"Can't say I disagree with you. There's a reason people say that those who don't learn from history fail to repeat it. In this case, not bothering to learn why we don't trust her."

A tinge of bitterness crept into Ales' voice, though he did not bother to hide it. He was among the second group to show up at the Crystal of Fire, thus among those that wanted to believe "Jessie". She was a reasonable figure in a strange world, and Ales felt closer to her than Biggs and Wedge.

His connection with her only intensified when she betrayed them. The Heroes were stupid, they couldn't fix everything, nothing was going to change, and she had the right to take matters into her own hands. But in Ales' case, Rayman and Polokus had plenty of chances. The Heroes of Light knew nothing of the precious cycles. How were they supposed to pick the right path on their own?

His grip tightened, hoping to rid himself of any emotion relating to the topic. It ate at the back of his mind. They were the same. They could have gotten along well had Palitutu spoke with him. With Palitutu alive, there was a possibility they still could.

"...What are your thoughts on her?" A simple question. He wanted to know Sephiroth's feelings on the matter before continuing with his own.