Ace almost wished he could afford that sort of mentality as he wordlessly watched Santa's demonstration, knowing that some explanation was in order.

"What Summoners do is forge pacts with the Eidolons, either by defeating them or satisfying their demands." It wasn't as though he didn't expect Santa to grasp the full extent of the truth, but he'd already managed to establish that patience wasn't the man's strongest suit, and such was the simplest way to put it. The cadet's own experiences, rich as they had been, were probably better left unsaid for the sake of keeping the spirits high.

"As far as I know, we're nowhere near discovering their full potential as of yet, though some people have put effort into trying to understand their language." Realizing how grim his tone was slowly becoming, he forced a half-smile. "We might get there if we are wise about it, and I too, hope this plan will succeed. All I'm trying to say is that it's a more complex process."