[ did you hear that? it's the sound of his dreams shattering into a thousand tiny pieces. it's hard to conceal that disappointment, ears drooping along with his tail. ]

Oh... I see.

[ no one said it would be that easy. ]

Miqo'te. [ unusual, but easily repeatable. it's time to get serious, and part of him doesn't want to place so much faith in this miqo'te so easily, but he doesn't feel like he has a choice. ] Okay. Have you noticed something strange around here? It's like... going in circles.

How long have you been on this path?