Master Denif.
- Denif: It's fine. Have you settled in?
- Gaia: Yes, thank you.... I wish to know everything that has happened.
- Denif: Ah, yes. We didn't finish our conversation because of the girl. Hm... Where should I start... Do you remember Henir's rift created during the El Explosion?
- Gaia: Of course, but I remember it wasn't quite like this.
- Denif: Yes, during our last meeting, we decided to find the large El Shards spread across Elrios and imbue an element to each El Shard befitting the environment in which the El Shard is in.
- Gaia: Yes, as I understand, I fell asleep within the El as soon as I had done my part.
- Denif: Gaia, I did not fall asleep right away.
- Gaia: I'm sorry? What did you...
- Denif: Back then, Elrianode was very unstable due to fissures of Henir that appeared during the El's Explosion. I decided it was not safe to leave Elrianode in such a state.
- Gaia: The bishop of Velder told me that Elrainode suddenly appeared out of nowhere. It that somehow related?
- Denif: Yes. After I created the Water El, I came back to Elrianode to seal the city. Even though it was in ruins due to the explosion, Elrianode was the capital of the Elrian Kingdom, where the El was located. I sealed the city to prevent information that could be useful to Henir's Order from falling into their hands. And to prevent fissures of Henir from negatively impacting the other regions of Elrios. I heard Henir's Order went into hiatus after the El Explosion, so the decison to seal the city was the right one in the end.
- Gaia: Master Denif, that's not what I wanted to heard about.... Why am I just learning about this? Why didn't we all work to seal the city together?
- Denif: ... We only had one chance to get this right. But even though we were all proficient in controlling El's energy, none of us had created elemental El shards before. I did not want to risk the masters trying to save their strengths to help seal Elrainode, only to fail our main task. Calm yourself, you were not the only person who did not know. I only hinted Ventus in the case the situation goes awry.
- Gaia: But... This was not your decison to make. I was also an El Master, someone you should have been able to rely on.
- Denif: Did you already forget who it was that orchestrated the explosion 500 years ago?
- Gaia: ...!
- Denif: The best way to prevent treachery is not to rust anyone with your back. Whether they are an ally or a foe.... I have told others that the El Masters were sealed along with Elrianode. It was to make it seem all the El Masters were nearby, in case there were enemies listening into our conversations. I thought it was best to be careful since a member of Henir's Order was among us in the past... but now that most of us are here, it's no longer a necessary precaution.
- Gaia: Master Denif... I...
- Denif: Are you disappointed because I did not believe in your back then?
- Gaia: ......... Yes. But... At the same time, I understand your decision.
- Denif: ......
- Gaia: Logically speaking, you were the best candidate to seal this city. I don't think anything would have changed even if I knew of the plan. But... That just means I have to become someone you can trust.
- Denif: ... You really...
- Gaia: If you could not believe me in the past, then I can prove myself from now on. Someone your can trust so you won't have to make that kind of decision, ever again. I know you think I am still a young boy, but I have chosen this path because I wanted to. I wish to protect the things that are right, with my very own hands. I will not look back. I will become stronger. So please don't shoulder all the responsibilities to yourself, teacher. We are no longer fighting alone.
- Denif: ... You've become more reliable. I guess humans grow even when their time has paused. You were always kind. Ventus and I live much longer than normal humans, so we are accustomed to the passing of time, but I thought these 500 years would impact you significantly. I imagined, to someone whose life is so short, that returning here would be like chaining yourself. But I thought wrong. You have returned to this city, newly determined.
- Gaia: Master Denif...
- Denif: It must have been a difficult decision for you. I'm glad you came back.
- Gaia: If I have come back here alone after I woke up. I might have been the same inexperienced Master you knew. But there was someone who reminded me of my resolution on the way, and gave me courage to change.
- Denif: ... Is it the girl?
- Gaia: I met her in front of my sister's grave. I'd like to think that my sister has sent me a guide, knowing I would be lost.
- Denif: Her grave... Is that why you were at the Black Forest?
- Gaia: I heard it was her decision. They said, she could not stand the idea of resting in peace when her brother might never wake in order to save Elrios.
- Denif: I did not realize you have gone to pay respect. I apologize if I spoke out of line.
- Gaia: I know you were only concerned for me. It's been a while since someone was worried about me, so it's nice. Recently I was the one doing the worrying.
- Denif: That's how it feels to have a student. You learn from your student as you teach.\
- Gaia: Yes. I look forward to talking to her when she comes back.
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- Laby: Laby was wondering... What happens to you, when Laby accepts you, Nisha?
- Nisha: (......)
- Laby: Maybe others don't understand, but Laby knows you also think. You have your own emotions. We've already separated to become 'Laby' and 'Nisha' but if we join together as one again...... Maybe we'll become someone that's not Laby, not Nisha, but someone else. That's what Laby is scared about.
- Nisha: (......)
- Laby: Laby doesn't want to lose you, Nisha. You were always by Laby's side. It's not fair that you suddenly become part of Laby. Maybe Laby is being selfish, but Laby wants you to stay as 'Nisha'!
- Nisha: (.....)
- Laby: Please teach Laby your sadness. Then Laby can teach you all the emotions Laby feels! We don't have to go back to the beginning, we're amazing even as we are right now! Laby understanding Nisha, and Nisha understanding Laby... That's how Laby will accept Nisha!
- Darkmoon: ... Ignia, how do you feel?
- Ignia: Much better, thanks to you! I'm all good now!
- Artea: Have you talked to Master Rosso yet? You ended on a bad note...
- Ignia: Ugh... Please don't remind me... I'm still thinking about what to do...
- Gloria: Though with Master Rosso around, it looks like you don't have to push yourself as hard! I'm glad!
- Ignia: That's true... He doesn't look like he's doing anything, but everything seems much easier...
- Anduran: Master Ventus, too! He may seem like he's just loitering around, but he actually does his part! They are the El Masters, after all!
- Sasha: Now that the barrier has stabilized, Henir's energy should also be contained. It's a relief.
- Anduran: It wasn't easy... But we're doing well, aren't we?
- Ignia: We shouldn't settle! The El Search Party is still fighting as we speak!
- Artea: Yes, you're right. But in order to progress, you should make peace with Master Rosso, don't you think?
- Ignia: Ugh... Artea... You really don't... Oh! It's Laby!
- Gloria: Laby! Are you done training?
- Laby: Uh huh! It was very good!
- Artea: You look satisfied.
- Laby: Laby is done worrying now because Laby decided! Artea, where is teacher?
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