Moments after defeating the Sealed God, Lucius, in the Grand Gaia Crater...
I see! So your name is Paris, right? Nice to meet you!
My name is.........
Paris, your hair always looks so pretty!
My hair isn't though. I mean, I never even get it groomed...
You know what? My mommy says I can't play with you anymore.
She says we're from different worlds...
But that can't be true.
We'll always be friends, right...?
Paris
...... How nostalgic...
Paris
That girl was indeed my childhood fr--
???
Well, if it isn't Paris.
I can't say I ever expected you around these parts.
Paris
Yes, well, I finally had some time to myself, so I thought I could just read some books to pass the time.
Noel
Is reading the same thing as sleeping?
Paris
Ugh, why didn't you just say something instead of staring!
Noel
Well, because I figured you must be tired.
Noel
The Imperial Guard you belonged to no longer exists.
Noel
And here you are hiding yourself from the world.
Noel
I wonder if those two things are related?
Noel
It's not like I'm blaming you for anything!
Noel
I was actually trying to cheer you up...
Paris
I brought this upon myself.
Paris
I will take responsibility for it all...
Paris
Yes, for all of it...
Noel
I think I know the perfect place for you now, Paris.
Noel
You should check out!
Paris
What? The perfect place for me?
Paris
What kind of place is that?
Noel
It's a place that will allow you to reevaluate yourself.
Paris
A training ground of sorts...perhaps?
Noel
Yeah, something like that.
Paris
I guess you're right. Sitting here doing nothing won't do me any good.
Paris
Perhaps I should visit this place you speak of.
Noel
That's what I thought!
Noel
C'mon, I'll show you to the place right away.
???
So, she finally left?
Noel
But spying on other people is not very nice, Rhynt.
I was not spying on anyone.
Rhynt
I am in charge of this library, and it is my duty to enforce the golden rule of silence.
Rhynt
Considering how long you were both talking, it is a wonder how I managed to keep my ears at all.
Noel
Yeah, I guess we were talking for a little longer than a while.
Rhynt
And about a place where one may "reevaluate" oneself, nonetheless.
Rhynt
What a sweet way to word it.
Noel
I'm not lying, if that's what you mean.
Noel
I just want Paris to recover as soon as possible so her abilities can grow further.
Noel
Right now she may have a lot of free time on her hands...
Noel
...but once the Imperial Guard is reinstated, she's gonna have to make use of that hidden potential of hers.
Noel
Though I doubt that she is aware of her own capabilities.
Rhynt
My, my. Smarter than we look, aren't we?
Noel
I wouldn't go as far as saying there is no one left in the Capital...
Noel
...who can come close to Eriole or Tesla...
Noel
...but after Eriole's plans for insurrection became known by a portion of the nobility...
Noel
...this empire might finally start considering that talent is more important than lineage.
Rhynt
I must say that I find all this interest you have in politics quite unexpected.
Noel
Oh, shut it. It's not like I really care about politics in any way.
Noel
I just did some research on what makes Paris tick is all.
Noel
...... Though I gotta admit...
Noel
...I'm not willing to help her grow just for her own sake.
Rhynt
But will her alone really suffice?
Noel
Well, as far as potential goes, I don't see any problems...
Noel
But that girl is a lot more fragile than she seems.
Noel
...oh, I just remembered!
Noel
There is someone else that could come in handy this time.
