An Extra’s POV

'Why would I ever want to go back to Earth?!'

Rey had this thought as he stared at Alicia's surprised expression.

'I'm rich here, I have a broken Skill, and I actually have things I want to achieve!'

He had tons of good prospects in H'Trae than he ever had on Earth, where he was a mere nobody.

Of course, Rey didn't expect Alicia to understand his perspective. After all, he was still a weak Extra to her.

However, this world had changed Rey more than anyone—including him—could have imagined.

For the first time in his life he had a goal, and he was motivated enough to chase after it.

He wanted to fight Dragons, save the Nation, and explore this new world he was in.

The mysteries and intrigue in this world far exceeded the mundane and stale stuff that waited for him back on Earth.

'I was average. I was broke. I was just the same as a regular student drifting through school…'

He rejected that past.

'It's understandable that she wants to return, though.'

Rey smiled at Alicia and shrugged slightly.

"Different strokes for different folks, I guess."

In response to his words, Alicia slowly lost her dazed reaction and returned his smile.

"I guess."

They both stared at each other for a few seconds before Rey quickly sprung a topic.

"Tell me more about your life back on Earth! I'm actually curious."

Rey didn't know if he was overstepping his bounds or not, but he somehow felt like he wasn't.

After Alicia shared her motivation and desire to return home, he sort of felt like a gap between them had been bridged.

He felt less awkward asking questions and things didn't feel as intimidating as before.

"You sure you want to know?"

"Of course!"

"Alright! What part?"

"W-what?"

"You have to be specific!" Alicia began to giggle. "What part do you want to know?"

found yet another dosage of saliva

being offered a blank check here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and

Can you tell me more about

for going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else

only hope Alicia didn't label him

Thankfully, she didn't.

great start. But first, I have to ask, Rey… do you

I

This was a lie.

like them either. He was in the gray

when she asked the question, he couldn't give

have seen some kitten videos online, and since I pressed the love button on

In fact, this was one of the truest things that had come out of his lips since he came out

was able to brainwash himself with this delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying to Alicia, he found his

cope, but Rey

Rey? That's great! Which kind

"U-um…"

next question that would come out of

even like Alicia was trying to

was just genuinely excited about the

I just fess

illusion of Rey's cope had now been shattered,

he was rescued by

same for me. That's why I have a ton of them

see the excitement in Alicia's eyes get more

the right

really be able

Tamer,

have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he gulped down all

had to keep this conversation

well, if I only count the ones

"E-eh…?"

have more than thirty-seven

'What the hell…?'

like he was entering waters that were too

out before

he know… he had passed

reproduce a lot, you

It would never end.

Want me to

Never…

their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to talk to

"Yup! Me too…"

had to sit and listen to Alicia White—the

to learn a