Exit Fate: Meiko's Interviews

Ljusalf

Meiko: Today I'm interviewing Ljusalf, the elven scholar who has been with Mr. Vinyard since the beginning of his journey. Welcome, Ljusalf. I'm glad to have a chance to speak to you. Most elves shy away from outside contact, and more significantly, you were one of the founding members of the Elysium army.

Ljusalf: Yes, I suppose I'm rather unique even among such diverse people as can be found here in the Elysium Army. Still, I don't feel particularly special. I just try to help in the best way I can.

Meiko: But surely you -are- special. After all, it wasn't the first time you went out of your way to help an ambitious human.

Ljusalf: I see... so you found out about that particular story.

Meiko: Perhaps in the grand scheme of things it was not very important, but I still find it interesting that you've known Ryan in the past.

Ljusalf: I didn't do very much for him at all, I'm afraid. I abandoned Ryan when he returned to Matrech, and I played no further part in his struggle.

Meiko: I sense a tinge of sorrow in your tone. Do you regret your decision to stay behind?

Ljusalf: I certainly don't think my presence would've made much of a difference. Ryan is a wise man and a fine leader.

Meiko: Still, the formation of the State Union was a major historical event. Forgive me for being so direct, but it seems you've come to regret having missed the opportunity to have been a part of that?

Ljusalf: It's a very human emotion... My brief stay among you, in relative terms, seems to have affected me more than I had expected.

Meiko: Is that why you went with Mr. Vinyard? The desire to see things to an end this time?

Ljusalf: I had many reasons, perhaps some of them conflicting. It's difficult for me to say. My ability to understand human feelings is still limited. Perhaps it's merely curiosity.