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 slowly forming

here. Alicia was telling him to ask her anything, and from her expression,

p-pussycat. Can you tell

going for such a question, but it felt like he was about to say something else when those exact words came

Alicia didn't label him as

Thankfully, she didn't.

start. But first, I have to ask,

course! I

This was a lie.

didn't particularly hate cats, but he didn't like them either. He was in the gray

looking Alicia in the eyes when she asked the question,

online, and since I pressed the love button on the posts, that technically means I

of the truest things that

delusion, all so he wouldn't feel guilty about lying

all cope, but Rey indulged in

Which kind

"U-um…"

should have known that this would be the next question that would come out of a cat-lover's

was trying to figure out if

just genuinely excited about

just

been shattered, and

he was rescued

decide, right? Well, it's the same for me. That's why I have a ton of them at

excitement in Alicia's eyes get more

the right choice

really be able to

is Grand Tamer, right? I can see

many cats do you have?" Rey was scared to ask this, but he

this conversation going, no

only count the ones in my parents'

"E-eh…?"

than thirty-seven with

'What the hell…?'

waters that were

to pull out before it was

had passed the point of

really reproduce a

It would never end.

kittens are so cute too. Want me to tell you all

Never…

all their pictures in my wallet. I carry it with me all the time, so

… Ever.

so happy I finally have someone to

"Yup! Me too…"

listen to Alicia White—the prettiest

least he was able to