Raine spares a moment to consider the possibility that her planet might truthfully be within the same world as another's here, and they simply can't tell for the distance between them. But-- the elves had to come from somewhere, after all, and mana isn't something many other Foreigners are familiar with.
The understanding between them, too, is a reassurance. "I'd hardly call it selfish if you simply don't have the choice to return home," Raine points out. "Additionally, since we don't retain the memories of this place upon our return, it's... logical, to choose to live this life while you have it."
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Still. An interesting thought.
"I'd be interested in hearing the full story at some point, if it's not too personal," Raine says thoughtfully. Too personal, there, could mean any number of things; it's meant to give Padmé a way out. This isn't the all-consuming curiosity that usually has her racing ahead, but rather something more considering, wondering at the ways others have resolved such large conflicts.
The understanding between them, too, is a reassurance. "I'd hardly call it selfish if you simply don't have the choice to return home," Raine points out. "Additionally, since we don't retain the memories of this place upon our return, it's... logical, to choose to live this life while you have it."