The two arrive at the station.
???: “It seems we have some time before the train arrives. How about a little chat to pass the time?”
Rover: “A chat won't hurt. I'm waiting for someone anyway.”
???: “Well, then. Where shall we begin? ‘The city, an abomination of chaos, claims its first death at birth. Its mortality has become our sustenance, like a whale that slowly sinks into the abyss’. This comment on Ragunna comes from Rosselli, a painter from the past. Tragically, he died in poverty, his work overlooked. Now, ironically, even a mere sketch of his commands over a million Credits.”
???: “Now. What is your impression of Ragunna so far?”
???: “A most prudent response. Perhaps you're still acquainting yourself with Ragunna, or you simply prefer discretion. Either way, I take no offense.”
???: “Passionate... Indeed. Passion is a quality the Ragunnesi possess in abundance. It's also why the Carnevale is so eagerly anticipated.”
???: “Indeed. Ragunna is not as glamorous as it seems. Beneath the veneer of prosperity, avarice reigns supreme.”
???: “Indeed, faith is Ragunna's crown jewel. Our devotion to the Sentinel stands unrivaled throughout Rinascita.”
???: “Ragunna has many facets. Most people only see one side of it, but for me—It's like two sworn enemies are forcibly bound together. That's Ragunna—a city where tradition and innovation, openness and isolation, ceaselessly wrestle for dominance. That is why the Montelli and Fisalia families are in a constant clash, as you may have seen. The Montellis champion innovation, staking all on the Carnevale. Meanwhile, the Fisalias cling to tradition, colluding with the shadows that lurk in Ragunna's depths. Fortunately, this long struggle behind the curtains will soon come to an end. Not because of the two families, but because of you.”
Rover: “Me?”
???: “Yes, you. The Fated One. Perhaps you're not merely entangled in Ragunna's conflict, but are, in fact, the very eye of the storm. The city's fate may well rest upon your shoulders.”
Rover: “Are you serious? I can hardly buy that.”
???: “You may have not noticed it yet, but we are... and have been in the same boat for a long time.”
