Confirmation of where Gaia is from settles Elidibus's curiosity somewhat, a shard and timeframe established at the very least. And why she seems to be so wary of him. No doubt she has met with others, if her original exclamation was anything to go by.

"And those that dwell there have every right to name it as such, if they so desire," he nods. "Much as the Star in its entirety will always be Etheirys to me, the Source and each reflection included. That it is changed does not strip it from being my home. It endures, it will endure, and that is all I could wish for."

Salvation comes in many forms, he's learned. Their home had simply found a different way of being saved.

"If you have questions, I will answer honestly."