...I don't think so. Neither side will relent, but of course no one wants all-out war to break out either. It's been a stalemate as long as I can remember.

[The party line is that of course the Nationalist government will reclaim the Mainland and bring everyone together, but Ray can't imagine not being at war.

She hugs her knees closer and tilts her head at Lucretia.]

Where have you visited?

[This probably isn't the time or place to ask, but Ray can't help but be curious. This is the first time she's ever left her island.]