"Don't let it bother you," said Kaoru, who was now apparently in the weird position of not only talking to someone else, but empathizing with them. "It shouldn't make a difference when it comes to working together."

"I've never heard of the four nations. I'm from Space Colony Roca A-2. I was a student at Soria Academy until recently. When I get back, I'll probably have to re-enroll."