Welcome the bunny to the party.

As the two of you sit with each other, you chat. You decide it's best not to mention that you're from an entirely different world yet. They'll just think you're crazy after all. There is far too much you don't know anything about. You've heard the word Abso a few times, so perhaps that's the name of the planet, or just the continent. For all you know, travellers from another world are forbidden! Though you imagine the most likely scenario is nobody believing you, and you losing your chance to gather any allies at all. Maybe when I trust them more...

Niki sits across from you, while the newcomer sits to your right.

"Niki, the warrior. Kyle, the..." Eva ponders.

"Hero," you finish.

"I don't think that's really a classification of combatant, nor is it something you can just call yourself... Wait a minute. You don't have a weapon. Are you a mage as well?" Her eyes light up with excitement. Though just quickly as it comes, her energy sinks, and she appears strangely nervous. "From Redbloom Academy?"

"Not exactly. I'm just on my way to the shops after this. Going to get a full new wardrobe for my new party."

"Ah! That makes sense. Full restart. Say no more... I get that." She nods. "Why do you keep looking at my ears?"

"Oh, uh. I haven't really seen many of your kin. I'm not from around here."

"I see. That explains your outfit. Do you really not have bunnyfolk where you're from?"

This is way too many names to remember. I'm not gonna start taking notes.

"Nope. No cat people either."

"Weird. Catfolk? Yeah that's for the best."

You look at her for a moment. "Why?"

"Catfolk and bunnyfolk have had problems with one another for a long time... You really don't know anything, huh?"

People really need to stop saying that.

You look back to Niki. "So what's a sunheart?"

Before she can speak, Eva bumps in. "They're more rare around these parts, but they're humans that live far from here, off in desert west of the Empire. They're known for their powerful fighters, but also really cute outfits. Small ones. They don't wear much, and they just don't even care! Probably because it gets so hot."

Niki looks between the two of you with an uncomfortable expression. "I don't know how I feel about this conversation. And that's not even true. We don't all do that. It does get a lot warmer there, but--"

"But a lot of them do!"

You sigh. Then, something strikes you. Quickly, you look around the room. Once in awhile, people give your table a weird stare. Your mouth runs dry as you try not to panic.

Why did she come to us? Did nobody else take her, just like with Niki? Oh god. That guy just looked at her funny. She has some kind of horrible secret. I know she does.

Just then, you hear a voice behind you. It's soft, and calm. It immediately relaxes your nerves, like you've received a warm, comforting hug. You slowly turn, and out of the corner of your eye, you see another angel standing patiently for your response.

"Pardon me," it says.