Ashelia raised an eyebrow. "Garland does? Then to what end does she work?" The queen glanced back at Kalki once more, shaking her head. "She wanted to perpetuate the cycle. At that point, it may have been the only option. But now..."

She sighed, rubbing at the bridge of her nose. "Girl. Avatar - you know me, but I do not know you." Ashelia crouched down in front of the girl in order to get down to her level. "You have said much, but there is still more to say, is that not the case? You are one of the avatars of the First Crystal, damaged by the Calamity, leaking souls of the deceased back onto Crystallis as fearsome beasts...but who are you?"