[ He looks thoughtful... ]

Well, I guess...do you dislike them or think there's something more to them? Something like that.

Ah! That's a hard question to answer, Riku-san. [ He thoughtfully curls his hand near his mask. ]

I'm not sure I understand their intentions clearly, but... If everyone here thinks they're dangerous, there must be a reason for it.

That's fair. [ ... ] Even though they set up a game like this, it can be difficult to understand them at all.

Eh? So you don't understand them either?

[ He crosses his arms, brows furrowing. ]

It's only because I'm not sure if I have the full picture in the first place.

They say it's 'just a game', but there's clearly a lot of history influencing their actions. So, that's what makes it hard in the first place.

I see! Yes, it can be difficult to understand something if you don't have all the facts. [ A firm nod. ]

Do you think there's a way for us to learn more about them?

I think so. Talking to them is one way.

[ That's his personal opinion. ]

As mysterious as they can be, they don't really appear to be the type of people who would just keep their mouths shut about everything. Or not for long.

[ ...Yeah even after Nirrti's weird show, Riku just thinks of witches as people. If only a kind of superpowered people. ]

Getting to know them through conversation... That sounds like a very ordinary method, Riku-san.

[ He's not disappointed but he was expecting something a little grander from witches. He places his hands into his pockets. ]

But, yes. That might be the best way to learn more about them. Is that what you've been doing?

Ordinary? Not a fan of it?

[ He quirks his lips upwards slightly. He makes a small jest. ]

Something like it. But, I haven't been regular about it.

I'm sure there are others who have been more insistent than I have.

I don't know if I'm not a fan of it. How should I say this, um... When I think of witches... I think of something a little grander, don't you? Like "kekeke!" and "pow pow!"

[ He nods his head. Yes, those sound effects absolutely describe witches and are very relevant to the current situation. ]

Maybe so, but I think trying at all makes you very impressive, Riku-san.